Countries Nigeria’s ruling party names new chief to end disunity Abuja – Nigeria’s ruling party has appointed a new chairperson at a national convention meant to end infighting as it... Read more 27 Mar, 2022
Countries By-elections in Zimbabwe seen as test for ruling party Harare – Zimbabweans voted on Saturday in key parliamentary and municipal by-elections seen as a test for President Emmerson... Read more 26 Mar, 2022
Countries Nigeria’s ruling party seeks unity before 2023 election Abuja – Nigeria’s ruling party held its national convention on Saturday to choose a new chairperson and overcome infighting... Read more 26 Mar, 2022
Countries Zimbabweans vote in crucial by-elections Harare – Zimbabweans cast ballots on Saturday in parliamentary and local authority by-elections seen as a yardstick of what is... Read more 26 Mar, 2022
Countries West African court orders suspension of Mali sanctions Bamako – A West African court ordered Thursday the suspension of sanctions imposed on Mali over delayed elections, in... Read more 25 Mar, 2022
Countries Nigeria opposition leader Atiku Abubakar to seek presidency again Abuja – Former Nigerian vice president and perennial presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar on Wednesday announced he will run again in... Read more 24 Mar, 2022
Countries Lesotho businessman shakes up political scene ahead of vote Maseru – A Lesotho millionaire businessman launched a party on Tuesday ahead of elections later this year, marking a transformation... Read more 23 Mar, 2022
Countries 30 countries, organisations urge ‘dialogue’ in Somalia Nairobi – Thirty countries and international organisations including the UN and the EU called for “dialogue” to complete Somalia’s... Read more 19 Mar, 2022
Central African Republic Central Africa Republic delays September municipal vote, says authority Bangui – Authorities in the Central African Republic said on Thursday they were delaying the country’s first municipal elections... Read more 18 Mar, 2022
Countries Troubled Somalia elections hit new snag Mogadishu – Somalia failed to conclude elections for the lower house of parliament by a deadline on Tuesday, marking... Read more 16 Mar, 2022