Senegal’s prominent opposition leader, Ousmane Sonko, encountered significant setbacks in his pursuit of contesting the presidency as the top court upheld his defamation conviction, and the Constitutional Council rejected his incomplete application to be a presidential candidate. The rejection of Sonko’s candidacy was based on its incomplete nature, and his lawyer, Cledor Ly, highlighted a […]

In the aftermath of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s election, President F’lix Tshisekedi emerges as the frontrunner, securing over 73% of the vote. Businessman Moise Katumbi trails behind with 18%, followed by Martin Fayulu at 5%. Nobel Peace Prize laureate Denis Mukwege garners less than 1%. With a notable 40% turnout, over 18 million people […]

In a bold move that has stirred the political landscape of South Africa, former banker Roger Jardine has officially launched his new political movement, “Change Starts Now,” in his hometown of Riverlea, Johannesburg. After weeks of speculation about his potential alignment with the Democratic Alliance, Jardine opted for an independent path, emphasizing the urgent need […]

In a significant geopolitical development, the Foreign Ministers of Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso have unveiled an ambitious plan to create a confederation, laying the groundwork for an eventual federation. This proposal emerges from the alliance of Sahel states, initially forged by the military regimes of Mali and Burkina Faso in solidarity with the military […]

Learning of the passing of Zoleka Mandela, the beloved granddaughter of the iconic South African leader, Nelson Mandela, was received with heavy hearts. Zoleka’s life was a testament to the resilience, compassion, and enduring spirit of the Mandela family. A Life Filled with Purpose At the tender age of 43, Zoleka Mandela’s battle with cancer […]

Photo: IRI The Gambia will be going to the polls on December 4th, 2021, the first presidential election since Yahya Jammeh’s loss in 2016. Incumbent Adama Barrow is challenged by his long political friend turn opposition Ousainou Darboe of UDP, well-known politician Halifa Sallah of PDOIS, Mama Kandeh of GDC, and Essa Faal. As a […]

Gambia’s Fatoumata Tambajang Jallow and Fatou Bensouda were named among the most influential African women in 2021 by Avance media. The award launched by Avance Media through its girl’s empowerments project is an annual publication to highlight and celebrate the astounding accomplishments of 100 women from Africa dubbed. Mrs Tambajang, the country’s former vice president, has been a […]

The people of the Gambia and Senegal have witnessed a very tragic weekend as they mourn the death of two highly respected persons. On Saturday, the demise of the Inspector General of the Gambia Police Force was announced. Many were saddened by the sudden died of Alhagie Mamour Jobe who happen to be ill briefly […]

The leader of the Pastef party Ousmane Sonko– who is faced with rape allegations appeared in court on Monday which led to his release. But the question that might come to one’s mind is can Ousmane Sonko’s pay for the lost and damages. Violence and Vandalisation became the main headlines emerging from the West African […]

The former French colony–Senegal has received backlashes since the arrest of the country’s top opposition leader–Ousmane Sonko. The arrest which took place on Wednesday in the streets of Dakar came ahead of Sonko’s appearance before a court for rape allegations. Before the arrest, hundreds of Sonko’s supporters gathered near his home to follow him to […]