Politics
Kenyatta Criticised for Congratulating Ugandan President
President Uhuru Kenyatta on Saturday made an unusual step in congratulating his Ugandan counterpart Yoweri Museveni for his election victory, a move that led to criticism on social media. Mr
Nigeria: Calls for Nigeria President’s Impeachment for Altered 2016 Budget
Premium Times – President Muhammadu Buhari vowed late Tuesday that all those involved in the “padding” of the 2016 National Budget will face the most severe punishment. Addressing the Nigerian
Nigerian President Rallies Global Support On Terrorism
President Muhammadu Buhari has called on the global community to give greater support to nations whose citizens are suffering from terrorism and civil strife. President Buhari made the call in
Fear grips NDC over defeat
Daily Guide – It appears putative claims of unprecedented infrastructure development by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government have not taken away apprehension of imminent defeat among members of the
Nigeria’s Dasuki ‘stole $2bn’ from anti-Boko Haram fight
BBC News – Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered the arrest of his predecessor’s security adviser, for allegedly stealing some $2bn (£1.3bn). Sambo Dasuki is accused of awarding phantom contracts
Guinea: President Alpha Conde Easily Wins Re-Election
Al Jazeera – Guinea’s President Alpha Conde has won re-election and will serve a second five-year term after avoiding a run off against his closest rival in last week’s presidential
Cote d’Ivoire: Ouattara Wins in Landslide
Ivorian President Ouattara has been re-elected for a second five-year term in office. The 73-year-old incumbent garnered almost 84 percent of the vote. He commended his countrymen on the peaceful,
Zambia MPs to Begin Debate on Constitution
VOA News – Zambia’s parliament will soon begin debating proposed sweeping new constitutional changes that would include the election of a vice president. Justice Minister Ngosa Simbyakula, who presented the
Nigeria’s Anti-corruption Drive Claims Customs Chief
VOA News-The head of Nigeria’s customs service resigned earlier this week, the latest high-level official to resign or be fired in the wake of the new president’s push against corruption.
Nigerian President Buhari to Meet with Obama on US Trip
VOA News – President Barack Obama is hosting Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari for a meeting Monday at the White House with the threat posed by Boko Haram militants expected to
