May 04
Nigeria: Last Minute Rush As APC Closes Sale of Forms Today
Daily Trust
Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the last few days has witnessed an upsurge in activities at the Abuja Continental Hotel, venue for the sale of forms for the All Progressives… Read more »
Nigeria: Fintiri Accepts Calls to Contest Senate Seat, Pledges Continued Service
Daily Trust
Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has pledged to continue serving the people with dedication while building on the achievements of his administration. Read more »
Nigeria: Nsukka District Endorses Tinubu, Mbah for 2027 Election [press release]
Premium Times
The zone, comprising six of the 17 local government areas of Enugu State - Nsukka, Igboeze North, Igboeze South, Udenu, Uzo Uwani, and Igbo Etiti - also presented a cheque for the… Read more »
May 03
Nigeria: Peter Obi Dumps ADC, Gives Reasons
Premium Times
Peter Obi says his exit was not due to any personal grievances with former Senate President David Mark or former Vice President Atiku Abubakar Read more »
Somalia: Somali Pirates Hijack Oil Tanker in Gulf of Aden, Second Strike in Weeks
Shabelle
Somali pirates have hijacked an oil tanker in the Gulf of Aden, maritime sources said Sunday, the latest in a string of attacks signaling a resurgence of piracy in one of the… Read more »
Africa: DRC's Rise to Africa's Top Five - A Moment Built on Minerals and Momentum [guest column]
allAfrica
A quiet but consequential shift is underway in Africa’s economic order. The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), long defined by paradox vast wealth amid deep poverty,is… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Summons South African Ambassador Over Xenophobic Attacks
Premium Times
PREMIUM TIMES reported the violent protests in parts of South Africa targeting African migrants, including Nigerians. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Govt Declares ZIMSEC Mandatory for All Schools From 2027
New Zimbabwe
The era of parallel examination systems in Zimbabwe is drawing to a close. Beginning in 2027, every learner in the country will be required to sit for Zimbabwe School Examinations… Read more »
Kenya: Death Toll From Floods Climbs to 18, With Eastern Region Worst Hit
Capital FM
The death toll from ongoing floods across Kenya has risen to 18, with most fatalities attributed to drowning, as heavy rains continue to batter multiple regions, the Ministry of… Read more »
Nigeria: 2027 - Tinubu Will Lose On Social Media but Win At Polls - Governor
Premium Times
The governor argued that narratives on platforms such as X (formerly Twitter), Facebook and Instagram often do not reflect the realities of voter behaviour during elections Read more »
Nigeria: 2027 - Labour Party Fixes N50m for Presidential Forms, Sets Dates for Primaries
Premium Times
The party says its House of Assembly and governorship primaries will hold on 27 May while the National Assembly and presidential primaries are scheduled for 29 May. Read more »
Nigeria: Obi, Kwankwaso Join NDC Ahead of 2027 Elections
Premium Times
Mr Kwankwaso was first presented with his membership card before Mr Obi received his, confirming their formal entry into the party Read more »
Nigeria: Let Us End Internal Conflicts, Unnecessary Court Cases - Peter Obi
Vanguard
ABUJA -- The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has called on political actors in Nigeria to end internal party conflicts and unnecessary litigation,… Read more »
Nigeria: Atiku Warns Tinubu Against Squandering Oil Windfall, External Reserves
Vanguard
ABUJA: Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has condemned President Bola Tinubu's economic stewardship, warning that Nigeria risks a catastrophic fiscal reckoning unless the… Read more »
Nigeria: U.S. Makes U-Turn, Lifts Visa Ban for Nigerian, Other Foreign Doctors
Vanguard
Nigerian and other foreign physicians will now be able to obtain and renew visas to practice in the United States after the Trump administration reversed a policy that had… Read more »
Nigeria: Presidency Mocks Peter Obi for Leaving ADC
Premium Times
PREMIUM TIMES reported that Mr Obi announced his exit from the ADC on Sunday, but did not announce the party he intends to join next. Read more »
Rwanda: MPs Urge Recruitment Reforms As Less Than 1% of Applicants Get Jobs
New Times
More than 1.1 million Rwandans applied for government jobs in the 2024/2025 fiscal year, but only about 3,100 were recruited, prompting Members of Parliament to call for… Read more »
Somalia: UN Mission Welcomes Somali President's Call for National Dialogue
Shabelle
The United Nations Transitional Mission in Somalia has welcomed an invitation by President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud to convene the Somali Future Council, describing the move as a key… Read more »
Uganda: MP Kwizera Slams Sovereignty Bill As Ill-Timed, Constitutionally Unsound
Nile Post
Bufumbira County East Member of Parliament Eddie Kwizera has described the timing of the proposed Protection of Sovereignty Bill 2026 as unsuitable and its formulation as… Read more »
Namibia: Nandi-Ndaitwah Vows to Continue Protecting Press Freedom
Namibian
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah praises Namibia's media for contributing to national development, saying the government will continue to defend press freedom. Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Four Years of Sustained Effort Deliver Measurable Progress in Industrial Sector - PM Abiy
ENA
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has highlighted Ethiopia's major industrial achievements over the past four years, describing them as clear evidence of the country's commitment to… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Eyes Historic $10 Billion Export Revenue Milestone - PM Abiy
ENA
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed announced that Ethiopia is on track to generate 10 billion US dollars in export earnings this fiscal year, marking what would be a historic first for the… Read more »
Nigeria: Atiku Raises Alarm Over Falling Reserves, ₦5tn Oil Windfall, Warns Against 'Economic Mismanagement'
Daily Trust
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has expressed concern over what he described as "stark and troubling realities" in Nigeria's economy, citing the simultaneous decline in… Read more »
Kenya: Kang'ata to Quit Ruto's UDA Party Citing 'Honest Differences' Ahead of 2027 Race
Capital FM
Murang'a Governor Irungu Kang'ata has announced he will not seek re-election on the ticket of the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA), citing what he termed "honest… Read more »
Uganda: Why Uganda's Agricultural Future Is Being Rewritten From the Ground Up
Independent (Kampala)
Uganda's agricultural transformation will not be driven by policy statements alone, but by whether farmers can access knowledge, markets, insurance, and organization to turn… Read more »
