April 06
Kenya: Muturi Demands Freeze On Voter Register Changes Pending Population Audit
Capital FM
Former Attorney General Justin Muturi has called for an immediate freeze on any changes to the voter register, warning that its credibility could be compromised unless a… Read more »
Kenya: Muturi Urges Forensic Audit of Population Register, Demands Freeze of Voter List Changes
Capital FM
Former Attorney-General Justin Muturi has called on the government to urgently commission a comprehensive, independent forensic audit of the population master register, citing… Read more »
Sudan: The War On Iran - Regional Power Politics and Domestic Exclusion [opinion]
Dabanga
The ongoing US-Israeli war on Iran is reverberating far beyond the Middle East, shaping political debates even within Sudan. Regardless of one's position vis-a-vis Iran's political… Read more »
Angola: Angola Needs a New Constitution - Now [analysis]
Maka
Angola's constitutional order is not merely dysfunctional but economically distortionary. Since taking office in 2017, President João Lourenço has authorized an… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya's Counties Get Budgets to Undo Inequality - How It's Helped Households [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Kenya devolved power and public spending to 47 counties in 2013. This was in line with a global trend in which governments were pushing power and resources down to local levels in… Read more »
Liberia: Two Nimba Natives Declare 2029 Presidential Bids, Eying Strong Local Support
FrontPageAfrica
Two prominent sons of vote-rich Nimba County have announced their candidacies for the 2029 Presidential and Legislative Elections, declaring Nimba as their stronghold while seeking… Read more »
Malawi: Govt Blasts Amaryllis Probe Report As 'Incomplete,' Questions Exclusion of Zamba and Yusuf
Nyasa Times
Government has thrown the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) Amaryllis Hotel inquiry into fresh controversy, declaring the report incomplete, flawed and incapable of standing scrutiny… Read more »
Nigeria: Attempt to Delete Democracy - the Perilous Path to 2027, By Dakuku Peterside
Premium Times
Democracy does not always die with the crack of gunfire or the drama of tanks rolling into the public square. More often, it is weakened quietly -- by rulings, memos, selective… Read more »
Nigeria: NBTE Team Visits Adamawa for Accreditation of Courses
Daily Trust
The Deputy Governor of Adamawa State, Professor Kaletapwa George Farauta, has reaffirmed the state government's commitment to supporting the accreditation of courses across its… Read more »
Nigeria: Gov. Lawal Approves Payment of Batch 3 Gratuity
Daily Trust
Governor Dauda Lawal has approved the release of funds for the payment of gratuity to retirees under Batch 3 for the 2024/2025 period. Read more »
Liberia: Brac Liberia CEO Declares Zero Tolerance for Fraud
Liberian Observer
The Chief Executive Officer of BRAC Liberia Microfinance Company Ltd., Dyson Mandivenga, has issued a strong warning against fraudulent activities within the organization,… Read more »
Uganda: The Good and Bad 2026/27 Govt Tax Plans
Independent (Kampala)
The business community, economists and civil society have hailed Government on the proposed tax measures for 2026/2027, but say some are detrimental. Read more »
Nigeria: New Tax Law - Nrs Takes Over Collection of Mineral Royalties
Vanguard
The Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), has taken over the collection of mineral royalties from mining sector operators across the country. Read more »
Nigeria: FG Moves to Strengthen Cybersecurity Coordination
Vanguard
...as NDPC Review Ecosystem Data Protection Compliance Read more »
South Africa: Real Politics - ANC Rebels Push to Reshape Coalitions and Weaken Unity Government
Scrolla
A growing anti-unity government faction inside the African National Congress is gaining ground and could destabilise national politics before the 2027 conference, writes Zukile… Read more »
Nigeria: Benue 2027 - Edoh to Contest for Governor's Seat
Vanguard
A governorship aspirant on the platform of the African Democratic Congress, Dr Raymond Edoh, has declared his intention to contest the 2027 Benue State governorship election,… Read more »
Nigeria: 2027 - Tinubu's Ex-Ministers Face Tough Battles in States
Vanguard
THE resignation of four ministers from the Federal Executive Council (FEC), and no fewer than four heads of agencies in President Bola Tinubu's administration to pursue their 2027… Read more »
Malawi: The Chief Secretary's Gambit - Inside the Alleged Plot to Oust Vice President Ansah
Nyasa Times
A shadow war has been ignited within the hallowed halls of Capital Hill, as fresh allegations emerge of a high-stakes campaign to force the resignation of Vice President Dr. Jane… Read more »
Kenya: Fuel Scandal - Liban, Sang, Bargoria Face 10-Year Jail Risk As Charges Loom
Capital FM
Senior energy sector officials implicated in the reported manipulation of petroleum stock data and irregular fuel procurement now face a widening spectrum of criminal charges, as… Read more »
Nigeria: Atiku, Amaechi, Aregbesola, Others Are 'Twinkle Little Stars' in ADC - Morka
Vanguard
The National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Felix Morka, has downplayed the weight and influence of coalition within the African Democratic Congress… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt to Establish Cybersecurity Coordination Council to Tackle Rising Threats
Vanguard
The Federal Government, FG, has announced plans to establish a national cybersecurity coordination council to strengthen Nigeria's capacity to fight growing cyber threats. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Approves N3.3tn Payment Plan to Curb Illiquidity in Power Sector
This Day
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a N3.3 trillion payment plan aimed at settling long-standing debts owed to power Generation Companies (Gencos) as well as Gas Companies… Read more »
Malawi: Commentators Call for Legal Enforcement of Inquiry Recommendations 14 Years After Bingu's Death
Nyasa Times
Commentators yesterday issued a hard-hitting call for Malawi to adopt a legal framework that compels policymakers to implement recommendations from commissions of inquiry, warning… Read more »
Liberia: Govt Restriction On Abortion Pill Use, Sale Triggers Public Outcry
New Dawn
Rights advocate demands full disclosure of U.S.-Liberia health compact implementation plan Read more »
Zimbabwe: Raw Minerals Still Dominate Zimbabwe's Export List
New Zimbabwe
RAW minerals continue to dominate Zimbabwe's exports raising questions on the impact of value addition policies employed by the government over the years. Read more »
