Africa Politics

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May 24, 2026

Political tensions in Senegal escalated this week after the speaker of parliament, El Malick Ndiaye, announced his resignation just two days after Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko was dismissed from office.

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May 23, 2026

Africa is the youngest continent on earth, overflowing with energy, innovation, creativity, and ambition. Across the continent, millions of young Africans are reshaping industries through technology, entrepreneurship, education, sports, and entertainment. Yet, despite this youthful population, political leadership in many African countries remains dominated by elderly rulers who have held power for decades.

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May 23, 2026

For years, Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Ousmane Sonko were seen as inseparable political allies, two anti-establishment revolutionaries who promised to dismantle the old political order in Senegal and return power to ordinary citizens

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May 23, 2026

Senegal has plunged deeper into political uncertainty after President Bassirou Diomaye Faye dismissed Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and dissolved the government, ending months of growing tensions between the two leaders who once campaigned side by side.

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May 22, 2026

Zambian President, Hakainde Hichilema, has officially filed nomination papers for the August 13 general election, reaffirming his commitment to national unity, economic recovery, and democratic governance as he seeks a second term in office.

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May 22, 2026

Africa is emerging as one of the world’s fastest-growing economic regions in 2026. Despite global inflation, debt pressures, and geopolitical uncertainty, several African countries are recording impressive GDP growth driven by energy exports, mining, infrastructure development, agriculture, and digital innovation.

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May 21, 2026

The Movement for the Emancipation of Anioma Nation (M.E.A.N) has accused key figures within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State of manipulating the Delta North senatorial primary election process ahead of the 2027 general elections.

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May 21, 2026

African currencies have continued to lose value against the US dollar for decades, and this trend has become one of the biggest economic concerns across the continent

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May 18, 2026

Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema has assured citizens that the country will remain peaceful, orderly, and secure as the nation enters the official campaign period ahead of elections.

Chineye Egesi

May 13, 2026

Africa is losing an estimated $89 billion every year to illicit financial flows, with tax experts and policymakers warning that weak financial regulations, tax loopholes, and profit shifting continue to deprive the continent of resources critical for development.

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May 13, 2026

Uganda’s long-serving president, Yoweri Museveni, has been sworn in for a seventh consecutive term after securing a landslide victory in January’s controversial general election.

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May 13, 2026

Rwandan President Paul Kagame has intensified tensions with neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo after sharply criticising Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi, claiming he “has never won an election” and only assumed office through a political arrangement.