May 29
Liberia: 'Liberia Is Not Benefiting From Extractive Revenue'
Liberian Observer
Bomi County District 3 Representative Sam Peter Jallah has disclosed that Liberia is not benefiting from the extractive industries as it should, speaking at a Liberia Extractive… Read more »
Nigeria: APGA Primaries - Tales of Discontent, Gale of Jubilation in Anambra
This Day
David-Chyddy Eleke reports that the recent primary election of All Progressives Grand Alliance for all elective positions in Anambra state was that of mixed feelings as losers… Read more »
Nigeria: Corruption - Who's Still Afraid of Looting and the Administration?
Vanguard
As the country edges closer to the 2027 election cycle, the central question surrounding Tinubu's anti-corruption campaign increasingly revolves around whether the administration… Read more »
Uganda: Ssemujju Says Museveni Is 'Casual' When Choosing Cabinet
Nile Post
Former Kira Municipality MP Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda has described President Yoweri Museveni's approach to cabinet appointments as "casual," saying the method often creates… Read more »
Uganda: Parliament Reshuffles Top Management As Okema Promoted Director of Clerks
Nile Post
Parliament has implemented a major management reshuffle within the Office of the Speaker, with three senior officials exchanging roles in a move aimed at strengthening efficiency… Read more »
Uganda: Lawyer Challenges Muganga Appointment, Cites Dual Citizenship Law
Nile Post
President Museveni's appointment of Victoria University Vice Chancellor Dr Lawrence Muganga as State Minister for Internal Affairs is facing a formal legal challenge over… Read more »
Liberia: House Probe Charges At Freeport
New Dawn
Capitol Hill, May 29, 2026: The House of Representatives has constituted a specialized committee to probe allegations of unlawful charges levied against businesses and ordinary… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Advisor Dr. Kisanja Urges Africa to End Raw Material Exports
Nile Post
The Senior Presidential Advisor on Agri-business and Value Addition, Dr. Hillary Emmanuel Musoke, has urged African governments to accelerate industrialization and value addition,… Read more »
Liberia: Boakai Submits U.S.$57m Energy Financing Deal to Legislature for Ratification
Liberian Observer
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. has formally submitted to the House of Representatives a US$57 million concessional financing instrument intended to strengthen Liberia's… Read more »
Kenya: Wetang'ula Refers Mruttu's Succession Law Reform Petition to Parliamentary Committee
Capital FM
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula has referred a petition by former Taita Taveta Governor and Senate aspirant John Mruttu seeking sweeping reforms to Kenya's succession… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu's Anniversary - Judiciary/Rule of Law - No Excuses to Fail, but...
Vanguard
Before assuming office as Nigeria's 16th President on May 29, 2023, Bola Tinubu had identified judicial reform as a cornerstone of economic growth and investment in his manifesto,… Read more »
Nigeria: PDP Ratifies Garba Biggs As Consensus Governorship Candidate for Plateau in 2027
This Day
The Plateau State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Wednesday, formally ratified Sunday Garba Biggs as its consensus candidate for the 2027 governorship election,… Read more »
Nigeria: Aso Rock Chaplain Defends Govt Over Oyo Abductions, Says They're Not Folding Their Arms
This Day
Chaplain of Aso Rock Villa Chapel, and Executive Secretary of Nigeria Christian Pilgrims Commission, Bishop Stephen Adegbite, yesterday, rose in defence of the federal government… Read more »
Nigeria: Presidency Says It Has Uncovered Deliberate Attempt to Weaponise Religion for Politics Ahead 2027
This Day
The presidency, yesterday, accused some unnamed politicians in the country of embarking on a deliberate attempt to weaponise religion for politics ahead of the 2027 polls. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Economy to Grow 4.1% Amid Inflationary Pressures - AfDB
This Day
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has projected that Nigeria's economy will grow by 4.1 per cent in 2026 despite mounting geopolitical tensions, rising inflation, worsening… Read more »
Nigeria: Presidency, National Assembly to Fast-Track Constitutional Template On State Police - Akpabio
This Day
The presidency and the National Assembly are currently working on a constitutional template to hasten the establishment of state police in the country. President of the Senate,… Read more »
Nigeria: Atiku Visits Amaechi Amid Reconciliation Talks, Sokoto Guber Candidate Hails Ex-VP
This Day
Presidential candidate of African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, yesterday, visited his first run-ner-up in the primary election, Chibuike Amaechi, at his residence in… Read more »
Nigeria: 'Federal Govt Foot-Dragging On State Police', Makinde Laments Abduction of Oyo Teachers, Students
Leadership
Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde, on Thursday, lamented what he called delay tactics by the Federal Government on the implementation of State Police in the country, stressing that… Read more »
Nigeria: Three Years of Tinubu - Nigeria's President Highlights Successes, Challenges
Premium Times
"Had we refused to act, our nation would have drifted toward fiscal breakdown, worsening poverty, and severe economic uncertainty." Read more »
Nigeria: National Assembly'll Support State Police Creation - - Akpabio
Leadership
President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, on Thursday said the National Assembly would support efforts to create state police as part of measures to strengthen security across the… Read more »
Nigeria: NDC Flags Reports of Aspirant Exclusion Ahead of May 29 Primaries
Leadership
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has raised concerns over reports alleging that some aspirants are being prevented from participating in the party's primaries scheduled to… Read more »
South Africa: MP's Criminal Case Against Ethekwini Manager Highlights Breakdown in State Anti-Corruption Efforts
Daily Maverick
A parliamentary clash over missing SIU reports has escalated into the opening of a criminal case, putting scrutiny on how little consequence follows corruption findings in South… Read more »
Kenya: PS Karugu Pledges Diligent Service Following New State Department Role
Capital FM
East African Community Principal Secretary Caroline Karugu has expressed gratitude to President William Ruto after being assigned additional responsibility to oversee the State… Read more »
Kenya: Public Health Arrival Restrictions and Enhanced Ebola Screening [press release]
U.S. Embassy Nairobi
Event: U.S. citizens and U.S. nationals who have been present in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Uganda, or South Sudan within 21 days of arrival in the United States… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu's Bold Resets Amid Shrinking Democratic Space
Vanguard
As President Bola Tinubu marks his third year in office today, the political landscape reflects a mix of sweeping reforms, deepening controversies and growing concerns over the… Read more »
