by afrikanfrontier | Mar 21, 2024 | News, Politics
South Africa’s upcoming national elections are shaping up to be a tense affair, potentially the most crucial in 30 years. A bitter rivalry between the ruling ANC party and the newly formed uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party, led by ex-president Jacob Zuma, threatens to...
by afrikanfrontier | Mar 21, 2024 | News, Politics
Anta Babacar Ngom, a 40-year-old businesswoman, is the first woman to challenge for Senegal’s presidency in over a decade. While victory seems unlikely, her candidacy marks a milestone in the fight for gender equality. Ngom champions policies to uplift women and...
by afrikanfrontier | Feb 26, 2024 | News, Politics
Senegal, a beacon of democracy in West Africa, has averted a major crisis after President Macky Sall pledged to respect the constitution and step down when his term ends in April. This decision comes after weeks of political turmoil sparked by Sall’s attempt to...
by afrikanfrontier | Jan 2, 2024 | News, Politics
In a joint statement, a coalition of main opposition candidates in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has vehemently rejected the official results of the presidential election, which declared incumbent Felix Tshisekedi the winner with approximately 73% of the...
by afrikanfrontier | Jan 2, 2024 | News, Politics
As the year 2024 unfolds, several African nations are gearing up for significant elections, presenting a crucial opportunity for citizens to choose leaders who can break the cycle of violence, foster economic growth, and uplift their nations. The elections will play a...