Apr 05, 2024
Angola's Constitutional Court Overturns Conviction of Former President's Son
The court's ruling, published on Thursday, declared Zenu's conviction "unconstitutional," citing violations of "the principles of legality, adversarial proceedings, a fair and consistent judgment, and the rights of the defense" as the basis for its decision....
Apr 05, 2024
South Africa: Former Speaker of Parliament Released on Bail in Corruption Case
The decision by prosecutors not to oppose her bail application has paved the way for Mapisa-Nqakula's temporary release, with her case postponed to June 4....
Apr 05, 2024
Somalia Expels Ethiopian Ambassador Amid Diplomatic Row Over Somaliland Deal
The heart of the contention lies in a controversial agreement struck earlier this year, wherein land-locked Ethiopia secured a 20-kilometer strip of Somaliland's coastline with the intent of establishing a naval base....
Apr 04, 2024
Algeria's Presidential Election Takes a Surprising Turn: A Test for Democracy Amidst Political Stir
The phrase "Ma fhemna walou" (We didn't understand anything) has become emblematic of the public's reaction, trending across social media platforms like YouTube and TikTok....
Apr 04, 2024
South African Speaker Delivers Herself to Police for Arrest Over Corruption Charges
Mapisa-Nqakula, aged 67, a stalwart of the anti-apartheid movement and a prominent figure in South African politics, made her way to a police station on Thursday, a day after stepping down from her prestigious position amidst growing pressure....
Apr 03, 2024
Senegal’s Faye appoints Long Time ally Sonko as prime minister, Vows to Fight Corruption
The newly inaugurated President Bassirou Diomaye Faye appointed Ousmane Sonko, a prominent political figure and his staunch supporter, as the Prime Minister of Senegal....