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South Africa Plans Temporary Exit From G20 During Presidency

South Africa has announced plans to temporarily step back from participation in the Group of Twenty (G20) during the United States’ presidency in 2026, a move aimed at easing rising diplomatic tensions between Pretoria and Washington. The decision reflects growing strain in

January 29, 2026

Politics·World

Police in DR Congo fired tear gas to disperse protest by opposition

Police in the Democratic Republic of Congo fired tear gas on Wednesday to disperse a protest by opposition supporters in the capital Kinshasa calling for a re-run of last week’s chaotic presidential and legislative elections. The disputed vote threatens to further destabilize Congo,

December 27, 2023

Politics

DR Congo government bans opposition election protest

DR Congo’s government on Tuesday banned an opposition protest planned for Wednesday over last week’s chaotic national election as early results showed President Felix Tshisekedi in the lead. Five opposition presidential candidates called the joint demonstration in the capital Kinshasa over alleged

December 27, 2023

Politics

Ethiopia’s conflicts spans over 5,000 in 5 years

The National Conflict Incident Study has announced that 5,300 conflicts have occurred in Ethiopia over the past five years, from 2018 to 2023, resulting in thousands of deaths. The study revealed that the conflicts experienced in the country in the last five

December 27, 2023

Politics

Jailed Senegalese opposition leader Sonko files to run for President

Jailed Senegalese opposition leader Ousmane Sonko has submitted his candidacy to contest a February presidential election with the constitutional council despite the state’s refusal to provide him the necessary documents. Sonko’s back-up Bassirou Diomaye Faye has also filed to run, Ousseynou Ly,

December 27, 2023

Politics·World

5 incumbent MPs in Ashanti Region opt out of NPP parliamentary race

Five incumbent Members of Parliament in the Ashanti Region will not partake in the upcoming New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary primaries slated for January 27, 2024. The First Deputy Speaker of Parliament, who doubles as the MP for Bekwai, Joseph Osei-Wusu, Majority

December 26, 2023

Politics·Tanzania

2023 Leaves Mark in Tanzania Democracy as Samia Attends Opposition Party meeting

PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan engraved her name in the history books this year by becoming the first leader to attend an opposition party’s event since the introduction of the multiparty system. Thus, Samia becomes the first ever sitting President to grace the

December 22, 2023

Breaking News·Politics·World

DR Congo Elections: Votes counting begin despite hiccups

The polling stations have closed in the DRC, and the process of counting votes has begun in Lubumbashi, a town in the southern region of this vast central African nation. The election, which unfolded against a backdrop of economic challenges and

December 21, 2023

Bizzare·Politics

Dead man wins district level election at Tebrebe electoral area

At the Tebrebe Electoral Area in the Western Region, a deceased candidate, Manasseh Sackey, popularly known as Obour has won the district-level elections. Obuor was a head teacher of Aboponiso MA School and the incumbent assembly member seeking re-election. Unfortunately, he drowned

December 20, 2023

Politics·World

Congo vote marred by protest and delays, opposition alleges fraud

Democratic Republic of Congo, Dec 20 (Reuters) – The Democratic Republic of Congo was holding presidential and legislative elections on Wednesday after a chaotic campaign marred by opposition allegations of fraud, electoral violence, and logistical setbacks that could prevent many from voting.

December 20, 2023

Politics·World

Congolese head to the polls amid tension

44 million voters are expected to cast their vote today December 20 ,2023, in the general elections in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) The exercise involves electing MPs, Local Government Leaders, and the President., where 19 candidates are vying for the

December 20, 2023

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