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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that the next term of Parliament will commence on July 18. This follows ongoing negotiations with various parties to finalize a Cabinet, highlighting rifts within the new coalition government. For the...

Mauritania will hold a presidential election on Saturday, casting a spotlight on the nation's deep-rooted issues as President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani seeks a second term amid regional instability and human rights concerns. Ghazouani, hailing from an Arab Mauritanian...

On Friday, mourners gathered at a Nairobi mosque for the funeral of 19-year-old Ibrahim Kamau, who was fatally shot during Tuesday's protest against a controversial tax bill. Following the service, attendees carried Kamau’s coffin through the streets in...

Africans Rising, in collaboration with 400 civil society organizations (CSOs) across Africa and the diaspora, has issued a powerful letter to President William Ruto of Kenya, condemning his administration's handling of recent protests. This collective action underscores the...

https://twitter.com/thefrica_agenda/status/1806410059271786976?s=46 In a striking display of youthful activism, Kenya’s young population has successfully pressured President William Ruto into abandoning his proposed tax hikes. This turn of events highlights the rising political influence of Africa’s youth, who are increasingly...

West African defense chiefs on Thursday, June 27, unveiled a $2.6 billion annual plan to deploy a 5,000-strong “standby force” aimed at tackling the region’s escalating security crises and preventing further coups. The proposal was presented at a...

. In Nairobi, a fresh wave of youthful demonstrators has pushed the Kenyan government to rethink controversial tax proposals. The protests, sparked by discontent on TikTok, have seen the younger generation rallying without the influence of political parties....

Niger’s junta has confirmed that the Patriotic Liberation Front (PLF), an anti-junta rebel group, is responsible for the recent sabotage of an oil pipeline carrying crude oil to Benin. The attack targeted a key segment of the newly...

Kenya's President William Ruto expressed readiness for dialogue with the thousands of young Kenyans who protested this week against proposed tax hikes. In his first public remarks on the matter, Ruto commended the protesters for their democratic engagement...

Sierra Leone’s parliament has enacted a law banning child marriage, marking a historic milestone in the fight against this practice. The new legislation criminalizes the marriage of girls under 18 and imposes severe penalties, including up to 15...