African governance

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, this morning addressed the Ministerial Meeting of the AU Peace and Security Council on Sudan and Somalia. The session took place on the margins of the 48th Ordinary…

The 48th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council of the African Union convenes in Addis Ababa from 11 to 12 February 2026, marking one of the most consequential policy moments ahead of the 39th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of…

Kenya’s President William Ruto has announced a new package of tax relief measures aimed at easing the cost of living for low‑ and middle‑income earners, as the government moves to stabilise household finances and support economic growth.…

The African Union has concluded the 51st Ordinary Session of its Committee of Permanent Representatives (PRC) in Addis Ababa, closing two weeks of intensive deliberations focused on advancing Agenda 2063, the continent’s long‑term…

Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara has unveiled a new government reshuffle that further consolidates his leadership following a landslide electoral victory, with a notable appointment placing his brother at the heart of national power.…

Vote counting is underway in Ivory Coast following legislative elections to select 255 members of the National Assembly, in a political environment still shaped by unresolved tensions from the recent presidential poll. The parliamentary…

Guinea has voted in a presidential election widely expected to formalize the rule of Mamadi Doumbouya, the former special forces commander who seized power in a 2021 coup. The vote is set to grant him a seven‑year mandate, marking what…

Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger have formally launched a unified regional armed force, marking a new phase in how parts of West Africa are choosing to confront insecurity, sovereignty and external pressure. The force was inaugurated at an air…

Forbes has released its 2025 rankings of the world’s 100 most powerful women, spotlighting leaders who continue to push through global setbacks that have disproportionately affected women. The list arrives during a year when nearly 500,000…

Kenya’s High Court has temporarily stopped the implementation of the $2.5 billion health cooperation framework signed between Nairobi and Washington. The ruling immediately suspended the section of the agreement involving the transfer of…