Mozambique 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.

Namibia’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.

Sudan's army 'recaptures' presidential palace from RSF

The presidential palace had been in the hands of paramilitary Rapid Support Forces since 2023 when the war broke out.

Gabon coup leader Nguema among approved presidential candidates

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

Namibia inaugurates first female President Nandi-Ndaitwah

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

Niger quits global bloc of French-speaking countries

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