Politics

In a striking show of enduring loyalty, imprisoned former president Rodrigo Duterte has been reelected mayor of his family’s political stronghold by a landslide, even as he awaits trial at The Hague for crimes against humanity....

By Enyichukwu Enemanna The main opposition leader in Côte d’Ivoire, who was barred from contesting in the October presidential poll, on Monday announced his resignation as leader of the Democratic Party of Côte d’Ivoire (PDCI), but...

By Enyichukwu Enemanna  Ugandan singer and frontline opposition figure, Bobi Wine has indicated readiness to contest the East African country's presidential election due to hold January next year. Bobi Wine, 43 who first attempted to oust...

By Enyichukwu Enemanna The military junta that has ruled Mali since coups in 2020 and 2021 has banned political activities nationwide in response to planned demonstrations against the government. Activities of political parties and other political...

By Enyichukwu Enemanna Newly sworn-in President of Gabon, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, has announced the appointment of a 30-member government headed by the Vice-President of the Government, Alexandre Barro Chambrier. According to the presidential decree released...

By Enyichukwu Enemanna US President Donald Trump has denied allegations that he is considering running for a third presidential term, a move analysts say would contravene the US Constitution. "I'll be an eight-year president, I'll be...