FOR the first time in Botswana’s 58-year history, power has transitioned from the long-reigning Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) to the opposition, with Duma Boko, a seasoned human rights lawyer, emerging as the nation’s new leader. The historic victory marks a significant political…
KEMI Badenoch, a Nigerian-born politician with a libertarian vision, has made history as the first Black leader of the UK’s Conservative Party. Known for her outspoken views on government reform, Badenoch plans to ‘rewire, reboot and reprogramme’ the British state,…
IN a significant move for Guinea’s political and military landscape, junta leader Mamadi Doumbouya has promoted himself to the rank of army general. This comes as the West African country marks its national Armed Forces Day, celebrating the power of…
Guinea’s military ruler, Mamady Doumbouya, has promoted himself to the rank of army general as the country marked the establishment of its armed forces on Friday. Doumbouya, 43, took control of Guinea in September 2021 after leading a coup that…
MAURITIUS on Saturday reversed its decision to block social media until its election that had been prompted by a wire-tapping scandal. The ban on social media had been in place for 24 hours, with users on the Indian Ocean…
JUST days before the U.S. presidential election, intelligence agencies in Washington are warning of targeted disinformation from Russia. The agencies blamed Russia for a video that “falsely depicted individuals claiming to be from Haiti and voting illegally in multiple…
AFTER 156 years, the shield of Emperor Tewodros II, looted by British forces during the 1868 Magdala War, has been returned to Ethiopia. The ceremonial handover, a historic event, was attended by representatives from the Ethiopian Heritage Protection Authority and…
KENYA’S new Deputy President, Kithure Kindiki, was officially sworn in on Friday at Nairobi’s Kenyatta International Convention Centre, marking a pivotal moment in the country’s political landscape. The 52-year-old former law professor took the oath of office in a ceremony…
BOTSWANA has witnessed a seismic political shift as voters rejected the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) after 58 years in power, paving the way for the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) to take the reins. As of Friday morning, the BDP…
IN a significant legal turn, Zambia’s former first lady Esther Lungu was arrested on Wednesday by the Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC), facing serious charges tied to suspected money laundering and possession of assets thought to be proceeds of crime. The…
