Politics

Politics by AfricaHeadline dives deep into the power dynamics shaping Africa today. We analyse decisions, track leadership shifts, expose political deals, and give voice to those shaping policy across the continent. From parliaments to presidential palaces, we connect the dots so you understand the bigger picture.

Lula hospitalised: Stable condition following surgery for cranial haematoma

By GLOBONEWS. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva was rushed
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Malian court releases 11 opposition leaders amid political tensions

Lagos, Nigeria – A court in Mali has released 11 opposition leaders detained in June
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Air France to resume flights to Bamako, Niamey, and Ouagadougou

Lagos, Nigeria — Air France has announced plans to resume flights to Bamako (Mali), Niamey
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Baltasar Ebang Engonga, Former Financial Chief faces scandal and hardship

Johannesburg, South Africa — Baltasar Ebang Engonga, the former director of Equatorial Guinea’s National Agency
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Ghana’s election caps a year of political shifts across Africa

Accra, Ghana — Ghana’s presidential election, which saw John Mahama declared president-elect, marks the end
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Burkina Faso Junta appoints new Prime Minister after government dissolution

Lagos, Nigeria — Burkina Faso’s ruling military junta has appointed Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouedraogo as
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Mali court releases 11 opposition leaders accused of plotting against

Lagos, Nigeria – A Malian court has provisionally released 11 opposition leaders who were detained
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Burkina Faso Council of Ministers approves key projects and agricultural

Lagos, Nigeria – The President of Burkina Faso, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, chaired the weekly Council
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Burkina Faso, military leader Ibrahim Traoré dismisses Prime Minister and

Johannesburg, South Africa – Burkina Faso’s political landscape has been rocked by a significant development
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Emmanuel Macron on the tightrope: A presidency under pressure

Lagos, Nigeria – French President Emmanuel Macron finds himself navigating one of the most testing
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