Analysis - President Samia Suluhu Hassan's historic rise as Tanzania's first woman head of state broke a decades-old tradition of male dominance. In keeping with political precedent, she also became ...

At the meeting of the 4th session of the Council of the Republic of the National Assembly of the 8th convocation, a report on ...

For decades, women’s representation in Tanzania’s parliament has relied heavily on reserved quota seats rather than direct electoral success. With a woman as president, women’s rights organisations ...

The concept by the defunct Organisation of African Unity (OAU), now African Union's (AU) to have a ‘United States of Africa’ ...

Thailand will hold a general election on February 8 in a showdown between three big parties that could lead to its fourth prime minister in less than three years.

Known for challenging FGM prosecutions and supporting protesters, the human rights defender promises to champion a living ...

Ugandans must show up better next time. The future belongs not to the silent but to those who decide to be counted ...

For his outstanding performance in lawmaking, representation and oversight as well as his role as the deputy speaker, Rt. Hon ...

Benin's parliamentary elections and Uganda's general elections, both held in January, marked the beginning of a busy and ...

Benin's political opposition has failed to win any seats in parliament, according to provisional election results released ...

Minister for Multi-Ethnic Affairs Charan Jeath Singh says he will contest the next General Election under the People’s ...

Uganda’s government has denied claims that opposition leader Bobi Wine is under house arrest following the elections. Police spokesperson Kituuma Rusoke stated that Wine is being protected due to his ...