Politics
Yoweri Museveni begins seventh term at 81, extending four-decade rule in Uganda
At 81, Yoweri Museveni officially began a seventh term in office, extending a rule that started four decades ago. In Kampala, before several...
Burundi sets May 2027 date for presidential election amid opposition boycott
The Burundi will hold its next presidential election on May 3, 2027, according to an announcement made Friday morning by the country’s electoral...
Tunisia: Journalist Zied El-Heni sentenced to one year in prison
Independent Tunisian journalist Zied El-Heni has been sentenced to one year in prison by a Tunisian court after publicly criticizing judicial rulings targeting...
Togo appoints nine new prefects in major administrative reshuffle
In Togo, the Council of Ministers has approved the appointment of nine new prefects during its meeting held on May 6, 2026. The...
DR Congo: Tshisekedi signals openness to third term amid constitutional reform debate
Kinshasa, May 6, 2026 — The possibility of a third presidential term for Félix Tshisekedi is no longer off the table. Speaking at...
U.S. sanctions former DR Congo president Joseph Kabila for “Destabilization Attempts”
After sanctioning the Rwandan army over its alleged support for AFC/M23 rebels, Washington has now targeted former Congolese President Joseph Kabila for what...
Togo strengthens south-south cooperation with Kyrgyzstan visit
Togo is advancing its diplomatic outreach as Faure Gnassingbé visits Kyrgyzstan for high-level talks with President Sadyr Japarov. The visit reflects a growing...
Tanzania’s constitutional reform debate revived by new opposition coalition
Tanzania is witnessing renewed political debate after a coalition of smaller opposition parties called for the acceleration of constitutional reform. The process, initiated...
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UEFA questions Infantino leadership despite FIFA withdrawal of World Cup investment plan
Gianni Infantino’s decision to withdraw FIFA’s controversial World Cup investment proposal has failed to end criticism. UEFA says the current FIFA leadership has...
Infantino drops FIFA World Cup investment plan after growing opposition
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has officially abandoned the FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE) proposal following widespread criticism from football stakeholders and member associations. Gianni...
