April 29
Kenya: MPs Flag Dismal 9% Progress in Last Mile Electricity Programme
Capital FM
The National Assembly's Departmental Committee on Energy has raised concerns over the sluggish implementation of the Last Mile Connectivity Programme, revealing that only 9 per… Read more »
Uganda: Government Moves to Stabilise Trader Finances After Disaster
Nile Post
The government has announced a series of urgent interventions to restore financial stability among traders affected by the recent disaster, with State Minister for Disaster… Read more »
Kenya: Communications Authority Pushes for Major Reforms to National Addressing Bill
Capital FM
The Communications Authority of Kenya has cautioned that parts of the National Addressing Bill, 2025 require refinement to align with existing legal frameworks, particularly the… Read more »
Nigeria: Gbenga Daniel Seeks APC Ticket for Reelection to Senate, Sparks Reactions
Premium Times
Mr Daniel's declaration comes amid reported political tensions within the Ogun APC, particularly involving the state governor, Dapo Abiodun. Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos - Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu Backs N70m Fund for Children's Surgeries
Vanguard
Non-profit organisation, Orunsii Welcare Foundation, has committed N70 million to support paediatric surgeries for indigent patients across selected hospitals in Lagos, in a bid to… Read more »
Nigeria: UAE Opec Exit - Nigeria Under Pressure to Raise Output
Daily Trust
The United Arab Emirates on Tuesday announced its decision to exit OPEC and the broader OPEC+ alliance, citing the need to prioritise "national interests" amid rising global energy… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Tells Nationals in South Africa to Remain Vigilant As Anti-Immigrant Protests Intensify
New Zimbabwe
THE Zimbabwean government has told its citizens living in South Africa to remain alert and avoid areas where anti-immigrant demonstrations are taking place. Read more »
Zimbabwe: No Grounds for Resignation - War Vets Back VP Chiwenga After Calls for Resignation Over King Hezekiah 'Extended Tenure' Parable
New Zimbabwe
The Zimbabwe National Liberation War Veterans Association (ZNLWVA) has defended Vice President Constantino Chiwenga, dismissing calls for his resignation following controversy over… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Picks Forms to Contest 2027 Presidential Elections
Daily Trust
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially obtained his nomination forms to seek re-election in 2027. Read more »
Somalia: Somalia Reaffirms Commitment to Stronger State Institutions in Talks With UN Mission
Shabelle
Somalia's State Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Ali Mohamed Omar, on Tuesday received a delegation from the United Nations Transitional Assistance… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Kicks Off 2027 Re-Election Bid As APC Begins Sale of Forms
Vanguard
ABUJA--President Bola Tinubu, yesterday, formally launched his 2027 re-election quest by purchasing the All Progressives Congress, APC, presidential nomination and expression of… Read more »
Nigeria: Malaria Prevalence Drops From 20% to 15%, Says Govt
This Day
The federal government has said that Nigeria witnessed a decline in malaria prevalence from 42 percent in 2010 to 15 percent in 2025. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Takes First Step Towards Re-Election As GAC Picks Forms for His Presidential Bid
This Day
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, yesterday, took the first major step towards realising his re-election bid in 2027 with the purchase of his N100 million All Progressives Congress… Read more »
Nigeria: Worried About Likely Exclusion From 2027, ADC Requests Supreme Court to Give Timely Judgement
This Day
African Democratic Congress (ADC) has appealed to the Supreme Court to deliver its judgement in the appeal on the party's leadership within the next three days. Read more »
Rwanda: Experts Call for Policy Reforms to Ease Fuel Cost Pressures
New Times
Rising fuel prices have become a daily concern for households and businesses in Rwanda, reshaping how people move, work, and spend. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Strengthens Mountain Bongo Population With Arrival of Four Rare Males
Capital FM
Kenya has marked a major milestone in wildlife conservation with the return of four rare mountain bongos, boosting efforts to restore one of the world's most endangered antelope… Read more »
Kenya: IEBC Chair Praises High Voter Uptake After Curtains Fall On 30-Day Voter Listing Drive
Capital FM
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has hailed the more than 1.8 million Kenyans who turned out to register as voters during the just-concluded Enhanced… Read more »
Nigeria: Adamawa Gov'ship Aspirant Tackles Atiku Over Tinubu's Re-Election Bid
Daily Trust
A governorship aspirant under the ruling All Progressives Congress,APC banner in Adamawa state, Suleiman Yerima Balla said that former Vice president Atiku Abubakar has no capacity… Read more »
Zimbabwe: U.S.$75 Million Compensation Bill Delaying Mt Hampden Cybercity Project
New Zimbabwe
A multi-million-dollar compensation burden is delaying the development of Zimbabwe's new cybercity at Mt Hampden, with government yet to pay the bulk of affected landowners despite… Read more »
Liberia: GC, Ministry of Local Government Join Forces to Strengthen
New Dawn
Governance Commission (GC) has wrapped up a technical brainstorming session with the Ministry of Local Government (MLG) to ensure Liberia's decentralization program moves from… Read more »
Nigeria: Benue - A Big Push for Women Candidates Ahead 2027
Leadership
Women in Benue State are fantastically serious about getting a huge cut in the 2027 general elections. The level of mobilisation and preparations has been intensely powerful. There… Read more »
Nigeria: Kano APC Chieftain Escapes Mob Attack, Police Arrest 6 Suspects
Leadership
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdulsalam Abdulkarim Zaura, on Monday narrowly escaped a mob attack by suspected thugs along the Farm Centre area of Kano… Read more »
Nigeria: Forum to Buy APC Senatorial Form for Gov Buni
Leadership
The North-East Elders and Youths Forum plans to buy the All Progressives Congress (APC) expression of interest and nomination forms for Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, ahead of… Read more »
Nigeria: Akume Advises Nuprc Board On Governance, Accountability
Leadership
The secretary to the government of the federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, has charged members of the board of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) to… Read more »
Nigeria: FCC Unveils Digital Transformation Hub to Enhance Transparency, Equity
Leadership
In a significant leap towards modernising public sector governance, the Federal Character Commission (FCC) has launched an integrated digital platform. Read more »
