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Dr Mahamudu Bawumia is “one of the most prolific vice presidents we’ve ever had,” actor Prince David Osei has said. He challenged anyone who thinks otherwise to consider vice presidents from recent Ghanaian political history, “Kow Nkensen Arkaah, Prof John Evans Atta-Mills and John Dramini Mahama,” asking: “Which of them …

Since Kenya’s William Ruto and Nigeria’s Bola Tinubu became presidents, they have faced similar criticism over their frequent trips abroad. The two men have been the subject of unflattering descriptions – the costs associated with their alleged penchant for air travel often contrasted with tough economic conditions at home. A …

The Committee of Transition and the Restoration of Institutions, the Gabonese military junta has named a new leader in the person of General Brice Oligui Nguema. He was declared the transition leader on Wednesday, hours after the ouster of President Ali Bongo, whose re-election was cancelled and he was subsequently …

Men in military fatigues claimed to have taken power in Niger after President Mohamed Bazoum was reportedly seized by members of the presidential guard on Wednesday, sparking international condemnation and renewed uncertainty in a volatile part of Africa beset by coups and militant extremism. In a video communique, a man …

Professor Kobby Mensah, a Marketing and Political Communication lecturer at the University of Ghana, has stated that Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia can never ascend to the high office of President in Ghana. He emphasized that Dr. Bawumia was initially entrusted with the vice presidency based on his commendable track record during …

The South African authorities have announced that they have arrested a man who allegedly shared and distributed pornographic materials with the faces of President Cyril Ramaphosa, Police Minister Bheki Cele and Cele’s wife superimposed on them. According to an Associated Press report, The South African police launched an investigation when …

Public speaking is a main trait for every politician because of the need to effectively pass on one’s message to their audiences and if need be charge up crowds during campaigns. Political figures have often ended up slipping at one time or the other during their public deliveries. The latest …

The identities of six African leaders were mentioned by a notorious gold smuggler in the recent edition of Al Jazeera’s Gold Mafia investigative film. The six were mentioned in different capacities by Alistair Mathias, the self-acclaimed gold dealer who admitted in the film to helping launder money and keeping bribe …

The LGBTQ+ community has been fighting for equal rights and acceptance around the world for decades. However, in many African countries, homosexuality remains illegal and highly stigmatized. Several African leaders have spoken out against the legalization of LGBTQ+ rights, citing cultural and religious reasons for their opposition. In this listicle, …

Naming a child is considered a very momentous occasion in some parts of the African continent, mainly because a name is an integral part of one’s identity. In some cultures, a name links a child to a specific tribe or family and maybe purposely chosen for the preservation of a …