82-Year-Old Congo’s President Sassou-N’Guesso Sworn In for Fifth Term
Denis Sassou-N’Guesso won over 90% of votes in the country’s election. Denis Sassou-N’Guesso was inaugurated for his fifth presidential term in the Republic of...
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Central African Republic Votes As Touadéra Seeks Controversial Third Term
Presidential term limits were abolished in 2023 through a constitutional amendment initiated by Touadéra. The Central African Republic commenced its general election on Sunday,...
Cameroon Holds Election As President Biya Aims To Extend 42-Year Rule
Paul Biya will be 99 by the end of his next term if he wins. Cameroonians cast their ballots Sunday in an election that...
Opposition Leader Win Seychelles Presidential Election
Seychelles is reputable as top global tourist destination. Patrick Herminie, the opposition candidate, secured victory in Seychelles’ presidential election, overcoming sitting president Wavel Ramkalawan...
Guinea Set To Hold First Presidential Election Since 2021 Coup
Junta leader Mamady Doumbouya has not yet announced whether he will seek the presidency. Guinea will conduct its first presidential election on December 28...
Peter Obi Vows To Be President For Four Years If Elected
Obi noted that longevity in power does not prove good leadership and said his vow to be president for a single four-year term is...
Goodluck Jonathan Recounts Mental Ordeal After Loosing 2015 Presidential Election
Jonathan became the first sitting Nigerian president to loose a reelection bid in 2015. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan says he felt like the “whole world...
Nelson Mandela’s ANC Set To Loose Power For The First Time In 30 Years
The ANC is likely to loose its majority in parliament for the first time since the late Nelson Mandela won the presidential election in...
After Long Wait, Senegal Set To Elect A New President
Senegal has never witnessed a military coup and is regarded as the bastion of West African democracy. After a long wait that saw unrest...
Social Media Banned In Senegal As Protests Continue Over Election Postponement
Authorities in Senegal have banned social media and internet-related activities over protests against President Macky Sall’s decision to postpone the country’s presidential election. The...
Trump Departs China With Limited Gains As Xi Summit Ends With Pageantry But Few Breakthroughs 
Trump Arrives In Beijing— First U.S. Presidential Visit To China In Nine Years 
Museveni Takes Oath For Seventh Term, Extends 40-Year Grip On Uganda 
Actor Alex Ekubo Dies At 40