The Morning Call
Congolese President Denis Sassou Nguesso has been chosen by his party to run again for the top job in 2021, having already led the central African country for a total of 35 years.
His re-election in 2016 sparked violence in a country where most of the five million people live below the poverty line despite huge oil reserves.
Africanews correspondent Laudes Martial gives us the reactions from the Congolese capital Brazzaville.
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How South Africa's former leader Zuma turned on his allies and became a surprise election foe
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SA poll body seeks clarification from Constitutional court on Zuma's eligibility
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Togo delays legislative and regional polls until Apr. 29
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South Africa: What strategy for Zuma after court win?
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South Africa: Former president Jacob Zuma cleared to run in upcoming elections
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Togo: Govt delays Apr. 20 polls, consultations launched in wake of controversial reform