Republic of Congo Vote Count Begins After Presidential Election as Sassou Nguesso Expected to Extend Rule
Vote counting is underway in the Republic of Congo presidential election after polls closed Sunday, with Denis Sassou Nguesso widely expected to secure another term amid low turnout and internet disruptions.
Guinea Political Crackdown: Military Junta Dissolves 40 Political Parties
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Atiku, Obi and Amaechi Form “United Front” Against 2026 Electoral Act
ABUJA, 26 February 2026 — Nigeria’s political temperature rose sharply on Wednesday as three prominent opposition figures; Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, and Rotimi Amaechi, convened...
Gunfire in Benin: Assassination Attempt or a Warning Shot at Nigeria’s Opposition?
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.
APC Tightens Grip on FCT Councils Amid Low Turnout and Voter Concerns
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has consolidated its hold on Nigeria’s capital, securing key victories in Bwari and AMAC during the Saturday FCT Area Council elections. However, the ruling party’s triumph is shadowed by a record-low 22 percent voter turnout and unsettling reports of intimidation at polling units. As the political landscape shifts toward 2027, the growing disengagement of Abuja’s electorate raises urgent questions about the health of local democracy.
