January 20
Congo-Kinshasa: DRC President Tshisekedi Sworn-in for Second Term After Disputed December Elections
The president of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Felix Tshisekedi has been sworn-in for a second five-year term of office, following a landslide victory his opponents have… Read more »
January 11
Congo-Kinshasa: France Congratulates DRC's Tshisekedi On Disputed Re-Election
France has congratulated newly re-elected President of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Félix Tshisekedi, while urging dialogue with the opposition, after the country's… Read more »
January 10
Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo Constitutional Court Upholds Tshisekedi Election Win
The Democratic Republic of Congo's Constitutional Court has confirmed Felix Tshisekedi's landslide re-election in December polls - paving the way for him to serve another five… Read more »
Senegal: Senegal's Sponsorship Phase for Presidential Candidates Nears Completion
In Senegal, 21 candidates have made it through the sponsorship phase, despite issues and complaints. The final list will be known on 20 January. Read more »
January 07
Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo Annuls Vote Results for Three Ministers Over Fraud
The Democratic Republic of Congo's election authority has annulled recent election results for three government ministers and four provincial governors, citing fraud and voter… Read more »
January 06
Africa: Diplomatic Dip for France as African Nations Seek Out Stronger Partners
French diplomacy in Africa weakened considerably in 2023 as former allies steered their foreign policies elsewhere in the wake of military coups and general political upheaval. A… Read more »
January 05
Senegal: Court Dashes Election Hopes for Senegalese Opposition Leader Sonko
Senegal's Supreme Court on Friday upheld opposition politician Ousmane Sonko's defamation conviction - dealing yet another blow to his hopes of contesting next month's presidential… Read more »
January 03
Africa: Year of Elections Has Africa Poised for Political Shake-Up in 2024
A third of Africa will head to the polls in 2024, with at major issues on the line in at least 18 countries gearing up for an election year. These include coup-hit Mali, Chad and… Read more »
January 02
Ethiopia: Somalia Recalls Envoy in Anger Over Ethiopia-Somaliland Port Deal
Somalia has recalled its ambassador to Ethiopia and vowed to defend its territory after the breakaway region of Somaliland struck a controversial deal allowing Ethiopia access to… Read more »
December 31, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: Opposition Cries Foul As President Tshisekedi Declared Winner of DRC Elections
DR Congo's President Felix Tshisekedi has won a second term in office with a landslide victory, according to provisional results announced on Sunday, in a vote opposition leaders… Read more »
December 29, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: DRC Refuses Opposition Demands for Election Re-Run Despite Irregularities
The Democratic Republic of Congo will not cancel the results of last week's presidential election despite repeated calls from the opposition for a full re-run of the disputed vote. Read more »
December 25, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: Opposition Parties Demand Fresh Vote in DRC After Poll Chaos
Opposition parties in the Democratic Republic of Congo on Monday called for a fresh poll as election chiefs continued to publish results of last week's vote for a new president. Read more »
December 27, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: Opposition Parties in Democratic Republic of Congo Protest Poll Despite Ban
Opposition candidates in last week's presidential election in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC ) were marching in the capital Kinshasa on Wednesday, despite authorities… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: At Least 13 Wounded As DRC Police Break Up Banned Election Protest
At least 13 people were injured in Kinshasa on Wednesday after riot police fired tear gas in clashes with demonstrators protesting against last week's presidential elections in… Read more »
December 22, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: First Results Expected in Chaotic DRC Election Marred By Delays
Authorities in the DRC say the first results from general elections will be published Friday. Millions of people voted over two days this week in a ballot that has been marked by… Read more »
December 08, 2023
Egypt: Egyptians to Vote in Three-Day Presidential Poll With a Likely Return of Al-Sisi
Egyptians go to the polls between 10 and 12 December to elect a new president. Former army chief Abdel Fattah al-Sisi is poised to secure a third term that would extend his rule… Read more »
December 06, 2023
Africa: Gabon's President Brice Nguema In First Visit to Cameroon
Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, the president of the Gabonese transition, is visiting Yaoundé December 6, 2023. A long-awaited visit since the general took power at the… Read more »
December 03, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: Electoral Campaign Marred By Violence, Lack of Transparency
Tensions are running high as the Democratic Republic of Congo prepares to hold parliamentary and presidential elections on 20 December. Concerns over transparency and recurrent… Read more »
November 20, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: Opposition Leader Moïse Katumbi Officially Launches Presidential Campaign
The former governor of Katanga and leading opposition figure, Moïse Katumbi, has officially launched his campaign to become the next president of the Democratic Republic of… Read more »
Senegal: Opposition Chooses New Candidate for Presidential Election
Following Senegal's Supreme Court ruling on opposition leader Ousmane Sonko's ineligibility last Friday, his Pastef party announced another candidate to defy President Macky Sall… Read more »
November 16, 2023
Madagascar: Madagascar Goes to Polls With Opposition Calling for Boycott
Most of Madagascar's opposition leaders have called on voters not to participate in Thursday's first round of the presidential election, critiquing incumbent President Andry… Read more »
November 14, 2023
Cote d'Ivoire: Côte d'Ivoire's Former Prime Minister Soro Says He Is Willing to 'End His Exile'
The former prime minister of Côte d'Ivoire, sentenced to life in prison for undermining national security, said on Monday that he has been in Niamey since Saturday and met… Read more »
November 01, 2023
Senegal: Senegal's Authorities Refuse to Reintegrate Sonko On Electoral Lists
The Senegalese electoral commission has asked that Ousmane Sonko be placed again on the electoral lists after being removed from them following his conviction on a morals case in… Read more »
October 27, 2023
Niger: Niger Faces Multiple Crises Three Months After Military Coup
Three months after a military junta seized power in Niger, overthrowing democratically elected president Mohamed Bazoum, the country remains increasingly isolated. Rights groups… Read more »
October 28, 2023
Africa: Africa and Europe to Join Forces On Sustainable Space Programmes
Cooperation between the European Union and African Union in space exploration was the hot topic at a three-day event that took place in Dakar this week, as Africa's growing space… Read more »