Sudan’s al-Bashir was defiant Monday in face of more than three weeks of protests reiterating that change in leadership can only come through ballot box.
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Rallies Against Rising Zimbabwe Cost of Living Continues
Growing tired of chronic economic hardships, hundreds of Zimbabweans took to the streets of Harare Monday, protesting an increase in the price of fuel.
Shockwaves in Ivory Coast After Gbagbo’s Acquittal by ICC
The International Criminal Court in a stunning decision on Tuesday acquitted former Ivorian president Laurent Gbagbo of war crimes charges.
Gabon’s President Returns Home After Extended Medical Leave
His return comes a week after a military group took over the state radio station. The coup was quickly halted but exposed growing frustration.
Court Publishes Controversial 2019 Senegal Presidential Candidate List
Senegal’s constitutional court has approved five of 27 candidates who filed to run in the Feb. 24 presidential elections, rejecting two major opponents.
Streets in Capital Empty Following Deadly Zimbabwe Protests
Despite relative calm due to the strike, police and protesters clashed once again, as a military helicopter fired tear gas on demonstrators near Harare.
Democratic Republic of Congo Election Drama Builds Regionwide
After a poll that has been widely criticized for irregularities and delays, tensions are running high. Several African bodies are calling for a recount.
Regional Bloc Urges Vote Recount in DRC Poll
A southern African regional bloc urged officials in Democratic Republic of Congo Sunday to recount the votes of its recent contested presidential election.
Congo Runner-up Says Country’s Ruling Party is Desperate
Congo’s presidential runner-up Martin Fayulu, who is challenging his election loss in court, says the ruling party is desperate.
Hundreds Rally in Sudan’s Capital for Al-Bashir’s Ouster
Hundreds of protesters marched in and around Sudan’s capital Khartoum on Sunday, calling for the ouster of autocratic President Omar al-Bashir.