The Senate motion, brought by Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei, has already triggered a political storm, pitting government allies against the Jubilee Party over whether the former Head of State should continue to enjoy state benefits while remaining active in politics.

The national government has seized full control of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS). Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela has placed NSFAS under administration due to governance instability within the institution.

The decision follows what the Minister described as a prolonged period of governance challenges, legal concerns and operational weaknesses that threatened the stability

Former President George M. Weah has accused the administration of President Joseph Boakai of undermining the rule of law and eroding Liberia's democratic foundations. During a meeting with Nicola Clase, Chair of the United Nations Peacebuilding Commission, Weah detailed a list of alleged government violations. These included claims of a blatant disregard for Supreme Court rulings, police brutality, and the politically

The Nigerian government has formally demanded a transparent investigation and full disclosure of findings to ensure justice for the two Nigerians killed in South Africa, calling on South Africa to take concrete steps to protect Nigerians living lawfully in the country and restore confidence.

The statement came after a closed-door

Mali's military leader, Assimi Goïta, has assumed the role of defence minister following the death of Sadio Camara in a suspected suicide bombing during a wave of coordinated attacks. Goïta is set to replace Camara as defence minister.

The country remains in a

Three people have died following a suspected hantavirus outbreak aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship. The ship was travelling from Argentina to Cape Verde, according to the World Health Organisation. At least 150 tourists were on board the vessel. 

The Dutch Foreign Ministry confirmed that two Dutch passengers had died but did not provide further details.  The World Health Organisation (WHO) has said a British national, one of the

President John Dramani Mahama has announced a major expansion of Ghana's energy capacity, centered on the construction of a new 1,200-megawatt gas-fired power plant to avert a possible energy crisis. Mahama said increased investment in the sector has become urgent following recent power supply interruptions.

"When we took office in 2025, national consumption stood at approximately 3,500 megawatts. Today,

Former presidential candidate Peter Obi, who ran on the Labour Party ticket, has exited the African Democratic Congress (ADC), a party he joined in December 2025. Obi said a worsening political climate marked by external interference and internal friction, while clarifying that the move is not a result of personal fallout with party leaders.

Obi described the national political space as "increasingly

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that global aid cuts have placed Malawi in a precarious financial position, exposing long-standing weaknesses in the nation's economic management. For decades, Malawi has relied heavily on donor support to fund both critical development projects and routine government expenditure.

President Samia Suluhu Hassan and Rwandan President Paul Kagame have committed to deepening bilateral cooperation, with a particular focus on trade facilitation, infrastructure development, and regional integration.

The move is designed to streamline transit logistics for Rwanda, which relies on the port for approximately 70% of its