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Independent Candidates Challenge Status Quo in Madagascar’s Legislative Elections
Madagascar's recent parliamentary elections witnessed a notable shift in power dynamics as the ruling party, Tanora Malagasy Vonona, faced unexpected challenges. Despite its prominence, the party secured only 80 out of 163 seats, falling short of a majority....
Massive Demonstration in Accra Demands End to Chronic Power Outages.
On Saturday, Accra's bustling Madina Road became the epicenter of a massive demonstration as civil society groups and citizens rallied against the city's chronic power shortages. Timed to coincide with dusk, when frequent electricity cuts plunge several neighborhoods...
Benin Arrests Nigeriens at Seme Port, Escalating Border Dispute
In the latest episode of escalating tensions between Benin and Niger, Benin has arrested five Nigerien nationals for allegedly entering the Seme port illegally. Niger responded by accusing Benin of kidnapping its oil company staff who were at...
UN Warns of Escalating Violence and Famine Risk in Sudan
UN humanitarians issued a grave warning on Friday, highlighting continued violence and famine threats in Sudan. They condemned an attack by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on the village of Wad Al-Noura in Aj Jazirah state, which killed...
50 Individuals, Including 3 Americans, Face Military Trial in DRC for Failed Coup
On Friday, around 50 individuals, including three Americans, appeared in a military court in the Democratic Republic of Congo, facing charges related to last month’s attempted coup. Accusations against them include terrorism, attempted assassination, illegal possession of weapons,...
South Africa’s ANC in Coalition Talks After Losing Majority in Election
Top officials in South Africa's African National Congress (ANC) have initiated discussions with representatives from five other parties about forming a coalition or agreement to govern, the ANC announced on Wednesday. However, no decision has been reached yet....
Russia’s Foreign Minister Lavrov Concludes Africa Tour with Visit to Chad
Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov arrived in N'Djamena, Chad, on Wednesday, June 5, concluding his tour of Africa, which included stops in Guinea, the Republic of Congo, and Burkina Faso. During his visit, Lavrov met with his Chadian...
South Africa’s Recent Elections Mark Shift Towards Coalition Politics
South Africa's recent national elections have signaled a significant shift in the country's political landscape, with the African National Congress (ANC) experiencing a decline in popularity and failing to secure a majority for the first time in three...
ANC Stands Firm on Ramaphosa Amid Coalition Talks
South Africa's African National Congress (ANC) party has declared that it will not entertain any demands from potential coalition partners for President Cyril Ramaphosa to step down, according to a top official on Sunday. This statement comes as...
Pan-African Movement(Africans Rising) Demands Dismantling of Colonial Borders In Africa.
The Pan-African movement, Africans Rising, has called for the dismantling of colonial borders across the African continent. Meeting in Lusaka for the Borderless Africa Convening, delegates denounced the enduring impact of colonial-era divisions and advocated for a united...