Politics
Electoral reform debate highlights political tensions in Senegal
Senegal is facing renewed political debate as lawmakers examine a proposed electoral reform bill at the National Assembly of Senegal. The proposal has...
Sahel security alliance faces pressure after coordinated attacks in Mali
Mali is facing renewed security challenges following coordinated attacks by the JNIM and the FLA on April 25–26. Authorities in Bamako have not...
Nigeria charges six men over alleged 2025 coup plot
In Nigeria, prosecutors on Tuesday, April 21, formally charged six men—including a retired major general—over their alleged involvement in a plot to stage...
From Johannesburg: France Pushes for South Africa’s Return to G20 Meetings
From Johannesburg, France’s ambassador to South Africa, David Martinon, used a press briefing to reiterate France’s position: Pretoria should be reinstated in G20...
Libya: Political tensions escalate over control of foreign affairs appointments
A new wave of political tension has emerged in Libya after Mohamed al-Menfi, head of the Presidential Council, sent an official letter on...
African union chair visits Burkina Faso to ease strained relations
Burundi’s president and current Chair of the African Union (AU), Évariste Ndayishimiye, arrived in Ouagadougou on Monday, April 20, for what has been...
Republic of Congo: Denis Sassou Nguesso sworn in for a fifth consecutive term
Congolese President Denis Sassou-Nguesso was officially sworn in on Thursday, April 16, for a fifth consecutive term in office. The ceremony took place...
South Africa: EFF leader Julius Malema sentenced to five years in prison for illegal firearm possession
The South African leader of the radical left party Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), Julius Malema, has been sentenced to five years in prison,...
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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...
