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Mohamed Bazoum, the ousted Nigerien president has applied to the West African regional court seeking his liberation from house arrest. Bazoum is also appealing to the court to order a return to constitutional order which was disrupted on July 26 when he was removed from office by a junta led …

The state prosecutor in Gabon says the eldest son of the ousted president, Ali Bongo, and several of his political allies have been charged with high treason and corruption. Noureddin Bongo Valentin, who’s 31, was arrested shortly after last month’s coup. National TV showed images of him and some of …

Controversial radio personality, Blakk Rasta has questioned the credibility of flagbearer hopeful of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kennedy Ohene Agyapong in light of his alleged blackmailing dealings. According to him, the only way Kennedy Agyapong can become the flagbearer of the NPP is to blackmail all the other aspirants he is competing with …

The political atmosphere in the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) is getting tense as the party nears its presidential primaries scheduled for Saturday, November 4, 2024. The contenders in the race, including Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia and Assin Central Member of Parliament Kennedy Agyapong, and their backers are canvassing for the vote …

The former Deputy Minister for Communication, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has sharply criticized President Nana Akufo Addo over allegations of nepotism, accusing him of favouring family members and close associates in lucrative business deals. Speaking on the Good Morning Ghana Show on September 12, Ofosu cited instances where President Akufo Addo’s …

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Dr. George Akuffo Dampare has said it is the Ghanaian citizens who determine who becomes the leader in any election. Answering questions at the Parliamentary Committee probing the leaked tape on his removal from office, Dr. Dampare indicated that elections involve many stakeholders and each has its …

Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa has been accused of nepotism after appointing his son as one of a new set of ministers following his controversial re-election last month. Mr Mnangagwa on Monday named his son, David Kudakwashe, as deputy finance minister as part of the parliament’s youth quota. He also appointed …

Ousted Gabonese president Ali Bongo Ondimba has been freed from house arret and is in good health. He also retains all his rights and privileges as a former president, including traveling abroad to continue his medical treatment. This was communicated by a representative of the military junta who visited Bongo …

Zambia’s President Hakainde Hichilema has issued a stern warning to potential coup plotters, emphasizing the importance of preserving the country’s democratic stability, according to a report by BBC. The reason behind his cautionary statement remains unclear, but it follows a series of recent coup attempts in Francophone African nations and …

Olympic bronze medalist, Samuel Takyi has declared that he would only compete for Ghana at the 2024 Olympic Games if President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo fulfils his promise to hand him US$20,000 for winning a medal at the last Olympic Games. At the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games, Samuel Takyi etched …