by afrikanfrontier | Nov 2, 2023 | News, Politics
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) highest court dismissed a lawsuit on Monday aimed at barring opposition figure Moise Katumbi from the presidential race, challenging claims that he lacks Congolese nationality. Katumbi, a prominent businessman with...
by afrikanfrontier | Nov 2, 2023 | News, Politics
In a significant move that carries potential diplomatic implications beyond the surface, King Charles III conducted a private meeting with the families of Kenyan freedom fighters, including those of the legendary Dedan Kimathi. These freedom fighters, who led the...
by afrikanfrontier | Nov 2, 2023 | News, Politics
Zambia’s government has taken a swift and decisive move to withdraw the retirement benefits and privileges of former President Edgar Lungu following his decision to re-enter active politics. Mr Lungu, who lost the presidency to Hakainde Hichilema in 2021,...
by afrikanfrontier | Oct 25, 2023 | News, Politics
Deadly violence struck the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) as an overnight attack on the outskirts of Oicha town in Beni territory resulted in a massacre, with at least 26 people killed. The ADF (Allied Democratic Forces), an Islamist militant group...
by afrikanfrontier | Oct 25, 2023 | News, Politics
Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio has committed to fully implement an agreement reached with the opposition under international mediation, aiming to ease tensions stemming from his contested re-election earlier this year. In a recent speech, President...
by afrikanfrontier | Oct 18, 2023 | News, Politics
Former Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe, who held power for 37 years, left behind a complex legacy. Despite his controversial rule, one area where he excelled was in education. A former schoolteacher and holder of seven university degrees, Mugabe allocated a...