A warrant of arrest has been issued for former President of Botswana, Ian Khama, who has been charged with 14 criminal offenses, including unlawful possession of a firearm and receiving stolen property. The warrant was issued by acting regional magistrate, Mareledi Dipate,
In the midst of the political fervor and election aftermath, it is imperative that we do not allow the dust to settle too quickly on another pressing matter – the Gold Mafia scandal and the individuals embroiled in its web of corruption. One of the most prominent names associated with this scandal is none other
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In a surprising turn of events, the appointment of Uebert Angel as an ambassador for the Pan African Parliament (PAP) has been revoked. This unexpected development has left many questioning the legitimacy of the initial appointment. Chief Fortune Charumbira, the outgoing president of PAP, has come under scrutiny for what some members have referred to
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In a recent development, President William Ruto of Kenya criticized a Supreme Court ruling that permitted an activist to register an LGBTQ rights organization in the country. The ruling, which was made on February 24, dismissed a further appeal by the national board overseeing non-governmental organizations, which had denied the activist’s registration request. While the
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George Charamba, the Deputy Chief Secretary-Presidential Communications in the Office of the President of Zimbabwe, has caused a stir with his insulting remarks about Olusegun Obasanjo, the former President of Nigeria. As the official spokesperson for President Emmerson Mnangagwa, Charamba labelled Obasanjo foolish and belittled his role as a mediator in the Nigerian elections. Charamba’s
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The recent Nigerian presidential election has provided some valuable lessons for opposition parties in Zimbabwe. Despite his age, President-elect Tinubu was able to effectively communicate his message to the electorate, proving that age is not necessarily a factor in winning an election. Meanwhile, his opponent Peter Obi failed to impress voters by not sharing his
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KANO, Nigeria (Reuters) -Nigerians started voting on Saturday to elect a successor to President Muhammadu Buhari, with many hoping the next leader will steer Africa’s most populous nation and biggest economy on a new course after years of worsening violence and hardship. Polling stations were scheduled to open at 8:30 a.m. (0730 GMT), though Reuters
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Nigeria is preparing for a fiercely contested presidential election, set to take place tomorrow, with the most open race in years. The presidential candidates from the two dominant parties, which have taken turns in power for more than 20 years, now face an unexpected challenge from a third-party contender. In the run-up to voting day,
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Half way through his homily, Father Victor Ntambwe brandished his voter card in front of the congregation in Saint Charles Lwanga church in Democratic Republic of Congo’s capital. With presidential elections just months away, he had an earthly message to deliver alongside the psalms and the sermon. He told the worshippers to follow his lead,
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KAMPALA, UGANDA – More than 30 opposition supporters were arrested at a prayer rally held on Friday in Kampala, the capital of Uganda. The rally, organized by musician and politician Bobi Wine, was attended by members of Wine’s National Unity Platform as well as the Conservative Party and the Forum for Democratic Change. According to
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