Mosiuoa Lekota, a South African anti-apartheid activist and politician, has passed away at 77. Known for founding the Congress of the People party, Lekota previously served as defense minister and was ...

Younger political leaders are reshaping South Africa's landscape, ushering in fresh perspectives and dynamic reforms across government and local politics. Discover 15 trailblazers making a ...

MBALE, Uganda (AP) — Wilson Watira offered his hand when he met his political rival at a funeral, gesturing for a proper handshake. The man didn’t want contact, instead folding a piece of paper that ...

Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, has said Africa’s greatest challenge is not a lack of resources but a deficit in effective leadership.

France has long trumpeted its close ties to Africa. French troops have not hesitated to jump in to support a favored despot. It appears that the favors went both ways. Robert Bourgi, a longtime ...

In The Age of Change: How Urban Youth Are Transforming African Politics, Michelle Gavin, the Ralph Bunche senior fellow for Africa policy studies at the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR), explores ...

MBALE, Uganda (AP) — Spiritual warfare among politicians is part of a wider struggle over faith in Uganda, where Christianity is the dominant religion. MBALE, Uganda (AP) — Wilson Watira offered his ...