May 27
Ghana: Solar Investment Surges As Ghana Races to Hit Renewable Targets
RFI
Ghana - Ghana's renewable energy capacity stands at around 280 megawatts, roughly 5 percent of the national energy mix. The government wants 7 percent by 2027. Getting there will… Read more »
Nigeria: Will the U.S.-Nigeria Targeting of ISWAP's Deputy Weaken Terrorism? [analysis]
ISS
International and local experience shows that targeted leader killings tend to have more symbolic than practical impact. Read more »
South Africa: Xenophobia - Economic Situation in Nigeria Force Citizens to Migrate to South Africa, Says Obi
This Day
Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, has lamented the worsening condition of Nigerians abroad, revealing that many citizens facing xenophobic… Read more »
Burkina Faso: No Evidence Burkina Faso's Ibrahim Traoré Accused Kenyan and French Presidents of Plotting to Assassinate Him
Africa Check
No evidence Burkina Faso's Ibrahim Traoré accused Kenyan and French presidents of plotting to assassinate him Read more »
South Africa: First Ghanaians Set to Be Repatriated From South Africa Over Anti-Immigrant Protests
Capital FM
Ghanaian authorities are repatriating the first group of 800 citizens they say have registered to be flown home from South Africa on Wednesday morning. Read more »
Nigeria: 2027 - Why I Seek Gombe Governorship Role Under PDP - Pantami
Premium Times
Mr Pantami is under fire for swiftly reversing his past strident criticism of the PDP. Read more »
Nigeria: 2027 - Donald Duke Emerges Prp Presidential Flag Bearer
Premium Times
The party's National Chairman, Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, who announced at the PRP national secretariat in Abuja, said Mr Duke secured the presidential ticket, having scored the highest… Read more »
Nigeria: Abia APC Guber Candidate Seeks Justice for Beheaded Nursing Student
Premium Times
PREMIUM TIMES earlier reported that the victim's decapitated body was discovered on Thursday evening in her hostel room in the Umulogho Community within the Obowo Local Government… Read more »
Nigeria: Omo-Agege Resigns From APC After Losing Senatorial Primary
Premium Times
"After reviewing recent developments within the APC in Delta State and consulting with my associates and supporters, it is clear that my political objectives and those of my… Read more »
Nigeria: Eid-El-Kabir - Tinubu Urges Tolerance, Unity Among Nigerians [press release]
Premium Times
President Tinubu said the Eid-el-Kabir remains a profound reminder of obedience, sacrifice, love for humanity and total submission to the will of Almighty Allah, as demonstrated by… Read more »
Nigeria: Atiku Wins ADC Presidential Primary
Premium Times
Messrs Amaechi and Hayatu-Ddeen rejected the process on Tuesday and alleged widespread irregularities before the final collation of results began. Read more »
Nigeria: Children's Day - Tinubu Pledges Intensified Rescue Efforts for Abducted Pupils in Oyo, Borno
Premium Times
In a statement on Wednesday marking the 2026 Children's Day celebration, Mr Tinubu said children abducted in Oyo and Borno states remained a priority for his administration, noting… Read more »
Nigeria: Presidency Threatens Legal Action Against VeryDarkMan Over Alleged Fake Tinubu Audio
Premium Times
VDM posted a viral audio allegedly featuring President Bola Tinubu making controversial remarks on insecurity, World Bank loans and the 2027 election. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Cannot Secure Its Future Without Early Childhood Investment [opinion]
Premium Times
Financing must shift to results-based mechanisms, in which funds are tied to measurable improvements in early learning, nutrition, and developmental outcomes. Read more »
Nigeria: Nollywood Actor Emeka Ike Declares Bid for House of Reps Seat
Vanguard
Veteran Nollywood actor Emeka Ike has officially declared his intention to contest for a seat in the House of Representatives ahead of the 2027 general elections. Read more »
Nigeria: Edo Govt Clears Air On Children's Day Chaos At Stadium
Vanguard
The Edo state government on Wednesday cleared the air on the chaos that happened at the Samuel Ogbemdia Stadium during the Children Day celebration leading to students being rushed… Read more »
Liberia: Liberia Introduces Evidence-Based School Drug Prevention Model
Liberian Observer
Liberia has launched a pioneering, evidence-based school drug prevention initiative aimed at addressing rising concerns over substance abuse among young people, with education and… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu to Nigerians - Use Eid-El-Kabir Celebration to Deepen Values of Tolerance, Generosity and Peaceful Coexistence
This Day
President Bola Tinubu has called on Nigerians to use the celebration of Eid-el-Kabir to deepen the values of tolerance, generosity and peaceful coexistence. Read more »
South Africa: Only 10 of the 300 Ghanaians On the Flight Home Were in South Africa Legally
Scrolla
Of the 300 Ghanaians processed at OR Tambo on Wednesday, only 10 were legal. The rest were undocumented, non-compliant or had overstayed their visas. Those who overstayed face a… Read more »
South Africa: Ghanaians Flee South Africa As Fear of Xenophobic Violence Grows
Daily Maverick
Fearing xenophobic violence, nearly 300 Ghanaians return home from South Africa on government-organised flights, highlighting growing tensions and disputes over their legal status. Read more »
Senegal: Senegalese Journalist René Capain Bassène Released After Over 8 Years in Detention
CPJ
CPJ welcomes the release of journalist and writer René Capain Bassène, who had been detained since 2018 in Senegal. Bassène was sentenced to life in prison on… Read more »
Africa: The Dangote Refinery and the End of Africa's Engineered Dependency [analysis]
African Arguments
For decades, Africa's place in the global oil economy was not merely subordinate; it was designed to be so. Read more »
Nigeria: ADC Primary - Atiku Polls Over 1.4m Votes in 24 States, FCT, Floors Amaechi, Hayatu-Deen
Vanguard
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar took a commanding early lead in the African Democratic Congress presidential primary on Tuesday night, polling more than 1.4 million votes… Read more »
Nigeria: Eid-El-Kabir - Tight Security in Jos As Muslims Celebrate
Vanguard
Security was beefed up across major prayer grounds and mosques in Jos metropolis on Wednesday as Muslim faithful in Plateau State celebrated the Eid al-Adha festival. Read more »
Nigeria: ADC Postpones Presidential Primary Results Collation
Vanguard
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has postponed the collation of its presidential primary election results. Read more »
