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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, […]