Guinea-Bissau votes on handing more powers to president
Bissau – Military-run Guinea-Bissau holds a referendum on Sunday on a constitutional change that would give the president more... Read more
26 Aug
Zimbabwe opposition challenges Mnangagwa term extension in court
Harare – An opposition party in Zimbabwe on Thursday asked the country’s constitutional court to overturn a law that... Read more
10 Jul
‘Get ready’: Zimbabwe opposition vows protests over Mnangagwa reforms
Harare – Leading Zimbabwe opposition figures vowed on Wednesday to challenge at home and internationally constitutional changes that allow President... Read more
9 Jul
Here is what Zimbabwe’s new law means for Mnangagwa and future elections
Harare – Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Tuesday signed into law constitutional changes that will extend his term by... Read more
8 Jul
DR Congo opposition builds against presidential third-term bid
Kinshasa – The opposition in the Democratic Republic of Congo has called demonstrations in the capital and other cities... Read more
3 Jul
Ramaphosa warns: Constitutional rights ‘cannot be determined by intimidation or ultimatums
Pretoria – President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for calm and adherence to the law ahead of planned nationwide protests... Read more
29 Jun
Zimbabwe Senate approves bill to extend presidential term
Harare – Zimbabwe’s Senate on Wednesday overwhelmingly approved controversial constitutional amendments that would keep President Emmerson Mnangagwa in office until... Read more
25 Jun
DR Congo president sets stage to stay in power
Kinshasa – DR Congo President Felix Tshisekedi is preparing to pass a law which could open the door to... Read more
23 Jun
WATCH | Ramaphosa rejects ‘political theatre’ amid impeachment threat
Cape Town – President Cyril Ramaphosa says he will respect the rule of law and cooperate with constitutional processes... Read more
4 Jun
30 years on, Ramaphosa says constitution ensures accountability and freedom
Pretoria – President Cyril Ramaphosa has used his weekly newsletter to reflect on 30 years since South Africa adopted... Read more
25 May
