Across Africa, democracy is being tested – by rising authoritarianism and military coups as well as a growing disconnect between citizens and the institutions meant to represent them. The latest ...

By 2025, democracy in Africa stood at a crossroads—marked by both resilience and regression in almost equal measure.

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Monday declared that democracy has failed and is dying in Africa. Obasanjo said to salvage the situation, democracy must be addressed in the context and content ...

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The sun had barely risen on October 15 when Kenya awoke to the shocking news that its veteran leader, Raila Odinga, had died while in India at the age of 80. According to hospital officials in Kerala, ...

Former Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka, Minority Leader Opiyo Wandayi and a host of Azimio leaders arrive for talks at the Bomas of Kenya. [Dennish Ochieng, Standard] Since Kenya's presidential ...

Late Kenyan President Daniel Moi was awarded the Akufo-Addo Africa Democracy Award in recognition of his lifetime devotion to education, public service, and environmental stewardship. The award also ...

NAIROBI, Kenya — The prominent Kenyan activist Boniface Mwangi was on Monday charged with unlawful possession of ammunition in a case stemming from his alleged role in street protests against the ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

Former Senate President Abubakar Bukola Saraki has been conferred with the Nana Akufo-Addo Africa Democracy Award. The award was given to him in recognition of his “long-standing record as a champion ...

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo says Africa needs a democracy of its own context that delivers to all people. Obasanjo said this on Monday in Abuja, while speaking at a Colloquium to mark the 60th ...

From left Dr Hassan Kinyua Chairman, Muslim professionals league Africa (MUPLA), Dr. Ali Pourmarjan Iran Cultural Counselor, Amb.Esther Waringa President, Public Service Governance(PSG) and Iran ...