Politics: fast, clear coverage of African power and policy

Politics shapes daily life across Africa — from courtroom fights to big election moments. Here you'll find clear reporting on the decisions, debates, and drama that affect citizens, businesses, and communities. Expect plain explanations, timely updates, and the background you need to understand what headlines really mean.

What we cover

We track courts and judges (like the Judicial Conduct Tribunal case involving Judge Selby Mbenenge), threats to judicial independence, and legal reforms that change how justice works. We follow elections and leadership shifts — think national polls or regional kingmaker appointments such as the new Alaafin of Oyo. We also report on government programs, job plans, and policy moves that affect everyday life, like Nigeria’s 3MTT job drive or airport management decisions around JKIA.

Beyond institutions, we cover political controversies and public reactions. That includes viral moments and fact checks — for example, clarifying misleading footage of leaders — plus local probes like the DCI investigation tied to historic events. You’ll get both breaking pieces and explainers that put each story in context.

How to use this page and verify news

Want to find stories fast? Use the category filters by country, tag, or issue (courts, elections, policy, corruption). Click an article to see sources, official statements, and documents when available. We mark updates clearly when new facts arrive, so you know what changed and why.

When you read a claim that sounds shocking, check these three quick things: 1) Is there an official statement or court document quoted? 2) Are reputable local or international outlets reporting the same facts? 3) Does the story link to primary evidence like speeches, filings, or photos? We aim to show those links in our pieces so you can judge for yourself.

Interested in in-depth angles? Look for analysis that explains how a single event matters — for example, why withdrawing security from a chief justice could affect judicial independence, or how a debt issue might complicate a ministerial confirmation. Our explainers break down the legal, political, and economic stakes without jargon.

Want alerts? Sign up for our newsletter or push notifications to get major developments fast. Follow our social channels for quick summaries and live updates during big stories. If you spot something we missed or a source we should see, send it to our tips inbox — citizen leads help uncover important facts.

Politics can feel messy and loud. We slice through the noise with clear, practical reporting so you can understand what leaders are doing and why it matters to you. Bookmark this page and check back often — the landscape changes fast, and we’ll keep tracking it.