After 30 years in power, Omar al-Bashir has been ousted in a military coup following a popular uprising. By Hawwa Adam For years the international community has been trying to put Omar al-Bashir behind bars but in the end it…
With elections now over in Nigeria, almost, the economy takes centre stage following a muted recovery that still leaves the country vulnerable to both internal and external shocks, according to the monetary institutions. All eyes are on the president to…
The forthcoming elections in Nigeria is a choice between the integrity of President Muhammadu Buhari and the competence of Atiku Abubakar, the leading contenders in the race. Moffat Ekoriko and Peterclaver Ebochue report Bola Ahmed Tinubu, one of Nigeria’s most…
As a number of top government officials remain in their jobs despite corruption allegations against them, people are questioning Buhari’s commitment to fighting graft
Corruption allegations, stalled economic growth and friction from within his own party are making life at the top hard for Zambia's President Edgar Lungu ELECTIONS IN Zambia are three years away but the political temperature has already reached fever pitch. Just…
A surprise unity pact between Uhuru and Raila offers new hope for a divided nation. Kenyans are looking forward to greater political and economic stability following the March 9 truce between President Uhuru Kenyatta and opposition leader Raila Odinga. The…
