Joseph Kabila remains a prominent figure in the DRC, which he led from 2001 to 2019. The death sentence imposed on him by a military court on charges of supporting M23 rebels has sparked concern in the volatile country.
South Africa on Thursday called on Israel to release activists on the Global Sumud Flotilla including Nelson Mandela’s grandson, saying Israel’s interception of the Gaza-bound aid boats was a grave offence and violation of international law.
Read MoreNigerian President Bola Tinubu declared on Wednesday that the “worst is over” following a series of painful economic reforms that have left millions struggling with rising costs and deepening poverty.
Read MoreFollowing are details of the main opposition challengers to Cameroon’s 92-year-old President Paul Biya, the world’s oldest head of state, seeking to win an October 12 election that could keep him in office until he is nearly 100.
Read MoreMalawi President Lazarus Chakwera conceded defeat on Wednesday in this month’s election and pledged to ensure a peaceful transfer of power to his main rival Peter Mutharika, who has built a commanding lead based on results so far.
Read MoreDemocratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda agreed to start implementing security measures under a U.S.-mediated deal next month, the countries said in a joint statement, in what would be a key step toward carrying out the peace agreement amid concerns over lack of progress.
Read MoreSeychelles began a three-day electoral process on Thursday, ending September 27, to elect a president and renew the archipelago's unicameral National Assembly. The current head of state, Wavel Ramkalawan, is seeking reelection and the opposition is seeking a return to power.
Read MoreMalawi’sformer president Peter Mutharika is projected to have won last week’s presidential election with more than 56% of the vote, private broadcaster Times Television reported on Tuesday on its final unofficial results dashboard.
Read MoreVoters in Guinea have overwhelmingly backed a new constitution that could allow coup leader Mamady Doumbouya to run for president if he chose to, according to partial results released late on Monday.
Read MoreKenyan President William Ruto said Africa's exclusion from the UN Security Council is "unacceptable" during a meeting with African leaders in New York, where he will attend the 80th United Nations General Assembly this week.
Read MoreThe treason trial of South Sudan’s suspended First Vice President Riek Machar opened on Monday under tight security in the capital Juba, with his lawyer arguing the court lacked jurisdiction to hear the case.
Read MoreAs Tanzania approaches election in October, divisions within the ruling party and a fragmented opposition could shape the country's political future.
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