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Image Credit: Amanda Lucidon Sylvia Bongo Ondimba Valentin, the wife of Gabon's ousted president Ali Bongo Ondimba, has been charged with "money laundering" and other offenses following the coup that toppled her husband last month. The announcement was made by the public prosecutor, Andre...
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In a move that underscores the changing dynamics of West African politics, Sylvain Itte, the French ambassador to the Niger Republic, has left the country. This departure comes a month after the military junta, which took over power in Niger, ordered his expulsion. According to Legit.ng former...
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The Kingdom of Eswatini, Africa's last absolute monarchy, recently conducted parliamentary elections. However, the essence of democracy appeared watered down, as political parties were prohibited from participating, as reported by The South African. Mswati III is Ngwenyama of Eswatini and...
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Zambia's former President, Edgar Lungu, has been cautioned against his public jogging sessions, with the police labelling them "political activism". These Saturday runs, which he undertakes alongside ordinary citizens and supporters of his Patriotic Front (PF) party, have drawn significant...
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In a bold address to the UN General Assembly, Col. Mamadi Doumbouya, Guinea's interim president post the 2021 coup, defended the recent spate of military coups across Africa. He urged global leaders to delve deeper than mere condemnation, suggesting they address the underlying causes...
Rwanda's President Paul Kagame has officially announced his candidacy for a fourth term in the upcoming presidential elections scheduled for August next year. If successful, this bid would extend his presidency to nearly three decades, a move that has garnered mixed reactions both locally and...
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