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Tanzania: Finance Ministry Unveils Tsh 21.3 Trillion Spending Proposal for 2026/27
[Daily News] Dodoma -- THE Government, through the Ministry of Finance, has requested Parliament to approve a total of TSh 21.3 trillion for the implementation of the Ministry's responsibilities and…
South Africa: SA Remains On Track to Meet Fiscal Targets, Says Treasury DG
[SAnews.gov.za] South Africa remains on course to meet its fiscal targets despite the economic uncertainty created by the recent conflict in the Middle East, National Treasury Director-General Duncan Pieterse said…
Deputy President to Engage Business Leaders On HIV and TB Funding
[SAnews.gov.za] Deputy President Paul Mashatile will meet private sector leaders in Johannesburg on Thursday as government seeks to strengthen partnerships aimed at addressing funding challenges in South Africa's response to…
NPP Focusing On Funeral Politics Instead of National Issues – Dr Sammy Ayeh
[Ghanaian Times] Presidential staffer, Dr Sammy Ayeh has criticised the New Patriotic Party (NPP), accusing it of focusing on issues that do not address the needs of Ghanaians.
NDC Council of Elders Orders Halt to Premature Presidential Campaigns
[Ghanaian Times] The Council of Elders of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has directed all party members and groups engaged in early presidential campaign activities to stop immediately.
We Must Build Bridges to the Future, Not the Past – Afoko Rallies NPP
[Ghanaian Times] Former National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Awentami Paul Afoko has called on party members, executives, and patrons to look beyond old divisions and focus on…
Landslide Re-Election Expected for PM Abiy
[Daily Trust] Ethiopians flocked to the polls on Monday, with the Prosperity Party (PP) of incumbent Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed all but guaranteed to win a landslide victory.
The 2 Percent Rule and the Future of Democracy in Liberia
[Liberian Observer] I. Introduction
Calls Grow for Greater Inclusion, Accountability, and Nonviolent Politics
[Liberian Observer] A new generation of political leaders is emerging in Liberia with a message that challenges long-standing traditions within the country's political parties--democracy must begin from within.
YPLS Africa Marks Decade of Impact
[Liberian Observer] The Young Political Leadership School Africa (YPLS Africa), a flagship program of Naymote Partners for Democratic Development, is pleased to announce the convening of its 13th Cohort and…
All Eyes On Lawmakers Who Lost Party Primaries As NASS Resumes Plenary Today
[Premium Times] More than 20 senators and over 50 House members failed to secure return tickets in the just-concluded party primaries.
Zimbabwe: Govt Activates Ebola Response Plan Despite Zero Cases
[263Chat] The government has confirmed that there are currently no reported cases of Ebola Virus Disease in the country but says it has heightened surveillance and activated preparedness measures following…
Chamisa Draws Battle Lines Over Cab3, Urges Citizens to Organise
[263Chat] Former Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Nelson Chamisa has intensified his opposition to Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 (CAB3) describing the proposed changes as misguided and warning that…
Cab3 Submissions Top Half a Million
[263Chat] Parliament received more than 530 000 submissions on the proposed Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 (CAB 3) with a parliamentary committee expected to table its findings before Parliament next…
Nandi-Ndaitwah Applauds Uvhungu-Vhungu Green Scheme for Full Land Utilisation
[Namibian] President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on Monday expressed satisfaction with the achievements of Uvhungu-Vhungu Green Scheme in the Kavango East region after the farm fully utilised all its available agricultural land…
Ruto Hails Security Gains Against Al-Shabaab in North Eastern Region
[Capital FM] Kutulo, Wajir -- President William Ruto has reaffirmed the government's commitment to strengthening security and accelerating development projects across Northern Kenya, saying peace and stability remain essential for…
Home Affairs Launches Campaign to Resolve Blocked ID Numbers
[SAnews.gov.za] Individuals whose identity documents (IDs) were blocked prior to November 2022, have until 10 July 2026 to submit representations to unblocking their documents, the Department of Home Affairs said.
Counterfeit Goods and Illicit Products Seized in the North West
[SAnews.gov.za] The Acting Provincial Commissioner of the North West, Major General Ryno Naidoo, has commended law enforcement agencies and regulatory partners for the successful execution of coordinated illicit goods operations…
DA Welcomes IEC Probe of ANC and Rise Mzansi Funding
[DA] - ANC faces scrutiny over donations
Congo-Kinshasa: U.S. Embassy Warns of Kinshasa Protests Over Constitutional Changes
[allAfrica] Cape Town -- Both opponents and supporters of proposed constitutional changes plan competing demonstrations in the capital, Kinshasa, according to a U.S. Embassy security alert.
Cabinet of Shadows – Who Is Truly Steering the Ship of State?
[Nyasa Times] The Office of the President and Cabinet (OPC) recently issued a press release that was ostensibly meant to calm a nervous nation. Instead, it did the exact opposite.…
South Africa: Can South Africa Afford to Keep Starlink Out?
[ISS] Achieving the country's ambitious goal of 100% broadband access by 2030 could require a trade-off between politics and connectivity.
U.S. Reaffirms Recognition of Somalia’s Territorial Integrity, Including Somaliland
[Shabelle] Washington -- The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has informed Congress that the United States continues to recognize the sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity of the Federal Republic…
Critical Thinking, Leadership and Governance in Africa
[New Times] In 2011, President Paul Kagame engaged in a Twitter exchange with UK journalist Ian Birrell, highlighting the essential role of critical thinking in African leadership and governance. He…
2027 – ‘Voting Against Tinubu’ll Be Evil – He Is Our in-Law’ – Delta Gov
[Vanguard] Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has said it would be "evil" for Deltans to vote against President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election, citing the president's ties…
Banyarwanda Citizenship Revisited – Beyond Politics and Prejudice
[Nile Post] The debate surrounding Banyarwanda citizenship in Uganda has once again resurfaced, this time in the wake of recent public appointments. As has often been the case, the discussion…
Presidential Secretary Mafumo Defends Janet Museveni Amid FDC Criticism
[Nile Post] Assistant Private Secretary to President Museveni, Kefa Mafumo, has defended First Lady Janet Museveni's continued tenure as Minister of Education and Sports, dismissing calls by the Forum for…
Boakai Credits Liberty Party for 2023 Victory
[New Dawn] Monrovia -- President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has praised the Liberty Party (LP) for what he describes as its key support to the Unity Party-led alliance in the 2023…
National Forum Boosts Women’s Political Participation Ahead of 2029 Elections
[New Dawn] Monrovia -- More than 200 women political aspirants from across Liberia's 15 counties convened in Paynesville on 27 May 2026 for the National Networking and Experience-Sharing Forum for…
Pass Justice Bills or Lose Votes
[New Dawn] Monrovia -- A cross-section of citizens across Liberia is demanding the unconditional passage of two landmark draft laws by the Legislature: the War and Economic Crimes Court (WECC)…
Five Claims By March and March’s Leader – – and What the Evidence Actually Shows
[GroundUp] "We're not xenophobic, but ..."
Anti-Immigrant Violence Explodes in Western Cape
[GroundUp] Several dead in Mossel Bay, families flee into mountains in Overberg
Zimbabwe: No Zanu-PF MP to Oppose Constitution Amendment Bill – Ziyambi
[New Zimbabwe] NO Zanu PF legislator will oppose Constitutional Amendment Bill No.3, justice minister Ziyambi Ziyambi has declared.
President Set for Historic Russia Visit
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan is expected to undertake a state visit to Russia from tomorrow to Friday at the invitation of President Vladimir Putin.
New Cabinet Under the Microscope As Parliament Opens Vetting Sessions
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- Parliament's Appointments Committee on Monday commenced the vetting of newly appointed Cabinet Ministers and Ministers of State, launching a constitutionally mandated process that will determine which…