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Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina says he is sheltering in a “safe place” following what he described as an assassination and coup attempt against him. In a live Facebook address on …

Peter Mutharika was sworn in on Saturday as Malawi’s president, marking a dramatic political comeback for the 85-year-old former leader who previously governed the southern African nation from 2014 to …

Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamoud and four opposition leaders have signed a landmark agreement shaping the country’s next electoral process. The deal, reached on August 25, 2025, comes after months …

Comrade Emmanuel John has been re-elected as President of the Abuja Newspaper Distributors Association (ANDA) following a keenly contested election held on Thursday. The election, organized by the association’s Independent …

Liberia’s President has issued a formal apology to victims of the country’s two civil wars, acknowledging the state’s failure to protect its citizens during years of conflict between 1989 and …

Lukman Abdulmalik President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has lauded the Nigerian Army for its unwavering commitment to national unity, security, and sovereignty, describing it as the “unbreakable spine” of the nation …

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni signed into law an amendment allowing military tribunals to try civilians under certain circumstances, the country’s parliament said on Monday. The Supreme Court had called such …

Assimi Goita has been president of the transitional government since 28 May 2021. But now, he is likely to continue in this role until at least 2030 – without ever …

Kenyan President William Ruto on Wednesday condemned the death of 31-year-old Albert Ojwang while in police custody, calling it “heartbreaking and unacceptable,” and urged a prompt and transparent investigation. Ojwang, …

Sitting centre-right President Daniel Noboa has won the run-off round of Ecuador’s presidential election, meaning he will now serve a full four-year term. Noboa, who described his victory as “historic”, …