Southern-Africa
Opposition Warns of Power Shift in Namibia’s Contested Oil Bill
Opposition parties in Namibia on Thursday united in opposing a petroleum amendment bill that would transfer regulatory authority over oil…
governance
Southern-Africa
Namibia Opposition Warns of Power Shift from Controversial Oil Bill
Opposition parties in the National Assembly have united to reject a petroleum amendment bill that would transfer oil and gas…
West-Africa
Court Rules Ex-Liberian Finance Minister Has No Immunity
Supreme Court Ruling Clears Path for Corruption Trial in Liberia The Supreme Court of Liberia has ruled that former Finance…
Southern-Africa
Ramaphosa Unveils Bold Agenda in 2026 State of the Nation Address
President Cyril Ramaphosa used his 2026 State of the Nation Address to present a cautiously optimistic picture of South Africa’s…
Southern-Africa
South Africa Braces for Pre-emptive Debunking of Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation
Every year since 2013, Africa Check has fact-checked South Africa’s State of the Nation Address (SONA) — the speech President…
West-Africa
Nigeria Reclaims 100 Benin Bronzes Taken by Britain in 1897
Cambridge University to Return Benin Bronzes to Nigeria In a significant step towards restorative justice, Cambridge University plans to return…
East-Africa
Zimbabwe Bill Could Extend Mnangagwa’s Hold on Power Until 2030
Zimbabwe’s cabinet has approved draft legislation that would reshape the presidency and could allow President Emmerson Mnangagwa to extend his…
West-Africa
Nigeria’s Senate Revises Electoral Law – New Conditions Imposed
The Electoral Act: Embracing Electronic Transmission of Results The recently amended Electoral Act marks a significant shift in the electoral…
West-Africa
Ghana Pulls Back High Commissioner to Nigeria Over Fraud Allegations
Ghana’s High Commissioner to Nigeria Recalled Amid Electoral Malpractice Allegations In a decisive move, President John Mahama has directed the…
East-Africa
Zimbabwean Liberation War Veteran and Vocal Mnangagwa Critic Blessed Geza Passes Away
Blessed Runesu “Bombshell” Geza, an outspoken and controversial Zimbabwean war veteran who publicly pushed for the removal of President Emmerson…
West-Africa
Tinubu Set to Embark on Nigeria’s First State Visit to the UK in 37 Years
King Charles III Invites Nigerian President to Historic State Visit In a significant diplomatic gesture, King Charles III and Queen…
