May 25
Malawi: UTM Freezes Out MCP From Chilima Memorial As Political Hostility Deepens
Nyasa Times
The widening rift between UTM Party and the former governing Malawi Congress Party has exploded into the open after UTM deliberately excluded MCP leadership from this year's… Read more »
Malawi: 'God Exposed Them' - Vice-President Ansah Breaks Silence On Drone Saga, Says She Knew She Was Being Followed
Nyasa Times
Vice-President Jane Ansah has revealed chilling details surrounding the controversial drone incident at her Lilongwe residence, saying she had already been warned that unknown… Read more »
Malawi: UNDP Report Exposes Depth of Poverty Crisis in Malawi As 10.8 Million Struggle Without Basic Needs
Nyasa Times
A new United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) report has painted a grim picture of life in Malawi, revealing that nearly six in every 10 Malawians are trapped in… Read more »
Malawi: 'Just an Assault' - Civil Servants Union Tears Into New Minimum Wages As Cost of Living Crushes Workers
Nyasa Times
The newly announced minimum wage adjustments have triggered outrage from labour leaders, with the Civil Servants Trade Union (CSTU) declaring that the salary increments are nowhere… Read more »
South Africa: Good Party and Rise Mzansi Team Up to Shake Up Local Elections
Scrolla
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Somalia: Mogadishu Mayor Criticizes Puntland Leader Over Planned Protests in Mogadishu
Shabelle
The governor of Somalia's Banadir region and mayor of Mogadishu, Hassan Mohamed Hussein Muungaab, on Monday launched a sharp criticism of Puntland President Said Abdullahi Deni… Read more »
Somalia: Somali Deputy Foreign Minister Meets New UNFPA Representative
Shabelle
Somalia's Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Hassan Mohamed Ali, on Sunday held talks with the newly appointed Somalia representative of the United… Read more »
Zimbabwe: No Tears for Linda Masarira As Former Colleagues Say She Sold Them Out
New Zimbabwe
SOME former colleagues of late political activist Linda Masarira have refused to mourn her and declared that they will not pretend to care. Read more »
Nigeria: 2026 Hajj - Yobe Govt Distributes Sr300 Hadaya Support to 1,353 Pilgrims
Leadership
The Yobe State Government has commenced the distribution of 300 Saudi Riyals (SR) each to the 1,353 pilgrims from the state participating in the 2026 Hajj exercise to support the… Read more »
Nigeria: Ogbodo Wins Enugu East ADC Senatorial Primary
Leadership
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has declared Hon. Jephthah Afam Ogbodo, the winner of its senatorial primary election for Enugu East Senatorial Zone, for the 2027 general… Read more »
Nigeria: Senator Kingibe Says She, Others Attacked During ADC Primary
Leadership
Senator representing the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Ireti Kingibe, has accused political thugs of violently attacking her and other party officials during the African… Read more »
Nigeria: APC Primaries - Wave of Resignations Hits Bauchi APC Over Alleged Candidates Imposition
Leadership
A wave of resignations and growing discontent has hit the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bauchi State following the party's primaries ahead of the 2027 general elections. Many… Read more »
Nigeria: 2027 - S-East Won't Vote Tinubu, Enugu Adc Fires Back At Umahi
Vanguard
The African Democratic Congress, ADC, in Enugu State, yesterday, declared that the South-East would not support President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 election, dismissing alleged… Read more »
Kenya: Chaos Erupts in Nyeri, Thika and Nyahururu Over High Transport Fares
Capital FM
Chaos erupted in parts of Central Kenya, including Nyeri, Thika and Nyahururu, after residents took to the streets to protest against increased transport fares linked to rising… Read more »
Kenya: 'We Will Not Borrow to Build Transmission Lines, We'll Use PPP' - Ruto to Ketraco
Capital FM
President William Ruto has told officials at the Kenya Electricity Transmission Company Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (KETRACO) that the government will no longer rely on… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Happy With NRM Speaker Endorsements
Independent (Kampala)
President Yoweri Museveni has welcomed the endorsement of Jacob Marksons Oboth-Oboth and Thomas Tayebwa as the 12th Parliament NRM candidates for Speaker and Deputy Speaker… Read more »
Uganda: MPs Meet to Elect Speaker, Deputy Speaker
Independent (Kampala)
Legislators have started converging at the Kololo Ceremonial Grounds for the first sitting of the 12th Parliament. Read more »
Kenya: CS Mbadi Urges Leaders to Stop Propaganda Over Finance Bill 2026
Capital FM
National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has urged political leaders to stop spreading propaganda and misinformation regarding the Finance Bill 2026. Read more »
Nigeria: Atiku Gets Sokoto ADC Nod for 2027 Presidential Race
Vanguard
The Sokoto State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has adopted former Vice President Atiku Abubakar as its presidential candidate for the 2027 election. Read more »
Kenya: Mbadi Says Proposed Mobile Phone Tax Reform Aims At Streamlining, Not Raising Burden
Capital FM
NAIROBI, Kenya, May 25-Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi now says the government has not introduced any new taxes on mobile phones, but is instead proposing a simplification of… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya High Commission Working With Australian Authorities Over Sheila Chebii Death
Capital FM
Kenya High Commission Canberra has confirmed that it is working closely with Australian authorities to investigate the death of Kenyan national Sheila Chebii in Sydney, Australia. Read more »
Kenya: CS Mbadi Dismisses Kalonzo Claim On Finance Bill 2026 Land Tax Allegations
Capital FM
National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has dismissed claims by Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka that the proposed Finance Bill 2026 seeks to introduce an annual rent on… Read more »
Liberia: Liberia Voted With Russia, U.S. Against UN Climate Resolution - and It Was the Only African Nation to Do So
Liberian Investigator
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Liberia: Boakai Breaks Ground On $45m Voinjama-Mendikorma Road
Liberian Investigator
FOYA, Lofa County -- President Joseph Nyuma Boakai broke ground over the weekend on an 86-kilometer road project linking Voinjama to Mendikorma at the Sierra Leone border, a $45… Read more »
Sudan: Native Administration Affirms Support for Hope Government and Backs PM's Peace Initiative
SNA
KHARTOUM, May 24, 2026 (SUNA) - The Higher Council for Native Administration announced its support for the efforts of the Government of Hope, affirming its backing for the… Read more »
