Ghana’s former President John Dramani Mahama has won the country’s presidential election after his main opponent, Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia, conceded defeat. “The people of Ghana have spoken, the people have voted…
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Ghana: Polls close in legislative elections
Polls have closed in presidential and legislative elections in Ghana, which are poised to test the country’s democratic stability in a region shaken by political violence and coups. Voting opened at 7am…
Ghana: General election underway
Polls have opened in Ghana for a general election poised to test the country’s democratic stability in a region shaken by political violence and coups. Voting opened at 7am [07:00 GMT] and…
Central African Republic: Statue of Russia’s Wagner founder Prigozhin unveiled
A monument in honour of the late leader of Russia’s mercenary Wagner Group, Yevgeny Prigozhin, has been unveiled in the Central African Republic (CAR). The statue of Prigozhin, who died…
Guinea: Human rights groups say death toll in stadium stampede higher than reported
Human rights groups have said some 135 people were killed in a crush at a football stadium in Guinea, a tally more than twice as high as the official toll of…
Angola: Biden ‘proud’ to be first American president in Luanda
US President Joe Biden has said he is “very proud to be the first American president visiting Angola” at the start of talks with his counterpart João Lourenço. Discussions at…
Guinea: Dozens killed in crush at football match
At least 56 people have been killed in a crush following clashes at a football match in Guinea’s second-largest city, Nzérékoré, the government says. An inquiry is being launched to…
Tanzania: Opposition youth leader dumped at beach after abduction
Tanzanian opposition youth leader Abdul Nondo has been found following being dumped at a beach, less than a day after he was reportedly kidnapped in the main city of Dar…
Mauritius: PM Navin Ramgoolam asks for review of Chagos Islands deal with UK
Mauritius’ new prime minister said he has asked for an independent review of a deal with the United Kingdom over the future of the Chagos Islands. Under the agreement, which…
Nigeria: Boat accident leaves at least 27 dead
At least 27 people died when a boat capsized on the Niger River in central Nigeria, say authorities. The boat was carrying about 200 passengers from the state of Kogi to a food…