Friday, September 25, 2026

Africa

October 27, 2025

92-year-old Cameroonian President Paul Biya wins eighth term, to rule until 2032

Mr Biya, 92, was declared the winner of the country’s October 12 election on Monday after securing 53.66 per cent of the total votes.

Paul Biya
October 27, 2025

Four killed as protests rock Cameroon before announcement of presidential election results

The deaths were recorded as police clashed with protesters on the streets of Cameroon on Sunday.

Protest in Cameroon
October 24, 2025

Paradigm Initiative condemns internet disruptions in Cameroon amid post-election protests

The outage came after protests erupted across the country to block the declaration of 92-year-old Paul Biya as winner of the October 12 elections.

Paradigm Initiative and protesters in Cameroon
October 24, 2025

Global Fund, Africa CDC say youth leadership driving continent’s future

Africa CDC has prioritised youth engagement as central to its vision for the New Public Health Order.

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention
October 24, 2025

My witnesses are coming from Ethiopia, Kenya, IPOB lynchpin tells court

“I am Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. I stand for myself,” said the IPOB leader in court on Friday.

Nnamdi Kanu
October 24, 2025

African leaders are transactional, blocking development on continent: Wike

FCT minister Nyesom Wike says Africa cannot achieve development under a system of “transactional leadership”.

2025 Innovate Africa Conference
October 23, 2025

Amnesty International laments “wave of terror,” disqualification of opposition candidates ahead of Tanzania’s elections

The organisation urged the African Union and international community to speak out against rising repression in Tanzania.

Amnesty International and Samia Suluhu Hassan
October 23, 2025

Kano, Guinea-Bissau Bissau strengthen bilateral relations

The Kano government and Guinea-Bissau have agreed to strengthen bilateral ties, focusing on agriculture, education, and human capital development.

Governor Abba Kabir-Yusuf
October 23, 2025

ECOWAS reaffirms commitment to promoting regional peace, security, development

ECOWAS has reassured its citizens of its unwavering commitment to promoting peace and security.

October 22, 2025

Malawi bans export of raw materials in mining industry

Mr Mutharika said, “Those involved in illegal mining or abuse, your days are numbered.’’

peter mutharika