Politics

By John Ikani Rwanda's President, Paul Kagame, has confirmed his candidacy for a fourth term in the upcoming presidential election next year. Speaking to the French-language magazine Jeune Afrique, he stated, "Yes, I am indeed a...

By John Ikani Gabon has been placed under partial suspension by the Commonwealth following a military coup that saw President Ali Bongo ousted from power. The decision was reached during a meeting of Commonwealth foreign ministers...

By Enyichukwu Enemanna At least eight persons have been killed after a helicopter belonging to the Kenyan military crashed near the border with Somalia, an official said Tuesday. Kenyan security forces operate in the area as...

By Enyichukwu Enemanna Former President of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo has attributed the wave of military coups in Africa in recent times as indication that the youths of the continent are searching for liberators. There has been...

By John Ikani Egypt's leading liberal opposition movement announced on Sunday that it would abstain from nominating a presidential candidate in the upcoming election, slated for next year. The decision comes in the wake of a...

By John Ikani Congo Brazzaville Government, led by President Denis Sassou Nguesso, has refuted rumours of a coup attempt against the administration. On Sunday, various social media accounts suggested that a coup attempt was in progress...