Countries

Madagascar president sacks government following deadly protests

Antananarivo – Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina on Monday sacked his government following days of deadly unrest which the United... Read more

30 Sep

Countries

Powerful DRC parliament president in ruling party’s sights resigns

Kinshasa – Influential politician Vital Kamerhe resigned on Monday as president of Democratic Republic of Congo’s national assembly under... Read more

23 Sep

Countries

Malawi ruling party alleges vote rigging

Lilongwe – The ruling party of Malawi’s President Lazarus Chakwera claimed Sunday it had evidence of rigging in elections... Read more

22 Sep

Countries

Polls close in army-run Guinea’s vote on new constitution

Conakry – Guineans flocked on Sunday to vote on a draft constitution that would pave the way for elections... Read more

22 Sep

Countries

Malawi counts votes in tight race for president

Lilongwe – Malawi counted votes Wednesday after a general election dominated by economic hardships in the largely poor country... Read more

18 Sep

Chad

Chad lawmakers back seven-year unlimited presidential terms

N’Djamena – Chad lawmakers on Monday approved a constitutional amendment extending presidential terms from five to seven years and... Read more

16 Sep

Countries

Malawi votes in a rematch between two presidents as economic crisis bites

Lilongwe – Malawi went to the polls Tuesday with the incumbent president and his predecessor vying for a second... Read more

16 Sep

Countries

Mokonyane throws hat in the ring — ‘ANC is ready for a woman president’

Cape Town – ANC first deputy secretary-general Nomvula Mokonyane says the party is “more than ready” for a female... Read more

15 Sep

Countries

Tanzania court reverses opposition leader election ban

Dar es Salaam – A Tanzanian court on Thursday reversed a decision to ban a leading candidate for next... Read more

12 Sep

Countries

Malawi election a battle of two presidents

Lilongwe – Malawi’s election is the third bout of a battle for power between two presidents, incumbent Lazarus Chakwera... Read more

11 Sep