Court Rejects ANC’s Attempt to Deregister Zuma’s MK Party
The African National Congress (ANC) of South Africa has faced a setback in its legal attempt to prevent a newly established party, endorsed by former President Jacob Zuma, from participating…
Senegal’s President-Elect Discloses Complete Assets: 2 Houses, 2 Cars, 2 Bank Accounts
Bassirou Diomaye Faye, who emerged victorious in Senegal's presidential election held on March 24, is set to assume office in April. Initially entering the race as the main opposition candidate,…
Former Liberian Rebel Commander Kunti Kamara Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison
On Wednesday (Mar. 27), a French court sentenced former Liberian rebel commander Kunti Kamara to 30 years in prison for his involvement in violence against civilians and complicity in crimes…
Togo’s Opposition Rejects Constitutional Reform Barring Presidential Elections
Activists and opposition figures in Togo have issued a call for protests on Wednesday (Mar. 27) in response to the impending approval of a new constitution by President Faure Gnassingbé.…
UPDATE: Embattled South African Speaker of Parliament Not Facing Immediate Arrest Until April 2nd.
Facing potential arrest on charges of corruption and bribery, South Africa's embattled National Assembly Speaker, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, remains at liberty for now, with judgment reserved until April 2nd regarding her…
Togolese Will No Longer Elect Their President
On Monday, lawmakers approved a new constitution proposed by members of the ruling party, ushering in a transition from a presidential to a parliamentary system in the West African nation.…
Egypt Applauds UN Resolution for An Immediate Gaza Ceasefire, Marking First Agreement Since War’s Outbreak
Egypt has expressed its approval of the Security Council's endorsement of a Gaza ceasefire resolution, marking the first such agreement since the crisis began, despite its perceived imbalance and limited…
South Africa’s Speaker of Parliament Accused of Receiving $135,000 and a Wig in Bribes
South African prosecutors announced on Monday their intention to charge Parliament Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula with corruption allegations. They claim that during her tenure as defense minister, she received $135,000 and…
Bassirou Diomaye Faye, from the Opposition, Poised to Secure Presidency.
A government official disclosed that Amadou Ba, the candidate representing Senegal's ruling coalition, has reportedly reached out to concede victory to the opposition's Bassirou Diomaye Faye in the presidential elections…
1 Student 1 Tablet: 1.3m Ghanaian students to receive tablets
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has unveiled a plan to distribute Smart Tablets to 1.3 million Senior High School (SHS) students across the nation. The announcement came during the launch…