DR Congo appoints first female prime minister
President Felix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has appointed Judith Suminwa Tuluka as the country's first female prime minister.
Mrs Tuluka, previously...
Senegal: Opposition’s Diomaye Faye leads in presidential election
Opposition leader Bassirou Diomaye Faye has emerged as the frontrunner to win Senegal's presidential election, following the concession of several rivals.
The peaceful vote on...
U.S. kicks after Ghana approves anti-gay law
The United States has expressed "deep concern" over Ghana's passage of a strict anti-LGBTQ legislation and called for a review of its constitutionality.
The legislation,...
Senegal’s election delayed amidst protests and controversy
Senegal’s parliament has voted to postpone the country's presidential election until December 15, following a tumultuous voting process marred by the forceful removal of...
Niger military junta expels members of an EU group
The ruling military government in Niger has expelled several members of the European civilian reconstruction mission EUCAP Sahel Niger from the country.
The German head...