Alassane Ouattara, the 83-year-old president of Ivory Coast, is seeking a fourth term in office, capitalizing on the country's economic boom and infrastructure development. Despite facing criticism for restricting democratic...

Colonel Michael Randrianirina was sworn in as Madagascar's president on Friday, following a military takeover that ousted President Andry Rajoelina. The swearing-in ceremony took place at the High Constitutional Court,...

The Nigerian Senate has suspended further deliberation on the proposed amendments to the 2022 Electoral Act, citing concerns over the lack of specificity in the draft amendment and the need...

Armed bandits stormed a mosque in Maradawa, Gusau Local Government Area of Zamfara State, abducting several worshippers during early morning Subhi prayers. The assailants, who arrived in large numbers, surrounded...

Seychelles' president-elect, Patrick Herminie, has promised to stop the construction of a luxury resort on Assumption Island, a tiny island in the Indian Ocean nation. The resort, backed by Qatari...

Former Democratic Republic of Congo President Joseph Kabila has announced a new movement to "save" his country, following a meeting with opposition leaders in Nairobi, Kenya. The meeting, attended by...

Senator Friday Benson Konbowei, representing Bayelsa Central on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The defection was announced by Senate...

The Nigerian Senate has confirmed Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The confirmation followed a screening session by lawmakers in the...

An Indrive driver, identified as James Oluwatosin, has publicly denied allegations of being an armed robber after a viral post accused him of luring passengers under false pretence to rob...

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has suspended its chairmen in Imo and Abia states over their alleged involvement in a court case aimed at stopping the party’s forthcoming national convention...