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Police Disperse Protest Demanding Nnamdi Kanu’s Release

Security forces in Nigeria clashed with demonstrators in the capital, Abuja, on Monday, as police fired tear gas to disperse crowds demanding the release of detained separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu. The protest, organized under the banner #ReleaseNnamdiKanuNow, had been planned to start
October 20, 2025

New CCM Secretary General sets the tone

The newly appointed Secretary General of the ruling party Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM), Dr Emmanuel Nchimbi, emphasised the importance of transparent communication regarding the government’s achievements. During his acceptance speech before CCM National Executive Committee (NEC) members in Zanzibar on Monday, Dr
January 17, 2024

Dr. Nchimbi takes over as CCM Secretary General

Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) National Executive Committee has announced the appointment of Dr. Emmanuel Nchimbi as the Secretary General of the party, following a decision made during a committee meeting earlier today. The meeting, presided over by the Chairperson, President Samia Suluhu
January 15, 2024

Uganda arrests Kenya’s Ex-Minister over gold smuggling claims

Ugandan authorities are holding Kenya’s ex-Assistant Minister on allegations of smuggling 13 kilos of gold into the country using forged documents. The former minister was arraigned before an anti-corruption court on Wednesday where the bench directed his remand at Luzira  Prison until
January 12, 2024

ACT-Wazalendo unveils sweeping Electoral Law reforms

Tanzania opposition party — ACT Wazalendo has submitted a comprehensive set of recommendations seeking to overhaul the country’s electoral laws. The country’s Political Parties Act and the National Elections Act are all set for amendment and the stakeholder proposes reforms, spanning various
January 7, 2024

President Felix Tshisekedi declared winner of DRC election

Congo’s President Felix Tshisekedi won reelection with more than 70% of the vote, the country’s election commission said Sunday. The preliminary results of the Dec. 20 election were announced in the capital, Kinshasa, amid demands from the opposition and some civil society
January 1, 2024