Protests erupt in Côte d’Ivoire as Ouattara, 83, seeks fourth term
The announcement made today by Mr Ouattara constitutes a violation of our constitution and a new attack on democracy
Africa
Ghanaians protest, demand Nigerians leave over alleged prostitution, ritual killings
Tensions flared in Kasoa as angry residents staged protests demanding Nigerians leave the community over allegations of prostitution and ritual killings
Why trading Africa’s minerals for security is a bad idea
A US-brokered peace deal between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda, signed in June 2025, links mineral access with vague security assurances from Washington.
Africa’s longest-serving presidents…
This pattern, known as the “strongman syndrome,” is characterized by the suppression of opposition and prolonged rule.
Why no refinery may emerge again in Africa – Dangote
Business mogul Aliko Dangote has warned that no new major refineries may be built in sub-Saharan Africa without strong political support.
Two Nigerians shot dead by gunmen in South Africa
Two Nigerians, Austin and Ayo, were shot dead by unidentified gunmen in Durban, South Africa, on July 9.
Paul Biya, 92, reshuffles Cameroon’s military before eighth-term run
Cameroon’s 92-year-old President Paul Biya has reshuffled the military, a move seen as a bid to consolidate power ahead of his eighth-term run.
France ends 65-year military presence in Senegal, hands over final bases
The pullout follows President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s election pledge to end foreign military presence by 2025, though Senegal will continue diplomatic ties with Paris.
Why don’t all Africans have free movement within Africa?
“When you open borders, you want to be sure that these rights to entry for any member of the partner states can be accounted for because you must account for the people.”
A look at African presidents who passed away in foreign hospitals
In a recurring trend across Africa, several prominent leaders have died while receiving treatment abroad, raising concerns over inadequate healthcare systems at home.