March 28
South Africa: Former President Jacob Zuma Barred From Running in Election
The former president has been expelled from the ruling ANC and has been campaigning for the newly formed MK party. An MK spokesman said the party will appeal the decision made by… Read more »
March 26
Senegal: Diomaye Faye's Election Triumph - a New Era for Senegal?
Senegal's president-elect, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, has vowed to fight corruption and promote greater prosperity. But analysts say he might need the charismatic opposition leader… Read more »
Senegal: Senegal - Will Faye Bring Change After Election Victory?
Senegal's President-elect, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, vowed to fight corruption and promote greater prosperity. Analysts say he might need Ousmane Sonko to fulfill that pledge. Read more »
March 25
Malawi: Call for 'Urgent Support' After Disaster Declared
Malawi's President Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera declared a state of disaster in 23 of its 28 districts on Saturday, hot on the heels of neighboring Zambia, which has also appealed for… Read more »
Senegal: Senegal - Faye Nears Victory in Presidential Election
Several opposition candidates have congratulated Bassirou Diomaye Faye after he appeared to be ahead in preliminary tallies. However, the governing coalition has said it was sure… Read more »
March 24
Senegal: Senegal Votes in Presidential Election to Replace Macky Sall
The incumbent Macky Sall is not competing in the race, after wrapping a second term. Sall's popularity has slumped after he unsuccessfully tried to postpone the vote to December. Read more »
March 21
Africa: Russian Grain Aid - Feeding Africa or Fueling Influence?
Russia has donated grain to Zimbabwe to help the country weather its devastating drought, but is it purely humanitarian? Millions face hunger, and while the aid is welcome, experts… Read more »
March 19
Senegal: Election Ramps Up After Poll Delay
Senegalese voters will head to the polls on Sunday, March 24. We take a look at whose running, what's at stake, and why it matters. Read more »
March 18
Togo: Togoland - Germany's First and Smallest African Colony
Germany's 30-year rule in Togoland seemed relatively peaceful compared to other German colonies, and Togoland was promoted as "a model colony." But it was a self-serving myth for… Read more »
March 06
Senegal: Senegal Announces New Date for Delayed Presidential Election
Following weeks of protests, President Macky Sall's government has announced a presidential election will take place later this month. Read more »
Chad: Chad's Opposition Under Siege Before Elections
With only eight weeks before the election, security forces are clamping down on President Deby's political opponents. Read more »
March 02
Chad: Chad Junta Leader Deby Itno to Run for President
The interim president has ruled the country since his father died fighting an insurgency in 2021. His main rival, Yaya Dillo, was killed in unclear circumstances earlier this week. Read more »
March 01
South Africa: South Africa Faces Decisive 2024 Election
Thirty years since its first post-apartheid election, many South African voters are fed up. The ruling ANC could lose its majority for the first time. Read more »
February 27
Niger: How Will Niger Benefit From Lifted Ecowas Sanctions?
The decision by West Africa's regional bloc ECOWAS to reverse key sanctions on military-ruled Niger has been welcomed by analysts inside and outside the country. But how will it… Read more »
February 26
South Africa: South Africa's Jews Toubled By ANC Government
South Africa's government accuses Israel of committing genocide in Gaza. This puts it at odds with its very own Jewish community. Read more »
February 24
Tunisia: Tunisia Court Sentences Ex-President to 8 Years in Absentia
Moncef Marzouki was Tunisia's first democratically elected head of government after the Arab Spring in 2011. He has since become a fierce critic of current President Kais Saied. Read more »
February 19
Senegal: Senegal's President Macky Sall Bows to Pressure On Election
Following days of protests, Sall's government released 300 prisoners in Senegal. The civil society now wants the election to be held before the end of his term in April. Read more »
February 10
West Africa: Will Senegal's Delayed Vote Further Destabilize West Africa?
The postponement of Senegal's presidential election could have major consequences for the entire region. Read more »
West Africa: What Senegal's Postponed Election Means for West Africa
The postponement of the presidential election in Senegal is a crisis for the country. It will also have major consequences for the whole region, some of which cannot yet be… Read more »
Senegal: 'We Are Ready to Give Our Lives' - Senegal Protester
President Macky Sall's decision to delay the national election from February to December, effectively extending his time in power, sparked widespread protests across Senegal… Read more »
February 07
Senegal: Senegal Internet Restored After Election Postponement Unrest
Authorities cut access as the country grapples with the fallout of postponing the presidential election to December. The delay sparked protests. Read more »
February 06
Senegal: Is President Macky Sall Putting Country's Democracy At Risk?
Senegal is considered one of West Africa's most stable democracies. But the election delay announced by President Macky Sall now threatens to erode democratic gains. Read more »
February 05
Senegal: International Concern for Senegal's Democracy After Poll Postponement
The postponement comes after opposition lawmakers attempted to delay proceedings. Earlier, protesters had gathered outside parliament while Macky Sall's term extension was debated. Read more »
February 04
Senegal: Police Crack Down On Protests Over Election Delay
Several candidates in Senegal's postponed presidential election were arrested during a demonstration in Dakar. President Macky Sall delayed the vote on Saturday in a row over the… Read more »
February 03
Senegal: 'Sabotage', 'Institutional Coup', Say Opposition as Sall Postpones Poll
The election was due to be held in less than three weeks. But a row over the disqualification of several candidates sparked a major political crisis in one of West Africa's most… Read more »