Tag: Parliament
Mounting Anger Against Ruto as Kenyans Decry Broken Promises, Corruption and Repression
Kenyan President William Ruto is facing intensifying public outrage as citizens rally under the slogan “WANTAM” — a campaign demanding he ‘be a one-term President’’. ... Read More
Kenya: blogger’s death sparks violent protests and outcry over police brutality
Nairobi descended into chaos Thursday (12 June) as angry protests erupted over the death of blogger and teacher Albert Ojwang, who died in police custody ... Read More
Gabon’s military leader declares presidential candidacy
General Brice Oligui Nguema, who led a military coup in 2023 that ended over five decades of Bongo family rule, has announced he will run ... Read More
Egypt: Parliament rejects Palestinians’ relocation plans, warns of regional threat
The Egyptian Parliament has strongly rejected any proposals to relocate the Palestinian people from their land, calling such actions a "grave threat" to regional security ... Read More
Africa: CEMAC Parliament reiterates constant support for Morocco’s sovereignty over its Sahara, lauds royal initiatives
The President of the Parliament of the Economic and Monetary Community of Central Africa (CEMAC), Evariste Ngamana, reiterated the organization's constant support for Morocco's sovereignty ... Read More
Senegal: Parliament shifts power balance as reform agenda gains momentum
Senegal's ruling PASTEF party has achieved a decisive parliamentary victory, securing 130 of 165 seats according to provisional election results. This overwhelming majority empowers newly ... Read More
Kenya’s president dismisses almost entire cabinet amid simmering discontent
Kenyan President William Ruto on Thursday (11 July) fired almost all the ministers in his cabinet, including the attorney general, with immediate effect and promised ... Read More
Cameroon extends mandate of lawmakers for a year, paving way for president Biya to stay in power
Cameroonian President Paul Biya won approval from lawmakers in the Lower House of Parliament, extending the mandate for its current lawmakers for a year from ... Read More
Guinea-Bissau, Chinese leaders hold talks, upgrade ties, as experts warn of dependency risk
Guinea-Bissau and Chinese presidents held talks in Beijing on Wednesday (10 July), with the two leaders announcing that the relations between both countries will be ... Read More
Togo parliament gives final approval to new constitution, denounced by opposition as ‘power grab’
Lawmakers in Togo have given final approval to a constitutional reform linked to presidential term limits and how presidents are elected, which some opposition politicians ... Read More