
Changing the guard: Key African nations head to the polls
Key elections are scheduled to take place across various African countries in the second half of 2025.
On Wednesday, President Donald Trump met with leaders from Mauritania, Senegal, Liberia, Guinea-Bissau, and Gabon, signaling a shift in U.S.-Africa relations from aid to trade.
Key elections are scheduled to take place across various African countries in the second half of 2025.
Kenya's nationwide protests escalated sharply on Monday, with the state-funded Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) reporting at least 31 people killed and 107 injured in clashes with security forces.
President Cyril Ramaphosa will address the nation on Sunday following serious accusations against senior figures in politics and the South African Police Service.
The West African nation has pledged to intensify its efforts against illegal gold trading. Ghana, which is Africa's top gold producer, has unveiled plans to recover billions of dollars lost to smuggling over the years.
Yoweri Museveni, Uganda's President for the last 39 years, has confirmed his intention to run for a seventh term in the 2026 presidential election. This decision could extend his rule to nearly 50 years.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has faced backlash from the Democratic Alliance (DA) after removing Deputy Trade and Industry Minister Andrew Whitfield over what the presidency described as an unauthorized trip to the United States.
Key elections are scheduled to take place across various African countries in the second half of 2025.
1 day agoKenya's nationwide protests escalated sharply on Monday, with the state-funded Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) reporting at least 31 people killed and 107 injured in clashes with security forces.
1 day agoOn Wednesday, President Donald Trump met with leaders from Mauritania, Senegal, Liberia, Guinea-Bissau, and Gabon, signaling a shift in U.S.-Africa relations from aid to trade.
1 day agoPresident Cyril Ramaphosa will address the nation on Sunday following serious accusations against senior figures in politics and the South African Police Service.
2 days agoThe West African nation has pledged to intensify its efforts against illegal gold trading. Ghana, which is Africa's top gold producer, has unveiled plans to recover billions of dollars lost to smuggling over the years.
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