governance

Recent airport toll gate chaos and banking sector directives expose Nigeria's persistent failure to implement public policy with adequate preparation and stakeholder consultation.

President Mnangagwa has placed government officials on notice with mandatory performance contracts for 2026, reinforcing a results-based culture across ministries and state entities.

Electoral dynamics across Africa show voters prioritizing service delivery over historical allegiances, as South African urbanites abandon underperforming parties and Kenyan party structures face internal challenges ahead of 2027 polls.

From Soshanguve's volunteer-built bridge to Niger Delta's plea for project protection, African communities are increasingly filling infrastructure voids—only to watch their efforts wash away.

Recent debates on executive presence, political credibility, and economic policy reveal a common thread: authority in modern leadership derives not from position alone, but from coherence between past and present.

The Presidency has condemned US Ambassador Brent Bozell for criticizing South African court rulings, while a former deputy police commissioner alleges political interference in her suspension.

President Tinubu's signing of the Electoral Bill 2026 and high-profile corruption trials are reshaping Nigeria's political terrain as states navigate succession planning and zoning debates ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Global survey reveals South Africans hold distorted views of their country's challenges while municipal failures, parliamentary controversies, and stagnant economic growth compound governance concerns ahead of local elections.

President William Ruto will meet UDA and ODM lawmakers to assess progress on the National Dialogue Committee recommendations and 10-Point Agenda, eight months after the coalition's formation.

Analysts warn of unintended consequences from executive interventions while a €2.3 billion electricity initiative collapses, highlighting governance and implementation challenges across the continent.

Nigeria's Police Service Commission denied bribery claims in senior promotions while a Transparency International Kenya report revealed political elites are systematically weakening constitutional integrity safeguards across East Africa.

Nigeria's ruling APC faces internal tensions over National Working Committee slots ahead of its March convention, while the opposition PDP's leadership crisis could result in the party boycotting the 2027 presidential election.

Former Senate Minority Leader Prof Daniel Saror has criticised northern Nigeria's role in national challenges, while commentators debate political accountability following controversial international appearances by government officials.

Nigeria's main opposition party dismisses reports of internal congresses as expelled members spread misinformation, while a northern governor faces mounting pressure to defect ahead of 2027 elections.

President Bola Tinubu's appointment of Olatunji Disu as Inspector General of Police has sparked debate over ethnic representation while observers urge focus on police reform and discipline.