Countries 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
Countries 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
Countries 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
World 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
Countries 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
Countries Nigeria’s 2020 protesters look to the ballot box Abuja – Two years after Samuel Ashola was shot in the leg during a peaceful protest in Nigeria’s economic... Read more 23 Sep, 2022
World Five things to know about Italy ahead of elections Rome – An economic powerhouse plagued by unstable politics, European football champions unable to qualify for the World Cup... Read more 22 Sep, 2022
Angola Angola’s Lourenco to be sworn in after disputed win Luanda – Angolan President Joao Lourenco is to be sworn in for a second term on Thursday amid tight... Read more 15 Sep, 2022
Angola Angola’s court rejects vote challenge, upholds ruling party win Luanda – Angola’s top court on Thursday dismissed an opposition challenge disputing the results of last month’s general elections,... Read more 9 Sep, 2022
Countries Raila Odinga: Fifth time unlucky for Kenyan presidential hopeful Nairobi – Raila Amolo Odinga has spent most of his adult life in politics, including eight years in prison... Read more 5 Sep, 2022