Kenya’s Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has undergone multiple leadership transitions since 2017, each shaping public trust in the electoral process. From the resignation of commissioners after the disputed 2017 polls to the recent exit of CEO Marjan Hussein Marjan in 2026, these changes highlight the Commission’s ongoing struggle…
Nairobi, Kenya – The resignation of Marjan Hussein Marjan, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), marks a significant leadership change at the electoral body just 18 months before the 2027 General Election. A Leadership Transition at a Critical Time Marjan’s departure comes at a…
Lusaka, Zambia – Eight months after the death of former Zambian president Edgar Lungu, the question of where he will be buried remains unresolved, despite clear court rulings and mounting public interest. Lungu, who served as Zambia’s leader from 2015 to 2021, died of an undisclosed illness in a South…
Lilongwe, Malawi – The Malawian government has declared a polio outbreak, sparking fears of another resurgence of the disease just four years after the 2022 crisis. Second Wave Confirmed The Ministry of Health and Sanitation confirmed that this is the second wave of polio resurgence, warning that the discovery indicates…
Abuja, Nigeria – Nigerian billionaire Matthew Tonlagha has signed a lucrative contract with American lobbying firm Valcour, aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s relations with Washington, according to documents reviewed by AFP on Monday. Lobbying Push in Washington Tonlagha’s contract with Valcour, valued at $120,000 per month for six months, mandates the…
Ksar el-Kebir, Morocco – More than 50,000 residents have been evacuated from their homes in Ksar el-Kebir, located about 190 kilometres north of Rabat, following severe flooding triggered by heavy rainfall across several provinces. Mass Evacuations and Relief Efforts According to the Interior Ministry, evacuees have been taken in by…
Nairobi, Kenya – The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has issued a stern warning against the growing trend of using banknotes to create floral-style bouquets, declaring the practice illegal and punishable by up to seven years in prison. The trend, popularised by social media influencers, involves rolling, pinning, and gluing…
Tunis, Tunisia – The controversial “Conspiracy 2” case has taken a dramatic turn after a Tunisian court upheld and extended prison sentences against leading opposition figures, intensifying concerns over political repression under President Kais Saied. Ghannouchi’s Sentence Extended At the center of the ruling is Rached Ghannouchi, the 84-year-old leader…
Nairobi, Kenya – Several months after the passing of Raila Odinga, the Azimio La Umoja coalition party has held its first major meeting, resolving to implement key changes in its leadership structure as it prepares for the 2027 General Election. Leadership Changes The coalition resolved to appoint Wiper Party leader…
Nairobi, Kenya – The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Marjan Hussein Marjan, has resigned from his position, marking a significant leadership change at the electoral body. In a statement released on Tuesday evening, IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon said Marjan’s resignation followed a mutual agreement to…