January 08
Kenya: Ruto Spoke for the Cameras, Governor Stepped in for Ogeta
Capital FM
Nearly two months after President William Ruto publicly promised to "take care" of Maurice Ogeta, the long-serving bodyguard of the late Raila Odinga, it is a county government not… Read more »
Uganda: EC Hands Presidential Candidates Copy of the National Voters Register
Independent (Kampala)
The Electoral Commission, through its Political Parties Unit, commenced the issuance of copies of the National Voters Register to representatives of presidential candidates. Read more »
South Africa: Municipal Electricity Failure Is Not Simply a Local Municipal Problem, but a Structural Economic Risk
Daily Maverick
South Africa's municipal electricity debt crisis is often reduced to a familiar story: failing councils, weak billing systems, political interference and a culture of non-payment.… Read more »
Ghana: Engage in Constitution Review Process - NCCE Urges Ghanaians
Ghanaian Times
The National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) has called on the citizenry to actively participate in processes leading to the review of the 1992 Constitution, as the country… Read more »
Nigeria: After Fintiri - The Moral Duty to Protect People-Centred Politics
Leadership
There are periods in the life of a society when governance stops being a distant abstraction and becomes a living presence in the daily experience of ordinary people. In Adamawa… Read more »
Nigeria: Kebbi Gov Laudds Outgoing Police Commissioner for Dedication to Security
Leadership
Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State has lauded the outgoing commissioner of police, CP Bello Sani, for his tireless efforts in bolstering security in the state. Idris made the… Read more »
Kenya: 'Uhuru Will Fail You Miserably' - Atwoli Warns Matiang'i Ahead of 2027 Polls
Capital FM
Central Organisations Trade Union (COTU) Secretary General Francis Atwoli has blamed former President Uhuru Kenyatta for Raila Odinga's loss in the 2022 General Election. Read more »
Nigeria: I Have No Price Tag - Kwankwaso
Leadership
Leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement and former Governor of Kano State, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has declared that he has no "price tag," insisting that his conscience and… Read more »
Nigeria: No Past Administration Did Half of What Abdulrazaq Has Done for Kwara Youths - APC Stalwart
Leadership
A former commissioner for Special Duties who is also the patron of the Kwara Coalition of APC support groups, Alh Razaq Lawal, has declared that no past administration in the state… Read more »
Nigeria: 2027 Elections and the Evolving Opposition
This Day
Preparations towards the next general polls should include vibrant alternatives for Nigerians, writes Monday Philips EKPE Read more »
Nigeria: You're a Dependable Partner, Sanwo-Olu Says of Wife, Ibijoke, Celebrates Her At 59
This Day
Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has celebrated his wife, Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, on her 59th birthday, describing her as a courageous, kind-hearted and strong pillar of… Read more »
Nigeria: Yilwatda - APC Nigeria's Most Stable Party
This Day
· Launches e registration with Plateau governor Read more »
Nigeria: ADC Inaugurates Membership Mobilisation Committee, Names Kashim Imam Chairman
This Day
African Democratic Congress (ADC) has begun the mobilisation of members, with the appointment of Kashim Imam to drive the process. Read more »
Nigeria: Call Wike to Order, Ugochiyere Tells Tinubu
Leadership
A House of Representatives member representing Ideato federal constituency of Imo State, Hon. Ikenga Ugochiyere, has called on President Bola Tinubu to warn the Minister of the… Read more »
Nigeria: 'Wike Cannot Make Me Win or Lose Election', Says Senator Ireti Kingibe
Leadership
Senator Ireti Kingibe, who represents the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Senatorial District in the Senate, has dismissed claims that her recent defection from the Labour Party to… Read more »
January 07
Burkina Faso: Burkina Faso Govt Says It Foiled Another Coup to Oust Traore
Premium Times
The junta accused the former transitional President, Paul-Henri Damiba, of orchestrating the plot, according to the BBC. Read more »
West Africa: Burkina Faso Says It Foiled Coup Attempt Against President Traore
Shabelle
Burkina Faso's government says it has thwarted an attempted coup against President Ibrahim Traore, accusing former transitional president Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba of… Read more »
Kenya: Odinga Family Thanks Kenyans and World Leaders On Late Leader's Birthday
Capital FM
The family of Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader Raila Odinga on Wednesday issued an emotional message of thanks to Kenyans and international leaders as they marked what would… Read more »
Liberia: Govt Release 2025 Progress Report
New Dawn
The Government of Liberia, via the Ministry of Information (MOI), has released its 2025 Progress Report, highlighting the major achievements, ongoing reforms, and strategic outlook… Read more »
Liberia: Why Private Jet Carrying Pres. Boakai Almost Crashed At Ria
Liberian Investigator
An investigation by Liberia's Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau has established that the May 29, 2025 near-crash of a private jet carrying President Joseph N. Boakai was… Read more »
West Africa: Nigeria's Democracy Facing Existential Threat - Atiku
Vanguard
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has warned that Nigeria's democracy was facing an existential threat, accusing President Bola Tinubu's administration of deliberately… Read more »
South Africa: Key Party Quits KwaZulu-Natal Coalition Govt
Scrolla
The National Freedom Party decided to leave the KwaZulu-Natal Government of Provincial Unity with immediate effect after the NEC meeting on Monday. NFP orders its Social… Read more »
South Sudan: Joint Statement Condemning Order Demanding Vehicles From NGOs [press release]
U.S. Embassy Juba
The Embassies of Canada, Germany, Japan, the Netherlands, Norway, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States condemn a reported order issued by SPLM/A-IO Major General… Read more »
Nigeria: Request for Quotes - Pr15671057 - Solid Waste Disposal and Recyclables Pickup [press release]
U.S. Embassy Abuja
The U.S. Embassy Abuja is soliciting quotations from qualified companies for the provision of Solid Waste Disposal and Recyclables Pickup at various United States Government (USG)… Read more »
Uganda: Bukomansimbi Campaigns Marred By Violence As Candidates Petition Police
Nile Post
Tension continues to rise in Bukomansimbi District as parliamentary campaigns become increasingly characterised by violence, with candidates accusing one another of orchestrating… Read more »
