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Tanzanian Opposition Leads New Protests After Contested Vote
Police in Tanzania used tear gas and gunfire on Thursday to break up protesters after a general election that saw violent demonstrations. The unrest...
Explainer: Reforms Outline for the African Union
Over the past years, the question of adopting necessary reforms has been raised for the African Union, the continental organization comprising 55 African countries....
AU Commission Requests for Unconditional Lifting of Sanctions Against Zimbabwe
On the occasion of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Anti-Sanctions Day, the Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has...
Cameroon’s Biya Secures Eighth Term, Extends Four-Decade Rule
President Paul Biya, one of Africa’s longest-serving leaders, has been re-elected for an eighth term, extending his rule over Cameroon to more than 40...
Russia Steps Up Trade With Africa, Aiming to Fill in American AGOA’s Vacuum
For the past couple of years, Russia has noticeably been shifting toward trade while intensifying the dynamics of 'soft power' within the framework of...
Why Are the World’s Youngest Populations Led by Their Oldest Presidents?
The presidents of Cameroon and Ivory Coast, aged 92 and 83, are trying to extend their long periods in power, highlighting a trend in...
Ethiopia Launches ‘Pulse of Africa’ to Redefine the Continent’s Global Narrative
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has officially launched Pulse of Africa (POA) — a new pan-African media platform designed to reshape how Africa is...
African Union Suspends Madagascar After Military Coup
The African Union (AU), the continental organization, has announced the suspension of the Republic of Madagascar after an elite army unit seized power in...
Africa’s Military Alliances Struggling with Multitude of Security Challenges
Given the persistent complex nature of conflicts in Africa and within the context of local conditions, African leaders are feverishly in search of sustainable...
Burkina Faso’s Move Towards Strategic Autonomy Under Ibrahim Traoré’s Leadership
Ibrahim Traoré, face of ‘Frexit’ in Burkina Faso, shot to fame after leading a coup in September 2022. The perceived narrative of his leadership...