Politics
Gabon Court Hands 20-Year Sentences to Ex-First Lady and Her Son
A special criminal court in Libreville has sentenced Sylvia Bongo Ondimba and her son Noureddin Bongo Valentin to 20 years in prison after...
Mali: Press Union Chief Danté Condemns French Media “Manipulations”
The President of Mali’s Maison de la Presse, Bandiougou Danté, has strongly criticised what he described as falsehoods and manipulations spread by certain...
Tinubu Warns Against Misinformation, Sparking Debate Over Possible Social Media Restrictions
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged Nigerians to be cautious about spreading misinformation online, warning that social media, while empowering, has also accelerated...
FCT Minister Knocked Off in Clash with Naval Officer
A Nigerian Navy Officer confronted the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, and restricted him from accessing a property in the nation’s capital, sparking widespread...
Peter Obi Condemns Unpaid Allowances for Super Eagles, Calls It “Disgraceful”
Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has criticised the federal government over reports that the Super Eagles are being owed allowances, describing the situation...
Niger: General Tiani Warns of French Military Presence in Benin
Niger’s head of state and leader of the CNSP, General Abdourahamane Tiani, has raised concerns over the reported presence of French troops in...
Tanzania Charges Over 200 With Treason After Deadly Election Violence
Tanzanian authorities have charged more than 200 people with treason following a wave of deadly unrest that erupted after last month’s disputed general...
Tanzania Opposition Deputy Leader Charged with Terrorism as Post-Election Clampdown Deepens
An official from Tanzania’s main opposition party, Chama cha Demokrasia na Maendeleo (CHADEMA), stands charged with terrorism following his arrest two weeks ago,...
Guinea’s Junta Leader Mamadi Doumbouya Declares Presidential Bid
Four years after seizing power in a September 2021 coup, Mamady Doumbouya has formally submitted his candidacy for the December 28, 2025, presidential...
Samia Suluhu Hassan Declared Winner Amid Deadly Unrest in Tanzania
Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan has been declared the winner of the country’s disputed presidential election after authorities announced she secured roughly 97–98...
As Africa’s Oldest French puppet Wins Another Term, 83 Ouattara Extends His Rule in Côte d’Ivoire.
In Abidjan, the mood was muted. On October 25, the people of Côte d’Ivoire cast ballots in an election that many believed was over...
At 92, Africa’s Oldest President Paul Biya Wins Eighth Term in Cameroon
Paul Biya, aged 92, has once again won Cameroon‘s presidency, marking his eighth term in office. The outcome was met with dismay and...