Uganda’s ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) endorses Museveni’s 2026 election bid, a move that could extend his rule to four decades.

Sierra Leone’s Julius Maada Bio, who led the 1996 coup to restore democracy, is now ECOWAS chair tasked with pushing Sahel junta talks.

The Trump White House has prioritised the Western Sahara dossier, backing Rabat with recognition, pressure and investment to push for an end to the conflict.

Excluding leading challenger Maurice Kamto – after a disputed party switch – splinters the anti-Biya camp ahead of the 12 October poll.

Kinshasa says the former South African president is not a neutral broker and will stick to talks in Washington and Doha.

In the heart of the diamond belt, voters will test the president’s economic rebound and the main opposition party’s ability to hold onto its shrinking stronghold.

The minerals that will power the world’s green transition could trap the Democratic Republic of Congo in old cycles of exploitation.

The city-state is leveraging its experience of rapid development to embed itself in Africa’s long-term transformation and connect the continent to Asia.

Public land evictions in Mogadishu resulted in four deaths this month as security forces yet again take sides in Somalia President Hassan Mohamud’s plan to sell land to the highest bidders.

Nigeria’s anti-crimes commission has indicated that the state-owned petroleum company NNPC used accounts belonging to ex-vice ...

Mauritania’s Sidi Ould Tah takes over from Akinwumi Adesina at the African Development Bank, with top leaders expected at the ceremony in Abidjan.

Known for his impetuous outbursts on social media, Yoweri Museveni’s only son has for years positioned himself to take over ...