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Drc President Calls For National Dialogue As Political Tensions Rise 
30
Aug

Drc President Calls For National Dialogue As Political Tensions Rise 

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Tshisekedi Seeks Talks Amid Controversy Over Constitutional Reforms and Possible Third Term Democratic Republic of Congo President Félix Tshisekedi has announced plans for a national dialogue aimed at easing growing political tensions in the country. The announcement comes amid controversy over proposed constitutional reforms that critics fear could clear the way for Tshisekedi to seek […]

26
Aug

Tanzania’s Vice President Emmanuel Nchimbi Resigns and Retires From Politics

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Tanzania’s Vice President Emmanuel John Nchimbi has resigned from office and announced his retirement from politics and public service, less than a year after taking up the country’s second-highest political position. Nchimbi submitted his resignation to President Samia Suluhu Hassan on August 25, and the president has accepted it. His departure will take effect on […]

Guinea-Bissau To Vote On Constitution That Would Expand Presidential Powers 
26
Aug

Guinea-Bissau To Vote On Constitution That Would Expand Presidential Powers 

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Referendum Could Reshape Government Ahead of December Elections Guinea-Bissau is set to hold a constitutional referendum on August 30, with voters being asked to approve reforms that would significantly strengthen the powers of the presidency and reshape the country’s electoral system ahead of general elections scheduled for December. The referendum comes after the military seized […]

Zambia's Hakainde Hichilema Wins Re-Election With 60% Of Vote 
18
Aug

Zambia’s Hakainde Hichilema Wins Re-Election With 60% Of Vote 

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President Secures Second Term as Opposition Raises Concerns Over Election Conduct Zambia’s President Hakainde Hichilema has won re-election with 60% of the vote, according to the country’s electoral commission. The election in the copper-rich southern African nation was largely peaceful, with voters casting their ballots in a contest that will see Hichilema continue leading the […]

09
Aug

Ghana Names New Defence Minister in Cabinet Reshuffle

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Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Kenneth Gilbert Adjei as the country’s new Minister of Defence as part of a cabinet reshuffle aimed at strengthening the government’s security leadership and maintaining policy continuity. The appointment was announced by the presidency on Friday and forms part of broader adjustments within Mahama’s administration as it responds […]

Senegal's President To Form New Political Party 
07
Jul

Senegal’s President To Form New Political Party 

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President Faye Plans to Launch His Own Political Movement Coalition Says Move Reflects Split With Former Prime Minister Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye is planning to establish his own political party, according to members of the coalition that supports his administration. The announcement is the latest indication of a growing political split between President Faye […]

Cameroon's 92-year-old President Paul Biya wins country's presidential election
30
Oct

Cameroon’s 92-year-old President Paul Biya Wins Country’s Presidential Election

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Cameroon’s 92-year-old President Paul Biya emerged victorious in the country’s presidential election, securing an unprecedented eighth term in office after a staggering 43 years at the helm and 7 years as Prime Minister. This means Biya will remain in power until he reaches the age of 100, and remarkably, he is still eligible to seek re-election. […]

Mali Court Sentences Former Prime Minister Moussa Mara to Two Years in Jail
27
Oct

Mali Court Sentences Former Prime Minister Moussa Mara to Two Years in Jail

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A Malian court has sentenced former Prime Minister Moussa Mara to two years in prison over comments he made on social media criticizing the country’s military rulers for restricting democratic freedoms, his lawyer confirmed on Monday. Mara, who served as prime minister from 2014 to 2015, was found guilty of “undermining state security” after publishing […]

ZANU-PF Backs Move to Extend President Mnangagwa’s Term to 2030
20
Oct

ZANU-PF Backs Move to Extend President Mnangagwa’s Term to 2030

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Zimbabwe’s ruling party, ZANU-PF, has formally endorsed a plan to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s term in office by an additional two years, potentially keeping him in power until 2030. The announcement was made during the party’s annual conference held in the eastern city of Mutare on Saturday. Delegates at the high level gathering passed a […]

Madagascar President Names Army General as New Prime Minister Amid Growing Protests
07
Oct

Madagascar President Names Army General as New Prime Minister Amid Growing Protests

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Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina has appointed Ruphin Fortunat Zafisambo as the country’s new Prime Minister, just a week after dismissing his entire cabinet in response to intensifying nationwide protests. The demonstrations, now entering their third week, were initially sparked by widespread frustration over persistent power outages and water shortages, but have since evolved into broader […]

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