Senegal’s ruling Pastef party secures large majority in Parliament

The National Commission for the Counting of Votes has officially announced on November 21 the results, confirming a landslide victory for Ousmane Sonko’s Pastef party. Pastef secured 130 out of 165 parliamentary seats, far exceeding the 3/5 qualified majority it aimed for, now controlling 78% of the legislature. This historic win includes victories in 40 […]

Algeria: Algiers Cinema international festival named after Cuban deceased leader

Organisers of the Algiers Cinema international festival have decided to dedicate the seventh edition of the festival to the late Cuban national hero Fidel Castro passed away Friday at the age of 90. “This edition is taking place in the backdrop of a sad context for us which is the death of Fidel Castro. We […]

ANC excludes former President Jacob Zuma from its ranks

After being suspended from the African National Congress (ANC) in January 2024, former South African president Jacob Zuma has been expelled by the party’s disciplinary Committee, according to a leaked document. He was sanctioned for having led a rival party in the May 2024 legislative elections. After suspension, exclusion: the disciplinary committee of South Africa’s […]