Africa-Press - Eswatini. Penuel Malinga, the Secretary General of the People’s United Democratic Movement(PUDEMO) says “the political organization’s National Executive Committee(NEC) is holding its strategic meeting this weekend”.
Malinga said, “the meeting aims to discuss strategies...
PUDEMO National Executive Commitee(Nec) Holds Strategic Meeting, to Intensify Calls for Democratic Reforms.
NPP 2024 Defeat: Prof Oquaye-Committee Presents Report to National Council
Africa-Press - Ghana. The Professor Aaron Mike Oquaye Committee, which investigated the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) defeat in the 2024 general election, Wednesday presented its report to the National Council of the party in Accra.
The 12-member committee, which the former Speaker of Parliament...
Bobi Wine Condemns Corruption, Welcomes Defectors to NUP with a Call for Accountability
Africa-Press - Uganda. National Unity Platform (NUP) President Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has decried deepening corruption within Uganda’s political system, describing the alleged bribery of Members of Parliament (MPs) as “high treason against the people.” This...
Barrow, Darboe Urged to Put Politics Aside to End Constitutional Impasse
Africa-Press - Gambia. President Adama Barrow and opposition United Democratic Party (UDP) leader Ousainu Darboe have been urged to put politics aside to resolve the constitutional impasse in The Gambia.
Gambia’s draft constitution was rejected by lawmakers in September 2020. The draft aimed to...
Minority Slams Petition to Remove Chief Justice as ‘Spurious, Naked Attempt to Subjugate Judiciary’
Africa-Press - Ghana. The New Patriotic Party (NPP) Minority Caucus in Parliament has condemned the petition to remove Chief Justice Gertrude Torkonoo, describing it as a blatant attempt to undermine the judiciary’s independence.
Mr John Darko, the Legal Counsel of the Minority Caucus in...
FDC, NRM Elgon Coordinator give in to Bobi'S Wine
Africa-Press - Uganda. The opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) has gained political momentum in Eastern Uganda following the defection of key leaders from both the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) and the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC).
During a high-profile regional engagement at...
Who Benefits from the Angolan Opposition'S Struggle?
Africa-Press - Angola. Militants and supporters of UNITA and PRA-JA Servir Angola have been engaged in a battle of accusations on social media. Analysts told DW that the MPLA is the one benefiting and that the FPU is "weakened."
Attacks between followers of Abel Chivukuvuku, coordinator of PRA-JA...
UPND wins members from PF and Tonse
Africa-Press - Zambia. Many people from different political parties including the Patriotic Front and Tonse Alliance have defected to the ruling UPND- in Kitwe’s Wusakile Constituency on the Copperbelt.
UPND Kitwe District Chairman ALEX MWANGO says the party has warmly welcomed the new...
Tazania Opposition Protests Election Ban
Africa-Press - Tanzania. Tanzania's opposition on Tuesday slammed a decision by the election commission to disqualify it from October's general election.
The electoral body accused CHADEMA, the country's main opposition party of refusing to sign a document pledging to respect the commission's...
We don't Hate Him, we just Moved On- Bobi on Meeting Mpuuga
Africa-Press - Uganda. The leader of the National Unity Platform (NUP), Robert Kyagulanyi, also known as Bobi Wine has stated that he holds no personal grudges against his former deputy for Buganda, Mathias Mpuuga.
Kyagulanyi explained that he and his party only chose to move on from Mpuuga due to...
Ramaotwana Appeals for Party Unity
Africa-Press - Botswana. Botswana National Front (BNF) deputy secretary general, Mr Nelson Ramaotwana has implored the party’s Kgalagadi North constituency members to uphold the principle of discipline, cohesion and unity.
Mr Ramaotwana was addressing members during the Kgalagadi North Elective...
We Need Peace, Unity and Non-Divisiveness in the Appointment of MCE for Tema
Africa-Press - Ghana. The National Democratic congress (NDC) leadership in all the three constituencies of Tema have called on party members, supporters, and the good people of Tema to remain calm, united, and respectful of due process of choosing Metropolitan and the Municipal Chief...
UDP Commemorates Solo Sandeng Day, Renews Call for TRRC Recommendations Implementation
Africa-Press - Gambia. The United Democratic Party (UDP) on Monday commemorated Solo Sandeng Day at the Westfield Youth Monument, paying tribute to the courage, patriotism, and ultimate sacrifice of Solo Sandeng—a former party member who became a symbol of resistance and democratic struggle in...
UNITA Leader Asks Secretaries to Show Commitment
Africa-Press - Angola. The president of UNITA, Adalberto Costa Júnior, demanded greater commitment, a spirit of mobilization and hard work from the newly appointed provincial secretaries and assistants of the party.
The leader of the largest opposition party, who was speaking during the...
PPP Candidate Submits Nomination Documents for Half Die Ward By-Election
Africa-Press - Gambia. The nomination process for the upcoming by-election in Banjul’s Half Die Ward continued on Saturday, with Momodou Salifu Jallow, the candidate for the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), formally submitting his nomination documents to the Independent Electoral Commission...
“We Want the Youth to Join the Army with an Intention to Overthrow King Mswati”, PUDEMO Leader Velaphi Mamba Tells Times Sunday.
Africa-Press - Eswatini. Velaphi Mamba, a leader of the People’s United Democratic Movement(PUDEMO) says there’s a clear agenda to influence the army to overthrow King Mswati and his Tinkhundla undemocratic regime.
Responding to the Times Sunday, Mamba said, the army remains an integral part...
Minority Urges Government to Act Swiftly on Bawku Security Crisis
Africa-Press - Ghana. The New Patriotic Party (NPP) Minority Caucus in Parliament has sounded the alarm on the alleged deteriorating security situation in Bawku, where persistent violence has claimed lives, displaced residents, and crippled essential services.
“The escalating attacks, including...
“Judiciary not Independent and Political Parties are Banned in Eswatini under the 12 April 1973 Decree”, PUDEMO National Organizing Secretary Siboniso Mkhabela Tells SABC
Africa-Press - Eswatini. Siboniso Mkhabela, the National Organizing Secretary(NOS) of eSwatini’s main and largest political party, the People’s United Democratic Movement(PUDEMO) told the South African Broadcasting Corporation(SABC) Channel Africa radio that, the Judiciary is not independent in...
Basarwa Demand Recognition
Africa-Press - Botswana. San community demand right to name public facilities
A long standing feud between Botswana Khwedom Council and the government, which reached its peak under the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP), rages on under the newly elected Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC).
Known...
NPP Candidate Submits Nomination Papers for Half Die Ward By-Election
Africa-Press - Gambia. The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) on Wednesday officially commenced the nomination process for the upcoming by-election in the Half Die Ward of Banjul, scheduled for April 26, 2025.
Bartholomew Bolo Colley, the candidate for the National People’s Party (NPP), was...