Highlighting Black political leadership provides a fuller picture of the diverse range of change-makers in the United States ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

It is so crucial, and even urgent for the leaders to heed the voices of the youth, if we are to silence the guns," said African Union Commission chairwoman Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma Power-hungry ...

The former minister said political elites in Africa are responsible for the miserable situation African youths find themselves. Presidential candidate of the Allied Congress Party of Nigeria (ACPN) in ...

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Pakistan, July 16 -- In many parts of Africa, politics is not only a contest of policies and popularity but also a spiritual war fueled by a deep belief in witchcraft. In Uganda, aspiring leaders like ...

Welcome to Next Africa, a twice-weekly newsletter on where the continent stands now — and where it’s headed. Sign up here to have it delivered to your email. President Cyril Ramaphosa is scrambling to ...

The Program in African Studies provides a systematic introduction to the complex historical, political and social issues of the African continent. Its major and minor are structured to give students ...