Africa's democracy declining amid global rise of strongmen, Mo Ibrahim warns

Cameroon on autopilot? - Biya's two-month absence raises questions over leadership

Cameroon on autopilot? - Biya's two-month absence raises questions over leadership
Senegal's Faye launches new party after split with Sonko

Senegal's Faye launches new party after split with Sonko
Sonko supporters express shock after Senegal PM dismissed

Sonko supporters express shock after Senegal PM dismissed
Senegal’s President Faye dismisses Prime Minister Sonko, dissolves government

Senegal’s President Faye dismisses Prime Minister Sonko, dissolves government
Chaos in South African Parliament as opposition walk out over 'Phala Phala' scandal

Chaos in South African Parliament as opposition walk out over 'Phala Phala' scandal
South Africa opposition leader Malema demands Ramaphosa impeachment after court ruling

South Africa opposition leader Malema demands Ramaphosa impeachment after court ruling
South Africa’s opposition leader Malema sentenced to five years over 2018 firearm incident

South Africa’s opposition leader Malema sentenced to five years over 2018 firearm incident
Why Kenya’s 2027 presidential election race is sliding from policy to body-shaming politics

Why Kenya’s 2027 presidential election race is sliding from policy to body-shaming politics
South Africa Roundup: Health emergency, ANC strategy shifts, pressure on constitutional order

South Africa Roundup: Health emergency, ANC strategy shifts, pressure on constitutional order
Can Kenyans remove the President by referendum? The Ruto case explained

Can Kenyans remove the President by referendum? The Ruto case explained
Why a consortium is suing South Africa's ANC for campaign debt

Why a consortium is suing South Africa's ANC for campaign debt
Cameroon opposition leader dies in custody amid health concerns

Cameroon opposition leader dies in custody amid health concerns
As protests grow in Cameroon, so does uncertainty over Biya’s new term

As protests grow in Cameroon, so does uncertainty over Biya’s new term
Madagascar parliament impeaches President Rajoelina as military seizes control: Video

Madagascar parliament impeaches President Rajoelina as military seizes control: Video
At 85, Malawi’s new president promises to tackle corruption and heal divides: Video

At 85, Malawi’s new president promises to tackle corruption and heal divides: Video
Four reasons why Morocco's Gen Z are protesting

Four reasons why Morocco's Gen Z are protesting
Gambian president accused of ‘constitutional coup’ over removal of auditor general

Gambian president accused of ‘constitutional coup’ over removal of auditor general
Malawi Roundup: Fertiliser paradox, poll dispute, passport recognition
Malawi Roundup: Fertiliser paradox, poll dispute, passport recognition
Liberia Roundup: Drug rehab setback, illicit finance workshop, $2.8m audit finding

Liberia Roundup: Drug rehab setback, illicit finance workshop, $2.8m audit finding
Protesters in Senegal demand justice for dozens killed since 2021 unrest

Protesters in Senegal demand justice for dozens killed since 2021 unrest
'It is regrettable for our country': Supporters protest former Chad PM’s 20-year prison sentence

'It is regrettable for our country': Supporters protest former Chad PM’s 20-year prison sentence
Why Ivory Coast’s Ouattara is running for a fourth term at 83

Why Ivory Coast’s Ouattara is running for a fourth term at 83
Meet Uganda’s oldest legislator still seeking another term at 86

Meet Uganda’s oldest legislator still seeking another term at 86
Africa’s oldest leader Paul Biya faces desertion as top allies resign to run against him

Africa’s oldest leader Paul Biya faces desertion as top allies resign to run against him
Nigeria’s top opposition leaders unite in biggest political realignment since 1999

Nigeria’s top opposition leaders unite in biggest political realignment since 1999
UAE-Somalia relations near collapse as President Hassan Sheikh becomes target

UAE-Somalia relations near collapse as President Hassan Sheikh becomes target
Gambian lawmakers demand expanded probe into Jammeh’s hidden assets

Gambian lawmakers demand expanded probe into Jammeh’s hidden assets
Jeffrey Sachs: Only a unified African Union can break the legacy of imperialism

Jeffrey Sachs: Only a unified African Union can break the legacy of imperialism
First female candidate declares presidential bid in Cameroon’s 2025 election

First female candidate declares presidential bid in Cameroon’s 2025 election
Ivory Coast replaces colonial-era street names to reclaim national history: Video

Ivory Coast replaces colonial-era street names to reclaim national history: Video
Kenyan President Ruto and opposition leader Odinga sign political deal: Video

Kenyan President Ruto and opposition leader Odinga sign political deal: Video
Zimbabwe court orders release of opposition leader and allies: Video

Zimbabwe court orders release of opposition leader and allies: Video
Breakdown of the 2024 South African elections voting process

Breakdown of the 2024 South African elections voting process
Rwandan female opposition leader seeks intervention for election rights

Rwandan female opposition leader seeks intervention for election rights
South Africa 2024 election: Will ruling ANC's 30-year dominance finally end?

South Africa 2024 election: Will ruling ANC's 30-year dominance finally end?
Chad opposition leader Succes Masra fights election outcome: summary

Chad opposition leader Succes Masra fights election outcome: summary
Ousmane Sonko's appointment as prime minister: A long-awaited breakthrough for Senegal?

Ousmane Sonko's appointment as prime minister: A long-awaited breakthrough for Senegal?
DR Congo cabinet dissolved following resignation of prime minister: summary
DR Congo cabinet dissolved following resignation of prime minister: summary
Encourage leadership of ‘credible’ young Africans, Nigeria’s youngest presidential candidate says

Encourage leadership of ‘credible’ young Africans, Nigeria’s youngest presidential candidate says
Former presidential candidate says Nigeria lacks leaders with vision

Former presidential candidate says Nigeria lacks leaders with vision
Who chairs ECOWAS and how the leaders are chosen

Who chairs ECOWAS and how the leaders are chosen
Eurovision Asia 2026: 11 countries confirmed as Bangkok prepares for historic first contest

Eurovision Asia 2026: 11 countries confirmed as Bangkok prepares for historic first contest
Ben-Gvir accuses Arab parties of election fraud as Qatar denies involvement

Ben-Gvir accuses Arab parties of election fraud as Qatar denies involvement
Bolivia’s ‘Doctor Cockerel’ has waited outside a hospital for eight years

Bolivia’s ‘Doctor Cockerel’ has waited outside a hospital for eight years
Keiko Fujimori turns to Bukele's prison model as Peru battles organised crime

Keiko Fujimori turns to Bukele's prison model as Peru battles organised crime
‘The people have decided’ - Protesters pressure Eisenkot to join Arab parties against Netanyahu

‘The people have decided’ - Protesters pressure Eisenkot to join Arab parties against Netanyahu
Migrants attempt dangerous Channel crossings from new French departure points

Migrants attempt dangerous Channel crossings from new French departure points
Venezuela's Machado pushes for 2027 presidential election after return

Venezuela's Machado pushes for 2027 presidential election after return
Netanyahu wins most seats but falls short of majority as secret election probe continues

Netanyahu wins most seats but falls short of majority as secret election probe continues
Israel election 2026: Netanyahu's bloc leads but falls short of parliamentary majority

Israel election 2026: Netanyahu's bloc leads but falls short of parliamentary majority
'No majority, no peace' - Police drag Tel Aviv protesters away amid election deadlock

'No majority, no peace' - Police drag Tel Aviv protesters away amid election deadlock
‘Netanyahu is sowing chaos’ - Bennett accuses Israeli PM of exploiting Qatar election interference claims

‘Netanyahu is sowing chaos’ - Bennett accuses Israeli PM of exploiting Qatar election interference claims
Niger accuses Chad of deadly drone strike with French backing

Niger accuses Chad of deadly drone strike with French backing
‘We refuse to be scapegoats’ - Chad rejects Niger's deadly drone strike accusations

‘We refuse to be scapegoats’ - Chad rejects Niger's deadly drone strike accusations
Indonesia deploys oxygen buses as wildfire haze worsens in Borneo

Indonesia deploys oxygen buses as wildfire haze worsens in Borneo
‘Lie of the century’ - China warns US over blacklisting of biotechnology firms

‘Lie of the century’ - China warns US over blacklisting of biotechnology firms
Mexico Roundup: Truckers demand Sheinbaum talks, US operations proposal rejected and trade deal remains unfinished

Mexico Roundup: Truckers demand Sheinbaum talks, US operations proposal rejected and trade deal remains unfinished
Why Spain and France's time zones do not match their geographical location

Why Spain and France's time zones do not match their geographical location
Wildfires in 2026: Russia, Brazil and Canada among countries with most land burned

Wildfires in 2026: Russia, Brazil and Canada among countries with most land burned
How Europe's time zones looked in 1938 before World War II changed the clocks

How Europe's time zones looked in 1938 before World War II changed the clocks
Brazil's Catholic population falls to 57% as evangelical Christianity expands

Brazil's Catholic population falls to 57% as evangelical Christianity expands
Flávio Bolsonaro arrives in Miami after leaving Brazil through Argentina and Ecuador

Flávio Bolsonaro arrives in Miami after leaving Brazil through Argentina and Ecuador
Costa Rica transfers first 123 inmates to new mega-prison

Costa Rica transfers first 123 inmates to new mega-prison
Trump calls Brazil election ‘terrible’ despite accepting Lula's victory

Trump calls Brazil election ‘terrible’ despite accepting Lula's victory
Israel election deadlocked as opposition declares vote against Netanyahu

Israel election deadlocked as opposition declares vote against Netanyahu
‘The bad one leaves, someone worse comes’ - Gaza Palestinians reject hopes of change after Israel election

‘The bad one leaves, someone worse comes’ - Gaza Palestinians reject hopes of change after Israel election
Countries strengthen crisis plans as Europe steps up disaster readiness

Countries strengthen crisis plans as Europe steps up disaster readiness
‘He who owes nothing, fears nothing’ - Lula slams Flavio Bolsonaro's exit to US

‘He who owes nothing, fears nothing’ - Lula slams Flavio Bolsonaro's exit to US
Brazil election 2026: Lula gains ground across nearly all municipalities in runoff victory

Brazil election 2026: Lula gains ground across nearly all municipalities in runoff victory
UN secretary-general race 2026: Rebeca Grynspan leads as veto threats block candidates

UN secretary-general race 2026: Rebeca Grynspan leads as veto threats block candidates
The Brazilian lawmaker behind Lula’s digital army is taking his political influence beyond Brazil

The Brazilian lawmaker behind Lula’s digital army is taking his political influence beyond Brazil