Politics

Namibia's first female president, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah stands with her fist in the air. She is smiling and wears a green outfit and sunglasses. There are three women next to hear and a bouquet of flowers in front of her.

Namibia’s First Female President Appoints New Women-Majority Cabinet

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Brice Oligui Nguema, the Transitional President of Gabon, chairman of the Committee for the Transition and Restoration of Institutions and the Commander-in-Chief of the Gabonese Republican Guard, salutes during a military parade for the Gabon Independence Day in Libreville on August 17, 2024.

Junta-Ruled Gabon Sets Date for Presidential Election

Central Africa
Mozambique President Daniel Chapo (2nd L) inspects the guard of honor during his inauguration at Independence Square in Maputo on January 15, 2025.

Daniel Chapo Sworn-in as Mozambique’s President Despite Continued Protests Against Election Results

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Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, running mate to John Mahama of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) delivers a speech during her official presentation on April 24, 2024 in Accra, Ghana. Ghana's presidential election is scheduled for December 2024.

Ghana Elects First Female Vice President as Opposition Wins Election

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A man casts his vote at a polling station during 2020 Ghanaian general election in Accra, Ghana on December 7, 2020.

As the 2024 Ghana Elections Draw Near, Voters Express Uncertainty About the Major Candidates

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A man holds a sign reading "we need justice and peace in this election."

In Ghana, Voters Feel They Choose Between the Lesser of Two Evils

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Ngozi Okonjo Iweala smiling.

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala Reappointed a Second Term as Director-General of WTO

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An Airbus A330-343 (9XR-WP) from RwandAir is on her way to land at Zaventem airport (Brussels airport) on June 13; 2023 in Diegem, Belgium.

Only Four African Countries Are Offering Visa-Free Entrance to All Africans

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Women carry bags as they walk in front of shops in Libya's southern city of Sebha on September 4, 2024.

Between Online Surveillance and Morality Police, Libyan Women Fight For Their Place in Public Life

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Commuters alight at the Marina Station of Lagos Blue Line rail during the inauguration of commercial operation of the mass transit in Lagos on September 4, 2023.

How Young Nigerians are Coping with Black Tax

Culture
Namibians wait to vote at a polling station during Namibian Presidential and parliamentary elections, on November 27, 2019 in Windhoek.

Hopes and Fears of Namibians Ahead of Elections

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A group of young Namibians seated in a line, holding up their voter registration cards.

These Are The Key Faces Shaping Namibia’s Upcoming Elections

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Samira Sabou holds her International Press Freedom Award in a blue robe with a black shawl over her shoulder.

Despite Numerous Persecutions, Nigerien Journalist Samira Sabou Isn’t Backing Down

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Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the 65th ordinary session of the Economic Community of West African States.

Nicknames Are a Form of Protest Against Oppressive Administrations in Africa

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Wadani party presidential candidate Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi, also known as Irro, (C) casts his vote at a polling station during the 2024 Somaliland presidential election in Hargeisa on November 13, 2024.

Somaliland Opposition Leader Wins Presidential Election

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A portrait of a Black man with full hair and a mustache wearing a silver-coloured suit.

Dawit Isaak’s 23-Year Detention Gains Renewed Attention with Human Rights Prize

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A Mozambique soldier speaks with a protester after protesters clashed with police officers in Eduardo Mondlane Avenue in Maputo November 7, 2024.

South Africa Partially Reopens Border With Mozambique Amid Post-Election Protests

South Africa
Former Prime Minister of Mauritius and candidate for Alliance du Changement, Navin Ramgoolam (R), casts his ballot during the 2024 Mauritian general election at a polling station in Port Louis on November 10, 2024.

Mauritius Opposition to Re-enter Government as Prime Minister Concedes Defeat

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