The presidential election in Botswana is poised to end the Botswana Democratic Party’s (BDP) six-decade dominance, with preliminary results showing a significant lead...
ByThe Africa ScorecardNovember 1, 2024Gedion Timotheos has been appointed as the new Foreign Minister, succeeding Taye Atske Selassie, who was recently elected president. This development marks a...
ByThe Africa ScorecardOctober 25, 2024In a significant development underscoring Taiwan’s ongoing diplomatic challenges, Taiwan has firmly rejected South Africa’s demand to relocate its representative office from Pretoria...
ByThe Africa ScorecardOctober 19, 2024Ghana’s ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) has announced a boycott of parliamentary proceedings following the loss of two seats, which has resulted in...
ByThe Africa ScorecardOctober 19, 2024South Africa has defended its decision to order Taiwan to move its representative office out of Pretoria, framing it as a matter of...
ByThe Africa ScorecardOctober 19, 2024South Africa has formally asked Taiwan to move its liaison office from Pretoria, the country’s administrative capital, to Johannesburg, in a move aimed...
ByThe Africa ScorecardOctober 19, 2024Kenya’s President William Ruto has nominated Interior Minister Kithure Kindiki as the country’s new deputy president, following the impeachment of Rigathi Gachagua. The...
ByThe Africa ScorecardOctober 18, 2024A High Court in Nairobi has temporarily halted the appointment of Interior Minister Kithure Kindiki as the new Deputy President. This court order...
ByThe Africa ScorecardOctober 18, 2024Kenyan senators have voted to remove Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua from office, following a dramatic impeachment trial in the Senate. Gachagua, popularly known...
ByThe Africa ScorecardOctober 18, 2024Guinea has announced that it will not participate in the planned Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) single currency, known as the...
ByMbam ChisomAugust 3, 2026Citizens of 30 African countries have been included in a permanent U.S. visa bond programme designed to strengthen immigration compliance and reduce visa...
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