AFRICA

Mozambique’s main opposition leader, Venâncio Mondlane, has declared that he will install himself as president on 15 January after rejecting his defeat in presidential elections. His announcement came as his supporters staged violent protests across the country to demand an end to the 49-year-rule of the Frelimo party. The capital …

As it became clear that Donald Trump had landed the US presidency for the second time, leaders from across Africa began tweeting their congratulations. “Zimbabwe stands ready to work with you”, wrote Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa, eyeing a diplomatic reset, while Nigeria’s Bola Tinubu expressed hope that Trump’s second term …

American streamer and social media influencer Adin Ross has come out as one of the big winners in the 2024 U.S. presidential election, securing a $1.6 million payout after betting on Donald Trump to win. Adin Ross disclosed on his social media accounts that he had placed a $1 million …

Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan issued a strong warning to foreign diplomats on Tuesday, cautioning them against “interfering” in the country’s internal matters. This comes amid accusations that Tanzania’s state security agencies are behind a series of abductions and killings of opposition figures, as the nation gears up for local …

Guinea’s most wanted fugitive, a former high-ranking military officer who escaped from prison last November, has been extradited from Liberia along with his son, according to officials. Ex-Colonel Claude Pivi, who had been convicted in absentia for his involvement in the 2009 stadium massacre of opposition supporters in Conakry, will …

Hundreds of travelers were left stranded at Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) as airport staff staged a protest against the proposed lease of the airport to India’s Adani Group. The industrial action, which involved workers deliberately slowing down operations, caused widespread flight delays and cancellations on Wednesday. The aviation …

The Chief, Osagyefo Oseadeeyo Dr. Agyemang Badu II (Dormaahene ), has registered his discontent with the utterances of the Asantehene, including recent remarks where the Asantehene called some Bono chiefs violent. In response, Dormaahene demanded he was interested in the welfare of his people; hence, he would never hire private …

Ghana is poised to launch Elon Musk’s Starlink internet service by the close of August 2024, according to an announcement by the National Communications Authority (NCA). The regulatory body has confirmed that all required administrative and licensing formalities have been completed, clearing the path for Starlink to begin delivering its …

West African regional body [Ecowas] has dismissed reports suggesting it has forecast unrest and reiterates support for peaceful elections in Ghana The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has firmly denied reports suggesting that it has predicted violence during Ghana’s upcoming general elections scheduled for 7 December 2024. This …

The government will ensure a transparent recruitment of commissioners for the positions that are due to become vacant in constitutional commissions, President William Ruto has said. The President said the recruitment to positions of responsibility must demonstrate true fidelity to the rule of law. Speaking when he received end-of-term reports …