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  • Democratic Republic of Congo Faces Delay in Forming New Government: A Comparative Insight

    Government: A Comparative Insight Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Copy link Ayize claire Apr 30, 2024 ​ President Prime Minister Suminwa is tasked with a herculean job of managing over 300 political parties within President The Role of Outgoing Ministers and Constitutional Concerns Amidst this transitional phase, the DRC’s President President Tshisekedi’s Stance on Constitutional Adherence President Tshisekedi, addressing concerns in

  • South Africa Election could Mark the End of ANC Dominance

    Democratic Alliance (DA), has 21.71%, while the newly formed uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK), led by former President The allocation of parliamentary seats, which will determine the presidency, is uncertain . President Cyril Ramaphosa remains a potential leader, with the ANC likely to receive about twice as many A coalition deal might see the ANC retain the presidency in exchange for opposition control over certain

  • South Africa's Election Showdown: Who Will Lead South Africa After the May 29 Election?

    The ANC is expected to win the largest share of the vote, meaning President Cyril Ramaphosa is likely politics in 1996 for business, then returned to replace Jacob Zuma as ANC leader in 2017 and became president Jacob Zuma, uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK) Age: 82 Background: Anti-apartheid veteran; served as South Africa's president Controversies: His presidency was marked by corruption scandals; sentenced to 15 months in jail in 2021 The election will determine if Ramaphosa continues as president or if new alliances and leadership emerge

  • The alleged Opposition candidate Frank Habineza Concedes Defeat in Rwandan Elections

    Incumbent President Paul Kagame secured a landslide victory, receiving 99% of the total votes, which "Dear Rwandans, I deeply appreciate all those who voted for me as president and for voting for the Democratic This was his second bid for the presidency, having previously run in 2017, also losing to Kagame. Observers have noted that the overwhelming victory of President Kagame was expected, given his long-standing

  • Zimbabwe gains in Africa-Iran relation

    participation in the second edition of the Iran-Africa International Economic Conference, according to Vice President concluded recently, saw Zimbabwe's VP leading the delegation and engaging with key figures including Iran's President The vice president also reiterated the Zimbabwean mantra, "Nyika inovakwa nevene vayo/Ilizwe lakhiwa This diplomatic and economic engagement is part of Zimbabwe's broader foreign policy under President

  • Togo Holds Crucial Parliamentary Elections Under New Governance Charter

    These reforms, which could potentially extend the 19-year reign of President Faure Gnassingbe, include a shift to a parliamentary governance system where the president will now be elected by parliament members Moreover, under the new constitution, there is a new role, the president of the council of ministers, twice due to opposition from certain parties who viewed the constitutional amendments as a strategy for President

  • South Africa Coalition Talks Reach Critical Stage

    ANC, which secured 40% of the vote, needs support from other parties to maintain Cyril Ramaphosa as president Parliamentary Vote One of parliament's first tasks will be a secret vote on Ramaphosa’s presidency . However, the third and fourth largest parties, former President Jacob Zuma's uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) and to the parliamentary session, the ANC continues to negotiate coalition terms to secure Ramaphosa’s presidency

  • South Africa's Top Court Bars Zuma from Election, Impacting ANC's Prospects

    Prospects Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Copy link Griffith Sarah May 21, 2024 ​ South Africa's former president Jacob Zuma in the middle with his supporters South Africa's former president Jacob Zuma has been barred Zuma, who resigned as president in 2018, has been campaigning for a new party, uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK) President Cyril Ramaphosa expressed confidence in the rule of law and stated that security forces are

  • Ghana Parliament Reconvenes, Approves World Bank Loan and Ministerial Nominations

    Loan and Ministerial Nominations Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Copy link Ayize claire May 18, 2024 ​ President reconvened on Friday after being adjourned since March due to a dispute between the speaker and the president However, President Nana Akufo-Addo has yet to sign it into law, citing pending legal challenges. and Constitutional Debate Speaker Alban Bagbin, who adjourned parliament in March, argued that the president's

  • Togo Faces Renewed Protests Over Constitutional Changes

    Protests Over Constitutional Changes Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Copy link Ayize claire Apr 21, 2024 ​ President following the approval of constitutional amendments by the parliament, which could potentially extend President Under the new system, the president will no longer be elected through direct public vote but will instead The new constitution also establishes a new role, the president of the council of ministers, vested with

  • "Kagame Generation" - Balancing Unconditional Presidential Support and a Desire for Change

    Most Rwandans, under thirty, have only known him as their president. The president holds rallies before tens of thousands across the nation. They have only known one president. They met Bénigne, a young party member who praises the president’s 24-year tenure and actively participates

  • Support for South Africa's ANC Dips Below 50% Ahead of Elections, Ipsos Poll Finds

    of Elections, Ipsos Poll Finds Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Copy link louis Buyisiwe Apr 26, 2024 ​ President the national parliament vote but also the provincial legislatures that will subsequently elect the president Incumbent President Cyril Ramaphosa is campaigning for a second term amidst these challenging conditions affected by the new political party, uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK), which garnered 8.4% and is backed by former President

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