Category: Presidential Elections
The ramifications of Trump’s tariff decisions for world trade organisation
The leader of the World Trade Organization Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, conveyed a sense of “cautious optimism “tatting that her approach to the U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade and tariff strategies is to remain composed and observe the actual policies that will be put into action. “… keep calm. Let’s see what policies are actually enacted and…
Jimmy Carter’s Casket Departs the Capitol After Two Days of Lying in State
On Thursday morning, the casket of former President Jimmy Carter was solemnly removed from the Capitol after two days of lying in state. This moment marked the end of a period of national mourning, as Americans gathered to honor the legacy of the 39th president of the United States. Carter, widely regarded for his humanitarian…
John Dramani Mahama Sworn in as Ghana’s President for a Second Term
In a historic moment for Ghana’s democratic tradition, John Dramani Mahama was sworn in today as president for a second term. The ceremony, attended by national and international dignitaries, marks Mahama’s return to power following his decisive victory in the December 7 presidential election. His win reflects the trust placed in him by Ghanaians to…
Isabel dos Santos: From Africa’s Richest Woman to Political Target?
Isabel dos Santos, once celebrated as Africa’s richest woman and a pioneering entrepreneur, now finds herself at the center of a contentious legal and political battle. The Angolan tycoon, who is the daughter of former President José Eduardo dos Santos, claims the allegations of embezzlement and corruption leveled against her by the Angolan government are…
🇿🇲 Zambia’s Court Blocks Edgar Lungu from Seeking Third Term
In Zambia, the Constitutional Court has ruled that former President Edgar Lungu is not eligible to seek a third term in office. The court’s decision comes after Lungu announced his return to active politics last year. The country’s highest court determined that Lungu’s first term, served from 2015 to 2016 following the death of President…
🇲🇺 Mauritius opposition win 62.6% of votes, election commission says
Mauritius’ election commission said on Tuesday final results from the general election showed the opposition Alliance de Changement led by Navin Ramgoolam won 62.6% of votes. The parliamentary election was held on Sunday. The incumbent prime minister Pravind Kumar Jugnauth and his main rivals had all promised to tackle a cost of living crisis affecting…
🌍🇺🇸 Africa has other friends if Trump won’t engage with us – Former Kenyan Prime Minister says
Kenyan politician and former Prime Minister, Raila Odinga has said Africa will seek alternative partners if U.S. President-elect Donald Trump chooses not to work with the continent. Odinga, one of four candidates running to replace the current African Union Commission chair, Moussa Faki Mahamat, next year, spoke in Addis Ababa shortly after Trump’s recent election…
Angela Alsobrooks becomes First black Senator in Maryland,USA
Angela Alsobrooks has made history, winning the Maryland Senate race to become the first Black woman to represent the state in the U.S. Senate. Alsobrooks, a Democrat, currently serves as the County Executive of Prince George’s County, Maryland, and has been known for her commitment to public service, focusing on criminal justice reform, affordable housing,…
🌍🇺🇸 US Elections: How African leaders responded to Trump’s victory as America’s 47th President
This morning, congratulatory messages from world leaders have been pouring in, and African leaders are also joining in to offer their well-wishes. Some of them were: Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa. The Zimbabwean president congratulated Trump on the social platform X, writing: “Congratulations to President elect @realdonaldtrump on your election victory. The world needs more leaders…
🇧🇼 Outgoing Botswana president Masisi hands over office to Boko
Botswana’s new government, led by Duma Boko, is gearing up to tackle challenges following a surprising electoral victory that ended the Botswana Democratic Party’s (BDP) 58-year reign. Boko was sworn in on Friday, just two days after his Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) party won a landslide, capturing 36 seats in parliament; five more than…
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