January 07
Kenya: Kenyans Support Women's Autonomy in Marriage and Reproduction Decisions, but Divided On Abortion
Afrobarometer
Majorities say schools should teach sex education and schoolgirls who get pregnant should be allowed to continue their education. Read more »
Seychelles: Seychellois Enjoy Gender Parity in Education and Employment but Call for Greater Protection Against Discrimination and Harassment
Afrobarometer
Most citizens say women should have the same chance as men of being elected to public office. Read more »
Nigeria: Remembering an Icon
This Day
Today January 7, 2026 marks 15 years since the passing of a true legend, Prince Samuel Omitayo Adetola Adejuwon. A nation builder, community developer, and champion of… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Tax Acts 2025 - Benefits Beyond the Rhetorics
This Day
Nigeria's ongoing tax reforms have been widely mischaracterised as revenue tricks, mostly through epistemic closure and motivated reasoning, solely focusing on revenue figures, tax… Read more »
Nigeria: OBL - Nigeria Not Poor, but Poorly Governed [opinion]
This Day
Former Governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi, has said Nigeria has sufficient resources to provide basic necessities for its citizens. Read more »
Nigeria: Atiku - I Will Not Step Aside, ADC Committed to Open, Competitive Process
This Day
· Says democracy under siege, opposition facing existential threat Read more »
Nigeria: Jonathan - Despite Many Defections to Ruling APC, PDP Alive and Strong
This Day
· Party blasts APC over Wike on Rivers crisis, says it can't cry foul now Read more »
January 06
Central African Republic: CAR President Touadera Wins Re-Election, Results Show
RFI
Central African Republic President Faustin-Archange Touadera has won a third term in office, securing an outright majority in the presidential election held on 28 December,… Read more »
Uganda: A Senseless Election [blog]
CFR
Museveni's efforts to ensure an electoral victory will almost certainly be successful, but will only exacerbate simmering resentment. Read more »
Uganda: Bobi Wine Set to Campaign in Amudat, Moroto and Napak
Nile Post
National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, is expected to campaign today in the Karamoja sub-region, with scheduled… Read more »
Uganda: UCC Denies Plans to Shut Down Internet Ahead of Polls - Nyombi
Nile Post
The Executive Director of the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC), Thembo Nyombi, has dismissed claims that the government is planning to shut down internet services during the… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerians Favour Open Trade, Call for Greater African Voice in International Decision-Making Bodies
Afrobarometer
Majorities welcome the economic and political influence of China, the United States, ECOWAS, and the AU. Read more »
Uganda: Agaba Muzoora Highlights Voter Apathy, Unemployment, and Electoral Reforms Ahead of January 15th Polls
Nile Post
Independent Kampala Central Member of Parliament (MP) candidate Agaba Muzoora has called for intensified voter education, economic empowerment, and improved electoral processes,… Read more »
Uganda: UPDF Engages Kigezi Students On Patriotism, Ideological Clarity and Peaceful Democratic Participation
Nile Post
The Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces (UPDF), through the Joint Staff Political Commissariat, has engaged more than 400 university and tertiary institution students from the Kigezi… Read more »
Nigeria: 2026 Won't Reward Experience Alone - Seven Leadership Decisions That'll Distinguish Institutions Built to Endure
This Day
The defining test of leadership in 2026 will not be whether executives recognise risk. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Nominates Abe, Adeniji for NUPRC, Nmdpra Board Chairmen
This Day
·Seeks Senate's confirmation of their nominations, 19 other members of both boards Read more »
Nigeria: Wike, Basiru in Dramatic Clash Over Fubara's Second Term
This Day
· Minister: Keep off Rivers politics or face the consequences... don't take my support for Tinubu for granted Read more »
Nigeria: Osun Local Govt Workers Resume Work After 11 Months of Strike
Leadership
Local government workers across the 30 local government areas and the Ife East Area office in Osun State resumed their duties yesterday, 11 months after commencing strike action. Read more »
Nigeria: 2027 - Kalu Faults Governor Otti's Criticism, Vows to Strengthen APC in Abia
Leadership
Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, representing Abia North Senatorial District, has criticised Abia State governor, Alex Otti, over what he described as an unwarranted and intemperate attack… Read more »
Nigeria: Group Alleges Selective Justice Against Bauchi Governor
Leadership
A group, Concerned Bauchi Citizens has reaffirmed its solidarity with Governor Bala Mohammed and the people of Bauchi State, stressing its commitment to justice, equity, democracy,… Read more »
Nigeria: Foundation Unveils Skills Acquisition Scheme for Akwa Ibom Residents
Leadership
In the spirit of the season, the Nkemsinachi and Mkposong Asuquo Endowment Foundation (NMAEF) has empowered over 500 residents of Ukana Ikot Akpabio in Essien Udim local government… Read more »
Nigeria: Dogara, Mambilla Plateau Communities Strengthen Ties
Leadership
A former speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Yakubu Dogara, has continued his engagement with communities in Taraba State as he embarked on a sightseeing tour of the… Read more »
Nigeria: Agang Joins Ruling Party, Commends National Chairman
Leadership
Professor Sunday Agang, former provost of the ECWA Theological Seminary, Jos (JETS) and ECWA College of Education, Jos (ECOEJ), has commended the All Progressives Congress (APC)… Read more »
Nigeria: For Tinubu, Trust Is Earned
This Day
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West Africa: Nigeria's Unfinished War
This Day
Fifty-six years on, the country still lives with unresolved pain, writes Patrick O. OKIGBO Read more »
