Samuel Okechukwu Oruruo

PRETORIA – South Africa’s 2026 fiscal framework, delivered by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana, lands at a politically sensitive moment. Economic growth remains weak, debt-servicing costs...

On February 24, 2026, a suspected Peter Obi assassination attempt in Benin City turned a political rally into a crime scene. From unmarked Siennas to bullet-riddled gates, we break down the fragments of a day that has placed Nigeria’s democracy on red alert.

Did Nigeria secretly pay $7 million to Boko Haram? While officials credit "military pressure" for the release of 230 St. Mary’s pupils, a new investigation alleges a massive ransom was delivered by helicopter. We examine the evidence, the government's denial, and the legal crisis surrounding Nigeria's kidnapping economy.

The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have declared control over the strategic town of Al-Tina, a vital humanitarian and commercial gateway on the Sudan-Chad border. As General Hemedti’s forces claim to have "liberated" the hub, the Sudanese Armed Forces under General al-Burhan continue to contest the narrative. With Al-Tina serving as a final lifeline for aid into Darfur, the escalating battle threatens to sever the last remaining corridors for food and medicine in a region already on the brink.

As we mark the Silver Jubilee of International Mother Language Day 2026 Africa, the continent fights to save 428 endangered languages. See how AI and youth-led education are building a new shield for Africa's linguistic soul.

While the capital votes, the Northwest bleeds. At least 50 are dead in a brutal 10-hour siege in Zamfara, exposing a widening security gap that challenges Nigeria's sovereignty and the AU’s "Silencing the Guns" mandate. Read the full analysis of the Tungan Dutse massacre.

As Abuja residents face a 12-hour movement restriction for the 2026 FCT Polls, a political earthquake has struck. With the shock withdrawal of key PDP candidates in AMAC and Bwari, we examine the legal fallout of the Electoral Act 2026 and whether your vote still counts today.

On February 18, 2026, Libya was officially validated by the WHO for eliminating trachoma—the world's leading infectious cause of blindness. Despite years of national challenges, this victory marks a turning point for the "Africa Health Sovereignty" movement. By leveraging local leadership and the revolutionary Triple-Drug Therapy (IDA), Libya has provided a blueprint for the continental goal of eradicating all neglected tropical diseases by 2030

From the 'Princes of Harare' to a Johannesburg police cell. Following Chatunga Mugabe's arrest for attempted murder, we analyze the slow disintegration of the Mugabe family legacy. Without the protection of the state, the heirs of Zimbabwe's former leader face a new, cold reality in South Africa.

President Bola Tinubu has signed the Electoral Act 2026 into law, legally cementing the use of BVAS while making electronic result transmission discretionary. While the government hails this as a technological milestone, groups like YIAGA Africa warn of a significant "setback to democracy" ahead of the 2027 general elections. Explore the key changes and what they mean for Nigerian voters.

President Tinubu calls for an independent African Credit Rating Agency (AfCRA) to end the $75bn annual "risk premium" bias. Discover how he plans to shield Africa.

BIKITA, ZIMBABWE - Evelyn Mareke doesn't care about the global carbon footprint. She cares about her cows. This is the situation in many rural...