Lesotho since independence: coups, turmoil and murder
Maseru – Key dates since independence in the southern African mountain nation of Lesotho, which holds legislative elections on... Read more
7 Oct, 2022
Nigeria ticks some boxes as a democracy. Why this hasn’t translated into a better life for most
Abiodun Fatai, PhD, Lagos State University Since gaining independence on 1 October 1960, Nigeria has struggled to maintain a... Read more
3 Oct, 2022
Thousands rally for Nigeria’s Labour party 2023 election campaign
Lagos – Thousands of supporters for Nigeria’s Labour party candidate Peter Obi rallied in Lagos and other cities on... Read more
2 Oct, 2022
Two women elected as Kuwait opposition wins majority in parliament
Kuwait City – Women returned to Kuwait’s national assembly on Thursday as the opposition won a majority in the... Read more
30 Sep, 2022
Low-key start for Nigeria’s 2023 election campaign
Abuja – Campaigning for Nigeria’s 2023 presidential election got off to a low-key start on Wednesday, with candidates holding... Read more
29 Sep, 2022
Right-wing opposition wins Sao Tome vote
Sao Tome – The centre-right opposition won legislative elections in Sao Tome and Principe off Africa’s western coast, the... Read more
28 Sep, 2022
Kenyan President William Ruto unveils first cabinet
Nairobi – Kenyan President William Ruto on Tuesday named his first cabinet after winning a divisive election in August... Read more
28 Sep, 2022
Nigeria presidential hopefuls in tight race as 2023 vote campaign opens
Lagos – With Nigeria’s economy struggling and insecurity rife, four top presidential candidates start campaigning this week for next... Read more
26 Sep, 2022
Brazilian first lady, from the shadows to the front lines
Rio De Janeiro – Brazilian first lady Michelle Bolsonaro used to keep a low profile, but she has become a key... Read more
26 Sep, 2022
Equatorial Guinea’s ruler to run for sixth term
Libreville – President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, who has ruled Equatorial Guinea with an iron fist for more than... Read more
24 Sep, 2022
