President Hakainde Hichilema begins another five years in office amid a disputed election and a deepening crackdown on his main
The charges come after a deadly security operation and a disputed presidential election that has heightened political tensions in Zambia.
Lusaka, Zambia (Running Africa) — President Hakainde Hichilema has won a second five-year term after securing about 60% of the
Lusaka, Zambia (Running Africa) — Zambia’s Electoral Commission has suspended the nationwide counting of votes from Thursday’s 2026 presidential, parliamentary
Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo (Running Africa) — A coalition of 65 civil society organizations in the Democratic Republic
Lusaka, Zambia (Running Africa) — Zambians will head to the polls on 13 August 2026 for a closely watched general
Accra, Ghana (Running Africa) — Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Kenneth Gilbert Adjei as the country’s new Defense
Shererina, Ethiopia (Running Africa) — Hundreds of civilians have fled Ethiopia’s northern Tigray region into neighboring Sudan after heavy fighting
The veteran opposition figure was rushed to intensive care after losing consciousness during proceedings, intensifying concerns over his health after
Goma & Bukavu, Democratic Republic of the Congo (Running Africa) — Thousands of people marched through the eastern cities of