January 27
Nigeria: You Didn't Register With Us - ADC Disputes Gada's Alleged Party Membership
Vanguard
The chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Sokoto state chapter, Alhaji Bello Isiyaku-Keegan, has denied Sen. Abubakar Gada's membership, saying he was never their… Read more »
Nigeria: 2027 Tinubu's Running Mate - APC Dismisses Speculations Over Shettima's Replacement
Vanguard
The All Progressives Congress, APC, has dismissed reports suggesting that Vice President Kashim Shettima may be replaced as President Bola Tinubu's running mate, ahead of the 2027… Read more »
Nigeria: Tax Laws, Electoral Act Top Agenda As N/Assembly Resumes
Daily Trust
As the National Assembly resumes plenary today after its recess, barring any last-minute change, lawmakers are expected to confront a packed legislative agenda headlined by… Read more »
Nigeria: 2027 - Obidient Movement Rejects ADC Criticism, Insists On Obi Presidency
Daily Trust
The Obidient Movement has pushed back against comments by the African Democratic Congress (ADC), insisting that its support for a Peter Obi presidency remains firm and that claims… Read more »
Nigeria: I Have No Anointed Candidate, Says Gov Zulum
Daily Trust
Borno State Governor, Prof Babagana Umara Zulum, has said he has neither endorsed nor promised any elective position to any aspirant ahead of the 2027 general elections, dismissing… Read more »
Nigeria: 2027 - APC Warns Against Speculation On Shettima's Fate
Daily Trust
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has warned party leaders and government officials against what it described as "needless speculations" over the possible replacement of… Read more »
Nigeria: Enough of Use-and-Dump Politics, Youths Tell Politicians
Daily Trust
Nigerian youths have condemned what they described as the persistent use of young people by politicians during elections, only to abandon them after victory. Read more »
Nigeria: APC to Musawa, Others - Avoid Stoking Needless Speculations, Focus On Your Duty
This Day
· Says alleged possible replacement of Shet-tima as Tinubu's running mate in 2027 speculative Read more »
West Africa: Nigeria's 4th Republic - What Is Working and What Is Not
Daily Trust
In Nigeria, as elsewhere, democratic governance is best understood not as a straight line or some mathematical progression, but as a learning curve--a nonlinear process shaped by… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Youths in Zimbabwe Are Not Rejecting Politics - They Are Reshaping It [analysis]
African Arguments
Youth political participation in Zimbabwe is often described in familiar terms: party membership, mobilisation through rallies, and the manipulation of unemployed young people into… Read more »
January 26
South Africa: Who Is Really in Charge in South Africa? [blog]
CFR
Earlier this month, several members of the BRICS grouping conducted joint naval exercises, called “Will for Peace 2026” off South African waters. China led the… Read more »
Uganda: Winnie Byanyima Raises Fresh Alarm Over Besigye's Health
Nile Post
Winnie Byanyima, the spouse of opposition figure Dr Kizza Besigye, has raised fresh concerns over his health, alleging that prison authorities are deliberately denying him adequate… Read more »
Angola: Manufacturing Enemies - Inside Angola's Security State [analysis]
Maka
Detained on 28 July 2025 after being shot by police on the first day of Angola's taxi drivers' strike, Serrote José de Oliveira -- widely known as "General Nila" -- has been… Read more »
Kenya: Faked Front Page Claims Ruto Chose 2027 Running Mate
Africa Check
Faked newspaper front page claims Kenyan president Ruto has settled on deputy president Kindiki as 2027 running mate Read more »
South Africa: Ramaphosa Says South Africa On Right Track Despite Jobless Youth
Scrolla
President Cyril Ramaphosa says the economy is growing with falling unemployment, poverty and inequality, and improved confidence in South Africa. Ramaphosa says over R1-trillion… Read more »
Uganda: Did Uganda's Internet Shutdowns During Elections Backfire? [analysis]
ISS
The state cited the need to prevent disinformation - but the ban may have increased citizens' mistrust instead. Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Declares End of First-Ever Marburg Virus Disease Outbreak
WHO-AFRO
The Government of Ethiopia has officially declared the end of its first-ever outbreak of Marburg virus disease (MVD) following the completion of enhanced surveillance and the… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Outlines 5-Year Agenda Amid Deadly Crackdown On Opposition
Capital FM
President Yoweri Museveni has set out his priorities for a new term in office, pledging to safeguard peace and security, eradicate household poverty, strengthen national unity,… Read more »
Liberia: Boakai's Consequential 3rd Year
Liberian Observer
When President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. mounts the podium to deliver his third Annual Message to the 55th Legislature today, the moment will carry far more weight than… Read more »
Uganda: Exiled Ugandan Supreme Court Judge Protests Escalating Post-Poll Crackdown
Capital FM
Exiled former Ugandan Supreme Court Justice Esther Kisaakye has condemned a violent post-election crackdown in Uganda amid killings, abductions, and raids targeting supporters of… Read more »
Africa: All of Africa Today - January 26, 2026
allAfrica
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Uganda: A Gathering Impunity [blog]
CFR
Geopolitical transformation appears to have induced political license across Africa. Read more »
Uganda: Bobi Wine Alleges Continued Threats, Arrests of Supporters After Election
Nile Post
The leader of the National Unity Platform (NUP), Robert Kyagulanyi, also known as Bobi Wine, has alleged continued threats against his life, a sustained military presence around… Read more »
Kenya: Govt Plans Six Mega Dams, Targets 2 Million Acres in Irrigation Push
Capital FM
The government has unveiled plans to construct at least six mega dams and expand irrigation to two million acres of farmland as part of a renewed push to strengthen food security,… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Magaya Faces Four New Rape Counts After Dramatic Arrest
263Chat
Shortly after a dramatic arrest while leaving court on Monday morning, Prophetic Healing and Deliverance leader Walter Magaya appeared back before the Harare magistrate court to… Read more »
