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With just over a week to go before Tanzania’s general election on October 29, 2025, the Southern African Development Community (SADC) has launched its official Election Observation Mission (SEOM) in the country. The deployment aims to assess the strength of Tanzania’s democratic

Kenya came together in a rare moment of unity and reflection as President William Ruto posthumously awarded former Prime Minister Raila Odinga The nation’s highest civilian decoration  the Chief of the Order of the Golden Heart (C.G.H.)  during the 2025 Mashujaa Day

Sanae Takaichi, a seasoned conservative politician often compared to Margaret Thatcher, has made history by becoming Japan’s first female prime minister, marking a turning point in the nation’s political landscape. The 64-year-old leader, who recently won the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) leadership

Madagascar is facing a new political chapter after widespread youth-led protests over water and electricity shortages escalated into a military takeover, forcing President Andry Rajoelina to flee the country. The demonstrations, organized primarily by Gen Z activists, reflect deep-seated frustrations among the

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

Nigerian authorities have strongly denied reports that more than a dozen military officers were detained for allegedly plotting a coup to overthrow the government. The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) issued a statement on Saturday, describing the claims as false and misleading.