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Lagos Assembly Orders Halt To Makoko Demolitions

The Lagos State House of Assembly has ordered an immediate halt to demolition activities in the historic waterfront community of Makoko, following widespread protests by residents and civil society activists. The suspension comes as authorities respond to concerns over human rights, forced
February 5, 2026

Trump Rekindles Trade Dispute Over Greenland Demand

President Donald Trump has once again placed transatlantic relations under strain after issuing a fresh warning that links future trade penalties against Europe to his long-standing interest in Greenland, a move that has unsettled diplomats and markets alike. In a statement shared
January 19, 2026

Museveni Declared Winner Of Uganda Presidential Election

Uganda’s long-serving president, Yoweri Museveni, has been declared the winner of the 2026 presidential election after securing 71.65 per cent of the total votes cast, according to official results released by the country’s electoral authorities. His closest challenger, opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi,
January 17, 2026

Africa Faces Growing Debate Over Election Internet Shutdowns

The use of internet shutdowns during elections is increasingly coming under fire across Africa, with political actors, governance experts, and human rights advocates warning that the practice risks weakening democratic institutions and eroding public confidence in electoral processes. Across the continent, governments
January 17, 2026

Uganda Opposition Leader Remains Home Amid Tight Security

Ugandan authorities on Saturday moved to ease public anxiety after confirming that opposition presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, remained at his private residence in Magere, Wakiso District, amid heightened security restrictions that have fuelled widespread speculation. Police spokesperson
January 17, 2026

Venezuelan Opposition Leader Hands Nobel Medal to Trump

Venezuelan opposition figure María Corina Machado has drawn international attention after revealing that she handed over her Nobel Peace Prize medal to United States President Donald Trump during a private meeting at the White House, describing the moment as deeply symbolic for
January 17, 2026

Kenya, China Advance Duty-Free Trade Talks

Kenya has reached a preliminary trade understanding with China that could significantly expand its access to one of the world’s largest consumer markets, with up to 98 percent of Kenyan exports expected to enter China duty-free once a final agreement is concluded.
January 17, 2026

Detained Ugandan Politician Wins Election Landslide

A rare and striking political development has unfolded in Uganda after opposition figure Mufumbiro secured a decisive victory in a parliamentary race while still in detention. According to reports carried by several Ugandan media outlets, the final tally shows that Mufumbiro defeated
January 16, 2026

United States Suspends Immigrant Visa Processing Worldwide

The United States has announced an indefinite suspension of immigrant visa processing for citizens of 75 countries, a move that marks a significant tightening of the country’s immigration controls. The decision, which takes effect from January 21, was confirmed by the United
January 16, 2026

Uganda 2026 Election: Museveni Leads Early Vote Count

Uganda has begun releasing preliminary results from its 2026 general election, showing President Yoweri Museveni in the lead as counting continues across the country. The early figures, provided by the Electoral Commission of Uganda, reflect a small fraction of the total votes
January 16, 2026
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