Fraud trails a presidential poll loss – this time, in Guinea-Bissau
Losing candidates to reject results has become something of a “democratic culture” across much of Africa. In 2019 alone, losing…
Emmerson Mnangagwa returns to Zimbabwe [The Morning Call]
Zimbabwe’s ousted vice president Emmerson Mnangagwa has returned to Zimbabwe from exile, hailing a “new and unfolding democracy” in the…
South Sudanese celebrate signing of power-sharing agreement
It was all ululation and jubilation in Juba as South Sudanese nationals welcomed the signing of the revitalized power-sharing pact…
Equatorial Guinea invites international observers for dialogue
Equatorial Guinea intends to open the door to international observers to participate in the political dialogue slated for mid-July.* If…
East Africa in 2017 [The Morning Call]
2017 has been a year full of surprises in East Africa. First in Kenya which made history in September as…
Kabila’s Congo to consider legal protection for ex-presidents
Democratic Republic of Congo’s parliament will, at President Joseph Kabila’s request, hold a special session to consider legislation providing legal…
Malawi VP attacks president, quits ruling party
Malawi’s vice president Saulos Chilima has publicly attacked the president of presiding over a government riddled with corruption on Wednesday…
Violence mars Mali’s municipal elections [The Morning Call]
Mali’s local elections held on November 20, 2016 were marred with protests and boycotts in the northern and central parts…
Security forces in Ivory Coast avert planned opposition protests
Security forces in Abidjan ,Cote D’Ivoire on Thursday averted a planned demonstration by the coalition of opposition parties. According to…
Malawi’s ex-president Joyce Banda returns home amidst cheers from supporters
Former Malawi President Joyce Banda has returned to her country on Saturday with cheers from her supporters. Banda has been…
Mauritius President set to resign over spending scandal
The President of Mauritius is under pressure to resign over involvement in a financial scandal. Ameenah Gurib-Fakim is accused of…
Equatorial Guinea main opposition party dissolved
Equatorial Guinea’s main opposition party, Citizens for Innovation (CI), has been dissolved. According to the country’s Deputy Attorney General Anatalio…
‘Return to Juba or go into exile’ – Deng Gai tells Machar
South Sudan’s new first vice president Taban Deng Gai has told his predecessor, Reik Machar to go into exile. In…
Signing of DRC peace deal pushed further
The Democratic Republic of Congo might have to wait a little longer, for the signing of a peace deal between…
DRC’s main opposition rejects Kabila’s new government
Democratic Republic of Congo’s main opposition party denounced president Joseph Kabila’s newly appointed government under prime minister Bruno Tshibala, which…
S.Africa: Ramaphosa leads in nominations for ANC leader
South Africa’s Deputy President, Cyril Ramaphosa has taken a lead in party nominations for the next leader of the ruling…
Life returns to normalcy in Pool region of the Republic of Congo
After two years of insecurity, and clashes between the army and ex-combatants Ninjas, travel to the Pool region in the…
Macron on Africa tour says G5 Sahel force implementation is too slow [no comment]
French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday (November 28) said a West African force set up to fight Islamist militants was…