Voters in Zambia are going to the polls in a presidential election caused by the death of Michael Sata last year.

Demonstrators gathered in Kinshasa to protest an amendment that could delay the 2016 ballot.

Oppo asked the High Court to annul new law, saying it risked turning Kenya into a dictatorship.

Veteran politician Beji Caid Essebsi has been confirmed as winner of Tunisia's first free presidential poll.

President Blaise Compaore says he will stay in power for a year, following a day of violent protests.

President Michael Sata was being treated in the U.K. for an undisclosed illness.

The president's nomination by Sudan's ruling party indicates Bashir's 25 year-long tenure will continue.

Kenya's president faces charges concerning his role in violence that followed the 2007 elections.

By firing Amama Mbabazi, President Museveni looks to have gotten rid of a potential rival for the presidency.

At least three were killed in attack by militants on politician's home.