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.

Angola is not a political laboratory, experiments belong in academia

MAPUTO – On a continent where institutions often remain more fragile than electoral calendars, presidential
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Rising Afrophobia could cost the ANC its political soul, and

By AfricaHeadline South Africa is entering one of the most politically sensitive periods since the
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South Africa unveils sweeping crackdown on illegal immigration as President

JOHANNESBURG — South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced one of the country’s most comprehensive overhauls
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Nigeria’s Reform Gamble, Economic Progress Overshadowed by Security and Cost-of-Living

By AfricaHeadline | Analysis When Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu took office in May 2023,
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Mahama unveils three international panels to advance global reparatory justice

Accra, Ghana — Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama has announced the creation of three international
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Sénégal : La rupture entre Diomaye Faye et Sonko constitue

LUANDA – Les révolutions politiques échouent rarement lorsqu’elles sont dans l’opposition. Leur véritable épreuve commence
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Africa wants Artificial Intelligence, it still needs Agriculture

The continent is racing towards algorithms while the sector employing most Africans is still waiting
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South Africa intensifies deportation of undocumented migrants amid economic strain

Johannesburg, South Africa  — For decades, South Africa has been regarded as one of Africa’s
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Egypt condemns attempted drone attack targeting Saudi Arabia

CAIRO — Egypt on Monday strongly condemned an attempted drone attack targeting the territory of
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How France lost the Sahel and Ibrahim Traoré seized the

Nairobi – France’s strategic position in the Sahel has significantly weakened over the past decade,
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