May 25
Nigeria: Cardoso Recommits to Orthodox Monetary Policy, Transparency
Vanguard
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Olayemi Cardoso, has reaffirmed the apex bank's commitment to orthodox monetary policy, transparency and evidence-based… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria At High Risk of Ebola Virus Importation - NCDC
Vanguard
ABUJA--The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, NCDC, has placed the country on heightened Ebola alert, warning that Nigeria faces a high risk of Ebola Virus Disease,… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Reject ₦500m Bribe, Seize Suspected Canadian Loud Worth ₦7.8bn
Vanguard
OPERATIVES of the Zone 2 Command of the Nigeria Police Force have uncovered a major drug trafficking syndicate in Lagos, seizing suspected illicit drugs estimated at ₦7.8 billion… Read more »
Nigeria: 2027 - 31 APC Governors Endorse Tinubu With 10.99m Votes
Vanguard
LAGOS -- PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu, yesterday, secured the presidential ticket of the All Progressives Congress, APC, for the 2027 general elections, polling a commanding 10,999,162… Read more »
South Africa: Cops Caught On CCTV Beating Man Are Back in Court
GroundUp
Their case, which has been dragging on for over two years, had previously been withdrawn Read more »
Nigeria: Presidency-Backed National Basketball Combine Gives Nigerian Youth New Hope
This Day
History was made in Lagos at the weekend as hundreds of young basketball talents from across Nigeria stormed the newly renovated Dolphins Basketball Court for the… Read more »
Nigeria: Adebutu, Lado, Kawu, Lamido, Pidomson, Jika Win Guber Tickets in PDP, Adc, NDC
This Day
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), yesterday, released some of the results of their governorship… Read more »
Nigeria: ADC Chooses Presidential Candidate Today As Contenders Fail to Agree On Consensus
This Day
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) will today choose its presidential candidate for the 2027 general election.The exercise will take place across the 8,089 wards of electoral… Read more »
Africa: Kayode Fayemi Warns Africa Against Weak Institutions, Xenophobia and Dependency
This Day
A former governor of Ekiti State, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has warned that Africa risked deeper instability and democratic decline if leaders failed to strengthen institutions, tackle… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Extends Hand of Friendship to Critics, Seeks Cooperation in Nation's Interest
This Day
President Bola Tinubu, yesterday, extended a hand of fellowship to his critics after winning the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential ticket ahead of the 2027 general… Read more »
Rwanda: Kigali Mulls Expansion of Bus Routes As Demand Surges
New Times
The City of Kigali is considering expanding its bus network across the capital as demand for public transport continues to rise, with residents calling for wider coverage in… Read more »
East Africa: Rwanda Set to Benefit From Lake Victoria Basin Conservation Drive
New Times
The government is set to benefit from a series of regional conservation and infrastructure projects aimed at protecting the Lake Victoria Basin, one of Africa's most important… Read more »
Africa: Africa Day 2026 - Nigeria Has Obligations to Africans
Vanguard
Six days after the October 1, 1960 independence of Nigeria, Africa's most populous country, Prime Minister Abubakar Tafawa-Balewa stood before the United Nations, UN. The… Read more »
Kenya: Five Kenyan Universities Eye EU Academic Corridor Under Romania Pact
Capital FM
NAIROBI, Kenya, May 25-Kenyan universities are set to deepen academic links with Europe through a planned partnership with Romania's Danubius International University that will… Read more »
Kenya: Parliament to Conclude Finance Bill 2026 Public Hearings As Submissions Deadline Lapses
Capital FM
NAIROBI, Kenya, May 25-Parliament is set to conclude public participation on Kenya's Finance Bill 2026 today, following the lapse of the two-week window period that saw… Read more »
Kenya: Western Kenya Leaders Demand Deputy President Slot in Ruto's 2027 Re-Election Plan
Capital FM
Leaders from Western Kenya have intensified calls for the region to secure the Deputy President position in President William Ruto's 2027 re-election campaign, adding fresh… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt to Expand Deep Blue Project to Bakassi, Other Vulnerable Maritime Corridors
This Day
The federal government has announced plans to expand the Deep Blue Project to vulnerable coastal and maritime corridors across the country, including the sensitive Bakassi axis, as… Read more »
Africa: African Leagues - Orlando Pirates and Enugu Rangers Claim Domestic Championship Titles
CAF
African football is alive every weekend with exciting league action around the continent, and our weekly round-up of league action highlights a selection of the most important… Read more »
South Africa: Student Researchers Develop System to Help Parents Track Children's School Progress
Daily Maverick
The new Efunda Learning Management System could help South African parents monitor their children's academic progress, bridging the gap between home support and classroom… Read more »
South Africa: TRC Prosecutions and Investigations Ground to a Halt After 'Moratorium' Declared, Inquiry Hears
Daily Maverick
A declared 'moratorium' on prosecutions under the TRC left justice stalled as critical investigations were derailed, highlighting contentious alleged political interference. Read more »
Nigeria: Eid-El-Kabir - Kwam 1 Gifts Kollington Rams, Cash Amid Fuji Rivalry
Premium Times
The long-standing Fuji rivalry between Ayinla Kollington and Wasiu "Kwam 1" Ayinde appears to have ended. Read more »
Nigeria: 2027 - APGA Mandates Video Evidence for Validation of Primary Election Results
Premium Times
"The video recordings must clearly capture the accreditation of eligible party members and delegates, queue formation during voting, counting of votes with figures visibly… Read more »
Malawi: Admarc Yet to Receive K40 Billion As Delays Leave Farmers Exposed to Exploitative Maize Prices
Nyasa Times
Agricultural Development and Marketing Corporation (ADMARC) says it has still not received the funding promised by government to begin purchasing maize and other farm produce from… Read more »
Malawi: Court Slams Kamangila in Defamation Battle As Judge Manda Wins Major Legal Victory
Nyasa Times
Private practice lawyer and self-styled corruption whistleblower Alexious Kamangila has suffered a major legal blow after the High Court ruled that he is liable to pay damages to… Read more »
Malawi: Magla Donates K7.8m to Mzuzu-Viphya Lions Club
Nyasa Times
The Malawi Gaming and Lotteries Authority (MAGLA) has donated K7.8 million to Mzuzu-Viphya Lions Club, to support the launch of a free screening campaign for eyesight, diabetes and… Read more »
