Guinea sets Dec. 28 date for first presidential election since coup
Guinea has scheduled its first post-coup presidential election for December 28 following a contentious referendum that clears the way for junta members to contest.
Africa
Japan cancels ‘Africa Hometown’ project over visa misunderstanding
Japan’s aid agency JICA has scrapped its “Africa Hometown” programme after reports of a special visa for Nigerians caused widespread confusion and backlash.
Uganda opposition leader Bobi Wine approved to run against Museveni in the upcoming presidential election in 2026
Uganda’s Electoral Commission has cleared Bobi Wine to run against longtime President Museveni in January, reigniting hopes and concerns over a fair contest.
Malawi President, Chakwera, accepts defeat in election
Malawi’s incumbent President Lazarus Chakwera conceded electoral defeat, acknowledging that his rival Peter Mutharika held an “insurmountable lead,” and pledged to ensure a peaceful transition.
Lions drive 80 buffaloes to their deaths in Namibia’s Chobe River
More than 80 buffaloes have drowned in Namibia’s Chobe River after a lion chase triggered a stampede, officials confirmed.
Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger declare exit from ICC
Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger have withdrawn from the ICC, accusing it of neo-colonial bias while denying rights abuses by their militaries.
World Bank’s favoritism for Ukraine over Africa highlights prioritization of war over development
While the institution’s favoritism for Ukraine is “not surprising,” its prioritization over Africa is “disappointing, because it shows their bias and that their priorities are more for war than development.”
Brenda Biya urges Cameroonians to reject father’s 2025 bid, cites four decades of failed leadership
Brenda Biya, daughter of President Paul Biya, has urged Cameroonians not to reelect her father, openly opposing his eighth-term bid in a historic move.
New Guinea constitution could allow junta leader to run for president
Guinea will vote on a new constitution that would allow junta leader Mamady Doumbouya to run for president. The referendum is the latest attempt at a political transition in West and Central Africa
Rwanda showcases Africa’s first self-flying electric air taxi Kigali hosts landmark pilotless
Rwanda has become the first African nation to publicly demonstrate a self-flying electric air taxi, signaling its ambition to lead the continent in sustainable aviation technology