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Jacob Zuma Hails Burkina Faso as a Model for African Liberation
05
Nov

Jacob Zuma Hails Burkina Faso as a Model for African Liberation

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Former South African President Jacob Zuma has lauded Burkina Faso as a shining example of African liberation and self-determination, following a meeting with President Ibrahim Traoré in Ouagadougou. According to the Burkinabè presidency, Zuma commended the West African nation for its bold stance against neocolonial influence and its commitment to reclaiming Africa’s sovereignty over its […]

Zimbabwe Pushes for Global Equality and UN Security Council Seat at Doha Summit
05
Nov

Zimbabwe Pushes for Global Equality and UN Security Council Seat at Doha Summit

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At the World Summit for Social Development in Doha, President Emmerson Mnangagwa called for a fairer global system that gives developing nations a stronger voice in international decision making. Addressing world leaders, President Mnangagwa highlighted Zimbabwe’s social and economic progress, announcing that the country has successfully reduced its poverty rate by nearly half since 1995 […]

Tanzania Imposes Curfew In Dar Es Salaam After Violence Erupts On Election Day
30
Oct

Tanzania Imposes Curfew In Dar Es Salaam After Violence Erupts On Election Day

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Clashes Follow Opposition Ban as President Samia Suluhu Hassan Poised for Re-election Dar es Salaam, Tanzania —Tanzanian authorities have imposed a nighttime curfew in the country’s commercial capital, Dar es Salaam, after violent clashes broke out during Wednesday’s general election, which observers say was overshadowed by the exclusion of key opposition candidates. The curfew order, […]

Protests Erupt in Cameroon After 92-Year-Old Paul Biya Wins Eighth Term
28
Oct

Protests Erupt in Cameroon After 92-Year-Old Paul Biya Wins Eighth Term

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Protests have broken out across Cameroon following the reelection of President Paul Biya, the world’s oldest serving head of state, who secured an eighth term in office at the age of 92. Security forces fired tear gas and dispersed crowds in the capital, Yaoundé, as demonstrators took to the streets to reject the results announced […]

Protesters Clash with Police in Cameroon as Election Results Loom
27
Oct

Protesters Clash with Police in Cameroon as Election Results Loom

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Douala, Cameroon — Clashes erupted across parts of Cameroon’s commercial capital, Douala, on Sunday as hundreds of opposition supporters took to the streets ahead of the official announcement of presidential election results. Protesters barricaded roads, burned tyres, and chanted slogans accusing the government of electoral fraud, prompting a heavy security response. Police deployed teargas and […]

Madagascar Coup Leader Sworn in as President Amid Celebrations
17
Oct

Madagascar Coup Leader Sworn in as President Amid Celebrations

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Colonel Randrianirina Assumes Power After Youth-Led Uprising and Military Takeover Colonel Michael Randrianirina was formally sworn in as President of Madagascar on Friday, just days after seizing power in a dramatic military led takeover triggered by mass youth led protests against the previous government. The swearing in ceremony took place in the capital, Antananarivo, amid […]

Malawi Heads to the Polls Amid Economic Struggles – Correspondent Hillary Panashe Reports from Lilongwe
16
Sep

Malawi Heads to the Polls Amid Economic Struggles – Correspondent Hillary Panashe Reports from Lilongwe

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Lilongwe, Malawi – September 15, 2025 —   registered voters are expected to cast their ballots in a high-stakes contest that tests the strength of Malawi’s democracy, five years after the landmark ruling that redefined electoral justice across Africa. Voters will elect a new president, 229 members of parliament, and 509 local government councillors making this […]

International Conference on Africa’s Democracy (ICAD) 2025
24
Jul

International Conference on Africa’s Democracy (ICAD) 2025

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The International Conference on Africa’s Democracy (ICAD) 2025 is a platform aimed at fostering dialogue on governance and development challenges unique to Africa. The inaugural edition, themed “Afro-Democracy: Building Governance Systems that Work in Africa for Africans,” is running in Abuja, Nigeria. It brings together delegates from across the continent, including heads of state, legislators, […]