Police in Tanzania investigate alleged abduction of ex-diplomat Humphrey Polepole has been a fierce critic of President Samia Hassan after he resigned from his position. He was subsequently The Africa Dispatch October 8, 2025
Cameroon president makes first public appearance 5 days to elections, asks for votes In five days, Cameroonians will head to the polls to elect a new president, and it is the first time The Africa Dispatch October 7, 2025
Africa’s youth led protests: A timeline of the past and future The youngest continent is led by the old and frail, causing growing discontent among the Gen-Z population. Africa’s youth are The Africa Dispatch October 2, 2025
Former DRC president Joseph Kabila sentenced to death It is unclear how the Court intends to enforce his immediate arrest and carry out the sentence while the former The Africa Dispatch October 1, 2025
South African Ambassador to France found dead in Paris hotel Paris prosecutors suspect Mthethwa might have jumped from the 22nd floor of the 4-star hotel where he was residing. The Africa Dispatch September 30, 2025
Madagascar president sacks entire government President Andry Rajoelina dissolved his government saying they have not lived up to citizens expectations. The Africa Dispatch September 30, 2025
260 Africans busted by Interpol for romance scam Out of the number, 68 suspects are from Ghana, 24 from Cote d’Ivoire, 22 from Senegal and 8 from Angola. The Africa Dispatch September 26, 2025
Malawi’s president Chakwera concedes defeat to ex-president The concession comes hours ahead of the official declaration by the country’s electoral commission. The Africa Dispatch September 24, 2025
Corrupt Nigerian officials may be banned from entering US While many Nigerians hail the move, others are demanding the US backs these warnings with action. The Africa Dispatch September 23, 2025
ECOWAS Chair intensifies calls for Africa’s inclusion on UN Security Council Africans are making frantic calls for permanent representation at the UN Security Council, deemed one of the most powerful organs The Africa Dispatch September 21, 2025