Cameroon Erupts in Protests as 92-Year-Old President Paul Biya Heads for Eighth Term
Cameroon Boils Over After Preliminary Election Results Tensions have erupted across Cameroon following the announcement of preliminary election results indicating that 92-year-old President Paul Biya is on track to secure his eighth term in office. Biya, who has ruled…
Former Kenyan premier Raila Odinga, a key figure in African democracy efforts, dies at 80
Former Kenyan Prime Minister and opposition leader, Raila Odinga, has passed away at the age of 80, family sources have confirmed to the BBC. Odinga reportedly died on Wednesday while receiving medical treatment at a hospital in India. According to…
WHO welcomes Dr Alex Gasasira as new Tanzania representative, pledges stronger health partnership
The newly appointed World Health Organization (WHO) Representative to Tanzania, Dr Alex Ntale Gasasira (left), presents his credentials to the Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, Mr Cosato Chumi, during a ceremony held earlier today. What you…
2026 WCQ: Super Eagles Beat Benin 4–0, Hope For Best Runner-Up Place
The Super Eagles concluded their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign with an emphatic 4–0 victory over Benin Republic on Tuesday evening. Nigeria who entered their final fixture needing a convincing win, began brightly against former Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr’s…
Cape Verde make history as second smallest country to qualify for World Cup
Cape Verde have written their name into football history by becoming the second smallest country ever to qualify for the FIFA World Cup. With a population of just over 500,000, the island nation secured their historic spot after a commanding…
2026 World Cup Qualifier: Nigeria, Benin to play without three key players
Tuesday’s decisive Group C qualifier between Nigeria and the Benin Republic will be played without key performers after bookings in last week’s fixtures left both sides shorthanded. Benin coach Gernot Rohr confirmed that midfielder Sessi d’Almeida and defender Yohan Roche…
Seychelles’ opposition leader wins presidential poll
Seychelles’ main opposition leader Patrick Herminie has won presidential elections, defeating incumbent Wavel Ramkalawan in a runoff vote, according to official results released by the electoral commission. Herminie gained 52.7% of the vote, compared with Ramkalawan’s 47.3%. In his…
Mali imposes retaliatory visa bond fees on US travellers
Mali has imposed visa bond requirements on United States citizens identical to those Washington placed on Malian travellers, in a tit-for-tat response to moves that its government has condemned as a violation of bilateral agreements. The Foreign Ministry in Bamako…
Madagascar army installs new chief, president denounces power grab
A Madagascar army unit siding with anti-government protesters installed a new military chief Sunday as President Andry Rajoelina denounced an “attempt to seize power illegally”. The soldiers from the CAPSAT contingent joined protesters for a second day in a row,…
Cameroon presidential election: As Paul Biya set to win, what’s at stake?
The world’s oldest head of state – 92-year-old Paul Biya – has promised Cameroon’s electorate “the best is still to come” as he seeks his eighth consecutive presidential term on Sunday. The nonagenarian has already been in power since 1982…