Africa witnesses seven coups in three years
Africa had experienced seven coups since August 2020, before army officers said…
Gabon’s General Nguema named as Transition leader following military coup
General Brice Oligui Nguema, the commanding officer of Gabon’s elite Republican Guard,…
Gabon’s President Bongo under house arrest
Gabon's deposed President Ali Bongo Ondimba is under house arrest, the AFP…
Gabon Coup: China calls for safety guarantee of President Ali Bongo
We've also had a comment on today's events from China - which…
Gabon Coup: Army officers take over power, end Bongo’s 53-year reign
Army officers have appeared on national television in Gabon to say they…
Alliance of 40 political parties in Egypt endorse Al-Sisi for another term in office
A grouping of 40 political parties, known as The Egyptian Parties Alliance,…
Africa’s oldest presidents in 2023
In most African nations, the standard retirement age for the workforce stands…
Zimbabwe’s opposition party calls for re-run of polls
Zimbabwe's main opposition party has called for last week's elections to be…
French ambassador refuses to leave Niger
France's ambassador has remained in Niger despite being given a 48-hour deadline…
President Kagame fires Western Province governor, land authority boss
Rwanda President Paul Kagame has dropped François Habitegeko as Governor of Western…