Africa

Rwanda’s presidential candidates are announced

Today is the submission deadline for candidacy for the August 4th presidential election in Rwanda.…

Somalia’s drought threatens stability

13,000 tonnes of food and medicine will be unloaded in Mogadishu today as Somalia suffers…

Cameroon’s anglophones make their silence heard

Ongoing protests in English-speaking regions of Cameroon are expected to flare again on Tuesday. Anglophone…

African nations mull trade deal

Negotiations on the African Continental Free Trade Area (CFTA) resume at the African Union Summit…

Tensions rise in The Gambia

Gambia’s Adama Barrow was supposed to assume office on Thursday, but no longer. Incumbent President…

Mozambique faces default

Mozambique’s government says it is “extremely limited” in its ability to make a $60 million…

Critical hearing in The Gambia

Gambia’s Supreme Court will begin hearing a case brought by President Yahya Jammeh on Tuesday…

Ghana’s new president sworn in

On Saturday, Ghana will swear President-elect Nana Akufo-Addo into office. Incumbent President Mahama conceded on…

Kenya debates electoral laws

Kenya’s opposition coalition, CORD, has cancelled mass demonstrations planned for Jan. 4. Protestors opposed changes…