Congress coverage: what’s happening, who it affects

Searching for clear, up-to-date coverage of congresses, party meetings, and legislative moves across Africa? This tag pulls together our reporting on political gatherings, key power plays, and the fallout that shapes everyday life. Expect short news, explainers, and deeper takes that tell you what changed and why it matters.

What you’ll find under the Congress tag

Fast reads on big events: when a former leader appears in rebel-held territory or when a politician’s comeback shakes the local scene, we report it fast and explain the stakes. For example, our piece on Joseph Kabila’s return to Goma explains how that visit stirred political tensions and raised fresh questions about rebel links and peace offers.

Accountability and memory: some articles look back at moments that still shape politics today. The open letter demanding responsibility from General Ibrahim Babangida over the June 12 annulment is one example — it shows how past decisions keep echoing in current calls for justice and reform.

Governance and state capacity: growing social problems often show up at party congresses and parliamentary sessions. Our reporting on rising xenophobia in South Africa connects public anger to deeper state failures, helping you see the bigger picture beyond headlines.

Recent reads you shouldn’t miss

Joseph Kabila’s return to rebel-held Goma — why his trip matters for DR Congo politics and regional stability, and how security actions in Kinshasa added to the drama.

Open letter to General Babangida — a clear demand for accountability over the 1993 election annulment and a look at how that moment still shapes Nigeria’s political debates.

South Africa’s rising xenophobia — a report tying local violence and rhetoric to government failures on jobs, services, and public trust.

Peter Mbae’s resignation — insight into why a senior official left Kenya’s Government Delivery Service and what that means for reform efforts.

Each article links to reporting, quotes from experts, and facts you can use to understand the next political move. We avoid jargon and focus on cause and effect: what happened, who gained or lost, and what comes next.

Want alerts when new Congress stories appear? Use the tag to follow updates, or bookmark this page and check back after major party meetings, elections, and legislative sessions. If you want a specific angle—like party leadership fights or election law changes—type that into the site search to filter our coverage fast.

Questions or tips about a congress or political meeting we should cover? Send a note to our newsroom. We rely on readers to point us to the moments that matter on the ground.