Cameroon Gripped by Turmoil as Post-Election Protests Erupt

Cameroon Gripped by Turmoil as Post-Election Protests Erupt

The nation of Cameroon is facing a second day of significant political turmoil and unrest following the official proclamation of presidential election results, with...
Twelve Feared Dead, Including Foreign Tourists, in Kenya Plane Crash

Twelve Feared Dead, Including Foreign Tourists, in Kenya Plane Crash

A domestic flight carrying tourists to one of Kenya's most famous wildlife reserves crashed early Tuesday morning in the coastal region of Kwale, with...
Tension Grips Douala as Protests Erupt Over Biya's Eighth-Term Victory

Tension Grips Douala as Protests Erupt Over Biya’s Eighth-Term Victory

Anger has erupted into a second day of protests in Cameroon's economic capital following the official confirmation of President Paul Biya's re-election, extending his...
14 Dead After Night time Fire Sweeps Through Bukavu

14 Dead After Night time Fire Sweeps Through Bukavu

A devastating nighttime fire ravaged the working-class Funu neighborhood of Bukavu, claiming the lives of 14 members of two families and leaving a community...
Former Mali Prime Minister Sentenced to Prison for Social Media Post

Former Mali Prime Minister Sentenced to Prison for Social Media Post

A court in Mali’s capital has sentenced former Prime Minister Moussa Mara to one year in prison for a social media post, in a...
Constitutional Council Declares Paul Biya Winner of Presidential Election Amid Protests

Constitutional Council Declares Paul Biya Winner of Presidential Election Amid Protests

Cameroon’s Constitutional Council on Monday declared long-serving President Paul Biya the winner of the October 12 presidential election, a result announced amidst deadly protests...
Protests Erupt Across Cameroon, Clashes Reported, Amid Claims of Stolen Election

Protests Erupt Across Cameroon, Clashes Reported, Amid Claims of Stolen Election

Hundreds of demonstrators took to the streets of Douala on Sunday, igniting protests that spread to several major cities as supporters of opposition figure...
Nationwide Shutdown: Mali Closes All Schools Amid Jihadist-Imposed Fuel Crisis

Nationwide Shutdown: Mali Closes All Schools Amid Jihadist-Imposed Fuel Crisis

The Malian government has announced the closure of all schools and universities across the country, a drastic measure forced by a severe fuel crisis...
Preliminary Results Point to Overwhelming Victory and Fourth Term for Ivory Coast's Ouattara

Preliminary Results Point to Overwhelming Victory and Fourth Term for Ivory...

Preliminary results from Ivory Coast's presidential election, announced by the country's electoral commission, indicate a decisive victory for incumbent President Alassane Ouattara, paving the...
Zimbabwe's Ruling Party Seeks Constitutional Change to Keep Mnangagwa in Power

Zimbabwe’s Ruling Party Seeks Constitutional Change to Keep Mnangagwa in Power

Zimbabwe's ruling party, ZANU PF, is concluding its annual conference, where a resolution to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa's tenure is expected to be formally...
Madagascar Revokes Former President's Citizenship Amid Money Laundering Probe

Madagascar Revokes Former President’s Citizenship Amid Money Laundering Probe

In a dramatic escalation of the nation's political crisis, Madagascar's new government has stripped former President Andry Rajoelina of his citizenship, citing a violation...
Two Top Opposition Leaders Arrested Amid Rising Post-Election Tensions in Cameroon

Two Top Opposition Leaders Arrested Amid Rising Post-Election Tensions in Cameroon

Two prominent opposition leaders have been arrested, their political platform confirmed Friday, escalating tensions in Cameroon as the nation awaits the official results of...