Politics

Tanzania goes to vote in elections set to keep the same party in power for 7 decades

Tanzania’s governing party has been in charge for 64 years, for much of that time without any serious opposition. That looks set to be extended when Tanzanians go to the polls Wednesday in an election widely expected to be won…

Four killed in Cameroon protests as results due in contested election

At least four people have been killed during protests in Cameroon’s economic capital of Douala, authorities say, ahead of the official announcement of results in a highly-contested presidential election. The regional governor, Samuel Dieudonné Diboua, said police posts had come…

BREAKING:83 Years Old Alassane Ouattara has been declared winner of Ivory Coast’s 2025 presidential election

Alassane Ouattara has been declared the winner of the presidential election in Ivory Coast by a landslide. According to provisional results announced by the Independent Electoral Commission (CIE) on Monday evening, the 83-year-old won a fourth term as head of…

BREAKING: President Paul Biya Declared Winner Of Cameroon Presidential Election

Cameroon’s President Paul Biya was re-elected to an eighth term with 53.66% of the vote, official results showed on Monday, raising the prospect of confrontations with supporters of the main opposition candidate who has claimed victory. After the results were…

We’ll Reclaim Benue in 2027 — Ortom Declares, Denies Defection Rumours

Former Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, has reaffirmed his commitment to repositioning the party in the state to reclaim power in the 2027 general elections. Ortom made this vow in Makurdi, the state capital during the weekend while hosting members…

Cameroon opposition leaders arrested as protests erupt over election results

Two Cameroon opposition leaders have been arrested, their parties said, as protests rattled the country over the presidential election results that were expected on Monday. Among those arrested late Friday in the economic hub of Douala were Anicet Ekane and…

We will never accept stolen votes, says Cameroon opposition leader

Tensions are high in Cameroon as the country awaits the results of the 12 October polls. Opposition leader Issa Tchiroma Bakary has declared himself the winner. However, the government has condemned his move as illegal, urging citizens to remain patient…

Abia State Government Debunks Report of Otti’s Defection to APC

Abia State government has dismissed fresh news reports claiming that Governor Alex Otti has defected from the Labour Party and joined the All Progressive Congress, APC. Some persons from Abia State had last week, uploaded a picture of Governor Otti…

Cameroon Election Tensions: Catholic Church Calls for Peace as Opposition Releases Own Results

“Cameroon’s influential Catholic Church has called for calm as fears grow that tensions could erupt once the authorities declare the official results of the presidential election. In a statement released by the National Episcopal Conference of Cameroon (NECC), the Catholic…

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…