Low Turnout in Ivory Coast Parliamentary Elections
Ivory Coast's parliamentary elections recorded a low 32.35% voter turnout following an opposition boycott. The vote extends President Ouattara's political dominance. Read the full analysis.
Ivory Coast's parliamentary elections recorded a low 32.35% voter turnout following an opposition boycott. The vote extends President Ouattara's political dominance. Read the full analysis.
Ivory Coast holds parliamentary elections as President Alassane Ouattara's party seeks to maintain its majority. The vote follows a contentious presidential poll marred by opposition boycotts and violence.
Montpellier legend and former Ivory Coast head coach Jean-Louis Gasset has passed away at 72. The veteran manager was sacked during AFCON 2023. Read more tributes.
Manchester United's Amad Diallo scored the winner as defending champions Ivory Coast began their AFCON 2025 campaign with a 1-0 victory over Mozambique in Marrakesh. Read the full match report.
The United Methodist Church in Nigeria urges peaceful participation in the 2027 polls, rejects electoral malpractice, and signs a landmark Deed of Reconciliation for unity. Read the full communiqué.
US President Donald Trump confirms the US will retain crude oil and tankers seized near Venezuela, intensifying pressure on President Nicolás Maduro. Read the latest on the escalating crisis.
Discover the lives of Keenen Ivory Wayans' five children with ex-wife Daphne. From a fashion model to a Stanford grad, see how they've carved their own paths away from the spotlight.
Rev. Fr. George Ehusani calls for sweeping reforms to secure Nigeria's democracy, including placing the burden of proof for credible elections on INEC and ending the disenfranchisement of millions. Read his full keynote address.
The US Coast Guard is actively pursuing another sanctioned oil tanker near Venezuela, intensifying pressure on Caracas's oil sector. This follows the recent seizure of the 'Centuries' tanker. Get the latest details.
Vice-President Shettima asserts Tinubu's performance will secure 2027 re-election, dismissing online debates. He says victories come from credibility, not nostalgia. Read more.
Shell-funded All On awards a $532,828 grant to Darway Coast Ltd to build a solar hybrid minigrid in Akeddei, Bayelsa. The project aims to connect over 1,000 customers by Q1 2026, boosting clean energy access in the Niger Delta.
US President Donald Trump's new travel restrictions target Ivory Coast and Senegal, raising concerns for fans ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Get the full story and fan reactions here.
Fans from Senegal and Ivory Coast face being barred from attending 2026 World Cup matches in the US due to new travel restrictions. Find out the full implications.
Borno State announces results of local council elections. The ruling APC secures a clean sweep. Full details on the peaceful conduct and official declarations inside.
A viral backstage video from Davido's Ivory Coast concert shows the singer calling a female fan 'baby,' igniting reactions from netizens. Get the full story and see what people are saying.
NNPP Chairman reveals Rabiu Kwankwaso may realign with APC for 2027 elections if ruling party reforms. Get exclusive details on political negotiations.
Former Governor Nasir El-Rufai discloses he visited Jos weekly 40 years ago for his fiancée. He laments Plateau's peace decline and predicts political shift in 2027. Read more.
Nasir el-Rufai declares 230 million Nigerians will defeat APC and defecting governors through the African Democratic Party (ADC). He unveiled the ADC's new office in Plateau State.
Chief Chekwas Okorie urges the Igbo nation to deploy its democratic strength in the 2027 elections to reverse marginalisation and redesign Nigeria's political map through unity.
Former Kaduna governor Nasir El-Rufai declares Nigerians are abandoning APC and PDP for ADC ahead of 2027 polls. He reveals ADC's youth and women inclusion policy.
Senator Ali Ndume warns APC faces overload from PDP defectors. Borno lawmaker cites empty cargo analogy, urges support for Tinubu despite capacity concerns.
Nigeria and the UN have signed the Regional Partnership for Democracy to improve elections and tackle political instability in West Africa. Learn how this pact strengthens democracy.
INEC Chairman Prof. Amupitan faces high expectations to protect Nigeria's electoral process. Analysis of challenges including vote-buying, institutional reforms needed for credible elections.
How 45 days of elections across Africa exposed democratic crises. From Malawi's credible vote to Tanzania's massacre - what's next for the continent? Read analysis.
African Democratic Congress inaugurates national secretariat in Wuse 2, Abuja. Key figures Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi absent from significant pre-2027 elections event.
Oyo State PDP group claims Governor Makinde destroyed the party during Ibadan convention, urges members to join ADC ahead of 2027 elections. Read full details.
Nigeria and UN launch Regional Partnership for Democracy to enhance elections, counter political violence, and strengthen institutions across West Africa. An African solution for African challenges.
Taraba State House Speaker Kizito Bonzena and 15 assembly members resign from PDP, join APC ahead of 2027 elections. Full list of defectors revealed.
CHRICED warns Nigeria's democracy faces coordinated assault as opposition politicians defect to APC. Corruption, economic crisis and insecurity threaten nation's stability ahead of 2027 polls.
New PDP chairman Kabiru Turaki reveals party's openness to opposition coalition for 2027 elections. ADC sets conditions for alliance while APC dismisses talks. Read latest political developments.