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Detained Ugandan Politician Wins Election Landslide

A rare and striking political development has unfolded in Uganda after opposition figure Mufumbiro secured a decisive victory in a parliamentary race while still in detention. According to reports carried by several Ugandan media outlets, the final tally shows that Mufumbiro defeated

January 16, 2026

Politics·World

Joseph Boakai sworn in as Liberian president

There was celebration in Liberia’s capital, Monrovia, as Joseph Boakai was sworn in as the country’s new president after narrowly defeating incumbent George Weah in November’s run-off vote. “Elections are over, partisanship must give way to the forward march of Liberia,” Boakai

January 23, 2024

Politics·World

Congolese President Tshisekedi sworn in for second term

Democratic Republic of Congo President Felix Tshisekedi was sworn in for a second five-year term on Saturday after a landslide victory his opponents have refused to recognise. Authorities have acknowledged there were issues but dismissed allegations the vote was stolen. Tshisekedi took

January 22, 2024

Politics·World

Two Russian sailors held in Mozambique as financial hostages

Two Russian sailors being held in the Mozambique port of Maputo are financial hostages in a dispute between the ship’s owner and its local customer, Russia’s foreign ministry told the state RIA news agency. Two Russians, a Lithuanian and two Ukrainians have

January 22, 2024

Politics·World

Blinken begins Africa Trip

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is set to meet Monday with Cape Verde Prime Minister Ulisses Correia e Silva, as the top U.S. diplomat begins a four-nation tour in Africa. Blinken’s itinerary also includes a visit to Porto da Praia, which

January 22, 2024

Politics·World

Ex-Prez Koroma permitted to leave country on medical grounds

A former Sierra Leonean president has been granted permission to travel abroad on medical grounds despite facing treason charges. The High Court ruling comes amid speculation that Ernest Bai Koroma has agreed to go into exile in Nigeria if charges against him

January 18, 2024

Politics·Swahili News·World

Comoros President Azali Assoumani wins fourth term in disputed poll

Comoros President Azali Assoumani has been re-elected for a fourth term in a poll disputed by the opposition as “fraudulent”. He secured the win with 63% of the vote, the electoral body Ceni said. Opposition candidates in the Indian Ocean archipelago alleged

January 17, 2024

Politics·Tanzania

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

Politics·World

Liberia’s outgoing President won’t run again for president

Liberia’s outgoing President George Weah has said he has no plans of seeking re-election in 2029 after his defeat in recent elections. Weah, a former international footballer, was elected in 2017 but lost in November polls to Joseph Boakai, who is due

January 16, 2024

Politics·Tanzania

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

Politics·World

Ramaphosa targets ‘decisive’ ANC win in South African elections

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Saturday that his African National Congress (ANC) party would be seeking a “decisive victory” in this year’s national elections, which are slated to be the most highly contested in the country’s democratic history. Ramaphosa is

January 13, 2024

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