People & Politics

Bernardine Evaristo: Nigerian Writer Becomes First Black Person to Win ‘Author of the Year’ British Award

Nigerian-British writer, Bernardine Anne Mobolaji Evaristo, has been named the author of the year at the British Book awards, the first black writer to ever win the category. The British Book awards, also known as the Nibbies, are produced by...

Belgian King Expresses ‘Regrets’ for Suffering of the Congolese People During the Colonial Period

Belgium's King Philippe has expressed his "regrets" for "acts of violence" and "suffering" of the Congolese people during the colonial period. He made the remarks in a letter to Democratic Republic of Congo's President Félix Tshisekedi on the country's 60th...

Valentina Mintah: For the First Time in 100 Years, A Ghanaian Has Been Elected into the ICC Board

The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), has for the first time in its hundred years of existence, elected a Ghanaian, Valentina Mintah, as a member of its Executive Board. The seven-member executive board was announced at the 2020 meeting of...

Burundi Bans Secular Music to Mourn the Death of President Nkurunziza

Burundi's cabinet has suspended playing secular music in public places during the seven-day mourning announced by the government following the death of President Pierre Nkurunziza. The mayor of the commercial capital, Bujumbura, Freddy Mbonimpa said secular music was banned but...

Robert Milligan: Statue of 18th Century Slave Trader Removed from Outside London Museum

A statue of 18th-century slave trader Robert Milligan has been removed from outside a museum in the British capital after Labour councils pledged to begin reviewing such monuments in their areas amid anti-racism protests across the country triggered by...

Burundi President Pierre Nkurunziza Dies Of Heart Attack At 55

Burundi's President Pierre Nkurunziza, aged 55, has died of a heart attack, according to the government of Burundi.His wife, First Lady Denise is being treated for Coronavirus in Nairobi, Kenya.He ruled for 15 years and an election, that was...

Madagascar Education Minister Sacked for Plan to Buy $2.2m Sweets

Madagascar’s education minister has been sacked after a plan to order $2.2m (£1.7m) worth of sweets to mask the "bitter" aftertaste of the Covid-Organics was revealed. Rijasoa Andriamanana said last week she was ordering the sweets for children to take...

Tanzanian Comic Detained for Laughing at an Old Photograph of President Magufuli

Popular Tanzanian comedian and former Big Brother Africa winner Idris Sultan is being held by police for allegedly bullying President John Magufuli.According to his lawyer Bennedict Ishabakaki, Mr Sultan was detained on Tuesday and has been denied bail.The police...

Trump Calls Out WHO for Ignoring Racism Against Africans in China

US President Donald Trump has criticised the World Health Organization (WHO) for not responding strongly to reports of racism and discrimination against Africans living in the Chinese city of Guangzhou in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak. Mr Trump has...

Burkina Faso Unveils New Statue of Revolutionary African Icon Thomas Sankara

A new and improved statue in honour of the ex-president of Burkina Faso, Thomas Sankara has been unveiled in Ouagadougou more than a year later after people complained the first version did not resemble the revolutionary African icon. Sculptor Jean...
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List of East African Countries and their Presidents (2025)

This list below includes the countries in East Africa and their presidents in 2025. It provides a clear view...
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