Local leaders conclude four-day retreat focused on citizen-centered governance
District, provincial, and City of Kigali leaders have concluded a four-day retreat in Gako, Bugesera District, aimed at enhancing citizen-centered governance and promoting local development. The retreat, organized by the Ministry of Local Government, provided an opportunity for leaders to reflect on their responsibilities and evaluate progress made in delivering services that directly impact citizens’ […]
DRC suspends 12 opposition political parties
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) government has suspended 12 opposition political parties, Minister of Internal Security Jacquemain Shabani Lukoo announced on 31 October 2025. The affected parties include the PPRD, founded by former President Joseph Kabila; LGD, led by former Prime Minister Augustin Matata Ponyo; UDA, headed by former MP Claudel Lubaya; PISTE, led […]
Tanzania: Samia Suluhu wins election with 97.66% of the vote
The Tanzanian Electoral Commission announced on Saturday morning that Samia Suluhu Hassan won the presidential election with 97.66% of the votes. These results allow Samia, who came to power in 2021 after the death of John Pombe Magufuli, to continue leading Tanzania for the next five years. Tanzania has a population of over 68 million […]
From ghetto to the ballot: The unfinished revolution of Bobi Wine
Raised in the Kamwokya slums of Kampala and once crowned the “Ghetto President” through his music, Bobi Wine transformed into one of Africa’s boldest opposition figures, paying a heavy personal price along the way. Robert Kyagulanyi, better known as Bobi Wine, grew up in the crowded Kamwokya ghetto. Poverty was a daily reality, and humiliation […]
Dr. Frank Habineza speaks on his dream to lead Rwanda
Dr. Frank Habineza, President of the Democratic Green Party of Rwanda and newly sworn-in Senator, has shared fresh insight into how he is preparing for his upper-house duties and why a sharp remark from fellow legislator Evode Uwizeyimana pushed him back into the classroom to study law. He also confirmed that his political ambitions — […]
Somalia at the crossroads: A nation in search of unity and direction
Mogadishu, Somalia. Tensions are rising once again in Somalia, a nation long entangled in a web of political strife, insurgency, and fragile governance. Ever since the collapse of the central government in 1991, successive Somali administrations have tried and failed to fully rebuild a state strong enough to withstand the challenges of clan rivalries, militancy, […]
Rwanda–DRC peace deal at risk amid allegations of FDLR support
Reports have emerged that President Félix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the family of former Rwandan President Juvénal Habyarimana, currently based in France, are allegedly planning to destabilize Rwanda through the FDLR (Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda) militia. This alleged plot could undermine the peace agreement that Rwanda and […]
Tanzanians head to polls for presidential election
On Wednesday morning, October 29, 2025, Tanzanians went to the polls to elect their next president. Over 37 million registered voters, including roughly 200,000 Tanzanians living abroad, are eligible to vote. Polling stations opened at 7:00 a.m. and are scheduled to close at 6:00 p.m., with final results expected within 72 hours after voting ends. […]
Why Barack Obama got off the bench for California’s redistricting fight
After years of calm post-presidential living, private island getaways, memoir writing, and quiet evenings with family, Barack Obama has stepped back into the political spotlight. The former U.S. president, who once seemed content to remain a background statesman, has re-emerged to fight in one of America’s most controversial state battles: California’s redistricting war. His sudden […]
Cameroon opposition leader to face legal action over election unrest, government says
Cameroon’s Interior Minister Paul Atanga Nji says opposition leader Issa Tchiroma Bakary will face legal action over allegations he incited “violent post-election demonstrations”. At least four protesters have been killed during clashes between security forces and opposition supporters since Cameroon’s election on 12 October, with 92-year-old President Paul Biya winning an eighth consecutive term. Tchiroma […]