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South Africa’s unprecedented new coalition has 7 parties in the Cabinet. Here’s a breakdown

South Africa’s unprecedented new coalition has 7 parties in the Cabinet. Here’s a breakdown

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced the formation of a new Cabinet that includes ...

  • 1 November 2023
  • Politics
Military Coup

Burkina Faso Military Coup Overthrows President Roch Marc Christian Kaboré

Burkina Faso experienced a military coup on January 24, 2022, overthrowing President Roch Marc Christian ...
  • 29 October 2023
  • Burkina Faso

Senegal’s new prime minister criticizes French military presence in the West African country

Senegal’s new Prime Minister, Ousmane Sonko, who recently rose to prominence after leading his party ...

  • 22 October 2023
  • Politics
Calls for Political Change Amid Public Discontent

Calls for Political Change Amid Public Discontent

As the 2027 general elections approach, political discontent with the APC is reaching a boiling ...

  • 17 October 2023
  • Nigeria
Fuel Subsidy Removal

The Fallout of Fuel Subsidy Removal and APC’s Economic Policies in Nigeria

The removal of the fuel subsidy by President Bola Tinubu’s administration, a bold step meant ...

  • 17 October 2023
  • Economy & Finance
Karim-tabbou

Pro-Democracy Leader Karim Tabbou Arrested Again in Algeria

Algerian political activist and prominent figure of the Hirak pro-democracy movement, Karim Tabbou, was arrested ...

  • 10 October 2023
  • Algeria
US Prepares to Withdraw Troops from Niger Amid Rising Influence of Russia and IranUS Prepares to Withdraw Troops from Niger Amid Rising Influence of Russia and Iran

US Prepares to Withdraw Troops from Niger Amid Rising Influence of Russia and Iran

The United States is in discussions to withdraw its troops from Niger, marking a significant ...

  • 7 October 2023
  • Niger
South Africa Remains Focused on Ongoing Political Developments

Conflict in South Africa’s coalition government is ‘not catastrophic,’ says major party leader

Conflict among partners in South Africa’s newly formed coalition government is anticipated, but the leader ...

  • 1 October 2023
  • Politics
Bobi Wine injured in scuffle with police in Uganda

Bobi Wine injured in scuffle with police in Uganda

Uganda’s opposition leader, Robert Kyagulanyi, also known as Bobi Wine, was urgently taken to Nsambya ...

  • 28 September 2023
  • Politics
South Africa’s unprecedented new coalition has 7 parties in the Cabinet. Here’s a breakdown

A new South Africa health law aims at deep inequality, but critics say they’ll challenge it

On Wednesday, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa enacted a significant new law designed to transform ...

  • 21 August 2023
  • Politics
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