February 04
Kenya: Katiba Institute Demands Funding Freeze for Unlawful Presidential Advisor Roles
Capital FM
Katiba Institute has formally written to the Controller of Budget (COB), Dr. Margaret Nyakang'o, urging strict compliance with a High Court ruling that declared the offices of… Read more »
Tanzania: Tanzania, Oman Update 12-Year MOU to Align It With Current Economic Trends
Daily News
BUSINESS communities and investors from Tanzania and Oman are expected to benefit from new initiatives aimed at strengthening bilateral trade cooperation between the two countries,… Read more »
Nigeria: Convent, Catholic Hospital, and Two Protestant Churches Attacked in North-Central Nigeria
Agenzia Fides
Several towns in the Agwara Local Government Area (LGA) in Niger State, in north-central Nigeria, have been the target of armed attacks. According to a statement from the Diocese… Read more »
Kenya: Gachagua Welcomes Kanini Kega to DCP Party
Capital FM
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has welcomed politician Kanini Kega to the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia, China Strengthen Development Cooperation With New Grant Agreement
ENA
Ethiopia and China have further deepened their longstanding development partnership following a high-level bilateral meeting held on Tuesday between Ethiopia's Finance Minister,… Read more »
Rwanda: 10 Key Initiatives Born Out of Umushyikirano Over Two Decades
New Times
Umushyikirano is an annual platform where citizens and leaders assess progress and agree on solutions to issues affecting communities. Read more »
Nigeria: Court Rejects Sowore's Documents in Defence of Alleged Cyber-Bullying Charge
This Day
A Federal High Court in Abuja, on Wednesday rejected two sets of documents tendered by a former presidential candidate and publisher of Sahara-reporters, Omoyele Sowore in defence… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Clarifies Mission of U.S. Troops in Nigeria
This Day
The federal government has clarified reports surrounding the presence of United States troops in Nigeria, stressing that their deployment is limited to intelligence support and… Read more »
Uganda: MP-Elect Nkeretanyi Claims Assassination Attempt
Nile Post
Kalungu East Member of Parliament-elect Yusuf Jr Kiluluuta Nkeretanyi has allegedly survived an assassination attempt after a late-night incident that his team believes was… Read more »
Cameroon: Anti-Poverty Programmes Can Change How People See the State and Each Other [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
When floodwaters washed away Woudou Oumar's home in northern Cameroon, he and his family lost not only shelter but hope. Then a government-supported cash transfer arrived. "The… Read more »
Nigeria: INEC Finalises 2027 Election Timetable, Awaits New Electoral Law
Leadership
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reaffirmed its preparedness to conduct the 2027 general election despite ongoing delays in the passage of the amended… Read more »
Nigeria: Governor Alia Orders Manhunt As Terrorists Attack Benue Community
Leadership
Benue State governor, Hyacinth Alia, has ordered a manhunt for the terrorists responsible for a deadly attack in Abande community, Turan, in Kwande local government area of the… Read more »
Uganda: NUP Rejects Presidential Election Results, Demands Release of Declaration Forms
Nile Post
The National Unity Platform (NUP) has rejected the presidential election results announced by the Electoral Commission (EC), saying the declaration lacked a legal basis and… Read more »
Kenya: No, Kenya's Standard Newspaper Did Not Publish Front Page Calling Two Prominent Politicians 'Fools'
Africa Check
No, Kenya's Standard newspaper did not publish front page calling two prominent politicians 'fools' Read more »
South Africa: Limpopo Floods Damage Dozens of Health Facilities, Raising Safety Concerns
Health-e
Dozens of health facilities across Limpopo were damaged by the flooding triggered by persistent heavy rains, which started in December 2025, leaving some partially inaccessible… Read more »
Liberia: Sen. Snowe Proposes Part-Time Roles for NEC Commissioners
New Dawn
Bomi County Senator Edwin Melvin Snowe has introduced a proposal on Capitol Hill aimed at amending Liberia's Election Law. Read more »
Somalia: Somalia Elects New Leadership of National Human Rights Commission
Shabelle
Somalia on Wednesday held a closely watched election for the leadership of its National Independent Human Rights Commission, a vote seen as setting the direction of the body for… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia's Federal Government Blames Regional Leaders for National Consultative Forum Cancellation
Shabelle
Somalia's federal government said on Wednesday that the cancellation of the National Consultative Forum was the responsibility of the administrations of the Somali Future Council,… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia and South Africa Hold High-Level Talks to Boost Bilateral Ties
Shabelle
Somalia's Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Abdisaalam Abdii Ali, held bilateral talks on Tuesday with South Africa's Foreign Minister, Ronald Lamola, in… Read more »
Uganda: LC3 Candidates Make Final Preparations As Polls Near
Nile Post
With only hours remaining before the election of LC3 chairpersons and councillors, candidates in different parts of the country are making final preparations ahead of a decisive… Read more »
Liberia: House Sets Up Conference Committee On Cbl Audit Report
New Dawn
The House of Representatives has established a Conference Committee to work with the Liberian Senate to harmonize and consolidate the report of the Joint Public Accounts and Audit… Read more »
Liberia: Fresh Battle Erupts Over Salary Harmonization Policy
New Dawn
Former Finance Minister Samuel D. Tweah Jr. has forcefully dismissed claims by Finance and Development Planning Minister Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan that the government has reversed… Read more »
Kenya: IEBC Turns to Digital Pre-Registration to Boost Gen-Z Voter Numbers
Capital FM
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) is betting on technology to reverse persistently low voter registration among young Kenyans, unveiling plans for a… Read more »
Kenya: IEBC to Launch Ward-Based Mass Voter Registration On March 29
Capital FM
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) will roll out a nationwide mass voter registration exercise starting March 29, IEBC Chairperson Edung Ethekon has… Read more »
South Africa: Communities Caught Between Necessity and Neglect As Struggle to Regulate Spaza Shops Continues
Daily Maverick
More than a year after illegal pesticide terbufos claimed the lives of six children in Naledi, the community remains a flashpoint of grief and xenophobic tension. While government… Read more »
