AF

  • May 13
  • 2 min read

Mali's junta may officially extend their rule

A 'national consultation' organised by the ruling junta has called for a lengthy extension of military rule

Mali
  • May 10
  • 7 min read

Ghana anti-LGBTQ+ bill poses a dilemma for Akufo-Addo

Ghana has passed extremely harsh legislation targeting LGBTQ+ people and communities

Ghana
  • May 10
  • 2 min read

Internal tensions threaten Congo’s ruling coalition

Internal battles for position are delaying the formation of a government

Congo-Kinshasa
  • May 10
  • 2 min read

Chad government will repress election challenges

Military ruler Mahamat Idriss Deby has officially won an overwhelming victory in Chad's presidential election

Chad
  • May 9
  • 7 min read

Kenya’s new budget targets significantly lower deficit

The government is doubling down on its fiscal consolidation efforts with ambitious plans to boost taxes and cut spending

Kenya
  • May 9
  • 2 min read

Somalia’s UN demarche may add to political strains

The government has asked the UN to end the mandate of the UN Mission in Somalia

Somalia
  • May 9
  • 2 min read

Mauritania opposition may struggle in upcoming polls

Opposition presidential hopefuls are protesting a candidate sponsorship system that benefits the ruling party

Mauritania
  • May 8
  • 7 min read

West African junta integration goals face hurdles

The Alliance of Sahel States of regional juntas is looking to deepen political, economic and military integration

West Africa