For more than four decades, Raila Odinga has been a figure whose determination has greatly influenced the country's political trajectory. From his early days as a multiparty advocate under the one-party regime to his towering role as a statesman, Raila’s journey has been one of resilience.

The vast wildlife sanctuary, called the Sabi Game Reserve at the time, was re-christened in 1926 to honour Paul Kruger. He was president in the late 19th Century of what was known as the South African Republic, which forms part of what is now the east of South Africa.

In Zimbabwe, politicians slinging corruption accusations at each other are using these as political weapons to fight opponents within the ruling ZANU-PF party as factional battles to succeed President Emmerson Mnangagwa heat up.

MBALE, Uganda (AP) — Wilson Watira offered his hand when he met his political rival at a funeral, gesturing for a proper handshake. The man didn’t want contact, instead folding a piece of paper that he aimed at Watira. “He looked at me and picked ...