Politics

By Henry Nwaneri The President of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Felix Tshisekedi, has appointed Judith Suminwa as the country’s first female Prime Minister. President Tshisekedi announced the appointment on Monday after weeks of his...

By John Ikani In the exciting lead-up to Senegal's presidential transition, one question has everyone talking: Who will be Senegal's leading lady – Marie Khone Faye or Absa Faye? The two remarkable women find themselves in...

By Enyichukwu Enemanna Senegal last week made history by electing a 44-year-old political newcomer as the youngest President, just about ten days after he was released from politically-motivated incarceration under the outgoing President Macky Sall. Like...

By Lucy Adautin The Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Matthew Kukah, characterizes Nigeria's former and current leaders as “men in a drunken stupor who stumble and fumble while searching for the way home.” In his Easter address...

By Lucy Adautin A judge at the Dakar Court of Appeal has affirmed the triumph of opposition figure and anti-establishment advocate Bassirou Diomaye Faye, securing over 54% of votes in Sunday's presidential polls. The court unveiled...

By John Ikani Heritage Times had earlier reported that South Sudan is on course to hold successful general elections in December this year, despite some quarters, including the United Nations, casting doubts about its preparedness. However,...