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Djibouti Heads to Polls as Guelleh Eyes Sixth Term Amid Weak Opposition

Voters in Djibouti head to the polls on Friday in a presidential election widely expected ...

  • 9 April 2026
  • Economy & Finance

Zimbabweans Raise Alarm Over Constitutional Amendment Amid Fears of Shrinking Political Choice

Tensions are rising across Zimbabwe as citizens voice strong opposition to a proposed constitutional amendment ...

  • 2 April 2026
  • Africa

CDD Unveils 5-Year Plan to Combat Democratic Decline, Insecurity in West Africa

The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD-West Africa) has launched an ambitious five-year strategic plan ...

  • 1 April 2026
  • Corporate Culture

Akufo-Addo to Lead ECOWAS Election Observer Mission to Benin

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has appointed former Ghanaian President, Nana Akufo-Addo, ...

  • 30 March 2026
  • Economy & Finance

Zambian Official Alleges ‘Sextortion’ in Politics Ahead of General Election

A senior government official in Zambia has raised alarm over allegations that some political parties ...

  • 18 March 2026
  • Africa

Iran Security Chief Larijani Reportedly Killed as Middle East Conflict Deepens

Iran’s top security figure, Ali Larijani, has reportedly been killed, according to Israel Katz, the ...

  • 17 March 2026
  • News

Youth in Oil-Rich Congo Struggle With Poverty, Seek Economic Change

  Despite being one of Africa’s major oil producers, the Republic of the Congo continues ...

  • 13 March 2026
  • Africa

ECOWAS Warns of Economic Fallout as APC Youth Network Secures Name Change Approval

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has raised fresh concerns over escalating tensions ...

  • 2 March 2026
  • Legal and Regulatory

Egypt Pushes for Global Backing as Lebanon Advances Plan to Disarm Hezbollah

Egypt has called for increased international support for Lebanon’s armed forces as the country intensifies ...

  • 25 February 2026
  • Africa

Ngarbuh Massacre Trial Falls Short of Justice, Rights Group Says

A recent court ruling over the 2020 Ngarbuh massacre in Cameroon has drawn sharp criticism ...

  • 24 February 2026
  • Legal and Regulatory
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