January 05
Angola: Amor Carlos Tomé - From Journalist to "Terrorist" (Part I) [analysis]
Maka
A public broadcaster journalist is charged with terrorism for texts describing a taxi strike that urged citizens to stay home. The case raises urgent questions about press freedom… Read more »
Uganda: Presidential Candidates Race Against Time As Polling Day Draws Closer
Nile Post
With just nine days left to Uganda's presidential election, candidates are intensifying their campaign schedules in a last-minute push to reach districts they have not yet visited,… Read more »
Africa: The Chairperson of the African Union Commission Commends the Smooth Conduct of the Presidential Election in the Republic of Guinea
African Union
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), H.E. Mr. Mahamoud Ali Youssouf, extends his warmest congratulations to the President-elect of the Republic of Guinea, H.E.… Read more »
Liberia: Senate Repasses Port Decentralization Bill
Liberian Investigator
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Uganda: Unnecessary Detentions, Prison Trauma, and the Persecution of Sarah Bireete [opinion]
Nile Post
In a constitutional democracy committed to free and fair elections, transparency around voter data should not provoke panic unless the State fears scrutiny. Sarah Bireete’s… Read more »
South Africa: Johannesburg Has Failed Its Informal Traders - Policies Are in Place, but Action Is Needed [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Johannesburg's inner city is a bustling hub of economic life - a dense, dynamic web of informal traders, adjacent businesses and other users. Informal trading remains an essential… Read more »
Benin: Short On Jobs, Benin's Youth Range Between Economic Gloom and Cautious Optimism
Afrobarometer
More than half of young adults have considered emigrating, mostly to escape economic hardship or to find work. Read more »
Ethiopia: No Peace Without Truth - How Denial Corrodes Ethiopia's Path to Transitional Justice [opinion]
Addis Standard
In the aftermath of the war in Tigray, which began in November 2020 and formally subsided in late 2022 without true resolution or any accountability, Ethiopia faces an existential… Read more »
Nigeria: Governor Radda Hails Kano Governor On 63rd Birthday [press release]
Premium Times
Governor Radda described Mr Yusuf as a humble, modest, and disciplined public servant whose integrity, simplicity, and commitment to public service have continued to shape… Read more »
Nigeria: At 80th Birthday Symposium, Jeyifo Says Decolonisation in Nigeria Must Go Beyond Reforms
Premium Times
Scholars, activists and former students reflected on Mr Jeyifo's intellectual and political legacy. Read more »
Nigeria: Makinde Reshuffles Cabinet, Appoints New SSG
Premium Times
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has announced fresh changes to his cabinet, including the appointment of a new Secretary to the State Government (SSG). Read more »
Nigeria: Democrats, Preference for Hierarchies, and Oases of Excellence
Premium Times
The minority, may, however, construct "oases of excellence." The conceptual driver here is both negative and positive. Read more »
South Africa: Presidency Says Ramaphosa Mauritius Holiday Was No Secret
Scrolla
The Presidency says President Cyril Ramaphosa's Mauritius holiday was not secret and followed the rules. Gwede Mantashe acted as president from 21 to 27 December while Ramaphosa… Read more »
Namibia: Deputy Minister Ballotti Urges Namibians to Uphold Peace, Respect Sovereignty
Namibian
Deputy minister of education, innovation, youth, sport, arts and culture Dino Ballotti has urged Namibians to continue advocating for peace, saying the country is fortunate to… Read more »
Nigeria: Defection - Kano Governor Secures Majority Support As Kwankwaso Opens 'Loyalty Register'
Premium Times
The governor's move from the New Nigerian People's Party (NNPP) marks the end of a decades-long political association with his mentor, former Governor of Kano and leader of the… Read more »
Nigeria: Senator Akwashiki's Remains Arrive Nigeria From India
Premium Times
Godiya Akwashiki died on Wednesday, aged 52, in an Indian hospital after a prolonged illness. Read more »
Nigeria: APC in 2025 - Tinubu's Second Term Endorsement, Ganduje's Exit, Defections, Other Major Events
Premium Times
With Mr Yilwatda's emergence, the governing APC has been led by seven national chairpersons in its 13 years of existence. Read more »
Ghana: Dr Bawumia Congratulates Pres Mahama On 1 Year in Office
Ghanaian Times
Former Vice President and New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer hopeful, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has congratulated President John Dramani Mahama on completing his first year in office. Read more »
Kenya: Mbeere North MP Condemns Attack On Lamu Woman Rep Muthoni Marubu, Calls for Peaceful Politics
Capital FM
Mbeere North Member of Parliament Leo Wamuthende has strongly condemned the cowardly attack on Lamu Woman Representative Muthoni Marubu during a burial ceremony in Murang'a County,… Read more »
Malawi: Political Vengeance Disguised As Justice - The Persecution of Richard Chimwendo Banda [opinion]
Nyasa Times
Let us be honest with ourselves as a nation. Read more »
Malawi: Justice for Richard Chimwendo Banda - Stop Political Persecution Now [editorial]
Nyasa Times
The continued detention of Malawi Congress Party (MCP) Secretary General Richard Chimwendo Banda has sent shockwaves through the nation--not because of any proven crime, but… Read more »
South Africa: Appointment of Presidential Climate Commissioners Welcomed
SAnews.gov.za
The Executive Director of the Presidential Climate Commission (PCC), Dorah Modise, has welcomed President Cyril Ramaphosa's appointment of Commissioners of the PCC. Read more »
Liberia: 'Blessing in Disguise' - Deputy Speaker Fallah Calls CDC Suspension Political Liberation
Liberian Investigator
- Liberia's Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Thomas P. Fallah, has broken his silence on his suspension from the Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC), describing… Read more »
Uganda: Kabale Muslim Leaders Urge Mature Politics
Nile Post
Muslim leaders in Kabale District have called on politicians across the political divide to embrace mature and peaceful politics ahead of the 2026 general elections scheduled for… Read more »
Nigeria: Why Peter Obi Remains in the Conversation
Vanguard
Integrity is not a commodity. It cannot be manufactured by power, nor accumulated by wealth. It is earned over time, sustained by consistency, and tested under scrutiny. Read more »
