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Leaders of Nigeria’s opposition political parties have raised concerns over alleged threats to the country’s democratic system ahead of the 2027 general elections. The political leaders, who decried the spate of violent attacks across the country, said the situation was worrying but not beyond control. The leaders voiced their concerns during a press conference themed “Urgent Call to Save Nigeria’s Democracy,” where they also criticized provisions in the amended electoral law, describing them as “anti-democratic” and out of step with Nigerians’ expectations. On February 18, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu assented to the Electoral Act Amendment Bill, which opposition figures argue…

The Republic of the Congo has officially kicked off its presidential election campaign ahead of next month’s elections scheduled for March 15. Portraits and posters bearing messages of support for the various candidates are already on display across major roads and public squares in the country’s capital, Brazzaville. From Saturday until March 13, the candidates have two weeks to persuade undecided voters in hopes of securing favorable results on the ballot. The 82-year-old President Denis Sassou Nguesso is actively in the race, hoping to secure another term after over 40 years in power. According to the constitution, this would be…

Nigeria’s National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a suspected drug kingpin, Reginald Peter Chidiebere, who had been on the run for 13 years after jumping bail over cocaine trafficking charges. According to the agency, Chidiebere was initially arrested in 2013 following the seizure of cocaine shipments linked to him at Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos. He was later arraigned before the Federal High Court of Nigeria, but fled after being granted bail. Authorities said his name resurfaced in February 2024 as a key figure behind the importation of nearly 50 kilograms of heroin from South Africa. Investigations…

Nigeria’s political opposition parties have raised concerns over what they described as a historically low voter turnout in the just concluded FCT elections, with participation reportedly as low as 7.2 percent in the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) and about 15 percent in other area councils. According to the coalition, the figures reflect a vote of no confidence in the electoral system and growing public cynicism. Beyond turnout, the parties condemned rising political violence, citing a recent attack on African Democratic Congress (ADC) leaders in Edo State, southern Nigeria, and the alleged killing of a party agent during the FCT…

The African Union has warned that further escalation of the conflict in the Middle East could deepen global instability following joint military strikes by the United States and Israel on Iran earlier today. In a statement, AU Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf said the conflict poses serious risks to energy markets, food security, and economic resilience – particularly in Africa, where many countries are already grappling with conflict and economic strain. The continental body called for urgent restraint, de-escalation, and sustained dialogue, urging all parties to act in accordance with international law and the UN Charter to safeguard global peace…

Uganda Airlines has temporarily suspended its scheduled Entebbe-Dubai flights following an airspace closure that has disrupted operations on the route. The announcement was contained in a travel advisory issued on Saturday, citing circumstances beyond the airline’s control. The carrier said the decision was taken to ensure passenger safety and operational compliance as authorities manage the evolving airspace situation. The airline confirmed that affected passengers holding confirmed bookings on the suspended flights will be re-accommodated on alternative carriers where possible. Others will be rebooked on future Uganda Airlines flights at no additional cost once normal operations resume. Travellers may also opt…

Malian authorities have urged citizens to strictly adhere to preventive measures following a significant rise in confirmed dengue cases compared to the previous week. The Ministry of Health and Social Development issued the warning during the latest Council of Ministers meeting in the capital, Bamako, citing a worsening epidemiological situation. Officials called for heightened public vigilance and strict compliance with health guidelines to help curb the spread of the disease and protect vulnerable populations. Dengue is a viral infection transmitted to humans through the bite of infected Aedes mosquitoes. It commonly causes high fever, severe headache, joint and muscle pain,…

The Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament, Rt. Hon. Memounatou Ibrahima, has called on members of the regional legislature to advocate for the ratification and implementation of the protocols of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). She made the appeal on Friday while delivering her closing remarks at the first extraordinary session of the Parliament. Ibrahima said the seminar was timely, despite concerns raised by several lawmakers during deliberations. The challenges highlighted include the persistence of non-tariff barriers, slow harmonization of legal frameworks, infrastructure deficits, and the risk of excluding women, youth, and informal traders from the benefits of continental…

Officials from the Ministry of Kampala Capital City and Metropolitan Affairs have come under heavy scrutiny from Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) over delayed city road projects that have disrupted commuters across Kampala. The officials appeared before PAC during a session convened to consider findings in the December 2025 report of the Office of the Auditor General of Uganda. Legislators questioned the slow progress of key road works, citing prolonged traffic disruptions and public frustration over stalled infrastructure. The committee, chaired by Vice Chairperson Gorreth Namugga, also raised concerns about the ministry’s staffing levels, which stand at just 58 percent.…

At least 55 Ghanaian nationals have been killed in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, according to Ghana’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The figure represents one of the highest reported death tolls among African countries whose citizens have been drawn into the conflict. Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa disclosed in a statement on X that approximately 272 Ghanaians are believed to have been recruited into the war since 2022. Of that number, an estimated 55 have died, while two have been captured as prisoners of war. “Ukrainian authorities have revealed through credible intelligence gathering that they have documented 1,780 Africans from…