June 01
Ethiopia: Beyond the Noise - What Ethiopia's 2026 Election Reveals About the Nation's Future
ENA
As Ethiopia prepares for its seventh general election on June 1, 2026, international commentary often focuses narrowly on security challenges, neglecting the broader context and… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Votes - a Choice, Not a Coronation
ENA
There is a familiar pattern in the way many Western media organizations report on Africa. Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Election Carries Significance Beyond Its Borders, Says U.S. Analyst
ENA
As Africa's second-most populous country and one of the continent's most influential states, Ethiopia has long drawn close international attention whenever its citizens head to the… Read more »
Ethiopia: Denying the Undeniable - Ethiopia's Achievements Speak for Themselves
ENA
Addis Ababa, May 31, 2026 --The past eight years in Ethiopia have been defined by a complex reality marked by sweeping institutional reforms, major infrastructure achievements, and… Read more »
South Africa: DA Welcomes IEC Probe of ANC and Rise Mzansi Funding [press release]
DA
- ANC faces scrutiny over donations Read more »
Ethiopia: National Election Board Clarifies Voting Hours Extension to Ensure All Voters Cast Ballots
ENA
_ The National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) has clarified that voting in Ethiopia's historic 7th General Election will continue beyond the official closing time of 6:00 PM to… Read more »
Ethiopia: Voters Casting Ballots in Amhara, Oromia, Harrari Major Cities
ENA
Voting has been taking place across Ethiopia where the 7th General voting process began at dawn. Read more »
Uganda: Sixth Parliament Should Serve As a Useful Reference for Oboth Oboth
Independent (Kampala)
Dear Oboth Oboth, by examining the successes and decisions from that Sixth Parliament, I strongly believe that you can identify effective strategies that resonate with people today… Read more »
Gambia: Efscrj Calls for Independent Investigation Amid CDS Mamat Cham's Resignation
The Point
The Edward Francis Small Centre for Rights and Justice has taken note of the State House press release announcing that President Adama Barrow has received and accepted the… Read more »
Nigeria: Wike Declares Rivers Governorship Race Settled, Extends Olive Branch to Opponents
Premium Times
Mr Wike called for unity, offering forgiveness to political opponents while maintaining that his camp remains firmly in control of Rivers politics ahead of future elections. Read more »
Liberia: Liberty Party Rallies to Challenge Boakai in 2029
New Dawn
The ruling Unity Party (UP) is gradually losing its grip and influence over alliance members who supported the party during the 2023 presidential and legislative elections. Many of… Read more »
Nigeria: 'No One Is Better Off Under Tinubu's Govt' - Sdp's Adebayo
Vanguard
The presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the 2023 election, Adewole Adebayo, has criticised the policies of President Bola Tinubu's administration,… Read more »
Malawi: PAC Clears MBC, Macra Boards in Controversial DG Appointments
Nyasa Times
A parliamentary probe into two of Malawi's most controversial public sector appointments has ended with a clean bill of health for the boards at the centre of the storm. Read more »
Nigeria: Santus Ofana Wins NDC Reps' Ticket for Ogoja/Yala
Leadership
An agro-industrialist and founder of the popular Ogoja Rice brand, Chief Santus Ofana, has emerged as the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate for the House of… Read more »
Nigeria: Respect 35 Percent Affirmative Action, Igbo Group Tells NDC
Leadership
The Coalition of South East Youth Leaders (COSEYL) has called on the leadership of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) to uphold its 35 per cent affirmative action policy for… Read more »
Nigeria: 52,000 Delegates Affirm Reps' Deputy Spokesperson As LP Candidate
Leadership
No fewer than 52,000 votes were recorded for the member representing Ado/Okpokwu/Ogbadibo Federal Constituency, Hon. Philip Agbese, across the three local government areas in the… Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos NDC Reps' Aspirant Promises Grassroots Development, Jobs
Leadership
Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) House of Representatives aspirant in Lagos State, Hon. Hassan Zamani, has pledged to prioritise grassroots development, youth empowerment, and… Read more »
Nigeria: NDC Senatorial Aspirant Threatens Legal Action Over Primary Dispute
Leadership
A senatorial aspirant of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Delta South, Dr. Austin Orette, has threatened legal action over the outcome of the party's recent primary… Read more »
Nigeria: Gov'ship Primaries - 2 Factional Candidates Emerge As a/Ibom LP Crisis Deepens
Leadership
Ahead of the general elections in Akwa Ibom State, the state chapter of Labour Party (LP) has been enmeshed in factional feud as two factional governorship candidates have emerged,… Read more »
Uganda: Semuto Leaders Urge Parents to Prioritise Education After Oath Drama
Nile Post
There was drama in Semuto Sub-county, Nakaseke District, after a councillor representing Kikyusa Parish reportedly struggled to read the oath of office in English during a… Read more »
Uganda: Government Scraps Funding for Most National Celebrations
Nile Post
The government has announced a major shift in public expenditure policy, scrapping funding for most national public holiday celebrations beginning in the 2026/27 financial year as… Read more »
Liberia: Time Is Running Out
New Dawn
- EU Says of Electoral Reform Ahead of 2029 Read more »
Ghana: NPP Focusing On Funeral Politics Instead of National Issues - Dr Sammy Ayeh
Ghanaian Times
Presidential staffer, Dr Sammy Ayeh has criticised the New Patriotic Party (NPP), accusing it of focusing on issues that do not address the needs of Ghanaians. Read more »
Ghana: NDC Council of Elders Orders Halt to Premature Presidential Campaigns
Ghanaian Times
The Council of Elders of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has directed all party members and groups engaged in early presidential campaign activities to stop immediately. Read more »
Ghana: We Must Build Bridges to the Future, Not the Past - Afoko Rallies NPP
Ghanaian Times
Former National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Awentami Paul Afoko has called on party members, executives, and patrons to look beyond old divisions and focus on… Read more »
