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Tragic news from Malawi as President Lazarus Chakwera confirms the discovery of Vice-President Saulos Chilima's plane wreckage with no survivors. The aircraft disappeared in bad weather during a domestic flight. Chilima, widely beloved in Malawi, was en route to a burial ceremony. Malawi's...
South Africa's ANC loses its parliamentary majority for the first time, as announced by the Independent Electoral Commission. The party must now form a coalition to govern, reflecting growing voter dissatisfaction. South Africa’s ruling African National Congress (ANC) has lost its parliamentary...
South Africa's pivotal election concludes, sparking anticipation as ballot counting begins. With record voter turnout, the ANC faces its toughest challenge since apartheid's end. Cyril Ramaphosa seeks re-election amid hopes for a significant majority. Results are expected by Saturday as the...
Maimunatu Ibrahima, a lawmaker from Togo, has been sworn in as the first female Speaker of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Parliament, marking a significant milestone in the sub-regional body's history. Maimunatu Ibrahima from Togo has been sworn in as the first female...
Image Credit: Mahamat Deby In Chad's presidential election, Mahamat Déby emerges victorious, securing over 61% of the votes, thus extending his family's 34-year dynasty. His win prevents a runoff and signals the end of a political transition from military rule to democracy. The outcome awaits...
Amidst the World Bank's International Development Association summit for African Heads of State in Nairobi, Kenya, Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni delivered a scathing indictment, accusing the IMF, World Bank, and Western nations of perpetuating poverty in Africa. Museveni contended that the...
Image Credit: Mod.go.ke In a historic move, President William Ruto has appointed Fatuma Ahmed as the first female commander in the Kenyan Air Force. The appointment comes as part of a series of military promotions and changes following the tragic death of the country’s defense chief in a...
Sierra Leone's Minister of Energy, Kanja Sesay, has tendered his resignation amidst the country's persistent electricity crisis. Sesay, acknowledging his accountability for the crisis, formally stepped down in a resignation letter on Friday. The government swiftly responded by placing the energy...
Amidst Ghana's political landscape, Mike Oquaye Jr., the NPP Parliamentary candidate for Dome Kwabenya, has stirred controversy with an unconventional campaign tactic. Seeking to secure the Dome Kwabenya seat for his party in the December 7, 2024, elections, Oquaye has embarked on a door-to-door...
Inaugurated as the youngest democratically elected President in West Africa, Bassirou Diomaye Faye of Senegal garners praise for publicly disclosing his assets, a move championed by civil society organizations like CHRICED. Faye's transparent declaration, including property, vehicles, and bank...
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