April 27
Nigeria: APC Chieftain Hails Ezugwu's Political Grassroots Impact
Leadership
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Enugu State and House of Representatives hopeful, Prince-Henry Hart Ucheonwu, has congratulated the Chairman of Uzo-Uwani… Read more »
Nigeria: Good Governance - Buni Clinches Vanguard Award for Rural, Agricultural Impact
Leadership
Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State has been honoured with a Good Governance Award at the 40th Vanguard Personality of the Year ceremony, in recognition of his administration's… Read more »
Nigeria: Beyond National Interest - Closing the Structural Gap in Nigeria's Governance
Vanguard
In his thought-provoking book, In the National Interest, Olu Fasan delivers a powerful and timely diagnosis of Nigeria's enduring crisis. With clarity and intellectual discipline,… Read more »
Nigeria: Powerful Conversations Three Resignations, Two Conversations, and a Tariff Anomaly That Needs a Memo
This Day
Three ministers left government this week. Wale Edun at Finance, Ahmed Dangiwa at Housing, Adebayo Adelabu at Power. I have been where they have been, and I can only wish all three… Read more »
Nigeria: Party Conventions, Democracy and Rule of Law
This Day
The dust may not have fully settled on the conventions of what is gradually emerging as the three main political parties in the country, the All Progressives Congress, African… Read more »
Nigeria: On Being a Freelance Politician
This Day
Bauchi State Governor Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, Kauran Bauchi, best known for combative politics and acerbic rhetoric, suddenly made a rich addition to Nigeria's political… Read more »
Nigeria: APC - Makinde Inciting Violence With 'Wet E' Remark, Not Mere Opposition Posturing
This Day
*Party's national youth leader to convene Renewed Hope conversations Read more »
Nigeria: Obasanjo - A Government That Can't Secure Its People Shouldn't Exist
This Day
· Blames Nigeria's problems on leadership Read more »
Namibia: NNN Cautions Against Swapo's Internal Division
New Era
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has warned Swapo leaders against internal divisions and misinformation, saying such threats could weaken the ruling party. Read more »
Namibia: Authorities Without Chiefs Decry Exclusion
New Era
Traditional authorities without recognised chiefs say they were excluded from a workshop on amending the Traditional Authorities Act held in Otjiwarongo last week. Read more »
Uganda: FDC Warns Sovereignty Bill Could Criminalise Politics, Media Work
Nile Post
The resident of the Forum for Democratic Change, Patrick Oboi Amuriat, has announced the party's rejection of the proposed Sovereignty Bill, warning that it could criminalise… Read more »
Uganda: FDC Demands Compensation for Displaced Street Vendors As Eviction Row Deepens
Nile Post
The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) has called on government to immediately compensate street vendors affected by recent eviction exercises, arguing that authorities must take… Read more »
Liberia: After Bitter Vote, RAL Leaders Move to Heal and Rebuild
Liberian Investigator
- The leadership-elect of the Reporters Association of Liberia (RAL) has initiated a reconciliation drive to heal post-election divisions and reposition the institution, signaling… Read more »
Liberia: LAPP Sounds Alarm On Police Conduct, Legislature and 'Democratic Decline'
Liberian Investigator
Published: April 27, 2026 Read more »
Liberia: I Will Not Run' - Massaquoi Turns Arrest Into Protest Campaign
Liberian Investigator
- The Chairman of the Congress for Democratic Change-Council of Patriots (CDC-COP), Foday M. Massaquoi, has broken his silence following his arrest during the April 14 "March for… Read more »
Liberia: Rep. Moima Briggs Proposes Presidential Appointment of 15 Women to House After Gender Quota Stalls
Liberian Investigator
- One of Liberia's few female lawmakers told more than 300 women gathered in this Bong County district town Thursday that if the Legislature will not pass a gender quota, the… Read more »
Liberia: The AFL's Weakness Is No Secret. So Why Are Senators Demanding an Investigation for Saying So?
Liberian Investigator
The numbers Sen. Amara Konneh cited on the Senate floor last Thursday are not hard to find. They live in World Bank databases, donor reports, and international defense assessments… Read more »
Liberia: Senate Denies Bribery Claims in Currency Debate, Flags Inflation Risk in Cbl Printing Request
Liberian Investigator
Published: April 27, 2026 Read more »
Burundi: 2027 - Burundi's President Named Ruling Party Candidate
Daily Trust
Burundian President Evariste Ndayishimiye has been named as the candidate of his ruling party for the presidential election due to be held next year, the party said on Sunday. Read more »
Nigeria: Ohanaeze Endorses Mbah for 2nd Term
Daily Trust
Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Enugu State chapter, on Saturday, endorsed Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State for a second term in office, citing his visionary, pragmatic, and transformative… Read more »
April 26
South Africa: Minister Announces Withdrawal of Draft AI Policy
SAnews.gov.za
Communications and Digital Technologies Minister Solly Malatsi has announced the withdrawal of the Draft National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy following an internal process. Read more »
Tanzania: Tanzania Marks 62 Years of Unity, Lasting Union Amidst Challenges
Daily News
TANZANIA, a land celebrated for its breathtaking landscapes and rich cultural tapestry, today marks 62 years of a profound and enduring unity. Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Blasts Mt Kenya 'Political Cartels' Over 2027 Succession Politics During Murang'a Tour
Capital FM
President William Ruto has criticized political leaders he accused of attempting to act as gatekeepers of Central Kenya's political direction ahead of the next general election,… Read more »
South Africa: President Ramaphosa to Lead Freedom Day Commemoration
SAnews.gov.za
President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to lead the national Freedom Day commemoration which will be held in Bloemfontein in the Free State on Monday. Read more »
Namibia: Minister Investigates Tribal Bias At Roads Authority
Namibian
Minister of works and transport Veikko Nekundi's order to investigate alleged tribal bias in recruitment at the Roads Authority has reignited the issue of hiring practices across… Read more »
