May 26
Nigeria: Adamawa After the APC Primary [opinion]
Premium Times
Adamawa does not need politics of noise. It needs leadership that listens, thinks, builds and delivers. Read more »
Liberia: Amb. Kouyateh Apologize to House
New Dawn
Ambassador-at-Large Sheikh Al-Moustapha Kouyateh has formally apologized to the House of Representatives for remarks in which he allegedly accused lawmakers of accepting bribes… Read more »
Nigeria: Chief Olisa Agbakoba (SAN) - Shaping Conversation On Democracy and Accountable Leadership
Leadership
Chief Olisa Agbakoba is one of Nigeria's most influential legal minds and democracy advocates. He is widely respected for his role in the struggle against military dictatorship,… Read more »
Liberia: 'Ceremonial Politics' Dominates Constituency Engagements
Liberian Observer
The Naymote Partners for Democratic Development has released a nationwide monitoring assessment of Liberia's 2026 Legislative Constituency Break, warning that what was intended as… Read more »
Uganda: Ugandans, Disregard Fake Weekend Monitor Front Page About Electoral Commission and Election Results
Africa Check
Ugandans, disregard fake Weekend Monitor front page about electoral commission and election results Read more »
Uganda: Oboth, Tayebwa Take Leadership of the 12th Parliament [press release]
Independent (Kampala)
West Budama Central Member of Parliament, Jacob Marksons Oboth has been elected Speaker of the 12th Parliament after securing 441 votes. Read more »
Uganda: Health Alert - U. S. Embassy Kampala, Uganda - May 26, 2026 [press release]
U.S. Embassy Kampala
The Department of State updated the Uganda Travel Advisory to Level 4 and advises U.S. citizens Do Not Travel to Uganda due to the Ebola outbreak. The Department also advises… Read more »
South Africa: Ministers Step In Over Charlotte Maxeke Woes - South African News Briefs - May 26, 2026
allAfrica
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Senegal: Incompatibility or Temporary Suspension - An Institutional Reading of the Sonko Case [analysis]
The Point
The question of the compatibility of mandates within Senegalese institutions is not merely a technical debate; it strikes at the very heart of constitutional balance and the… Read more »
Gambia: Mayor Lowe to Be Honored in Historic Celebration of Leadership
The Point
In a sweeping tribute to visionary leadership and barrier-breaking courage, Banjul Mayor Rohey Malick Lowe, the first female mayor of The Gambia's capital, will be immortalised… Read more »
Gambia: UMC Is Threat Ahead of 2026 Polls, Ex-APRC Deputy Speaker Warns
The Point
Political commentator and National People's Party (NPP) member Dodou Jah has warned that the newly formed UNITE movement could pose a significant challenge to both the ruling party… Read more »
Gambia: Youth Conclude Voter Awareness Caravan As Voter Registration for Presidential Election Ends
The Point
Gambian youth have concluded a nationwide voter awareness caravan, as supplementary voters' registration for the 2026 presidential election ended. Read more »
Nigeria: Olawepo-Hashim Declares for Presidency Under Accord Party
Leadership
A former presidential candidate and 2027 presidential hopeful, Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has formally confirmed his membership in the Accord Party and declared his intention to… Read more »
Nigeria: Suspected Thugs Attack Wike Backed-PDP Secretariat in Bauchi, Destroy Vehicles, Members Injured
Leadership
Suspected political thugs on Sunday attacked the venue of the governorship declaration organised by the Abdulrahman Mohammed-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in… Read more »
Nigeria: Atiku Wins ADC Presidential Primary in Edo
Vanguard
BENIN CITY -- Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has been declared winner of the presidential primary of the African Democratic Congress in Edo State. Read more »
Nigeria: Abia 2027 / I Am Not a Newcomer in PDP - Anosike, Governorship Candidate
Vanguard
- Governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Abia State for the 2027 general election, Dr Kelechi Anosike, has dismissed claims that he is a new member of the… Read more »
Nigeria: Plateau PDP Governorship Primary - Ropshik Clinches Ticket, Pledges One-Term Tenure
Vanguard
- Businessman and governorship aspirant, Kefas Ropshik, has emerged candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Plateau State following a keenly contested primary election… Read more »
Nigeria: 2027 - Zamfara APC Crisis Deepens As Shinkafi Sues Party Over Senatorial Primary
Vanguard
...Warns Against 'Dictatorship' and Imposition of Candidates Read more »
Nigeria: APC Senatorial Primaries - Shinkafi Drags INEC, Party to Court Over Alleged Irregularities
Vanguard
A Zamfara North Senatorial aspirant under the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Sani Abdullahi Shinkafi, has approached the Federal High Court in Gusau, challenging the conduct… Read more »
Nigeria: Ogun ADC in Crisis As Parallel Primaries Produce Ogundipe, Lawal As Governorship Candidates
Vanguard
The Ogun State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has been thrown into deepening internal crisis following the emergence of two governorship candidates from parallel… Read more »
Nigeria: ADC Releases Results, Declares Nine Winners in Cross River National Assembly and State Assembly Primaries
Vanguard
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has released the preliminary results of its National Assembly and State House of Assembly primaries in Cross River State, declaring nine… Read more »
Nigeria: Anambra ADC Presidential Primary - Atiku Emerges Winner With 58,566 Votes
Vanguard
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has emerged winner of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential primary held in Anambra State, securing a total of 58,566 votes. Read more »
Nigeria: Peter Obi Disowns Viral Claim of 45m Votes in 'NDC Primary'
Vanguard
Former presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, has distanced himself from a viral report claiming he won 45 million votes in a purported presidential primary election of the Nigeria… Read more »
Nigeria: Atiku Wins ADC Presidential Primary in Ondo With 18,287 Votes
Vanguard
Party Waxing Stronger Ahead of 2027 Polls -- Alabere Read more »
Africa: Communique On Discussion On African Strategies for Combating Transnational Organized Crime [press release]
African Union
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