Africa Politics

Chineye Egesi

May 08, 2026

By 2026, Africa’s staggering $3.6 trillion economy will see half of its riches $1.8 trillion flow from just five powerhouse nations.

Uchechi Okporie

May 08, 2026

A coalition of Lagos indigenes’ advocacy organisations has called on Obafemi Hamzat to consider appointing Boladale Dapo-Thomas as his running mate ahead of the 2027 Lagos governorship election, a move that could significantly shape the political balance within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state.

Chineye Egesi

May 07, 2026

A passport is more than a document it's a key to the world. But for many African travelers, that key still turns slowly. While global mobility has improved for some, visa-free access remains uneven across the continent. The latest Henley & Partners Passport Index reveals which African passports offer the greatest travel freedom, with some countries climbing the ranks even as their visa-free numbers dip slightly.

Chineye Egesi

May 06, 2026

The ECOWAS Parliament has initiated formal probes into two pressing regional crises: escalating terrorist attacks in the Sahel and recurring xenophobic violence in South Africa.

Uchechi Okporie

May 01, 2026

Nigerian politician Ladi Adebutu has formally declared his ambition to contest the 2027 Ogun State governorship election on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), injecting fresh intensity into early political movements in South-West Nigeria.

Uchechi Okporie

Apr 30, 2026

A major political shift is unfolding across the continent as Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, a rising figure in Ghana’s political landscape, has been elected Second Vice-President of the Pan-African Parliament.

Uchechi Okporie

Apr 30, 2026

A wave of outrage has swept across Ghana after a communicator affiliated with the New Patriotic Party claimed the country “belongs to Ashantis,” triggering intense debate over ethnicity, nationalism and political responsibility.

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Apr 29, 2026

The government of Togo has announced the launch of a new national development roadmap aimed at guiding the country’s economic and social transformation over the coming years.

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Apr 28, 2026

A serving councillor in Ukwuani Local Government Area of Delta State, Chukwuemeke K. Victor, has formalised his ambition to represent Ndokwa/Ukwuani Federal Constituency in the 2027 House of Representatives election, following the procurement of the All Progressives Congress (APC) expression of interest and nomination forms on Tuesday, April 29, 2026

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Apr 27, 2026

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has delivered a forceful and carefully balanced message to the nation, warning that xenophobic violence against foreign nationals will not be tolerated under any circumstances, while also acknowledging the growing frustration among citizens over illegal migration and economic pressures.

Uchechi Okporie

Apr 25, 2026

A major political gathering in Ibadan has drawn national and continental attention as top Nigerian opposition figures, including Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, and Rotimi Amaechi, converged for a high-level summit aimed at discussing the country’s political future.

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Apr 22, 2026

Senator Ned Nwoko representing Delta North in the National Assembly on Tuesday declared that he will return to the Senate in 2027, signaling his intention to seek another term representing the senatorial district.