Chérubin Okende, a former minister and ally of presidential candidate Moise Katumbi, was found dead Thursday in capital Kinshasa in what the opposition branded an assassination, few months ahead from presidential elections. Video shared on social media on Thursday purported to show the bullet-ridden body of Cherubin Okende in his car. The 61-year man was […]
Algeria’s foreign Minister Ramtane Lamamra made a volte face saying his country is looking forward to fostering cooperation with Morocco “at all levels.” This statement, relayed in Algerian media, came as a surprise to observers who see in Lamamra a staunch advocate of separatism as he spared no effort in lobbying against Morocco’s supreme interests […]
As Cameroon approaches its presidential election due to be held on 12 October, fears are mounting over growing political repression, widespread insecurity, and a fractured opposition — all of which threaten the credibility of the vote. The 92-year-old President Paul Biya, Africa’s longest-ruling leader, is seeking an unprecedented eighth term in office. Despite mounting calls […]
