Gabon president appoints new prime minister
Libreville – Gabon’s President Ali Bongo Ondimba on Monday appointed Alain-Claude Bilie-By-Nze as the new prime minister, tasking him... Read more
11 Jan, 2023
Nigerian vote may be ‘cancelled or delayed if insecurity is not tackled,’ says commission
Abuja – Nigeria’s general election in late February could be cancelled or postponed if insecurity is not tackled, the... Read more
10 Jan, 2023
Update on Benin elections with muted turnouts
Cotonou – Benin voted for a new parliament on Sunday with opposition candidates authorised to stand for the first... Read more
9 Jan, 2023
Tunisia opposition say police tried to block rally
Tunis – Tunisia’s main opposition alliance on Sunday warned that freedom of assembly and expression were under threat, after... Read more
9 Jan, 2023
‘The warrant of arrest threatens my right to liberty,’ says Ex-Botswana leader Ian Khama
Cape Town – Former Botswana president Ian Khama, 69, has asked the high court of Gaborone to set aside... Read more
8 Jan, 2023
Benin elects lawmakers, with opposition allowed to stand
Cotonou – Benin votes for a new parliament on Sunday with opposition candidates authorised to stand in the legislative... Read more
8 Jan, 2023
Paul Mashatile says he’s ready to be deputy president of SA if called to do so
Cape Town – Newly elected ANC deputy president Paul Mashatile has reportedly announced his readiness to become the country’s... Read more
7 Jan, 2023
Benin opposition hopeful ahead of key parliamentary vote
Cotonou – Benin goes to the polls on Sunday for a legislative ballot marked by the opposition’s electoral return... Read more
7 Jan, 2023
WATCH |’Just sit back and watch this space,’ says Cyril Ramaphosa amid Cabinet reshuffle speculations
Cape Town – President Cyril Ramaphosa has asked for time to “apply his mind” amid the much-anticipated cabinet reshuffle.... Read more
7 Jan, 2023
David Mabuza’s future as SA vice president ‘uncertain’ as discussions set to take place
Cape Town – South African Deputy President David Mabuza’s future is reportedly set to be discussed by the newly-elected... Read more
6 Jan, 2023
