Who holds capital and political leverage — and how that power is exercised.
Central to Faye's agenda are the fights against poverty, injustice, and corruption, issues he began addressing during his tenure at the Treasury through the creation of a union taskforce alongside Sonko.
Governor Sani, emphasizing the importance of the children's safe return over exact figures, noted, "As the leader, I shouldn't bother myself about figures. What is more important is the return of the children."
Bassirou Diomaye Faye, a 44-year-old member of the Pastef party and closely associated with the party's leader, Ousmane Sonko, has emerged as the favorite to win, overshadowing the governing party's candidate, Amadou Ba
Early in the day, voters formed queues in Dakar, the nation’s capital, under the watchful eyes of the elite police force, demonstrating a high turnout from the more than 7 million registered voters.
Kaduna and its neighboring states have become hotspots for kidnappings by criminal gangs seeking ransom payments, a lucrative but perilous venture that has seen thousands of Nigerians, particularly schoolchildren, abducted over the years.
This election sees Amadou Ba, representing the incumbent coalition, endorsed by the current President Macky Sall, and Bassirou Diomaye, put forward by the opposition's former Pastef party under the guidance of Ousmane Sonko, who has only recently been freed from incarceration.
The election landscape is crowded, with 19 candidates vying for the nation's highest office. However, the spotlight has focused on two former tax inspectors: Amadou Ba, representing the ruling government's coalition, and Bassirou Diomaye Faye, from the main opposition coalition
The flurry of media activity, sparked by a premature post from United Democratic Movement (UDM) Leader Mr. Bantu Holomisa, claimed that Ms. Mapisa-Nqakula had either been arrested or had voluntarily surrendered to the police.
These countries managed to evade or significantly challenge European colonization through strategic geography, skilled diplomacy, and powerful resistance movements
Critics within Kenya, including politicians and civil society members, argue that the agreement with Haiti lacks legal standing, and question the adequacy of police forces in handling the severe gang violence in Haiti.
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania - In a gesture that underscores the ongoing diplomatic rapport between the United Republic of Tanzania and the Russian Federation, Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan extended her warm congratulations to President Vladimir Putin on his recent re-election. Through a statement shared on her official Twitter handle
Mr. Museveni has dismissed the claims that he could be preparing his son for the East African states` top most office in light of his imminent retirement.
In a recent statement to Congress, a top Pentagon official, Celeste Wallander, Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs, clarified the current status of U.S. military forces in Niger, amidst growing uncertainties following the country's military coup. Despite receiving ambiguous communications from Niger's ruling
In a recent interview with the BBC's Waihiga Mwaura, Senegal's President Macky Sall stood firm on his decision to postpone the presidential elections, a move that has ignited widespread political debate and uncertainty across the nation. Despite the turmoil, President Sall insists he has done nothing
In a gesture underscoring the diplomatic bonds between Burkina Faso and the Russian Federation, Captain Ibrahim Traore, President of Burkina Faso, has extended hearty congratulations to President Vladimir Putin on his recent re-election. This congratulatory message not only signifies a continuation of personal and national goodwill but also hints at
The South African Speaker denies these allegations and Police is yet to open lip about the results of this historical operation.
