A deep look at Yoweri Museveni’s leadership since 1986, his rise to power, repeated electoral victories, controversies, and the implications of his seventh term win in 2026 — with advice for African leaders. Yoweri Museveni’s 40-Year Rule in Uganda: From Liberator to Controversial Seventh Term in 2026 When Yoweri Kaguta Museveni entered Kampala on January…
Uganda’s army chief says 2,000 opposition supporters have been detained and 30 killed following the disputed re-election of President Yoweri Museveni, sparking international concern. Uganda Detains 2,000 Opposition Supporters, 30 Killed After Disputed Election Uganda has been plunged into renewed political tension following a sweeping security crackdown after the country’s disputed presidential election. The army…
Widow of late Ayawaso East MP, Hajia Amina Adam, and Ghana’s High Commissioner to Nigeria, Baba Jamal, have declared intentions to contest the NDC primary ahead of the March 2026 by-election. Declare for NDC Primary The race to succeed the late Member of Parliament for Ayawaso East has officially begun, as two prominent figures—Hajia Amina…
Vice-President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang says Ghana remains committed to expanding trade, investment, and people-to-people ties with China as bilateral relations hit new heights. Ghana Reaffirms Commitment to Deepen Ties with China — Vice-President Ghana has reiterated its commitment to strengthening and expanding its relations with China, with a renewed focus on trade, investment, and people-to-people…
The NDC has scheduled February 7, 2026, for its parliamentary primary to select a candidate for the Ayawaso East by-election set for March 3, following the death of MP Mahama Naser Toure. NDC to Elect Ayawaso East By-Election Candidate on February 7 The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has announced February 7, 2026, as the date…
Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang meets IMF officials, highlights Ghana’s economic recovery and urges a shift from emergency support to a more balanced, development-focused partnership. Vice President Engages IMF on Ghana’s Economic Recovery, Calls for Evolved Partnership Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has held high-level discussions with heads of International Monetary Fund (IMF) country…
APC chieftain Biodun Ajiboye says President Bola Tinubu’s bold economic reforms prove he is not timid, describing him as a courageous leader prioritising Nigeria’s future over politics. Tinubu Wouldn’t Push Bold Reforms If He Were Timid – APC Chieftain A chieftain of Nigeria’s ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Biodun Ajiboye, has described President Bola Ahmed…
President Yoweri Museveni secures another landslide victory in Uganda’s election, while opposition cries foul and attention shifts to succession and the growing influence of his son. Museveni Secures Another Landslide as Uganda Looks Beyond the Ballot For supporters of President Yoweri Museveni, his commanding victory in Uganda’s latest election confirms the enduring strength of a…
Ghana’s former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta is set to face a U.S. immigration judge on January 20, 2026, after his arrest for overstaying his visa, the Attorney-General confirms. Ghana’s former Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, is scheduled to appear before a United States immigration judge on January 20, 2026, following his arrest for overstaying in…
