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As the ANC Youth League president warns of institutional decay within the party's ranks, Northern Cape Premier Zamani Saul's defiant stance signals deepening tensions over leadership legitimacy and party renewal ahead of crucial elections.
The Defence Headquarters has confirmed the arrival of US forces and equipment to support counter-insurgency operations, while security forces killed notorious bandit leader Kabiru amid coordinated regional security efforts.
As Nigeria enters Ramadan 1447 AH and the Christian Lenten season simultaneously, government and religious authorities are urging citizens to embrace prayer and community engagement amid the nation's ongoing economic and security challenges.
Nigeria's electoral commission has cautioned transport operators against logistical failures in Saturday's Federal Capital Territory polls, describing transport as the backbone of electoral operations across six area councils.
Nigeria's anti-corruption agency detains former Kaduna governor El-Rufai for questioning while courts challenge the commission's investigative methods, highlighting tensions in the country's fight against financial crimes.
Zimbabwe's controversial Constitutional Amendment (No. 3) bill has triggered internal government tensions and legal opposition, with Vice President Chiwenga reportedly clashing with the Attorney-General while war veterans file an urgent court application to block the proposed changes.
The Nigerian government is managing concurrent crises and political shifts, from deploying US military support and providing disaster relief to Kano fire victims, to witnessing significant political defections that reshape the country's governing coalition.
President Cyril Ramaphosa's 2026 State of the Nation Address charts a course between social welfare expansion and law enforcement, confirming long-awaited unemployment grants while deploying military forces to gang-ravaged communities.
The Freedom Front Plus is positioning itself to challenge the Democratic Alliance's dominance among minority voters, while the MK party undergoes its latest leadership reshuffle amid former president Jacob Zuma's continued calls for ANC reconciliation.
A South African lorry driver's conviction in Zimbabwe and ongoing truth commission testimony in South Africa reveal how Southern African legal systems grapple with both historical injustices and present-day accountability across borders.
Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has officially confirmed his intention to contest the 2027 elections, calling for national unity as Nigeria's ruling APC expands its dominance with governors defecting and INEC releasing the electoral timetable.
Peter Obi has launched 'Operation Rescue Nigeria' to mobilize citizens ahead of the 2027 elections, while opposition PDP lawmakers in Osun State break ranks to endorse President Tinubu's re-election bid.
A police informant faces renewed scrutiny at South Africa's Madlanga Commission while criminal proceedings advance in cases ranging from e-hailing driver murder to international procurement allegations.
The Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Service has been inundated with inquiries following President Mnangagwa's amnesty announcement, with officials emphasizing that only eligible inmates will be released after thorough verification procedures are completed.
Nigeria and Angola formalized a bilateral visa waiver agreement for diplomatic passport holders during the 39th African Union summit in Ethiopia, as Vice President Kashim Shettima represented President Tinubu at the continental gathering.