Benin Suspends Electoral Commission After Extending Terms to Seven Years.
Benin’s National Assembly has moved to temporarily abolish the Autonomous National Electoral Commission (CENA), the…
Category: Africa
As the June 30 deadline set by anti-immigrant activist groups approaches, thousands of undocumented migrants primarily from other African nations are rushing to leave South Africa .
The deadline, driven by anti-migrant activist groups, comes after weeks of protests, intimidation, and violence…
Manhunt Underway in Niger After 11 Soldiers Killed in Attack on Niamey Airport.
Niger’s security forces have launched a large-scale operation to track down the perpetrators of a…
Angry Protesters Attack Ebola Treatment Centre in Eastern DR Congo.
Angry protesters attacked and set fire to tents at an Ebola treatment centre in eastern…
Migrants Take Shelter Amid Surging Anti-Foreigner Violence in South Africa
Dozens of foreign nationals took refuge at a church centre in Durban, South Africa, on…
Polls have closed in Uganda’s presidential election, with vote counting now underway amid delays.
Polls closed in Uganda on Thursday, January 15, 2026, following a turbulent day of voting…
Deadly floods in South Africa claim 19 lives, force Kruger National Park closure
Torrential rains have caused devastating flooding in northeastern South Africa, claiming at least 10 lives…
Nigeria’s Defense Minister Steps Down Amid Escalating National Security Challenges
In a move that has heightened scrutiny on the country’s beleaguered security apparatus, Nigeria’s Minister…
Military officers in Guinea-Bissau have declared “total control” over the nation, announcing a coup on state television that includes the arrest of President Umaro Sissoco Embaló
Military officers in Guinea-Bissau declared on Wednesday that they had seized “total control” of the…
Ghana’s Ambassador to China Kojo Bonsu strengthens West African ties with Ecowas Dean
In a significant diplomatic engagement, Ambassador Kojo Bonsu, Ghana’s Ambassador to China, paid a courtesy…
Tanzania rocked by unrest after top opposition candidates blocked from election
Tanzania’s election day turns violent after opposition leaders barred from presidential race What should have…
Former Prime Minister of Kenya, Raila Odinga Dies in India
Raila Odinga, former Kenyan Prime Minister, died of cardiac arrest on Wednesday while receiving treatment…