Africa Update Report with Advocate Sipho Mantula, Researcher: Thabo Mbeki African School of Public & International Affairs: Unisa
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Africa Update Report with Advocate Sipho Mantula, Researcher: Thabo Mbeki African School of Public & International Affairs: Unisa
21 October 2025
1. Cameroon – Yaoundé
Cameroon awaits results amid high tension and rival victory claims
Tension remains high in Cameroon as the country awaits the official announcement of election results by the Constitutional Council, now scheduled for Thursday, October 23rd.
2. Madagascar- Antananarivo
Madagascar coup leader Michael Randrianirina names businessman as new Prime Minister.
Madagascar’s coup leader Colonel Michael Randrianirina named businessman Herintsalama Rajaonarivelo as the nation's new prime minister on Monday.
The new leader said he appointed Rajaonarivelo as head of government due to his experience and “connection with international organisations that work with us."
3. Zimbabwe – Harare
Zimbabwe ZANU-PF moves to extend President’s term
Zimbabwe’s governing ZANU-PF party has said it will begin steps to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s term by two years, potentially keeping the 83-year-old leader in power until 2030.
4. In our historical archives, it was on this day 21 October when the African Charter on Human and People’s Rights enter into force and the day was declared as Afrika Human Rights Day. (Manifestation and realisation of human and people’s rights in Afrika)
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