The Abuja Coup: High Stakes and Political Turmoil in the 2026 FCT Council Polls
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.
How a Zambian Fashion ‘Roast’ Gifted Ghana a National Fugu Day
ACCRA / LUSAKA - What began as a lighthearted social media “war” between Ghana and Zambia has culminated in an official government directive. As...
Buyaaya’s Blackout and the Cost of Transactional Politics in Uganda
The Buyaaya blackout followed a bitter election defeat in Uganda’s Mityana District, where a former lawmaker allegedly cut electricity and withdrew school bursaries from his community. The episode exposes the dangers of transactional politics, conditional generosity, and the fragile line between public service and political retaliation.
Uganda’s Bobi Wine in Hiding After Disputed Election and Military Threats
Uganda’s opposition leader Bobi Wine has gone into hiding following a disputed presidential election, citing military threats and security operations around his home. The standoff has drawn international concern over Uganda's political freedoms and post-election stability.
Former Burkina Faso Leader Paul-Henri Damiba Extradited Over Coup Plot
Former Burkina Faso leader Paul-Henri Damiba has been extradited from Togo to face a raft of charges, including allegations of plotting to overthrow the...
