Politics

In the West African republic of Bénin, the constitutional court has ruled to exclude the principal opposition party, Les Démocrates,...

Cameroon's opposition leaders rejected presidential election results that extended President Paul Biya's rule for another seven years, saying the outcome did not...

Madagascar's military-led government, which seized power this month, appointed a cabinet on Tuesday of mostly civilian ministers, including some prominent...

Cameroon's President Paul Biya was re-elected to an eighth term with 53.66% of the vote, official results showed on Monday, raising the...

President Cyril Ramaphosa will undertake a state visit to Switzerland from 29 to 30 October to strengthen cooperation in trade,...

Madagascar’s former president Andry Rajoelina has been stripped of his nationality after fleeing the country earlier this month amid widespread...

Tanzanians go to the polls on Wednesday to elect the president, members of the National Assembly, and ward councillors. Key...

Mauritius authorities have arrested the aide to former Madagascan president Andry Rajoelina on suspicion of money laundering, an official at Mauritius' Financial...

Ivory Coast voted in a presidential election that unfolded on Saturday without major disruption, with incumbent and strong favourite Alassane...

Cameroonian authorities have detained about 30 politicians and activists linked to opposition presidential candidate Issa Tchiroma, his campaign said Sunday,...