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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, […]

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. […]

President Samia Suluhu Hassan Expected to Secure Second Term as Main Opposition Blocked from Ballot
29
Oct

President Samia Suluhu Hassan Expected to Secure Second Term as Main Opposition Blocked from Ballot

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Tanzanians went to the polls on Wednesday in a general election widely expected to hand President Samia Suluhu Hassan a second term in office, following a campaign season marked by controversy and the disqualification of key opposition figures. Voting took place across the country’s 30 regions and on the semi autonomous archipelago of Zanzibar, where […]

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 […]

Somalia Launches First-Ever National Counter-IED Strategy to Tackle Al-Shabaab Threat
17
Sep

Somalia Launches First-Ever National Counter-IED Strategy to Tackle Al-Shabaab Threat

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In a landmark step toward securing its people and stabilizing the country, Somalia has launched its first National Counter-IED Strategy, a comprehensive framework aimed at combatting the deadly use of improvised explosive devices (IEDs) by militant group Al-Shabaab. The strategy was unveiled in Mogadishu during a high level event attended by senior Somali officials, military […]

Tinubu Urges African Unity Against Terrorism, Cybercrime, Proposes New Defence Doctrine
27
Aug

Tinubu Urges African Unity Against Terrorism, Cybercrime, Proposes New Defence Doctrine

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Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called for a continental overhaul of Africa’s security strategy, proposing the establishment of a permanent forum for African Chiefs of Defence Staff and a unified African defence doctrine to confront rising threats like terrorism and cybercrime. Delivering his message through Vice President Kashim Shettima at the inaugural African Chiefs […]

African Union Backs Campaign for Maps That Show Africa's True Scale
17
Aug

African Union Backs Campaign for Maps That Show Africa’s True Scale

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The African Union (AU) has officially endorsed the “Correct The Map” campaign, urging a shift from the centuries-old Mercator projection to the more accurate Equal Earth map, which preserves true land-area proportions. What’s Driving the Change? The Mercator projection, developed in the 16th century, is excellent for navigation but distorts landmasses near the poles, making […]

Cameroon Presidential Election Draws Record 81 Candidates
22
Jul

Cameroon Presidential Election Draws Record 81 Candidates

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Incumbent President Paul Biya, 92, among dozens vying for power amid rising calls for change and political fragmentation Cameroon has witnessed a record-breaking 81 presidential hopefuls file applications for the country’s upcoming October 2025 presidential election, setting the stage for one of the most crowded races in the nation’s history. The deadline for candidacy submissions […]