Monday, October 14, 2024

Constitutional Court

August 22, 2024
protesting Indonesians
May 24, 2024

Election Ban: Jacob Zuma berates apex court judges; vows to fight back

The South African apex court barred Mr Zuma from running for parliament seat days before the country’s election on Monday.

Jacob Zuma
April 12, 2024

‘Dictatorial Drift’: Malians condemn military junta’s decree indefinitely suspending all political activities

“This decree has surprised and shocked all republicans,” said Boubacar Toure, vice-president of the Rally for Mali (RPM) party of ousted President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita.

Mali's military ruler
February 21, 2024

Senegal’s opposition candidates slam Macky Sall for election delay; call it ‘constitutional coup’

“An inexplicable slowness has been noted. Nothing has been done despite developments over the past week,” the 15 candidates said.

Macky Sall
December 17, 2023

Justice Waziri’s lavish wedding and judicial misadventure in political party structure 

Regular judicial duties and election petition season conspired to keep his lordship away from home.

Justice Abdul-Azeez Waziri
September 4, 2023

Gabonese will have chance to hope under my regime, says Nguema, Ali Bongo’s cousin

“With the new government, made up of experienced people, we’re going to give everyone a chance to hope,” Mr Nguema said.

General Brice Nguema
September 4, 2023

Ali Bongo’s cousin General Nguema sworn in as Gabon’s president

General Brice Nguema, ousted President Ali Bongo’s cousin, has been sworn in as interim president of Gabon.

General Brice Nguema
December 6, 2022

South African parliament postpones vote on Ramaphosa’s impeachment

South Africa’s parliament has postponed a vote on impeachment proceedings against President Cyril Ramaphosa by one week.

South African Parliament
December 6, 2022

Ramaphosa hits back as party backs him over ‘Farmgate’ scandal

The president said the money was much less than the $4 million to $8 million reported and that it was the proceeds of game sales at the farm.

Cyril Ramaphosa
October 15, 2022

Russian hackers block Bulgarian govt websites in cyberattack

The cyberattack affected the websites of the president, the government, key ministries and the Constitutional Court.

A hacker on a computer used to illustrate the story.