Kenya deputy president William Ruto headlines four horse race for presidency
Four candidates are vying to become Kenya's next president, including current vice president William Ruto and former politician Raila Odinga, the electoral body said.
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Nigeria ruling party converges for primary elections to choose Buhari’s successor
More than 2,300 delegates from Nigeria's ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) party converged in the capital Abuja on Tuesday ahead of the main primary elections.
African Union chief Macky Sall courts Russian leader Putin over food supplies
African Union chief Macky Sall said on Friday he was "reassured" after talks in Russia with President Vladimir Putin over food shortages caused by Moscow's military campaign in Ukraine.
Sudan ends state of emergency imposed since 2021 coup
Sudan ruling Sovereign Council said army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan on Sunday lifted the state of emergency that had been imposed since last year's military coup.
Court clears former Nigeria leader Goodluck Jonathan to run for presidency
Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan has been cleared by the Federal High Court, on Friday to run for President in 2023.
Senegal President Macky Sall sack health minister Diouf Sarr after hospital fire
Senegal President Macky Sall sacked his health minister Abdoudaye Diouf Sarr on Thursday after the death of 11 newborn babies in a hospital fire attributed to an electrical short circuit.
Ruto seeks to mend broken bridges, asks President Kenyatta for forgiveness
Kenyan Deputy President William Ruto has publicly asked for forgiveness from President Uhuru Kenyatta following a historic political row between the two leaders.
Citizens Coalition for Change commemorates Africa Day
Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) led by Advocate Nelson Chamisa on Wednesday joined the rest of Africa in commemorating the 59th anniversary of Africa Day.
Malawi, Rwanda agree to work together in boosting trade
President Lazarus Chakwera and President Paul Kagame of Rwanda have agreed to work together in boosting trade between Malawi and Rwanda.
African Development Bank allocates $1,5bn to deal with food crisis
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a $1.5 billion emergency program to mitigate the impact of worsening food insecurity resulting from the war in Ukraine.
