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Ramaphosa enacts controversial education law, granting the government control over school language policies and admission criteria.

Four French nationals detained in Burkina Faso for a year have been released, thanks to Morocco’s mediation, ending a major diplomatic standoff

Namibian opposition wins court order for election materials release, sparking a deeper challenge to disputed November election results.

Cheddar tops smaller party candidates in Ghana’s 2024 election, winning 84,478 votes with a campaign focused on economic reform and social change

Burkina Faso’s junta dismisses Prime Minister Kyelem and dissolves the government amid escalating insecurity in the Sahel region under Ibrahim Traore

Namibia elects Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah as its first female president, marking historic progress in gender equality and political leadership.

Biden pledges continued U.S. engagement with Africa during his Angola visit

Nigeria seeks South Africa’s backing for G20 and BRICS memberships, aiming to strengthen regional peace and cooperation.

Ruto and Museveni step in to mediate the escalating Ethiopia-Somalia dispute over Somaliland’s port, aiming to restore stability in the Horn of Africa