May 29
Nigeria: More Woes for Electricity Consumers As Power Generation Dips
Vanguard
There are indications that Nigerians and businesses may continue to grapple with an epileptic electricity supply, as generation dropped, yesterday, to 3,527.76 megawatts (MW),… Read more »
Nigeria: Your Sacrifices Won't Be in Vain - Tinubu to Nigerians
Vanguard
President Bola Tinubu, has said he understood the sacrifices many families have made in recent years and "shares your hopes for a better Nigeria," even as he promised that the… Read more »
South Africa: South Africa Murder Rate Edges Down
GroundUp
But violent crime remains unacceptably high Read more »
Zimbabwe: Watchdog Raises Alarm Over Dinson Displacements, Poor Living Conditions in Manhize
New Zimbabwe
The Centre for Natural Resource Governance (CNRG) has called on the Government of Zimbabwe to urgently intervene in the escalating humanitarian, environmental and governance crisis… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Activist Seeks to Block Constitution Amendment Bill No.3 Changes Without Referendum
New Zimbabwe
A Harare activist has approached the High Court seeking to stop government's plans to enact and implement key provisions of the Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment Bill No. 3 (CAB3)… Read more »
Kenya: Rubio, Ruto Discuss Ebola Response As U.S. Commits Sh1.7 Billion for Kenya Preparedness
Capital FM
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday held talks with President William Ruto on the ongoing Ebola outbreak and coordinated response efforts between Kenya and the United… Read more »
Kenya: PS Muhia Inspects Kilgoris GK Prison Projects, Promises Budget Support
Capital FM
Salome Wairimu Muhia Biacco has called on communities to support offenders released on probation, saying successful reintegration is key to reducing repeat offences and easing… Read more »
Kenya: Disregard Fake Graphic Falsely Quoting Kenyan Politician Aisha Jumwa Saying She Has Dropped Governorship Bid
Africa Check
Disregard fake graphic falsely quoting Kenyan politician Aisha Jumwa saying she has dropped governorship bid Read more »
Nigeria: Fiscal Blues - Massive Revenue Increase, Poor Budget Performance
Vanguard
President Bola Tinubu did not leave anyone in doubt when he promised to significantly increase the revenue of the federal government under his administration. He set the tone on… Read more »
Malawi: Is PAC Leadership Clinging to Power? Mounting Pressure Exposes Governance Crisis At Influential Civil Society Body
Nyasa Times
Serious governance questions are now engulfing the Public Affairs Committee (PAC), with growing pressure from governance experts and sections of civil society demanding immediate… Read more »
Nigeria: Children's Day - FG Pledges Commitment to Inclusive Child Protection Policies
This Day
The federal government has stressed the need for inclusivity, equal opportunities and stronger protection mechanisms for every Nigerian child, regardless of gender, disability or… Read more »
Nigeria: MCE Faults INEC's Appeal Against Judgement Nullifying Aspects of Election Time-Table
This Day
A civil society group has faulted the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC's) appeal against the judgement of a Federal High Court, Abuja, which nullified some sections… Read more »
Nigeria: As Nnamani, the Vindicated Progenitor of Ebeano, Clocks 66 [opinion]
This Day
Paul Mumeh writes about the political trajectory of former governor of Enugu state and two-time Senator of the Federal Republic, Dr Chimaroke Nnamani as he clocks 66 on May 30,… Read more »
Nigeria: Sulaiman-Ibrahim - Expanding National Influence Through Grassroots Governance
This Day
Jonathan Eze writes that the Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman- Ibrahim's volume of programmes, and deliberate attempt to connect governance with ordinary citizens at the… Read more »
Nigeria: The Imperative of Sustainability Intelligence & Self-Financing Governance [opinion]
Vanguard
Political power remains among the most sought-after instruments in human society because it provides the authority to organize collective action, distribute resources, establish… Read more »
Nigeria: 2027 - the Arithmetic of Ambition [opinion]
This Day
The possibility of Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, and Bola Ahmed Tinubu meeting again on Nigeria's 2027 presidential ballot is now a defining scenario for the next political cycle. If… Read more »
South Africa: Government Moves to Overhaul UIF and Compensation Fund for Faster Worker Support [press release]
Parliament of South Africa
South Africa's labour support system could soon undergo one of its most significant transformations in years, as government moves to reposition the Unemployment Insurance Fund… Read more »
Nigeria: Statement By President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (Gcfr) On the Third Anniversary of His Administration, May 29, 2026 [document]
State Department
My fellow compatriots, Read more »
Nigeria: NDC Picks Ex-Deputy Governor As Kano Governorship Candidate
Premium Times
Mr Abdussalam resigned as deputy governor in March, just weeks after the Kano State House of Assembly initiated impeachment proceedings against him. Read more »
Nigeria: Primaries Fallout - Furious APC Governors Move Against Party's National Chairman Ahead of 2027
Leadership
By Chibuzo Ukaibe and James Kwen, Abuja, and Emmanuel Mgbeahurike, Owerri Read more »
Kenya: Fake Standard Newspaper Front Page Falsely Claims Gachagua Withdrew Support for Emurua Dikirr Candidate
Africa Check
IN SHORT: A front page doing the rounds online in Kenya appears to show the cover of the Standard newspaper, with a headline claiming that former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua… Read more »
Uganda: Ebola Response Update - May 28, 2026 [press release]
U.S. Embassy Kampala
Office of the Spokesperson | Media Note | May 28, 2026 Read more »
Nigeria: Atiku Visits Amaechi As Battle Over ADC Presidential Ticket Intensifies
Premium Times
Atiku, Mr Amaechi and a third aspirant, Mohammed Hayatu-deen, contested for the ADC presidential ticket ahead of the 2027 general election. Read more »
Nigeria: APGA Affirms Shiddi As Taraba Governorship Candidate for 2027
Leadership
The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has, through a voice vote, affirmed Hon. Danjuma Umaru Shiddi as its governorship candidate for the 2027 election in Taraba State. Read more »
May 28
Nigeria: Govt Approves Major Nationwide Sports Infrastructure Overhaul
Premium Times
Officials at the NSC say the latest infrastructure push is intended not only to improve sporting performance but also to create jobs, stimulate economic activity... Read more »
