January 08
Ghana: President Mahama's First Year in Office - Promises, Progress, Way Forward
Ghanaian Times
One year into President John Dramani Mahama's current administration, the nation finds itself at a crucial point of reflection. Read more »
Liberia: Former Defense Minister Declares Intention to Run in 2029 Election
New Dawn
Liberia's former Defense Minister Brownie Samukai Jr. has officially announced his candidacy for the Lofa County Senatorial Seat in the upcoming 2029 elections. Read more »
Sudan: 100+ Political and Civil Forces in Sudan Protest 'Biassed Statement' By African Union Chair
Dabanga
More than 100 democratic parties, organisations and civil leaders, have signed an official protest memorandum addressed to the leaders of the African Union, in which they expressed… Read more »
Ghana: President Mahama Condemns Attack On Reporter
Ghanaian Times
President John Dramani Mahama has confirmed that officers of the Ghana National Fire Service involved in the assault of a Class FM reporter have been identified and interdicted. Read more »
Nigeria: Baba-Ahmed Declares Presidential Bid
This Day
Labour Party's vice presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, Senator Datti Baba-Ahmed, formally announced his bid for the 2027 presidential elec-tion yesterday. Read more »
Nigeria: No Evidence Nigeria's Ex-Vice President Abubakar Promised to Release Biafra Separatist Leader
Africa Check
No evidence Nigeria's ex-vice president Abubakar promised to release Biafra separatist leader Kanu if elected president in 2027 Read more »
Uganda: Bobi Urges Ankole Voters to Turn Out Confidently for Change
Nile Post
The National Unity Platform presidential candidate, Robert Kyagulanyi, has urged residents of Ankole, particularly in Mbarara district, to vote for change with confidence in the… Read more »
Sudan: Government of Hope Cabinet Commends Wali of Khartoum State and His Government
SNA
The Government of Hope Council of Ministers has commended Ahmed Osman Hamza, Wali of Khartoum State, and members of his government in recognition of their sustained efforts to… Read more »
Lesotho: Former PS Nchaka Dies
Lesotho Times
Former Principal Secretary and prominent opposition All Basotho Convention (ABC) member, Malefetsane Nchaka, has died. Read more »
South Africa: KZN News Bites - Cosatu Tells ANC People No Longer Trust Politicians
Scrolla
Celani Sikhakhane brings you KwaZulu-Natal's latest news. Read more »
South Africa: Mbali Shinga Refuses NFP Order to Quit KZN Unity Government
Scrolla
NFP orders Mbali Shinga to resign as KZN social development MEC after the party quits the unity government. Shinga ignores the deadline as NFP disciplinary hearing is postponed… Read more »
Uganda: Among Calls On Museveni to Rein in Minister Amongi in Lira
Nile Post
The Speaker of Parliament and NRM Second National Vice Chairperson, Anita Among, has publicly criticised the Minister of Gender, Labour and Social Development, Betty Amongi,… Read more »
Mozambique: Quelimane Mayor Complains of Harassment
AIM
Manuel de Araujo, mayor of the central Mozambican city of Quelimane, has complained of "political harassment' by the Zambezia Provincial Attorney's Office. Read more »
Mozambique: Government Says It Cannot Pay End of Year Bonus
AIM
Mozambican Prime Minister Benvinda Levi announced on Wednesday that the government is unable to pay the traditional new year bonus for 2025 to workers in the public administration. Read more »
South Africa: DA Demands Parliamentary Briefing On SAPS Body-Worn Camera Rollout Amid Deadly Police Operations in KZN [press release]
DA
The Democratic Alliance (DA) will formally call on the Ministry of Police to urgently brief Parliament on the stalled rollout of police body-worn cameras, amid a growing number of… Read more »
Gambia: CGG Calls for Voting Age to 16 Years in Local, Parliamentary Polls
The Point
The Center for Good Governance (CGG) on Wednesday called for a gradual reduction of the voting age to 16-17 for local government and parliamentary elections, warning that the… Read more »
Ghana: Zaato Rates Mahama Administration 60 Percent On Economy, Urges Caution in Early Praise
Ghanaian Times
A Senior Lecturer and political analyst at the University of Ghana, Dr Joshua Jebuntie Zaato, has given President John Dramani Mahama's administration a 60 percent score for its… Read more »
Uganda: EC Reassures Public On Election Integrity, Outlines Transmission Procedures
Nile Post
The Electoral Commission (EC) has outlined detailed procedures for the announcement and transmission of election results, aiming to calm fears among candidates and voters ahead of… Read more »
Uganda: NRM Economic Policies Deliver Strong Gains, Says Ggoobi
Nile Post
Uganda has registered significant economic gains under the National Resistance Movement (NRM), driven by sustained growth, export expansion, infrastructure development and… Read more »
Uganda: Mubaje Calls for Discipline, Patriotism, and Responsible Action Ahead of Elections
Nile Post
As Uganda prepares for its highly anticipated 2026 General Elections, the Mufti of Uganda, Sheikh Shaban Ramadhan Mubaje, has urged Muslims to intensify their worship, uphold… Read more »
Uganda: First Lady Rallies Women to Back NRM
Nile Post
The First Lady and Minister of Education, Mrs Janet K. Museveni, has called on Ugandan women to unite behind the National Resistance Movement (NRM) and President Museveni as the… Read more »
Uganda: EC Assures Security As Distribution of Voting Kits Continues to 12 Districts
Nile Post
The Electoral Commission has assured voters and political stakeholders that all voting materials being dispatched across the country are under tight security and will be delivered… Read more »
Uganda: The Swamps You Have Are Goldmines - Museveni Tells Kole Residents
Nile Post
President Museveni, who is also the NRM presidential flag bearer, has told the people of Kole District in the Lango sub-region that they are sitting on "goldmines" in the form of… Read more »
Uganda: NRM Okays Its Candidates to Deploy Own Polling Agents
Nile Post
The ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) has clarified that its nationwide vote protection exercise is strictly limited to safeguarding votes cast for President Museveni and… Read more »
Uganda: Munyagwa Now Predicts No Outright Winner in Presidential Election
Nile Post
With six days left to the presidential election, Common Man's Party (CMP) president and 2026 presidential candidate Mubarak Munyagwa says no contender is likely to secure the… Read more »
