April 20
Nigeria: Govt Denies Federation Revenue Diversion
Vanguard
ABUJA -- The Federal Government has dismissed claims of hidden spending and diversion of federation revenue, describing such reports as a misrepresentation of findings contained in… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Presidency - Governance Is About Truth and Explanations, Not Propaganda, By Owei Lakemfa
Vanguard
There is an on-going debate in the country about the achievements of the Bola Ahmed Tinubu government. Opinions are, as expected, divided. But I notice a streak on the government… Read more »
Nigeria: World Bank Report - No Leakage in Federation Revenue - Govt
Vanguard
The Federal Government says deductions from the federation earnings by the Federation Account Allocation Committee, FAAC, are being misrepresented as a diversion of revenue. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria to Send 200 Special Forces to Türkiye for Training - Minister
Daily Trust
The Minister of Defence, retired Gen. Christopher Musa, has said that Nigeria and Türkiye have reached an agreement to immediately deploy 200 Nigerian Special Forces for… Read more »
Nigeria: 2027 - Total Shutdown As Enugu West Zone Endorses Tinubu, Mbah for Second Term
This Day
The people of Enugu West Senatorial District have endorsed President Bola Tinubu and the state governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, for a second term in office, citing their policies,… Read more »
Kenya: 'He Is Not the Pope' - Oburu Escalates Clash With Sifuna, Says Raila Was 'Fed Up' With Him
Capital FM
ODM Leader Oburu Oginga has escalated the party's internal standoff with Edwin Sifuna, declaring the embattled Secretary General "is not the Pope" and insisting party discipline… Read more »
Kenya: Oburu Oginga Warns Against 'Reckless Tax Removal' Amid Fuel Price Pressure
Capital FM
ODM leader Oburu Oginga has cautioned against the "reckless removal of taxes" as pressure mounts on the government to further cut pump prices, despite recent interventions that… Read more »
Kenya: 'Everything Is On the Table' - Oburu On Pre-2027 Coalition Talks With UDA
Capital FM
ODM leader Oburu Oginga has declared that "everything is on the table" in ongoing negotiations with the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA), even as fresh cracks emerge within… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Denies Alleged Hidden Spending, Diversion of Federation Revenue
This Day
*Says interpretations reflect misunderstanding of fiscal system Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo - Fresh Attacks Reported After New Round of Peace Talks
New Times
Drone and artillery attacks have been reported in eastern DR Congo, despite new commitments made between AFC/M23 and the Congolese government in Switzerland on Friday, April 17. Read more »
South Africa: Democratic Gains Must Be Defended - President Ramaphosa
SAnews.gov.za
President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for the deepening of democracy and advancement of human rights for all. Read more »
South Africa: Parliament to Debate Key Budget Bills As MPs Resume Oversight Work
SAnews.gov.za
Parliament will this week focus on key budget legislation and oversight work as Members of Parliament return from the constituency period to resume committee activities. Read more »
Gambia: Is the Point of Contention Between the Gpu and the Minister of Information Necessary?
Foroyaa
After Foroyaa's coverage of this subject matter and its counseling for dialogue between the media stakeholders and the minister of information, media and broadcasting, the question… Read more »
Uganda: Data, Democracy, and Uganda's 2026 Elections
Independent (Kampala)
On May 12, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, 81, will take the oath of office once again, extending a presidency that has shaped Uganda's political landscape for four straight… Read more »
Liberia: What Was Allocated to Liberia's Security Sector From Fy2024 and Fy2026 Budgets?
Liberian Investigator
In March 2026, tensions escalated along the Guinea-Liberia border, particularly in Lofa County near the Makona River. Guinean soldiers reportedly crossed into Liberian territory,… Read more »
Nigeria: Osun 2026 - Oyebamiji Promises Inclusive Governance, Woos Non-Indigenes
This Day
The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Osun State, Bola Oyebamiji, has pledged that his administration would integrate non-indigenes and other interest… Read more »
Nigeria: As Deadline Looms, Opposition Forces Consider PRP As Backup Platform
This Day
With just days to the deadline for submission of party membership register to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), embattled opposition figures within the African… Read more »
Liberia: Supplementary Budget Hearing Begins
New Dawn
The Joint Committee on Ways, Means, and Finance of the 55th Legislature has officially commenced hearings into the Draft 2026 Supplementary Budget valued at US$45 million. Read more »
Nigeria: NMA - Governance, Welfare Disputes Trigger Leadership Change in Lagos
Premium Times
An analysis of the documents by PREMIUM TIMES indicates that disagreements had been building over several days, with members raising concerns about governance processes and… Read more »
Nigeria: Unilag Don Seeks Insulation of Education Governance From Partisan Politics
This Day
A Professor of Educational Administration and Leadership and Dean of the Faculty of Education, University of Lagos, Akoka, Simeon Adebayo Oladipo, has warned that political… Read more »
Nigeria: FG Charts New Course for Regional Growth At the 2026 Sectoral Retreat in Edo
This Day
The federal government has called on regional development commissions to chart a new course that will lead to growth and transformation of the different zones in the country. Read more »
Liberia: President Boakai to Lead Presidential Contract Signing Ceremony Under PMCS Reform Program
Liberian Investigator
- President Joseph N. Boakai will today lead a Presidential Contract Signing Ceremony under the Performance Management and Compliance System (PMCS), a flagship reform initiative… Read more »
Liberia: Collins Denies Failing to Apologize to House Plenary
Liberian Investigator
- Gbarpolu County District 2 Representative Luther Collins has pushed back against social media reports accusing him of refusing to apologize to the House of Representatives,… Read more »
Liberia: Unity Party Chairman Defends Kolubah's Expulsion, Urges National Unity Amid Mixed Reactions
Liberian Investigator
- The Chairman of the Unity Party, Luther Tarpeh, has publicly defended the controversial expulsion of District 10 Representative Yekeh Y. Kolubah from the House of… Read more »
Liberia: Kolubah Blames President Boakai for Expulsion, Launches 'Friends of Yekeh' Political Network in Bong
Liberian Investigator
- Expelled Montserrado County District 10 Representative Yekeh Y. Kolubah is taking his political fight beyond the capital, directly accusing President Joseph Nyuma Boakai Sr. of… Read more »
