Gabon coup leader Nguema wins presidential election

Brice Oligui Nguema won Saturday's presidential election with 90.35% of votes cast, according to provisional results.

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Gabon: Campaigns begin ahead of April’s presidential electionGabon: Campaigns begin ahead of April’s presidential election

There are eight candidates in the race, including transition President Oligui Nguema.There are eight candidates in the race, including transition President Oligui Nguema.

South Sudan president ordered VP Machar's house arrest - governmentSouth Sudan president ordered VP Machar's house arrest - government

President Salva Kiir "directed the placement of Dr Riek Machar under house arrest," information minister and government spokesman Michael Makuei Lueth said.President Salva Kiir "directed the placement of Dr Riek Machar under house arrest," information minister and government spokesman Michael Makuei Lueth said.

Zimbabwe president appoints new army chief amid ruling party infightingZimbabwe president appoints new army chief amid ruling party infighting

It comes ahead of planned nationwide demonstrations on Monday called by a one-time veteran of the president's ZANU-PF party.It comes ahead of planned nationwide demonstrations on Monday called by a one-time veteran of the president's ZANU-PF party.

UN fears fresh conflict in South Sudan amid reports of VP Machar arrestUN fears fresh conflict in South Sudan amid reports of VP Machar arrest

The country is on the brink of relapsing into widespread conflict, says the UN mission in South Sudan, after the opposition said its leader Riek Machar was arrested.The country is on the brink of relapsing into widespread conflict, says the UN mission in South Sudan, after the opposition said its leader Riek Machar was arrested.

Mozambique leader meets rival Mondlane for talks amid tensionsMozambique leader meets rival Mondlane for talks amid tensions

The southern African has been gripped by political turmoil since October's disputed presidential elections won by Daniel Chapo.The southern African has been gripped by political turmoil since October's disputed presidential elections won by Daniel Chapo.

Namibia’s first female President Nandi-Ndaitwah appoints female vice-presidentNamibia’s first female President Nandi-Ndaitwah appoints female vice-president

Namibia now becomes the only country in Africa to have female president and female vice-president at the same time.Namibia now becomes the only country in Africa to have female president and female vice-president at the same time.

Gabon coup leader Nguema among approved presidential candidates

Brice Oligui Nguema, 50, is among eight candidates cleared to run for the presidency after staging a military coup in 2023 that ended the long rule of Ali Bongo.Brice Oligui Nguema, 50, is among eight candidates cleared to run for the presidency after staging a military coup in 2023 that ended the long rule of Ali Bongo.

Namibia's new President Nandi-Ndaitwah vows to diversify economyNamibia's new President Nandi-Ndaitwah vows to diversify economy

Sudan's army 'recaptures' presidential palace from RSFSudan's army 'recaptures' presidential palace from RSF

Namibia inaugurates first female President Nandi-NdaitwahNamibia inaugurates first female President Nandi-Ndaitwah

Nigeria's Tinubu declares emergency rule in oil-rich Rivers state over political crisisNigeria's Tinubu declares emergency rule in oil-rich Rivers state over political crisis