May 27
Liberia: Three Ebola Scares, One Question - Who Will Investigate the Truth?
Liberian Observer
Amidst Nurse Bedell's in-service information, which was termed as "Rumor" by the Health Officials in Liberia, this is: Read more »
Liberia: LERC Strengthens Media Partnership
Liberian Observer
The Liberia Electricity Regulatory Commission (LERC) has reaffirmed its commitment to transparency, public awareness, and collaboration with the media through a Media Engagement… Read more »
Liberia: Grandmother Sentenced to Life, 30-Year Sentence for Young Motorcyclist
Liberian Observer
The Eighth Judicial Circuit Court in Sanniquellie, Nimba County, on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, handed down life imprisonment to 56-year-old Mary Giah for the brutal killing of her… Read more »
Liberia: 'Grand Gedeh Cannot Wait'
Liberian Observer
A major diaspora advocacy organization representing citizens of Grand Gedeh County has called on the Liberian government to urgently expedite the resumption of operations at the… Read more »
Liberia: LTA Slams Orange Liberia With L$4m Fine for Violation
Liberian Observer
In what legal experts and consumer rights advocates are describing as one of the most consequential telecommunications accountability rulings in recent history, the Liberia… Read more »
Nigeria: Eid-El-Kabir - Peter Obi Urges Nigerians to Embrace Unity, Sacrifice, Hope
Vanguard
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has called on Nigerians to embrace the virtues of faith, sacrifice, unity and compassion as Muslims across the country and… Read more »
Nigeria: Abia - Otti Coasting Home Already? By Ochereome Nnanna [opinion]
Vanguard
What is the opposition in Abia State really up to? I have never seen such a confused lot. Just a little while ago, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu and Deputy Speaker of the House of… Read more »
Nigeria: Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves or the Nigerian Political Condition, By Usman Sarki [opinion]
Vanguard
"Open Sesame, Open!" Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves In the folklore of the Middle East, Read more »
Nigeria: Attitude - the Missing Ingredient in Leadership, Governance, and National Development [opinion]
Premium Times
Across the developing world, and particularly in Africa, conversations about national development often revolve around the absence of infrastructure, lack of funding, weak… Read more »
Africa: One Vision, One Future - Why Africa's Health Financing Is a Global Reset [blog]
Nigeria Health Watch
Health financing has long shaped whether universal health coverage remains an ambition or becomes a reality. Across many African countries, governments are still spending far below… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Cricket Federation Appoints Mangongo As New Head Coach
This Day
The Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF) is to unveil newly appointed Stephen Maziva Mangongo as the Head Coach and High-Performance Manager of the federation today in Lagos. Read more »
May 26
Senegal: Sonko as Speaker - Opposition Accuse Pastef of 'Institutional Coup'
RFI
Senegal's National Assembly has elected ousted prime minister Ousmane Sonko as its speaker, handing the firebrand politician a powerful new platform just days after President… Read more »
Ghana: Parliament Urged to Act On Growing Malnutrition Crisis
Ghanaian Times
Nutrition experts have called on Parliament to urgently ensure that Ghana fulfils its international nutrition commitments to address the country's growing malnutrition crisis. Read more »
Nigeria: No, Viral Video Doesn't Show Boko Haram Attacks On Military Bases in Nigeria's Yobe State
Africa Check
No, viral video doesn't show Boko Haram attacks on military bases in Nigeria's Yobe state Read more »
Nigeria: In Sallah Message, Tinubu Touts Economic Reforms, Acknowledges Widespread Insecurity
Premium Times
"I am aware that, despite the best efforts of our security and intelligence agencies--including the recent elimination of a wanted ISIS leader--heartless terrorists and bandits… Read more »
Guinea: Guinea's May Elections End Its Transition - but Will They Bring Stability? [analysis]
ISS
Although authorities adhered to the ECOWAS timeline, Guinea's return to democracy is mired in controversy. Read more »
Senegal: Former PM Sonko Elected as Parliament's Speaker
allAfrica
Senegal's Parliament elected Ousmane Sonko as Speaker days after Sonko was fired by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, who also dissolved the government after months of tensions… Read more »
Senegal: Peking University DongFang Cohort Elects Habibou Dia as Ambassador
allAfrica
Habibou Dia has been elected ambassador of the DongFang Scholarship Program cohort at Peking University following a vote involving representatives from 58 countries. Read more »
Guinea: Media Regulator Suspends Journalist, Radio Station [press release]
MFWA
On 8 December, 2025, the media regulator for Guinea, the High Authority for Communication (HAC), announced the suspension until further notice of Boubacar Koyla Diallo, host of the… Read more »
Nigeria: Terrorism - Court Reserves Judgement in Owo Church Massacre Trial
Premium Times
The five defendants are being prosecuted by the Stae Security Service (SSS) over the attack on St Francis Catholic Church in Owo, Ondo State, which left dozens of worshippers dead… Read more »
Ghana: Adaklu Landslide Leaves Dozens Homeless
Ghanaian Times
Residents of Adaklu-Helekpe and surrounding communities near the Adaklu Mountains in the Adaklu District of the Volta Region are living in fear after a landslide struck the area on… Read more »
Liberia: U.S.$36m Deal Targets Liberia Rubber Processing and Farmers
Liberian Observer
Liberia has secured a US$36 million investment commitment aimed at transforming its rubber industry and strengthening support for smallholder farmers, following high-level… Read more »
Nigeria: Jonathan Eligible to Recontest for President, Court Rules
Premium Times
The court awarded a whopping N21 million fine against the plaintiff, who challenged Mr Jonathan's eligibility to recontest for president under a constitutional amendment introduced… Read more »
Liberia: Liberia Moves to Prevent Another Ebola Nightmare
New Dawn
The Government of Liberia has announced new health and travel measures to strengthen surveillance for Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) following outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of… Read more »
Africa: WHO Says Conflict, Mistrust Hindering Ebola Response
Premium Times
The latest outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo strain of the Ebola virus, has also spread beyond the DRC, with neighbouring Uganda recording two additional confirmed cases among… Read more »
