Supporters of Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni are not leaving his re-election to chance, as they have launched a campaign for him to retain the country's top post, a whooping four years before elections are due.

An independent poll shows that Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe's support is surging while that of his main rival Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai has dropped significantly.

Togo's class warfare has spread from the capital city Lome to other cities as the masses fight the ruling family which has ruled the West African country for more than four decades.

President Kibaki's allies are worried by the popularity of prime minister Raila Odinga. But Mudavadi's entry into the presidential race for the UDFP could play a spoiler role.

South African President Jacob Zuma says there are 'hitches' in Zimbabwe's inclusive government although progress has been in the implementation of a power sharing deal between President Robert Mugabe and his opponents.

A South African takes the helm at the continental organisation amidst at least four African crises that will test new chair 
Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma's diplomatic and political skills.