Ghana’s President John Mahama returns
John Mahama has been sworn in on Tuesday, January 7, as Ghana’s president for the third time, as the country…
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Ivory Coast plans to evacuate French troops
Ivory Coast has announced the withdrawal of French troops, marking the end of a decades-long military presence in the country.…
1,500 escape from Mozambique prison; 33 killed in post-election mayhem
The Mozambican government confirmed a massive prison break on December 25, involving over 1,500 inmates escaping from the high-security Machava…
Mozambique erupts in violence after an election court verdict, killing 21 people
At least 21 people have been killed in violent unrest across Mozambique following the Constitutional Council’s decision to uphold the…
Mozambique’s top court confirms ruling party’s victory in contentious election
Mozambique’s top court has upheld the ruling party Frelimo’s victory in the contentious October elections, sparking widespread protests from opposition…
Ghana Presidential Election: John Mahama wins; ruling party candidate Bawumia concedes defeat
Ghana’s vice president and ruling party candidate, Mahamudu Bawumia, conceded defeat Sunday to opposition candidate and former President John Dramani…
Ghana’s Presidential election: The economy as a key concern for voters
Although Ghana is one West Africa’s economic powerhouses, in recent years it has struggled with high debt, coupled with a…
Seth Kikuni sentenced for promoting civil disobedience in DRC
A Congolese opposition politician has been sentenced to one year in prison for inciting civil disobedience in what his political…
Prominent opposition figure arrested in Tanzania
One of Tanzania’s most prominent opposition figures has been arrested. Freeman Mbowe, the Chadema party chairman, and other opposition leaders…
Haiti’s new leader assumes the helm with a commitment to end the rising bloodshed
Haiti’s new interim Prime Minister, Alix Didier Fils-Aimé, was sworn in on Monday as the capital, Port-au-Prince, faced a new…