Politics

Nigerians mark independence anniversary ahead of key poll

Nigerians mark independence anniversary ahead of key poll

Nigerians marked the 62nd year of their independence on Saturday, with the country’s president acknowledging ...

Lourenço

Angola’s Lourenco pledges more economic reforms

Angolan President J. Lourenço was sworn in for his second term on Thursday, promising to ...

Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara Announces Retirement from Politics

On September 15, 2022, Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara announced his retirement from politics, marking ...
Angolans head to elections in tightest ever race

Angolans head to elections in tightest ever race

Angola is set to hold a highly competitive election on Wednesday, with incumbent President João ...

Senegal Holds Legislative Elections Amidst Rising Political Tensions

On August 1, 2022, Senegal held legislative elections amidst rising political tensions, with opposition parties ...

Burkina Faso Struggles with Logistics Disruptions Amid Political Unrest

Burkina Faso faces logistics disruptions as political unrest impacts supply chains and transportation, affecting local ...

Guinea Bissau’s President Survives Attempted Coup

On July 26, 2022, Guinea-Bissau’s President Umaro Sissoco Embaló survived an attempted coup during an ...

Ethiopia Declares Unilateral Ceasefire Amid Rising Calls for Peace in Tigray Conflict

Ethiopia declares a unilateral ceasefire in the Tigray conflict on July 22, 2022, responding to ...
Tambuwal

PDP Presidential Primary: How Tambuwal’s Withdrawal Swung 182 North West Votes For Atiku

Had Sokoto State Governor Aminu Tambuwal not withdrawn from the presidential race at the last ...

dos Santos

Eduardo dos Santos: Angola’s longest ruler who made peace and scandal

José Eduardo dos Santos, widely known as JES, was once revered as the architect of ...

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