African politics news with a business lens: elections, governance and policy changes and what they mean for markets and investors.
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has criticised the conduct of the 2023 general elections, saying it weakened public trust in the nation’s democracy. But the Independent National Electoral …
A political support group for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election has called on youths in the South-West to register and collect their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) ahead of the 2027 …
The Idoma Area Traditional Council (IATC) in Benue State has clarified that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s name was never included in any list of individuals recommended for a traditional title …
The government of Nepal on Tuesday lifted its social media ban, a day after at least 19 people were killed during violent protests by young people demanding an end to …
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Monday visited former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, in Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State, following reports that Malami’s convoy was …
The political atmosphere in Lagos took a new turn at the weekend as the 2023 Labour Party governorship candidate, Mr. Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, officially joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The …
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate, Bernard Bediako Baidoo, has emerged winner of the parliamentary by-election held on Tuesday in Akwatia, Eastern Region of Ghana. Baidoo, a lawyer and the …
President John Dramani Mahama has officially commissioned 18 new envoys as part of efforts to reposition Ghana’s diplomatic corps in line with his administration’s Resetting Ghana Agenda. The commissioning ceremony …
The South-South Development Commission (SSDC) has announced plans to focus on key projects that will accelerate growth in the region, with rail and road infrastructure, industries, agriculture, telecommunications, housing, and …
The trade relationship between the European Union (EU) and the United States has entered another uncertain phase, as US President Donald Trump has threatened new tariffs against Europe. This comes …
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