January 05
Kenya: Wamalwa Dismisses Claims Dap-K Is Open to Political Bargaining
Capital FM
DAP-K party leader Eugene Wamalwa has brushed off claims and speculation that his party is open to political bargaining, insisting it remains firm and independent. Read more »
Nigeria: Kano Is Back to 1981 [opinion]
This Day
If media reports at the weekend were anything to go by, on this Monday morning, Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, better known by his alias Abba Gida Gida, would be preparing… Read more »
Nigeria: At 45, Tinubu Praises CPSO Shugaba's Professionalism, Loyalty
Leadership
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Police Commissioner Usman Musa Shugaba, his Chief Police Security Officer (CPSO), on his 45th birthday. Read more »
Nigeria: 2027 - Wike Urges Other States to Replicate 'Rivers Rainbow Coalition' for Tinubu
Leadership
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has urged other States of the Federation to emulate Rivers State's rare ability to build a broad-based,… Read more »
Nigeria: Melaye Threatens Mass Protest Over Death of 3 in Kidnappers' Den
Leadership
Senator Dino Melaye has threatened mass protests against the Kogi State government over what he described as the authorities' failure to prevent the deaths of three indigenes of… Read more »
Nigeria: 2027 - Abuja Natives, Residents Demand Governorship Election
Leadership
A coalition of indigenous groups and residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have called on the chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof… Read more »
Nigeria: Governor Otu's Vision Turns Calabar Carnival Into Economic Boom - Chief Whip
Leadership
Chief whip of the Cross River State House of Assembly and member representing Boki two state constituency, Dr Hilary Bissong, has hailed Governor Bassey Otu for the spectacular… Read more »
Nigeria: We're Indebted to Courage, Sacrifices of Gallant Soldiers, Other Security Personnel - Buni
Leadership
The Yobe State Governor, Hon Mai Mala Buni, has said that Nigeria remains eternally indebted to the courage and sacrifices of gallant soldiers and other security personnel who laid… Read more »
Nigeria: Bala-Led African Democratic Congress Opposes Tinubu's Re-Election
Leadership
The Bala-led faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has kicked against any form of support for President Bola Tinubu's 2027 re-election bid and inaugurated its zonal and… Read more »
January 04
Nigeria: Tinubu Meets Kagame in Paris
This Day
President Bola Tinubu on Sunday had private lunch with his Rwandan counterpart, Paul Kagame in Paris, the French capital. Read more »
Kenya: Gachagua Claims Minnesota Fraud Funded Ruto's Campaign, Asks Trump to Act
Capital FM
DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua has called on the US to expedite an ongoing probe into the Minnesota fraud scheme alleging the use of part of the proceeds in President William Ruto's… Read more »
Nigeria: Review - In 2025, Nigerian Women Intensified Push for Gender Reforms
Premium Times
"The real test ahead is whether Nigeria will translate the Beijing+30 momentum into enforceable laws, institutional reforms, and measurable increases in women's political… Read more »
Ethiopia: PM Abiy Highlights Ethio-Djibouti Railway As Key to Strengthening National Logistics
ENA
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed visited the Ethio-Djibouti Railway Corporation today, emphasizing the railway's pivotal role in enhancing the country's operational capacity and… Read more »
South Africa: DA Demands Disciplinary Action and Public Apology Following Reckless Nuclear Threat By Senior Dirco Official [press release]
DA
The Democratic Alliance demands that the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) urgently institute disciplinary action against its Head of Public Diplomacy,… Read more »
Uganda: Amid Global Geopolitical Chaos, Remember Uganda's Battle to Unseat an Authoritarian
Daily Maverick
In Uganda, an opposition is attempting against all odds to unseat an authoritarian who has held firmly on to the reins of power for nearly 40 years. Read more »
Nigeria: 2026 Proposed Budget - Tinubu Raises Health Allocation but Misses Abuja Declaration Target
Premium Times
An analysis of federal budgets since 2023 shows that while health spending has increased in nominal naira terms, its share of total government expenditure has consistently remained… Read more »
Nigeria: Ekid Leaders Take On Gov Eno Over Terrorism Remarks
Premium Times
Ekid leaders have condemned Governor Umo Eno's remarks suggesting the community was veering toward terrorism, insisting their opposition to actions in Stubbs Creek is lawful,… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Pledges Second Constituency for Buvuma, Addresses Key Island Issues
Independent (Kampala)
President Yoweri Museveni, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) presidential candidate, has made significant pledges for the development of Buvuma Island, including the… Read more »
Uganda: We Have a Bigger Plan for Creatives - Says Museveni
Nile Post
President Museveni has said the government is deliberately sequencing Uganda's development, arguing that support for creatives and local innovation is part of a broader, long-term… Read more »
Nigeria: The Rising Tide of ADC in Kaduna
Premium Times
It is this convergence of PDP decline and APC vulnerability that has created fertile ground for ADC's rise. Read more »
East Africa: Ethiopia Presses Political Parties to Commit to Peaceful Elections, Consolidating Nat'l Unity
ENA
The Ministry of Peace has called on political parties to take responsibility for ensuring a peaceful and successful upcoming national election, stressing the central role of… Read more »
Nigeria: Kwankwaso Speaks On Joining Opposition Coalition, Governor Yusuf's Planned Defection
Premium Times
Mr Kwankwaso addressed a gathering of supporters amid swirling rumours regarding the imminent defection of Kano Governor Abba Yusuf to the APC. Read more »
Kenya: Sifuna Defies ODM Expulsion Threats Amid Onslaught By Pro-Govt Faction
Capital FM
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has dismissed growing calls for his removal as ODM Secretary General, insisting that no individual or faction has the authority to kick him out as… Read more »
Kenya: Junet - Muhoho Locked Raila Out of Key Campaign Nerve Centre
Capital FM
National Assembly Minority Leader Junet Mohamed has claimed Muhoho Kenyatta, operated a highly restricted Azimio la Umoja campaign nerve centre in Nairobi's Westlands that was… Read more »
Kenya: Uhuru's Brother Muhoho Retained Money Meant for Raila Agents - Junet
Capital FM
National Assembly Minority Leader Junet Mohamed has given a detailed account of why agents allied to the Azimio la Umoja coalition were neither paid nor deployed to polling… Read more »
