Countries Mount Kenya: Where the next president could be chosen Kirinyaga – The helicopter lands in the middle of rice fields, heralding the arrival of Kenyan presidential candidate William... Read more 1 Aug, 2022
Countries Senegal ruling coalition claims poll victory as opposition cries foul Dakar – President Macky Sall’s ruling coalition claimed victory in Senegal’s legislative elections but the opposition rejected the assertion... Read more 1 Aug, 2022
Countries Millions hungry but drought overlooked as Kenya prepares to vote Purapul – In the dust bowl of Kenya’s drought-stricken north, the people of Purapul are edging closer to starvation,... Read more 24 Jul, 2022
Countries Senegal opposition calls for renewed demonstrations Dakar – Senegal’s main opposition leader on Monday called for a fresh demonstration to be held on June 29,... Read more 21 Jun, 2022
World Macron’s majority in doubt after first-round of parliament vote Paris – French President Emmanuel Macron’s centrist alliance was in danger of falling short of a majority after a... Read more 13 Jun, 2022
World Lebanon votes in first election since crisis Beirut – Lebanon voted Sunday in its first election since multiple crises dragged it to the brink of failed... Read more 15 May, 2022
Countries Somalia to hold long-delayed presidential election Mogadishu – Somalia will hold a long-awaited presidential election on Sunday, ending months of delays, with the new leader... Read more 13 May, 2022
Countries Narrow win for Gambia president’s party in legislative vote Banjul – Gambian President Adama Barrow’s party won a narrow victory in legislative elections but fell short of the... Read more 10 Apr, 2022
Countries Nigeria’s Muhammadu Buhari approves election law to improve transparency Abuja – Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday approved an amended electoral law that will allow electronic transfer of... Read more 26 Feb, 2022
Technology Donald Trump’s new social media app begins slow rollout San Francisco – Donald Trump’s new social media app started a gradual rollout late Sunday and should be “fully... Read more 21 Feb, 2022