Former Nigeria's President Goodluck Jonathan says electoral manipulation remains one of the biggest threats in Africa.

Although the multiculturalism of post-apartheid South Africa once led Nelson Mandela to popularize the phrase “rainbow nation ...

Africa’s democratic gains are eroding, a new report warns, citing neoliberal economics, colonial currencies and leaders ...

A judicial commission set up by South Africa's president to investigate explosive claims by a top cop linking politicians to ...

Africa cannot afford to tolerate seat-tight leadership masquerading as temporary fixes. Whether by outright military coup or ...

MBALE, Uganda (AP) — Wilson Watira offered his hand when he met his political rival at a funeral, gesturing for a proper handshake. The man didn’t want contact, instead folding a piece of paper that ...

A court in South Africa has denied a legal bid by the family of former Zambian President Edgar Lungu to appeal a ruling that ...

Across East Africa, ambition is not in short supply. Ethiopia has switched on the Grand Renaissance Dam, a $5 billion project that will double its power Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | ...

For journalists fleeing threats, exile is no guarantee of safety: As Beninese journalist Comlan Hugues Sossoukpè experienced when detained in Côte d’Ivoire and expelled to his country.

Kirk was one of several conservative influencers that highlighted the discrimination against white South Africans in recent years.

For two decades, China’s strategy in Africa was straightforward: shower the continent with opaque and corrupt loans to build roads, ports, and power plants, securing influence and natural ...