January 21
Nigeria: Nenadi Usman-Led Labour Party Speaks On Judgement Sacking Abure As National Chairman [press release]
Premium Times
The caretaker committee said in a statement that the judgment represents a victory for democracy, for the Labour Party, and for the Nigerian people, and not a personal victory for… Read more »
Nigeria: NRS Moves to Quell Vat Panic As Nigerians Raise Alarm Over Banking Charges
Daily Trust
The Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) has reacted to claims that the Federal Government has introduced Value Added Tax (VAT) on banking services, insisting that no new tax has been… Read more »
Uganda: BVVK Machines Were Necessary As NRM Vote Was Previously Rigged, Says Kiwanda
Nile Post
The Chairperson of the National Consultative Forum (NCF) and former NRM Vice Chairperson for the Buganda region, Godfrey Kiwanda Ssuubi, has defended the use of Biometric Voter… Read more »
Uganda: Inter-Religious Council Visits Kyagulanyi's Residence Amid Political Tensions Following Last Weeks Polls
Nile Post
The Inter-Religious Council of Uganda (IRCU), led by the Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, The Most Rev. Dr. Stephen Samuel Kaziimba Mugalu, on Tuesday visited the home of former… Read more »
Uganda: EC Says BVVK Machines Worked in 16 Districts, Faults Logistical Challenges
Nile Post
As Uganda prepares for the next phase of voting this Thursday, the Electoral Commission (EC) has clarified concerns over the performance of the Biometric Voter Verification Kits… Read more »
Uganda: Is It the End of Nabeta's Political Grip On Jinja East?
Nile Post
For more than two decades, the politics of Jinja East--now Jinja City Southern Division East--has largely revolved around one man: Nathan Igeme Nabeta. Read more »
Uganda: How NRM Reclaimed the Busoga Vote
Nile Post
The ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) has regained its dominance in the Busoga sub-region following last week's presidential and parliamentary elections, marking a… Read more »
Uganda: Inside Ssemujju's Bruising Defeat in Kira Municipality Race
Nile Post
Ibrahim Ssemujju's defeat in the Kira Municipality parliamentary elections has sent shockwaves through Uganda's political circles, particularly given his long-standing status as… Read more »
Uganda: I Won't Reveal My Next Move - 'Unlucky' Rwamiti After Another Election Loss
Nile Post
Seasoned entertainment presenter and two-time parliamentary aspirant Miles Rwamiti has said he will not be disclosing his next political move losing the Nakawa West parliamentary… Read more »
Uganda: EC Dispatches Voting Materials As Ntungamo Gears Up for Local Govt Polls
Nile Post
The Electoral Commission (EC) in Ntungamo District has begun dispatching voting materials to sub-counties ahead of tomorrow's local government council elections, which will be… Read more »
Uganda: Delays Mar Youth, PWDs District Elections
Nile Post
Voting for the District Male Youth Representative and the District Female Representative for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) was disrupted by delays on Tuesday, with the youth… Read more »
Uganda: Lawmakers Mourn Former Ngora Woman MP Stella Isodo Apolot
Nile Post
Lawmakers across the political divide have paid tribute to the late Stella Isodo Apolot, describing her as an all-embracing, supportive and collaborative legislator whose death has… Read more »
Gambia: CPA UK Delegation, NA Deepen Parliamentary Ties
The Point
In a broader move to strengthen parliamentary cooperation while improving the effectiveness of legislative committees, the National Assembly of The Gambia recently hosted a… Read more »
Gambia: GDC Leader Calls On Voters to Judge Political Parties By Action
The Point
Mama Kandeh, leader of the Gambia Democratic Congress (GDC), has urged Gambians to demand real change in the 2026 elections. He called on voters to focus on leaders' actions, not… Read more »
Liberia: Rep. Banks Slams Speaker
New Dawn
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Liberia: House Passes AML Third Amendment
New Dawn
The House of Representatives has passed Amendment No. 3 to the ArcelorMittal Liberia Mineral Development Agreement, saying it's in the best interest of the Liberian people. Read more »
Uganda: Police Say Kampala Secure Ahead of Lord Mayor, Councillor Elections
Nile Post
Police have assured the public of safety and order ahead of the local government elections scheduled for January 22, 2026, in Kampala and surrounding areas. Read more »
Nigeria: PDP - Court Dismisses Anyanwu's Suit After Withdrawal
Daily Trust
A Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a suit filed by the factional National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Samuel Anyanwu, seeking to retain his… Read more »
Nigeria: Defection Talks Ongoing, No Decision Yet - Kano Gov's Aide
Daily Trust
The Kano State Government has said no decision has been taken on the possible defection of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) to the All… Read more »
Nigeria: INEC Starts Ward PVC Distribution in FCT
Daily Trust
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has begun ward-level distribution of 128,396 Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) ahead of… Read more »
Nigeria: Negative Self-Perception Hurting Nigeria's Global Standing - Fashola
Daily Trust
Former Lagos State governor, Babatunde Raji Fashola (SAN), has warned that persistent negative self-perception by Nigerians is damaging the country's global reputation, urging… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Daily - May 29, 1999: the Day General Abdulsalami Handed Power to Obasanjo
Daily Trust
On May 29, 1999, Nigeria witnessed a historic transfer of power as General Abdulsalami Abubakar formally handed over leadership to Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, ending more than 15… Read more »
Nigeria: Atiku Wades in As Supporters, Obidients Clash Over ADC Ticket
Daily Trust
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has moved to calm rising tensions within the opposition coalition after sharp exchanges erupted between his supporters and backers of former… Read more »
Ghana: Democracy Has Not Yielded Expected Outcomes - Kwabena Agyepong
Ghanaian Times
Former New Patriotic Party (NPP) General Secretary, Kwabena Agyei Agyepong, has raised concerns over the state of democracy in Ghana, insisting that it has failed to deliver the… Read more »
Ghana: Parliament Resumes Sitting February 3 After Recess
Ghanaian Times
The Second Session of the Ninth Parliament of the Fourth Republic is expected to commence on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, after going on recess in December to allow Members of… Read more »
