Africa

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has formally announced his bid for a seventh term in office, reaffirming his hold on power despite mounting pressure for him to step down. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Museveni, who has ruled Uganda since 1986, made the declaration on Friday after collecting nomination …

Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i is scheduled to kick off a tour of Nyamira County on May 2, 2025, amid growing speculation about his intentions to run for president in 2027. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Although he has been engaging with various leaders behind the scenes, …

Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has expressed strong confidence in winning the chairperson position of the African Union Commission (AUC) in the upcoming elections. Raila mentioned that after thorough preparation, he feels “very” confident about defeating his rivals. “Our campaigns have been successful. We’ve campaigned across Africa, and we are …

The ruling party in Tanzania, Chama cha Mapinduzi (CCM), has passed a resolution nominating President Samia Suluhu Hassan as its presidential candidate in the general elections expected to be held later this year. The resolution was passed by the CCM General Assembly, which is the final decision-making body for the …

Mozambique’s new president Daniel Chapo, of the ruling FRELIMO party, has been officially sworn in as president of Mozambique in a private ceremony held under tight security in Maputo. His inauguration follows months of unrest that left 300 people dead, according to election monitoring group Plataforma Decide. In his speech, …

Raila Odinga has taken his campaign for the African Union Commission (AUC) chairperson position to Zimbabwe. On Monday, the former Prime Minister arrived in Zimbabwe, where he was warmly welcomed by President Emmerson Mnangagwa. “We landed in Harare today and received a warm welcome from President Mnangagwa,” Raila shared on …

President William Ruto has expressed confidence that former Prime Minister Raila Odinga will secure the position of African Union Commission (AUC) chairperson. Ruto stated that Raila’s candidacy has made significant progress and garnered considerable support thus far. He revealed that before launching Raila’s bid, they consulted with Uganda’s President Yoweri …

By:  Reuters Ghana held a presidential and parliamentary election on Saturday amid hopes for an economic revival after the worst financial crisis in a generation, which led to a major debt default in the West African nation. President Nana Akufo-Addo is stepping down next month after serving the two terms …

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) grassroots elections are scheduled to take place this Wednesday at polling stations across all 47 counties. In a press statement, Emily Awita, the chairperson of the ODM National Elections Coordinating Committee (NECC), confirmed that preparations are complete and measures are in place to ensure the …

Freeman Mbowe, the leader of Tanzania’s main opposition party, has been released on bail, according to his party’s announcement on Saturday. His detention occurred just days before local elections, which are seen as a crucial test for President Samia Suluhu Hassan. She assumed office in 2021 with promises of reforms …