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There were also numerous elections in 2024 and a peaceful transition from a dominant party to a multiparty government, for example in South Africa or Botswana — where opposition parties have gained ground, South African analyst Daniel Silke told DW. These kinds of incidents will continue in 2025 if countries do not strengthen their institutions to improve the integrity and quality of elections, transparency and the multiparty system, Prempeh said. The lack of democratic norms and problems with unclear elections will remain a cause for concern, said Serwah Prempeh, a senior fellow at the Africa Policy Research Institute’s (APRI) economy and society program. Beginning in early 2025, Ghana is allowing visa free entry to citizens of all countries in Africa, after president Nana Akufo-Addo gave the move the green light in December. The super-cycle of elections in 2024 had nearly 1.8 billion people globally vote for their leaders.

Our NewsNow feed delivers essential updates on Africa’s dynamic political landscape, economic developments, cultural achievements, and technological innovations. Stay informed about the continent’s transformation through comprehensive coverage from respected African and international news sources. Recent developments include significant infrastructure projects under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), which aims to boost intra-African trade and economic integration. The African Union’s Agenda 2063 continues to drive sustainable development initiatives, while nations like Rwanda and Ghana lead digital transformation efforts. Africa, the world’s second-largest continent with 1.4 billion people, stands at the forefront of global economic growth and technological innovation. The continent’s diverse nations, from Nigeria’s bustling tech hubs to Kenya’s mobile payment revolution, showcase remarkable development across multiple sectors.

In Mozambique, for example, political observers fear that protests against the country’s ruling Frelimo party — which was accused of rigging the October presidential election to extend its 49 years in power — will continue into the new year. Experts are calling for better governance and transparent elections to ensure political stability and economic growth. AllAfrica publishes around 500 reports a day from more than 110 news organizations and over 500 other institutions and individuals, representing a diversity of positions on every topic. We publish news and views ranging from vigorous opponents of governments to government publications and spokespersons. Publishers named above each report are responsible for their own content, which AllAfrica does not have the legal right to edit or correct.

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We operate from Cape Town, Dakar, Abuja, Johannesburg, Nairobi and Washington DC. A truck carrying wedding party guests has crashed in Ethiopia, killing more than 70 people. Ivory Coast is latest West African nation to expel troops of former colonial power after Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger. Ivory Coast has become the latest African country to expel France’s military from its nation.

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The continent’s rich history spans from ancient civilisations in Egypt and Ethiopia to the powerful medieval kingdoms of Mali and Great Zimbabwe. Today, this heritage shapes modern African identity while young entrepreneurs and innovators drive progress in sectors from renewable energy to artificial intelligence. If governments and their partners do not redouble their efforts, the number of refugees will continue to rise, the report found. A young boy who had gone missing was found alive after spending five days alone in a northern Zimbabwe game park filled with wild animals, according to a member of the country’s parliament. Wars and armed conflicts, as well as extreme weather conditions, have driven millions of people from their homes. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa aims to use the country’s G20 presidency, which began on December 1, not only to represent national interests but also to position South Africa as the mouthpiece for the entire continent and the Global South.

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The continent’s music industry, led by Afrobeats and Amapiano, has gained international recognition, while African fashion designers increasingly influence global trends. Given the global geopolitical risk factors, the pressure on African governments from the United States under the incoming Trump administration, China, Russia and other countries will increase, Silke said. The new government’s reform efforts have slightly improved growth prospects, with forecasts for 2025 ranging from 1.5% (International Monetary Fund) to 2.6% (Economist Intelligence Unit).

After lunch, Verreynne completed his hundred — South Africa’s third of the innings beside Temba Bavuma’s 106 on Friday — off 144 balls with nine fours and five sixes with a single AfricaOnTheBlog.com against Abbas to point. He was out going for a slog sweep against Salman Ali Agha and holed out at deep midwicket. Creating jobs and boosting South Africa’s ailing economy are key to the coalition’s political success in 2025. Tunisia and Mauritania have taken steps towards democratization, but elections in both countries were marked by irregularities. “Above all, we thank God for watching over Tinotenda and leading him back home safely,” Murombedzi said in her Wednesday post. AllAfrica is a voice of, by and about Africa – aggregating, producing and distributing 500 news and information items daily from over 110 African news organizations and our own reporters to an African and global public.

Latest news on Africa, providing comprehensive coverage of politics, economy, culture, technology and development across the continent’s 54 nations, from Egypt to South Africa. “The government of national unity is under pressure — it has to show results,” Silke said, with a view toward regional elections planned for 2026. The nation used to allow visa free access to nationals of 26 African countries, and visas on arrival for citizens of 25 others. Only travellers from two nations on the continent required the document before visiting. It’s hoped that the new approach will increase tourism, trade and travel to the west African country, as analysts have previously pointed to visa restrictions as a hurdle to these sectors. Africa’s cultural renaissance is evident in the global success of its creative industries, from Nigeria’s Nollywood to the contemporary art scenes in Dakar and Lagos.