Politics

By Enyichukwu Enemanna Tension is running high as large numbers of Police officers have been deployed in the streets of Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo's capital, ahead of a planned demonstration against recent elections in the...

By Emmanuel Nduka After a prolonged battle with Leukemia, Rotimi Akeredolu, the Ondo State Governor, has died. Family sources confirmed his death to journalists on Wednesday, two days after Christmas. He reportedly died at a health...

By John Ikani Chadians have given their nod to a new constitution in a vote held on December 17, with critics expressing concerns about the potential consolidation of power for junta leader Mahamat Idriss Déby. The...

By Enyichukwu Enemanna Niger has suspended all cooperation with the International Organisation of Francophone nations (OIF) for being used by France to defend French interest, the country's military leaders said on Sunday. This comes as the...

By Enyichukwu Enemanna Governor of Rivers State, South-South Nigeria, Siminalayi Fubara, says he is committed to implementing the eight-point presidential peace agreement on the political crisis in the state. The assurance comes despite criticism by his...

A former Russian journalist and city Councillor, Yekaterina Duntsova, who is campaigning for peace and "democratic processes", has been disqualified from running against President Vladimir Putin by the Central Electoral Committee, citing "errors in documents". 29...