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Why Botswana's first-ever democratic transition bodes well for Africa

Why Botswana's first-ever democratic transition bodes well for Africa

Botswana's smooth power transfer after a peaceful election marks the end of a 58-year political monopoly and a potentially new era for other African countries that haven't known anything other than the established order for decades.

Senegal ruling party claims major victory in legislative poll

Senegal ruling party claims major victory in legislative poll

Amadou Ba, head of the opposition Jam Ak Njarin coalition, congratulates ruling Pastef party on election win

Ghana opposition holds protests over voter register

Ghana opposition holds protests over voter register

The NDC alleges the voter registry has been altered to favour the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) and its candidate.

Erdogan congratulates Tebboune on re-election

Erdogan congratulates Tebboune on re-election

Election results reflect strong support of Algerian people for steps taken over past five years, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says.

Tunisian presidential candidate rearrested hours after release

Tunisian presidential candidate rearrested hours after release

A court in Manouban had ordered his temporary release on Thursday night after he spent four days in police custody, his lawyer.

Tunisia presidential candidate accused of 'falsifying' signatures

Tunisia presidential candidate accused of 'falsifying' signatures

Campaign manager Mahdi Abdeljaouad says Zammel was suspected of "falsifying" the endorsement signatures required to run for office.

Tunisian court lifts candidacy ban on another opposition politician

Tunisian court lifts candidacy ban on another opposition politician

It marks the third time this week that the administrative court has overturned a decision by the authority barring a candidate.

General election campaigns kick off in Mozambique

General election campaigns kick off in Mozambique

Electoral commission president Carlos Matsinhe called for a peaceful campaign on Friday, urging candidates to refrain from inciting hatred.

Tunisia jails opposition politician Moussi ahead of presidential elections

Tunisia jails opposition politician Moussi ahead of presidential elections

Moussi was arrested on October 3 in front of the presidential palace, where she came to file appeals against decrees issued by President Saied.

Nigeria protests: How anger over fuel subsidy removal has spiked

Nigeria protests: How anger over fuel subsidy removal has spiked

Public anger is brewing in Nigeria over unprecedented escalating inflation rates in the country.

Who is JD Vance, Trump's pick for vice president?

Who is JD Vance, Trump's pick for vice president?

Junior senator from Ohio has swiftly risen since his acclaimed memoir "Hillbilly Elegy" gained prominence just before Trump's 2016 presidential win, paving the way for him to make an impactful entry into US politics within a short period.

Rwanda elections: Citizens to vote in 70 countries

Rwanda elections: Citizens to vote in 70 countries

Rwandans abroad will cast their ballots on July 14, while election day inside the country has been scheduled for July 15, with a possible spillover to July 16.