April 14
Ethiopia: Killing of Politician From Ethiopia's Oromia Region Sparks Fear of Unrest
In Ethiopia, the killing of a senior politician from the Oromo Liberation Front has already led to protests and is likely to aggravate tensions in Oromia, the country's largest and… Read more »
April 12
Mali: Mali Political Parties to Challenge Junta's Order Suspending Political Activities
Political parties and civil society groups in Mali have rejected the suspension of political activities by the country's military rulers and plan to mount a legal challenge to the… Read more »
April 10
South Africa: South Africa's Zuma Wins Court Bid to Run in May Election
A court in South Africa court has ruled that former president Jacob Zuma can stand in next month's general elections, overturning a decision by electoral authorities to bar him… Read more »
April 05
Togo: Togo's Opposition Urges Mass Protests Over Delayed Elections
Togo's opposition has called for a three-day mass protest against the delay of this month's parliamentary elections - due in two weeks - which the government said would allow for a… Read more »
April 04
Senegal: Senegal's New Leader Announces Audit of Oil, Gas and Mining Sectors
In his first speech to the nation since his election as president of Senegal, Bassirou Diomaye Faye said one of his first policy moves would be to audit the country's oil, gas and… Read more »
April 03
Senegal: Senegal's President Faye Appoints Ousmane Sonko As Prime Minister
In Senegal, in his first act as leader, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has appointed by his ally and key backer Ousmane Sonko as prime minister. Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Court Rejects Petition Against Harsh Anti-Gay Law
Uganda's Constitutional Court on Wednesday rejected a bid to overturn its highly contentious Anti-Homosexuality Act - one of the toughest such laws in the world. Read more »
April 02
Senegal: Bassirou Diomaye Faye Becomes Senegal's Youngest President Ever
Bassirou Diomaye Faye became Senegal's youngest president, Tuesday, pledging systemic change, greater sovereignty and calm after years of turmoil in the country. Read more »
Egypt: Egyptian President Sisi Sworn in for Third Term
Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi was sworn in Tuesday for his third term as leader of the Arab world's most populous nation, in the country's new $58bn administrative capital… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Country Gets First Woman Prime Minister
The Democratic Republic of Congo has announced the nomination of its first woman prime minister, Judith Suminwa Tuluka. An economist, she takes over as prime minister from… Read more »
Senegal: Senegal's New 'Serious and Ambitious' Leader Faye Celebrated in His Native Village
As Senegal prepares for the inauguration of president Bassirou Diomaye Faye this Tuesday, his native village of Ndiaganiao has already begun celebrating. RFI's correspondent met… Read more »
April 01
Togo: Opponents Slam Togo's New Constitution As Ploy for Gnassingbé to Stay in Power
Togo's presidency has asked the parliament for a "second reading" of a controversial constitutional reform approved last week following public outcry over what opponents say is a… Read more »
March 28
Senegal: Results Confirm Faye's Large Win in Senegal Presidential Elections
Anti-establishment figure Bassirou Diomaye Faye has comfortably won the Senegalese presidential election with 54.28 percent of votes in the first round, official provisional… Read more »
March 26
Senegal: From Prisoner to President - Bassirou Diomaye Faye to Become Senegal's Youngest President
Only two weeks ago, Bassirou Diomaye Faye was sitting in a prison cell. Faye was arrested almost a year ago for "spreading false news, contempt of court, and defamation of a… Read more »
March 25
Senegal: Macky Sall's Candidate Concedes Defeat in Senegal Election
Senegal's governing coalition candidate Amadou Ba conceded defeat on Monday, against opposition rival Bassirou Diomaye Faye after Sunday's elections. This brings President Macky… Read more »
March 24
West Africa: Senegal Votes for Its Next President in Long-Awaited Election
Voters in Senegal go to the polls on Sunday to elect a new president in an unpredictable race. It follows three years of political crisis, including fierce protests over the… Read more »
March 25
Senegal: Opposition Candidate Takes Early Lead in Presidential Election
Supporters of opposition candidate Bassirou Diomaye Faye were celebrating in the streets of Senegal early on Monday after provisional results in the presidential election suggested… Read more »
March 22
Senegal: Senegal's Economy 'In Hands of Women' Warns Female Presidential Hopeful
With promises of boosting the economy and gender equality, business leader Anta Babacar Ngom is the only woman vying for the Senegalese presidency in this Sunday's polls. She told… Read more »
March 23
Senegal: Hundreds of Observers Muster to Make Sure Senegal's Presidential Vote Is Fair
Senegal votes on Sunday in a presidential election that is expected to be the most tightly contested in years. Before polls opened, a team of a thousand observers drawn from civil… Read more »
March 21
Senegal: Former PMs and a Lone Woman Among Contenders in Senegal's Crisis-Hit Vote
Following a hurried two weeks of campaigning, Senegal's delayed presidential election is set for this Sunday - with more than 7 million people registered to vote for a record 18… Read more »
March 16
Senegal: Senegal's Opposition Hopes Promise of New National Currency Will Win Votes
The economy is expected to prove a key issue in Senegal's upcoming general elections. With campaigning for the 24 March polls in full swing, the opposition coalition says replacing… Read more »
March 18
Chad: Chad's Opposition Fears More Business As Usual for France After Coming Elections
As elections approach in Chad, the country's civil society fears that nothing will change. The vote should mark the country's transition back to democracy after three years of… Read more »
March 17
Senegal: Senegal's Sonko Takes Election Campaign to the South
Senegal's charismatic opposition leader Ousmane Sonko and his coalition's presidential candidate flew to the south of the country Saturday, pressing on with their election campaign… Read more »
Madagascar: Madagascar Asks for Restitution of Sakalava King's Skull From France
Madagascar - Two of the great granddaughters of a Sakalava king in Madagascar, who was beheaded in 1897 by colonial troops, publicly addressed the French ambassador, asking him to… Read more »
March 15
Senegal: Thousands Celebrate Release of Senegalese Opposition Leaders Ahead of Election
Thousands of supporters of the Senegalese opposition leaders Ousmane Sonko and Bassirou Diomaye Faye were celebrating on Friday after the pair emerged from prison in Dakar. Read more »