Why voters are giving Africa's governing parties a bloody nose
This year has been an "annus horribilis" for those governments in sub-Saharan Africa that have had to face voters at the ...
The Africa Report2d
Sex and politics: Scandals that have tarnished Africa’s powerful
Like Equatorial Guinea’s Baltasar Ebang Engonga, many of Africa’s leading political figures have been caught up in sex ...
iafrica2d
Ousmane Sonko Stays as Senegal’s Prime Minister Ending Speculations
Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has affirmed he will remain head of government rather than preside over parliament, ...
La Croix2d
In Senegal's legislative elections, youth fuel Ousmane Sonko's rise
“Bassirou Diomaye Faye, the president of the Republic, and Ousmane Sonko are what Senegal has been missing: upright and just men. They have never dipped into the national coffers. They are ...
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Senegal PM says will remain head of govt after speculation
The ruling Pastef party of President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Sonko won 130 seats in the 165-seat national assembly in snap ...
With a Parliamentary Majority in Hand, Now Senegal’s Faye Must Deliver
Voters handed Senegal's president an overwhelming legislative majority in snap elections. Now, he has to deliver for them.
Africanews3d
Senegal PM says he will continue in his role despite speculation
Senegal's Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko on Monday said he would remain head of the government rather than preside over the ...
iafrica3d
The First Time that President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s Popularity was Tested on the Ballot
Official results show that Tanzania's ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) party won more than 98% of seats in last week's local ...
Senegal seeks answers 80 years after French massacre of African soldiers
Senegal on Sunday commemorated the 80th anniversary of a massacre of African soldiers who fought for France during World War ...
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Mozambique Election Crisis: Security Forces Kill 10 Children Amid Protests – HRW
Mozambique’s post-election unrest has turned deadly, with security forces accused of killing at least 10 children according ...
The Street Journal8d
Senegal’s top court confirms ruling party’s big election win
Senegal's ruling party, PASTEF, has secured an overwhelming parliamentary majority following the country's legislative election held on November 17.  PASTEF won 130 of 165 seats, up from the 56 it ...
The Street Journal10d
Senegal’s optimism rises with Diomaye’s reform mandate
Senegal's ruling party, PASTEF, secured an overwhelming parliamentary majority following the country's legislative election held earlier this month. PASTEF won 130 of 165 seats, up from the 56 it held ...