Africa's 2026 election cycle is gaining momentum, with several key presidential elections taking place across the continent. In Djibouti, voters are set to head to the polls on 10 April 2026. The race features two official candidates: incumbent Ismaïl Omar Guelleh, who is seeking a sixth term in office, and Mohamed Farah Samatar of the Centre of Unified Democrats. Meanwhile, in Benin, a presidential election is scheduled for 12 April 2026. The vote marks a significant political transition, as incumbent Patrice Talon is expected to step down after serving the maximum two terms allowed under the constitution. In the Republic of the Congo, Denis Sassou Nguesso was re-elected in March with 94.82% of the vote, extending his rule to nearly 42 years over the oil-producing nation. Lulu Gaboo spoke to Political Analyst, Jean Donald Taladzi..

Africa's 2026 election cycle is gaining momentum, with several key presidential elections taking place across the continent. In Djibouti, voters are set to head to the polls on 10 April 2026. The race features two official candidates: incumbent Isma&iuml;l Omar Guelleh, who is seeking a sixth term in office, and Mohamed Farah Samatar of the Centre of Unified Democrats. Meanwhile, in Benin, a presidential election is scheduled for 12 April 2026. The vote marks a significant political transition, as incumbent Patrice Talon is expected to step down after serving the maximum two terms allowed under the constitution. In the Republic of the Congo, Denis Sassou Nguesso was re-elected in March with 94.82% of the vote, extending his rule to nearly 42 years over the oil-producing nation. Lulu Gaboo spoke to Political Analyst, Jean Donald Taladzi..

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Africa's 2026 election cycle is gaining momentum, with key presidential elections taking place across the continent

Trump's administration says that the conflict with Iran may be approaching an end, signalling openness to direct negotiations with Tehran while also suggesting the war could wind down even in the absence of a formal agreement. U.S. President Donald Trump had earlier warned that military operations would escalate if Iran failed to accept a 15-point U.S. ceasefire proposal. Key conditions in the framework included a commitment from Iran to abandon any pursuit of nuclear weapons, cease all uranium enrichment activities, and fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Lulu Gaboo spoke to Benjamin Shulman, the Executive Director of the Middle East Africa Research Institute (MEARI)..

Trump's administration says that the conflict with Iran may be approaching an end, signalling openness to direct negotiations with Tehran while also suggesting the war could wind down even in the absence of a formal agreement. U.S. President Donald Trump had earlier warned that military operations would escalate if Iran failed to accept a 15-point U.S. ceasefire proposal. Key conditions in the framework included a commitment from Iran to abandon any pursuit of nuclear weapons, cease all uranium enrichment activities, and fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Lulu Gaboo spoke to Benjamin Shulman, the Executive Director of the Middle East Africa Research Institute (MEARI)..

Trump's administration is seeking a swift end to the war with Iran 

Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has formally signed into law new legislation on same-sex relations. The law passed by parliament last month, with near-unanimous support, doubles the punishment for those convicted from prison sentences of one to five years to between five and 10 years. Several human rights groups have voiced concerns about the bill, including warning that it would dissuade people at risk from illnesses like HIV/AIDS from seeking help. Lulu Gaboo spoke to Richard Lusimbo LGBTQ activist in Uganda.

Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has formally signed into law new legislation on same-sex relations. The law passed by parliament last month, with near-unanimous support, doubles the punishment for those convicted from prison sentences of one to five years to between five and 10 years. Several human rights groups have voiced concerns about the bill, including warning that it would dissuade people at risk from illnesses like HIV/AIDS from seeking help. Lulu Gaboo spoke to Richard Lusimbo LGBTQ activist in Uganda.

Senegal signs into law new legislation on same-sex relations

A member of Gauteng's organised crime unit, Sergeant Fannie Nkosi, has concluded his testimony at the Madlanga Commission after spending six days in the hot seat.

On Monday, he testified about the substantial sum of money found in a safe at his home and claims he made about South Africa's Deputy President Paul Mashatile meeting with Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala. Among the evidence presented was an exchange between Nkosi and a journalist, in which Nkosi requested the contact details of entertainment blogger Musa Khawula.

It is further alleged that a payment of R500 was made after those details were shared, raising concerns about professional conduct, confidentiality and the boundaries between journalists and sources.

Lulu Gaboo spoke to Thandi Smith, Head of Programmes at Moxii Africa, formally known as Media Monitoring Africa to unpack what this means for journalistic integrity.

A member of Gauteng's organised crime unit, Sergeant Fannie Nkosi, has concluded his testimony at the Madlanga Commission after spending six days in the hot seat.
On Monday, he testified about the substantial sum of money found in a safe at his home and claims he made about South Africa's Deputy President Paul Mashatile meeting with Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala. Among the evidence presented was an exchange between Nkosi and a journalist, in which Nkosi requested the contact details of entertainment blogger Musa Khawula.
It is further alleged that a payment of R500 was made after those details were shared, raising concerns about professional conduct, confidentiality and the boundaries between journalists and sources.
Lulu Gaboo spoke to Thandi Smith, Head of Programmes at Moxii Africa, formally known as Media Monitoring Africa to unpack what this means for journalistic integrity.

Africa's 2026 election cycle is gaining momentum, with key presidential elections taking place across the continent

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