June 22
Nigeria: Ooni Urges Politicians to Shun Violence
This Day
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has charged politicians and their supporters in Osun State to shun violence and embrace peace ahead of the August 15 gubernatorial election. Read more »
Nigeria: Gwamna, to President Tinubu
This Day
Gombe State Governor, Alhaji Muhammadu Yahaya, has formally presented the All Progressives Congress (APC) 2027 governorship candidate, Dr. Jamilu Isiyaku Gwamna, to President Bola… Read more »
Africa: The Cost of Digital Mobs in Africa
This Day
Everyone talks of the power of social media. It is undeniable. Experts point out that while it holds incredible potential for good, it also has a dangerous capacity for harm. Read more »
Nigeria: Reimagining Visionary Representation for Awka North and Awka South Federal Constituency
This Day
As politicking for the 2027 general elections is unfolding, push for legislative governance at the federal level, which is anchored by the National Assembly (NASS), is now in top… Read more »
Nigeria: Beyond the Jinx - Oyebanji and Reinvention of Ekiti's Political Order
This Day
As Governor Abiodun Oyebanji becomes the first Ekiti state governor to secure re-election without interruption since the state's creation, the outcome raises a bigger question:… Read more »
Nigeria: More Trouble for Tinubu As Group Reopens Chicago Varsity Certificate Saga
This Day
A civil society group, the Centre for Reform and Public Advocacy (CFRPA), has reopened the issue on the genuineness or otherwise of the Chicago State University certificate used by… Read more »
Nigeria: AA Candidate Describes Rivers By-Election As a Charade
This Day
The Action Alliance(AA) Senatorial candidate in the just-concluded Rivers South-east by-election, Dr. Douglas Fabeke, has vowed to legally challenge the outcome of the election. Read more »
West Africa: Ghana Seeks Stronger Economic, Political Ties With Croatia
Ghanaian Times
Ghana has called for a stronger and more structured partnership with Croatia, with a focus on economic cooperation, political consultations and high-level exchanges aimed at… Read more »
Ghana: The Governance Imperative for Sustainable Bank Profitability During Economic Expansion
Ghanaian Times
Periods of economic recovery and falling interest rates often bring a familiar challenge for banks: how to grow lending and sustain earnings while maintaining strong asset quality… Read more »
East Africa: 'Let No Blood Be Shed'
New Zimbabwe
KING Misuzulu kaZwelithini has issued a strong plea for peace and restraint amidst escalating tensions surrounding migration, urging the Zulu nation to reject violence against… Read more »
Nigeria: Kaduna 2027 - PRP Candidate Abdulfatah Unveils Vision for Security, Education, Others
Leadership
The governorship candidate of the People's Redemption Party (PRP) in Kaduna State, Rt. Hon. Alhaji Aminu Abdulfatah, has outlined an ambitious agenda focused on security,… Read more »
Nigeria: Gov Buni Bags Businessday Award Over Mega Agric Empowerment Programme
Leadership
Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State has received national recognition for his administration's far-reaching agricultural interventions as the state emerged winner in the… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu's Support Is Helping Us to Do More for Our People - - Gov Mbah
Vanguard
Enugu State Governor, Dr Peter Mbah, has undertaken many transformative projects across the length and breadth of the state in just three years. After meeting with the Renewed Hope… Read more »
Nigeria: 'Insurance Industry Entering Into Transformative Era With Demand for Higher Governance Standards'
This Day
The in-coming Chairman of the Nigerian Insurers Association (NIA), Mrs Ebelechukwu Nwachukwu, has said that the insurance industry was entering into a transformative era that… Read more »
Zambia: Alliance politics take centre stage as Zambia heads to August polls
SANF
Zambia heads to the polls on 13 August in what is shaping up to be one of the most alliance-driven elections in the country's recent history. Read more »
Ethiopia: 7th General Election Opens a New Chapter in Ethiopia's Democratic Journey
ENA
Ethiopia's Seventh General Election marks a significant milestone in the nation's ongoing democratic journey. More than a routine political exercise, the election reflected the… Read more »
South Africa: Free State Reports a Successful Voter Registration Weekend
SAnews.gov.za
The South African Police Service (SAPS) in the Free State says the past voter registration weekend was conducted successfully across the province, with no major security incidents… Read more »
South Africa: Parliament Set for a Busy Week Before Constituency Period
SAnews.gov.za
Parliament has entered a crucial week as the National Assembly (NA) and National Council of Provinces (NCOP) prepare to conclude key legislative and oversight work before members… Read more »
June 21
Ethiopia: Ruling Party in Ethiopia Secures 90% of Seats in Parliament
DW
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's Prosperity Party comfortably secured another parliamentary majority, defeating a fragmented opposition. Read more »
Nigeria: #ekitidecides2026 - Oyebanji Secures Second Term, Defies Ekiti's History of Unseating Incumbents
Premium Times
The victory grants the governor another four-year term and makes him the first Ekiti governor to successfully secure consecutive re-election in a state where incumbents have often… Read more »
South Africa: Blood On the Ballot As Four Political Activists Gunned Down
Scrolla
· Two men linked to a political party were found shot dead in Bekkersdal, Gauteng, after residents reported hearing gunfire. Read more »
Nigeria: In Landslide, Oyebanji Wins Second Term As INEC Declares Ekiti Election Results
This Day
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and incumbent Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State winner… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Ambassador to Eswatini and Mozambique Victor Matemadanda Dies
New Zimbabwe
FORMER Zanu PF political commissar and Zimbabwe's ambassador to Mozambique and Eswatini, Victor Matemadanda, has died. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwean Economy Doing Very Well, Capable of Absorbing All Citizens Being Chased Out of South Africa - Says Mutsvangwa
New Zimbabwe
THE Zimbabwean economy is doing very well and now able to absorb all its citizens who are being hounded out of South Africa for being there illegally, Zanu PF spokesperson… Read more »
South Africa: DA Calls On Voters Who Missed Registration Weekend to Urgently Register Online [press release]
DA
The Democratic Alliance (DA) is pleased with progress this Voter Registration Weekend. This was one step in a sustained campaign by the DA to correctly register hundreds of… Read more »
