BENIN
A group of soldiers declared a takeover and ousted President Talon in Benin, but loyal forces quickly restored order. Coup attempt foiled — full story.
GUINEA BISSAU
The military in Guinea-Bissau has seized power, deposed President Embaló, suspended elections, sealed borders, and imposed a curfew amid growing political tension.
IVORY COAST
Ivory Coast’s President Alassane Ouattara appears headed for a fourth term after securing about 89.8% of the vote in the 25 October 2025 presidential election, amid opposition claims of unfairness and low voter turnout.
UNCATEGORIZED
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 his decades-long rule amid unrest, protests, and allegations of irregularities.
AFRICA
Abuja, Nigeria – June 22, 2025 At the 67th Ordinary Summit of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) held in Abuja, Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio was officially elected as the new Chairperson of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government . He takes over from Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu […]