February 02
Uganda: Opposition in Bunyoro Blames Intimidation for Poor 2026 Poll Showing As NRM Retains Dominance
Nile Post
Opposition political parties in the Bunyoro sub-region have accused the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) of denying their candidates a conducive environment to campaign… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Clays Celebrates Outgoing MD Reuben Byaruhanga Tumwebaze's Legacy
Nile Post
Uganda Clays Limited (UCL) has paid tribute to the legacy of its outgoing Managing Director, Reuben Byaruhanga Tumwebaze, whose five-year tenure is being credited with one of the… Read more »
Uganda: Hoima Voters Vow to Punish Non-Performing Leaders Regardless of Status
Nile Post
Voters in Hoima City have said they are determined to continue voting out non-performing leaders, regardless of their seniority or financial strength during election campaigns. Read more »
Nigeria: Medical Malpractice - Stemming the Tide of Dysfunction in Our Hospitals [editorial]
Premium Times
These questionable and tragic episodes, as scary and avoidable as they are, feed the penchant for medical tourism to the US, UK, India and other countries by Nigerians who can… Read more »
Nigeria: Coup Attempt - I Was Targeted for Elimination, Says Defence Minister
This Day
In a startling revelation yesterday, the Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa (retd.), confirmed that his life was targeted in the recently foiled alleged coup plot,… Read more »
Nigeria: Dangote, NNPC Seal Strategic Gas Agreements to Aid African Conglomerate's Expansion
This Day
Three subsidiaries of Dangote Industries Limited - Dangote Petroleum Refinery, Dangote Fertiliser Plant, and Dangote Cement Plc - have scaled up their Gas Sales and Purchase… Read more »
Liberia: How Community Radio Stations Are Raising Awareness of FGM and Violence Against Women and Girls
Spotlight Initiative
GANTA, Liberia - Community radio stations are a key way of raising awareness about sexual and gender-based violence, and how to prevent and report it. Meet Ruth Jeffrey and… Read more »
Liberia: Margibi Court Sentences Nigerian National to 15 Years for Drug Trafficking
New Dawn
Margibi County, February 2, 2026: The 13th Judicial Circuit Court in Margibi County has sentenced a Nigerian national, Prince Okeke, to 15 years' imprisonment for unlicensed… Read more »
Nigeria: Eighty of Abducted Worshippers in Kaduna Community Escape, Village Head Confirms
This Day
The Village Head of Kurmin Wali in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, Mr. Ishaku Dan'azumi, has disclosed that 80 of the worshippers abducted during an attack on the… Read more »
Nigeria: Coup Plot - a Note of Caution for the Media [opinion]
This Day
Since the army authorities came out last week to confirm the detention of some army officers over alleged coup plot, there have been a number of media stories regarding the alleged… Read more »
Nigeria: 'You're Turning Kaduna Into a One-Party State,' VP Tells UBA Sani
Daily Trust
Vice President Kashim Shettima has said Governor Uba Sani's leadership is steadily positioning Kaduna State as a one-party state, following a wave of defections from opposition… Read more »
Liberia: Boakai's Best Bet [opinion]
Liberian Observer
The country is once again placing a big wager on its vast natural resources. This time, however, President Joseph Nyuma Boakai believes the odds are finally in the country's favor. Read more »
Uganda: Lawyers Demand Review of Masaka Vote Recount That Declared Nameere Winner
Nile Post
Lawyers have called on the judiciary to urgently review and overturn a decision by Masaka Chief Magistrate Albert Asiimwe that declared National Resistance Movement (NRM) candidate… Read more »
Uganda: Ntengye Rejects Mbarara City South Mayoral Results
Nile Post
Independent candidate Asiimwe Francis Ntengye has rejected the outcome of the recently concluded Mbarara City South Division mayoral election, calling on the Electoral Commission… Read more »
Uganda: Mubaje Urges Politicians to Accept Election Results
Nile Post
The Mufti of Uganda, Sheikh Shaban Ramadhan Mubaje, has urged politicians to accept the outcomes of the recently concluded general elections, saying respect for results is a key… Read more »
Uganda: Accept Election Results With Grace, Mufti Urges Politicians
Nile Post
The Mufti of Uganda, Sheikh Shaban Ramadhan Mubaje, has called on politicians to accept the outcomes of the recently concluded general elections, stressing that democratic maturity… Read more »
Angola: President João Lourenço Arrives in Dubai for the World Government Summit
ANGOP
Angolan President João Lourenço arrived earlier this evening in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), where he will participate in the World Government Summit, which… Read more »
Nigeria: Stakeholders Advocate Ethical Governance, Institutional Reform At National Leadership Dialogue
Premium Times
Organised by the African Leadership Initiative West Africa, it focused on collaborative strategies for strengthening institutions and advancing sustainable national development. Read more »
Nigeria: 2027 - FCT Youths Urge Ex-Commissioner to Contest for Senate
Daily Trust
A youth group, under the umbrella of the FCT Concern Youth Network, has called on the former Commissioner of the Public Complaints Commission (PCC), Comrade Ezekiel Musa Dalhatu,… Read more »
Nigeria: FCT@50 - Indigenous Leaders Demand Justice, Inclusion
Daily Trust
As the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) marks the 50th anniversary of its creation, a coalition of indigenous groups has issued a call to the Federal Government and the FCT… Read more »
Nigeria: FCT Indigenes Urge Wike to Elevate Traditional Rulers
Daily Trust
The indigenous communities of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have called on the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, to elevate traditional rulers whose statuses have remained stagnant… Read more »
Nigeria: APC and the Politics of Exhaustion
Daily Trust
Power, when held for too long without results breeds arrogance, denial, and eventually rejection. Read more »
Liberia: Rep. Marie Johnson Calls for Unity, Performance Boost At District 2 Staff Retreat
Liberian Investigator
- Grand Gedeh County Electoral District No. 2 Representative Marie G. Johnson has emphasized unity, self-reflection and professional growth as essential tools for improving… Read more »
Liberia: Effl Suspends Former Official, Warns Against Political Targeting in Corruption Case
Liberian Investigator
- The Economic Freedom Fighters of Liberia has suspended a senior party official and opened an internal corruption probe, backing President Joseph Nyuma Boakai's decision to… Read more »
Liberia: Govt Moves to De-Ratify Tia Deal After Audits Cite Illegal Procurement and Over $50 Million in Losses
Liberian Investigator
- The Liberian government has moved to dismantle a multimillion-dollar telecommunications monitoring deal with Telecom International Alliance (TIA), asking lawmakers to de-ratify… Read more »
