African Politics News: Insights & Analysis

Uganda’s “Sovereignty Bill” sparks alarm over diaspora funds and citizenship rights

A controversial “Sovereignty Protection Bill” under review in Uganda’s Parliament is raising alarm among critics who say it could have […]

President John Dramani Mahama on Thursday joined other African leaders to witness the investiture of Congo’s President Denis Sassou N’Guesso

Barbara / April 17, 2026

Denis Sassou-N’guesso was formally inaugurated on Thursday as president of the Republic of the Congo after securing victory in the

Denis Sassou-N’guesso of the Republic of Congo was sworn in as president on Thursday following his victory in March’s presidential

Deputy Attorney-General Dr Justice Srem-Sai says the constitutional challenges facing the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) have always been

Deputy Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Dr Justice Srem Sai, says the Office of the Attorney-General’s Department will take steps

Barbara / April 16, 2026

Julius Malema, aged 45, has received a five-year prison sentence after being convicted of unlawfully possessing a firearm and discharging

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed veteran politician Roelf Meyer as the country’s new ambassador to the United States,

Romuald Wadagni has secured a decisive win in Benin’s presidential election, taking 94 percent of the vote according to provisional

Malawian police arrested the former finance minister Sunday on suspicion of money laundering and abuse of office, in the latest