April 12
Nigeria: ADC Threatens to Renew, Escalate Civil Disobedience Action Until Amupitan Resigns
This Day
· Atiku accuse INEC chair of harbouring sympathies for APC Read more »
Nigeria: The Lights of Democracy Are Going Out in Nigeria [opinion]
Vanguard
"There are some situations one simply cannot be neutral about; because when you are neutral, you become an accomplice" - Christiana Anampour, CNN. Read more »
West Africa: Nigeria Facing One-Man Rule, Not One-Party Rule - Adewole Adebayo, Ex-SDP Presidential Candidate
Vanguard
As insecurity deepens across Nigeria and political tensions begin to shape the road to 2027, former presidential candidate and Social Democratic Party (SDP) leader, Prince Adewole… Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos 2027 Heats Up As Hamzat, Ambode's Supporters Claim Tinubu's Endorsement
Vanguard
Barely nine months to the governorship election, the race for the successor of Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has begun to take shape as aspirants emerge across party… Read more »
Nigeria: Sokoto 2027 - Aliyu, Wamakko, Tambuwal, Others Shaping Governorship Race
Vanguard
As preparations for the 2027 governorship election begin to gather pace across Nigeria, Sokoto State is shaping up as a key political arena where influence, alliances and ambition… Read more »
Nigeria: 2027 - No Vacancy - Nnamani, Nwobodo, Awkunanaw Clan Endorse Mbah
Vanguard
... We don't engage in unjust fights - Nnamani Read more »
Nigeria: Edo ADC Gets New Executive Amidst Crisis
Vanguard
- The Edo State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) amidst it's internal crisis elected a new state executive to be less by the newly elected chairman, Tony Alike. Read more »
Nigeria: Chaos Ahead of 2027 As ADC, INEC Rift Rages, Sdp Frets
Vanguard
Nigeria's political space is hurtling toward a high-stakes confrontation ahead of the 2027 elections, as a deepening clash between the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the… Read more »
April 11
Djibouti: Djibouti's Guelleh Extends 27-Year Rule With Landslide Re-Election Win
RFI
Djibouti's long-serving president, Ismael Omar Guelleh, has secured another term in office after winning 97.8 percent of the vote, according to state broadcaster Radio Television… Read more »
Nigeria: Ijaw Elders Suspend Inc Elections, Set Up Dispute Panel
Premium Times
The News Agency of Nigeria reports the poll was stalled by a court order after a suit by disqualified candidates. Read more »
April 10
Africa: All of Africa Today - April 10, 2026
allAfrica
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South Africa: Security Boss Admits Ignoring Orders to Stop Graft - South African News Briefs - April 10, 2026
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Zimbabwe: Could Zimbabwe's Constitutional Changes Take It Back to the Mugabe Era?
RFI
Zimbabwe could be pushed back towards a one-party state under proposed constitutional changes that would extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa's rule and reshape how leaders are… Read more »
Africa: A Failed U.S. Attempt to Opt Out of Democracy Talk [blog]
CFR
When Washington chooses not to comment on democracy, authoritarians and their backers fill in the silence. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya, Morocco Ink 11 Deals to Unlock Trade and Investment
Capital FM
Kenya-Morocco signed 11 agreements is set to boost development across key sectors, including agriculture, health, education, and the blue economy. Read more »
Djibouti: Djibouti Election Unfolds at Strategic Shipping Chokepoint
RFI
Djibouti votes in a presidential election on Friday expected to extend President Ismail Omar Guelleh’s 27-year rule, as the strategically located country hosts major foreign… Read more »
Africa: Kenya Approves Defence Pact With France, As Paris Shifts Focus From West Africa
RFI
Kenya's National Assembly has ratified a bilateral defence agreement with France, underlining Paris's strategic shift away from its traditional West African sphere of influence… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Politician Arrested for Allegedly Providing False Intelligence to Embassies
Premium Times
Mr Gebi, a lawmaker in the 7th House of Representatives, was arrested by operatives of the State Security Service (SSS) on Friday, 03 April, according to sources with direct… Read more »
Kenya: MPs Blame Weak Laws, Police Failures for Stalling Drug Abuse War
Capital FM
A parliamentary committee has put security agencies and regulators on the spot over what it termed glaring gaps in the fight against alcohol and drug abuse with lawmakers accusing… Read more »
Nigeria: Eight Killed As Terrorists Invade Plateau Community
Vanguard
Terrorists stormed Mbwelle village in the Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State late Thursday night, killing no fewer than eight persons in a sporadic shooting that lasted… Read more »
Benin: How Reforms Under Patrice Talon Have Reshaped the Electoral Competition in Benin [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Benin voters will head to the polls on April 12, 2026 to elect their next president. This election comes at a time when Benin's political landscape has been profoundly transformed… Read more »
Uganda: I'm a Single Mother of Seven - Nandutu Seeks Leniency, Apologises to Karamoja
Nile Post
Former Minister for Karamoja, Agnes Nandutu, has asked for pardon from the people of Karamoja, the President, and her constituents in an emotional address before court ahead of her… Read more »
Kenya: Kitutu South Residents Protest Alleged Boundary Encroachment By Nyaribari Chache Leaders
Capital FM
Tension has emerged between residents of Kitutu Chache South and neighboring Nyaribari Chache constituency after locals staged protests over what they claim is a violation of their… Read more »
Kenya: Kepha Omae Tapped to Lead NCIC As Ruto Names 7 Members for Approval
Capital FM
President William Ruto has nominated Kepha Omae as the Chairperson of the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC), alongside seven proposed commissioners, in a move… Read more »
Namibia: Govt to Pursue Total Genocide 'Long-Term Reparation Healing'
Namibian
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says the government will ensure a fair and dignified outcome in ongoing genocide negotiations with Germany. Read more »
