Politics

South Africa’s scandal-hit ex-president Jacob Zuma has made a surprise comeback by running in May’s elections against his former party, the ruling African National Congress (ANC). Zuma, the fourth president of democratic South Africa between 2009 and 2018, was forced from office under a slew of graft allegations. He is …

Lucky Aiyedatiwa has won the Ondo All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary election, ending a voting process that started on Saturday. The Chairman of the election committee and the Governor of Kogi State Usman Ododo declared him the winner of the exercise in the early hours of Monday. ”I can …

Abdullahi Ganduje, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has faced a suspension from his ward members in Ganduje Ward, Dawakin Tofa Local Government Area of Kano State. The Executive Council of Ganduje Ward, led by Haruna Gwanjo, announced this during a press briefing held in Kano on …

Governor Godwin Obaseki has appointed Omobayo Marvellous Godwin, a 38-year-old Engineer, as his Deputy. This follows the removal of Comrade Philip Shaibu as Edo Deputy Governor. Below are a few facts about the new Deputy Governor: 1.He is a seasoned Engineer with a proven track record of progressive professional experience …

Reports indicate that Edo State Lawmakers have impeached its Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu. He was impeached during the house’s plenary session on Monday in Benin City, the Edo State capital. Shaibu’s impeachment followed the adoption of the report of a seven-man committee set up by the chief judge of Edo …

Togo’s government on Wednesday postponed legislative elections due to be held April 20 until an unspecified date, shortly after lawmakers approved highly contested constitutional reforms. The presidency said “consultations” were needed over the changes that triggered opposition claims the reforms passed in March aimed to keep President Faure Gnassingbe in …

Bassirou Diomaye Faye, aged 44, has made history by assuming office as Senegal’s fifth President, becoming the youngest to hold the position. He officially succeeded Macky Sall on Tuesday, April 2, with prominent African leaders present to witness the inauguration ceremony held in the modern enclave of Diamniadio, situated close …

Numerous African dignitaries descended upon Senegal to witness the historic inauguration of President-elect Bassirou Diomaye Faye. After a contentious electoral process, Mr. Faye emerged victorious with 54% of the popular vote, triumphing over his primary opponent, Amadou Ba of the ruling coalition. The nation’s constitutional council formally ratified Mr. Faye’s …

In a historic announcement, Judith Suminwa Tuluka, the esteemed economist and former planning minister of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), was appointed as the nation’s inaugural female prime minister, marking a significant milestone in African political history. The declaration was broadcasted nationwide by state television on Monday. Stepping into …

President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, for Dakar, Senegal, to attend the inauguration of Senegal’s President-elect, Bassirou Faye. The Presidency disclosed this in a statement by Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, titled ‘President Tinubu to attend inauguration of Senegal’s President-elect Bassirou …