Somalia and the World Bank have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening cooperation on economic reforms, institutional development and regional integration during high-level talks in Mogadishu on July 22, as the country pushes ahead with efforts to accelerate growth and strengthen public institutions. The discussions, which brought together State Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation…
Nairobi — The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has accused some judges and judicial officers of penalising advocates with case dismissals and adjournment fees despite the Society’s nationwide court boycott, warning that it will escalate targeted action against those it says interfered with lawyers’ constitutional rights. Speaking during a media briefing on Wednesday, LSK President…
A group of pensioners has taken the National Social Security Authority (NSSA) to the High Court, accusing the pension body of violating their constitutional rights by paying what they describe as “grossly inadequate” pensions. The applicants, led by Gideon Shoko, are seeking a court order compelling NSSA to urgently review pension payouts to levels they…
Nairobi — President William Ruto’s official website has been restored after a cyberattack forced the government to temporarily take the platform offline, ending nearly a day of disruption that raised concerns over the security of Kenya’s digital infrastructure. The president.go.ke domain was once again fully accessible, with its homepage, presidential speeches, press releases, policy updates…
Gabon’s outstanding public debt rose 23% year-on-year to 8,780.3 billion FCFA at the end of December 2025, driven by a sharp increase in domestic borrowing as the government shifted away from traditional external financing. According to the Directorate General of Debt, external debt stood at 4,127.6 billion FCFA, while domestic debt reached 4,652.7 billion FCFA….
The Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition (GACC) has called for stronger collective action to tackle corruption in the country, warning that the menace continues to undermine national development. The Programmes Officer of GACC, Mr Samuel Harrison Cudjoe, said addressing corruption required the combined efforts of government institutions, traditional authorities, civil society organisations and citizens. He made the…
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has said the National Assembly will continue to collaborate with President Bola Tinubu in advancing Nigeria’s national interest, stressing that the legislature has no constitutional obligation to create unnecessary confrontation with the executive. Speaking on Tuesday while declaring the 2026 National Assembly Open Week open in Abuja, Akpabio said the parliament…
Abuja — The Honourable Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye, on Monday, 13 July 2026, received the United States Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, His Excellency Frank Garcia, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Abuja, where both sides reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the long-standing strategic partnership between Nigeria and…
Every so often, a statement emerges from the African Union that makes one pause and wonder whether the institution has finally found its voice. The recent call by the Chairperson of the African Union Commission for governments to move beyond anti-corruption laws and focus instead on implementation was one such moment. It sounded refreshingly candid….
The pupils and teachers abducted from three schools in Oyo State have been freed, PREMIUM TIMES can report. The release followed weeks of operations involving security forces from the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), the State Security Service (SSS), Nigerian Army, the police and other security agencies. Sources familiar with the matter told…
