Africa
Senegal’s New Prime Minister Faces a Debt-Confidence Test
Senegal’s appointment of economist Ahmadou Al Aminou Lo as prime minister shifts attention from political drama to debt transparency, IMF confidence and…
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Africa
Mahmoud Ali Youssouf Elected Chairperson of the African Union Commission
Mahmoud Ali Youssouf of Djibouti has been elected Chairperson of the African Union Commission, succeeding Moussa Faki Mahamat. Here’s what his leadership…
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Central African Republic President Faustin-Archange Touadéra Wins Third Term
Provisional results show Central African Republic President Faustin-Archange Touadéra winning a third term with about 76% of the vote after term limits…
Africa
Paul Biya Declared Winner in Cameroon’s Presidential Election
Cameroon’s Constitutional Council has declared 92-year-old President Paul Biya the winner of the October 12 election with 53.66% of the vote, extending…
Africa
Colonel Randrianirina Sworn In as Madagascar’s New President After Military Takeover
Colonel Michael Randrianirina has been sworn in as Madagascar’s new president following a military takeover that ousted Andry Rajoelina. The African Union…
Africa
Madagascar Military Takes Control After Youth Uprising and Presidential Flight
Madagascar’s military takes control after President Rajoelina flees amid youth protests over utility failures and governance failure. CAPSAT claims takeover, Parliament moves…