South Africa’s National Assembly Approves Final Budget Piece After Coalition Deadlock
On July 23, 2025, South Africa’s National Assembly approved the final and decisive component of the annual budget—the Appropriation Bill—bringing closure to months of political...
Central African Republic Publishes Voter Rolls as December Elections Loom
The Central African Republic has officially published its provisional and final voter registration lists in preparation for the December 2025 general elections, marking a...
Cameroon’s 92-Year-Old President Seeks Eighth Term, Raising Democratic Alarm Bells
President Paul Biya has officially declared his candidacy for an eighth term in the upcoming October 12, 2025 election, signaling his intent to extend an...
Senate Confrontation Erupts as Natasha Akpoti Seeks Reinstatement Amid Judicial Ruling
In July 2025, the Nigerian Senate found itself at the center of a high-stakes legal and political standoff after a Federal High Court ruled...
FROM COUPS TO BALLOT BOXES: Africa’s Fragile Democratic Crossroads
Across Africa, the past few years have upended any lingering confidence in democratic governance. Since 2020, a string of military coups—from Mali, Guinea, Burkina...
