Tag: African Politics
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🇱🇷 George Weah Visits Jewel Howard-Taylor at South Beach Prison as Liberia’s Drug Case Draws Political Attention
MONROVIA, Liberia — Former Liberian President George Manneh Weah has visited former Vice President Jewel Howard-Taylor at South Beach Prison, bringing renewed political attention to the high-profile legal case surrounding the former vice president. Weah’s visit comes as Howard-Taylor remains in detention while facing allegations connected to Liberia’s ongoing drug-trafficking investigation. The former vice president…
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🇿🇦 Nkandla Architect Ordered to Repay R147 Million to South African Treasury Over Unlawful Upgrades
By Panafrican.email News Desk A South African Special Tribunal has ordered architect and former Nkandla project principal agent Minenhle Makhanya to repay more than R147.2 million to the National Treasury over losses linked to the controversial upgrades at former President Jacob Zuma’s private residence in Nkandla, KwaZulu-Natal. The judgment, delivered on 26 August 2026, followed…
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🇱🇷 Former Liberian Vice President Jewel Howard-Taylor Sent to Monrovia Central Prison as Court Denies Release Request
MONROVIA, Liberia — August 25, 2026 — Liberia’s former Vice President Jewel Howard-Taylor has been remanded to the Monrovia Central Prison after a Monrovia City Court denied a request by her lawyers for her release on humanitarian grounds, escalating a high-profile narcotics investigation that has shaken the country’s political establishment. Howard-Taylor, who served as Liberia’s…
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🇱🇷 Liberia’s Former Vice President Jewel Howard-Taylor Charged in Transnational Drug Trafficking Probe
MONROVIA, Liberia — August 19, 2026 — Liberia’s former Vice President Jewel Howard-Taylor has been charged with drug trafficking, money laundering and other offenses as part of an investigation into an alleged transnational narcotics network, according to Liberia’s government. (Reuters) The development marks a dramatic escalation in Liberia’s ongoing investigation into a major cocaine trafficking…
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🇺🇬Uganda’s Military Chief Sparks Fresh Controversy with Social Media Posts About Beyoncé and Jay-Z
General Muhoozi Kainerugaba’s deleted posts reignite debate over his controversial online conduct and its diplomatic implications.
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🇱🇷 Twin Groundbreakings in Congo Town: Bridges and Party Headquarters Reshape Liberia’s Political Landscape
Congo Town, Monrovia – The bustling corridor of Tubman Boulevard in Congo Town has become the epicenter of two major infrastructure projects, each symbolizing a different vision for Liberia’s future. Just months after President Joseph Boakai broke ground on two critical overpass bridges, the political opposition has moved to establish a new headquarters just steps…
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Bob Marley and Pascaline Bongo: A Cultural Connection in Gabon
Bob Marley, the iconic reggae musician, is celebrated for his profound impact on music and culture worldwide. One of the more intriguing aspects of his life involves his relationship with Pascaline Bongo, the daughter of Gabon’s longtime president, Omar Bongo. This connection not only underscores Marley’s influence across Africa but also highlights the intersection of…
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🇬🇭 Ghana’s Galamsey Crisis: How Illegal Gold Mining Is Poisoning Rivers, Destroying Forests, and Fueling Public Outrage
Ghana’s Western Region has become the epicenter of one of the country’s most pressing environmental and public health crises—illegal gold mining, locally known as galamsey. Once viewed by many as a means of survival and economic opportunity, galamsey has evolved into a nationwide challenge that is devastating forests, contaminating rivers, and threatening the livelihoods of…
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The Armed Groups Behind the Attacks on Mali’s Kayes Region
Armed groups, including the al-Qaeda-linked JNIM, have expanded operations into Mali’s Kayes Region, targeting military bases and strategic transport routes. While insurgents claim significant battlefield gains, the Malian government says it has repelled the attacks, highlighting the complex and evolving security situation in western Mali.