May 31
Kenya: Mavoko MP Makau Accuses Rivals of Disrupting Linda Mwananchi Meeting in Machakos
Capital FM
Mavoko MP Patrick Makau has accused individuals allegedly linked to a rival political camp of attempting to disrupt a political gathering associated with the "Linda Mwananchi"… Read more »
Tanzania: Zanzibar Nears Full Immunisation Coverage
Daily News
ZANZIBAR has achieved significant progress in immunisation, attaining an impressive 92 per cent vaccination coverage rate. Read more »
Kenya: ODM Leaders Fault State Spending, Rallies Rejection of Finance Bill
Capital FM
The ODM Linda Mwananchi faction has ramped up criticism over the proposed taxation in the 2026 Finance Bill, faulting the Kenya Kwanza administration for what they term runaway… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Lands in Wajir Ahead of Historic Madaraka Day in North Eastern
Capital FM
President William Ruto has arrived in Habaswein, Wajir County, as he begins a development tour of Kenya's North Eastern region ahead of this year's Madaraka Day celebrations, which… Read more »
Tanzania: Government Eyes Tougher Shisha Control
Daily News
NEW legislation to regulate shisha use is being prepared following concerns that some users are mixing the product with narcotic substances, prompting the government to tighten… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Pledges Sh100 Million Matching Fund to Boost Rhino Ark Conservation Efforts
Capital FM
President William Ruto has pledged a Sh100 million matching fund to support the Rhino Ark endowment, reinforcing government efforts to conserve Kenya's critical water towers. Read more »
Kenya: ODM Factions Hold Parallel Rallies in Machakos and Kisumu
Capital FM
Rival factions of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) are set to hold parallel political rallies in Machakos and Kisumu. Read more »
Kenya: KRA to Procure 72 Scanners to Boost Cargo Inspection and Tax Compliance
Capital FM
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is in the process of procuring 72 additional cargo scanners as part of efforts to strengthen tax compliance, enhance border security and improve… Read more »
Ethiopia: Emeritus Prof. Al Mariam Says Ethiopia Marching Fast Toward Promised Land of Prosperity
ENA
Ethiopia is moving rapidly out of poverty toward the promised land of prosperity, according to Emeritus Professor Al Mariam. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu's Third Anniversary, Ogun Deity and Voodoo Vote Numbers [opinion]
Premium Times
Seeing how empires die, strongmen collapse and kingdoms go up in ruins, Yoruba seek to showcase the brevity of life. In this, they attempt to demonstrate that all life's… Read more »
Nigeria: 2027 - Labour Party Announces Presidential Candidate
Premium Times
The party adopted Chibuzo Okereke, a governance expert, policy strategist and reform advocate, as its presidential candidate, through consensus on Saturday. Read more »
South Africa: I Told Nelson Mandela Bay Mayor I Have No Confidence in Her - - Khusta Jack
Daily Maverick
In an interview on the eve of his 68th birthday, veteran activist and politician Khusta Jack explained why he left the Nelson Mandela Bay mayoral committee. Read more »
South Africa: DA's Funding Surge Outpaces Rivals Ahead of Local Government Elections
Daily Maverick
Political party donor declarations to the IEC show the deep pockets behind sudden funding surges, with the DA the clear leader. Read more »
Ethiopia: Horn of Africa Watches Ethiopia's Election Closely
Horn Diplomat
Ethiopians headed to the polls on Monday in the country's seventh general election, with more than 54 million registered voters expected to cast their ballots in what authorities… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Arrest Two Suspects Over Attack On Wike-Backed PDP Secretariat in Bauchi
Leadership
Operatives of the Bauchi State Police Command attached to the 'B' Division, GRA Bauchi, have arrested two suspects in connection with alleged criminal conspiracy, disturbance of… Read more »
Nigeria: Adhere to 35 Percent Affirmative Action for Women, Igbo Group Tells NDC
Leadership
A South-East socio-political group, the Coalition of South East Youth Leaders (COSEYL), has called on the leadership of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) to uphold its 35 per… Read more »
Nigeria: NDC Disowns Social Media Primary Results, Summons NEC Meeting
Leadership
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has urged Nigerians to disregard results circulating on social media regarding its nationwide primary elections, insisting that only the… Read more »
Nigeria: Keyamo Urges Jonathan to Reject PDP Faction's 2027 Presidential Nomination
Leadership
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has urged former President Goodluck Jonathan to publicly reject a reported presidential nomination extended to… Read more »
Nigeria: What Makes the Yoruba Tick (8)
Premium Times
Understanding Yoruba Political Sagacity: Bola Ahmed Tinubu as a Case Study Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerians - 2027 Is Your Last Chance
Premium Times
Aristotle once warned that "Tolerance is the last virtue of a dying society." Today, one must ask: Have Nigerians reached that threshold? A popular saying captures the national… Read more »
Africa: Regionalism As a Tool of Global Governance and Development - the Case of a Divided Africa
This Day
Bola A. Akinterinwa Read more »
Nigeria: Amupitan Leads INEC Delegation to South Korea's International Election Observation Programme
This Day
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, has led a delegation to the opening ceremony of the International Election Observation… Read more »
Nigeria: Sanwo-Olu Leads APC Flag Bearers to Tinubu, Pledges Grassroots Mobilisation
This Day
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State yesterday led the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidates for the state House of Assembly on a traditional Sallah homage to President… Read more »
Uganda: New Village Leadership Installed in Musaale
Nile Post
New village leadership has been installed in Nazalesi Village, Musaale Parish in Kiwenda, Busukuma Sub-county, Kyaddondo, in a ceremony presided over by the Deputy Chief… Read more »
May 30
Benin: Benin Teaching How It Should Be Done Without Coups! [guest column]
allAfrica
In a region that has, over the last decade, become increasingly associated with military coups, political upheaval, and interrupted democratic processes, Benin has quietly… Read more »
