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Exiled Senegalese opposition figure Karim Wade, an ex-minister and the son of former head of state Abdoulaye Wade, Saturday said he had filed papers to contest presidential elections in February. Wade's Democratic Party had designated…

Presidency congratulates Davido, Burna Boy

The Nigerian Presidency has called on the Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party, LP in the 2023 Presidential Election, Mr Peter Obi to prove his belief in Nigeria by rallying support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, in his…

The leadership of organized labour in Nigeria have suspended nationwide protests associated with the recent removal of subsidy on petrol. Presidential Spokesman, Dele Alake revealed this in a message he issued on Wednesday…

South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa sowed confusion on the side-lines of the visit to South Africa of Finland’s leader. Ramaphosa told reporters that: "The governing party, the ANC, had taken the decision that it was prudent that…

The Presidency has refuted reports making the rounds that President Buhari will not hand over power to Nigeria's President-elect, Bola Tinubu. In a message, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu,…

The Nigerian Presidency has advised those making reckless comments about a planned formation of an Interim National Government at the end of President Muhammadu Buhari's tenure to stop the joke, as elections will hold as scheduled.…

Two of the three 'elephants' of Ivorian politics are in their 80s while one is in his 70s, something that Jean-Louis Billon Former Ivory Coast trade minister is now campaigning against. Billion called for the return of the age limit of…

South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa appears to be firmly ahead in the race to head the ruling African National Congress (ANC) for the next five years. The outcome of nominations for the ANC’s top six positions announced, has seen…

Two generations of Cameroonians have been born under the presidency of Paul Biya who, on Sunday 6th November, was marking 40 years of undivided rule. Known as the "Sphinx", Biya is now 89 years-old and in poor health. Some people…