Governance & Accountability
Chad joins wave of ICC exits amid US pressure and Sahel fallout
Chad has formally begun withdrawing from the ICC, joining a growing list of countries questioning the court's role amid geopolitical pressure and African justice debates.
Ramaphosa Impeachment Inquiry Halted as Court Grants Temporary Relief
A South African court has halted public hearings in the Ramaphosa impeachment inquiry, granting President Cyril Ramaphosa temporary relief while his challenge to the findings of the Phala Phala panel awaits a High Court review in September.
Uganda’s Military Accused Over Muwanga Kivumbi Disappearance as Court Deadline Nears
The Muwanga Kivumbi disappearance has entered its 13th day, with Uganda's opposition accusing the military of secretly holding the National Unity Platform deputy president despite a court-ordered bail release.
DRC National Dialogue Set for August as Tshisekedi Agrees to Opposition Talks
President Félix Tshisekedi has agreed to a DRC national dialogue before 15 August after church mediation, amid opposition demands and eastern conflict.
Faye Puts ECOWAS Sahel Reconciliation at the Centre of His New Chairmanship
Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has assumed the ECOWAS chairmanship with a pledge to prioritise reconciliation with Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger. His leadership comes as the regional bloc seeks to rebuild relations with the breakaway Alliance of Sahel States
