Born without arms, Mércia Viriato Lica became the youngest MP in Mozambique at 23

December 3 marks the annual observance of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
Prayers being said for the late Abu Kamara
NPP Yapei-Kusawgu Parliamentary Candidate who died in car crash laid to rest
The New Patriotic Party's Parliamentary Candidate for Yapei-Kusawugu, Abu Kamara who lost his life in a car accident Friday night has been laid to rest.
Aisha Jumwa is alleged to have shot a person during a by-election in October last year
Kenyan MP to face murder charge over election chaos
Kenya's public prosecutor has approved murder and assault charges against MP Aisha Jumwa.
The fallout between President Kenyatta and his deputy has caused division in the ruling party
Kenyan MP arrested for 'demeaning president'
A Kenyan MP was arrested on Monday evening for remarks made against President Uhuru Kenyatta over the weekend, according to local media.
The MP for Mbeere South, Geoffrey King’ang’i was chased out by angry residents
Residents chase out MP over failure to fulfill his pre-election promises
Angry Mbeere South residents who are allegedly tired with their MP’s poor performance and non-implementation of his 2017 pre-election promises chased him out after he showed up at one of the functions in the region unexpectedly.
Protesters have been calling for the resignation of the president
Mali MPs say they won't resign amid political crisis
Malian MPs whose elections have been contested have said they won't resign as recommended by five heads of state from the regional block Ecowas who are trying to resolve the political crisis in the country.
Gulu DPC Emmanuel Mafundo arrests Aruu county MP Samuel Odonga Otto during a protest on June 1, 2020
Two MPs arrested for leading protest over rising coronavirus cases
Police have detained two MPs for allegedly mobilizing protestors in Gulu town in northern Uganda to demand for the closure of Elegu border town.