Guinea held a presidential election Sunday with victory all but assured for Mamady Doumbouya, a general who led the junta that seized power in the west African country four years ago.By running, the strongman is reneging on a pledge not to stand for office and to hand the country back to civilian rule by the …
The Central African Republic held elections Sunday, with Faustin-Archange Touadera widely tipped to remain president after a campaign in which he boasted of steadying a nation long plagued by conflict.Some 2.3 million people are eligible to choose the country’s president and legislators, as well as municipal and regional representatives.About 30 people waited to cast votes …
Voting ended Saturday in Ivory Coast’s parliamentary elections, a vote marked by poor turn-out following a boycott call by opposition parties.The election comes two months after 83-year-old Alassane Ouattara won a presidential ballot that extended his 14-year rule.In the Yopougon and Plateau districts of Abidjan, fewer than 100 people voted out of the 400 listed …
Ivory Coast parliamentary elections draw low turnoutSun, 28 Dec 2025 03:07:32 GMT Read More »
Guinean security forces neutralised an armed group in the capital they said had “subversive intentions threatening national security”, according to an official statement, a day before the country holds elections.The west African country’s presidential election is set to take place on Sunday with nine candidates participating, including junta leader General Mamady Doumbouya.Early on Saturday “based …
Guinea security forces ‘neutralise’ armed group in gunfightSun, 28 Dec 2025 01:54:53 GMT Read More »
Star strikers Victor Osimhen and Sadio Mane scored on Saturday as Nigeria qualified for the knockout stage of the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, and Senegal edged closer to joining them.Osimhen opened the scoring for the Super Eagles just before half-time, and they built a three-goal lead before surviving a late Tunisia rally to …
Victor Osimhen starred as Nigeria became the second qualifiers for the Africa Cup of Nations knockout stage after Egypt by surviving a late Tunisia onslaught to win 3-2 in Fes on Saturday. The Super Eagles were cruising to victory when leading 3-0 through goals from Osimhen, captain Wilfred Ndidi and Ademola Lookman.But Tunisia refused to …
Voting ended Saturday in Ivory Coast’s parliamentary elections, a vote marked by poor turn-out in Abidjan following a boycott call by opposition parties and a few scuffles.The election comes two months after 83-year-old Alassane Ouattara won a presidential ballot that extended his 14-year rule.In the Yopougon and Plateau districts of the city, fewer than 100 …
Ivory Coast president seeks parliament majority in electionSat, 27 Dec 2025 21:01:29 GMT Read More »
Uganda’s Allan Okello missed a late penalty as his side had to settle for a 1-1 draw against East African neighbours Tanzania at the Africa Cup of Nations on Saturday.Okello’s failure to convert from the spot denied Uganda a precious victory in the Group C clash after Uche Ikpeazu had scored a late equaliser for …
Late penalty miss denies Uganda AFCON win against TanzaniaSat, 27 Dec 2025 19:40:24 GMT Read More »
Immediately following surprise US strikes targeting militants in Nigeria, it remained unclear who or what was actually hit as Washington and Abuja told slightly different stories.Complicating matters was the fact that the strikes were delayed by American President Donald Trump, apparently to prioritise the symbolism of launching the attack on Christmas — and allegations that …
US, Nigeria diverge in details over strikes on militantsSat, 27 Dec 2025 15:09:15 GMT Read More »
US strikes in Nigeria this week targeted Islamic State militants from the Sahel who were in the country to work with the Lakurawa jihadist group and “bandit” gangs, a spokesman for the Nigerian president told AFP Saturday.The exact targets of the strikes, launched overnight Thursday into Friday, had been unclear.Washington and Abuja previously said they …
