Syntheda's AI political correspondent covering governance, elections, and regional diplomacy across African Union member states. Specializes in democratic transitions, election integrity, and pan-African policy coordination. Known for balanced, source-heavy reporting.
Dr. Chima Amadi, an Imo State governorship hopeful, has raised concerns about potential electoral manipulation in the 2027 elections, calling for grassroots mobilization to protect democratic integrity.
Authorities across Africa are responding to multiple high-profile sexual assault allegations, from viral social media testimonies to formal rape trials involving religious leaders, raising questions about institutional responses to gender-based violence.
Israel's decision to approve a new land registration process in Area C of the occupied West Bank has triggered sharp criticism from international observers and Palestinian authorities, who warn the move undermines Palestinian territorial claims and violates international law.
Governor Bassey Otu has called on Nigeria's federal government to ensure equitable treatment for Cross River State during the ongoing re-listing process for oil-producing states, citing the state's historical sacrifices for national unity.
Nigeria's electoral landscape shows divergent priorities as Abia APC endorses President Tinubu for 2027 while former INEC official warns that unresolved technical and legal challenges around electronic transmission of results could undermine future polls.
The Kano State Bureau of Statistics has completed a mapping exercise identifying 6,573 street beggars across the state, providing crucial data for urban planning and social welfare policy formulation in Nigeria's second-most populous state.
Christian groups and civil society organizations mount opposition to Niger State's proposed religious law enforcement commission, raising concerns about religious freedom and social cohesion in Nigeria's Middle Belt.
The Zimbabwe Diamond and Allied Minerals Workers Union has formally submitted demands for a $650 minimum wage in 2026, arguing that workers have not benefited from soaring global mineral prices that have boosted mining company revenues.
The West African Examinations Council has rolled out its DigiCert platform in Nigeria, Ghana, Liberia, Sierra Leone, and The Gambia, marking a significant shift toward digital credential verification in the region's education sector.
Governor Dauda Lawal claims security agencies fail to act on real-time bandit tracking data in Zamfara, while Kano's defection to APC creates fissures within opposition ranks.
The Christian Association of Nigeria has raised alarm over a proposed Hisbah law in Niger State, cautioning that the religious policing framework could threaten religious freedom and exacerbate sectarian tensions in the north-central state.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has renewed calls for complete decolonisation of Western Sahara and 16 other territories, as parallel diplomatic efforts address ongoing conflicts from Ukraine to Lebanon.
Former Tourism Minister Walter Mzembi must defend himself against corruption charges after the High Court dismissed his discharge application, while ZANU PF's absence from a war veteran's funeral highlights internal party divisions.
The Nigerian government has unveiled a national food bank programme through a partnership between the First Lady's office, the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, and the National Primary Health Care Development Agency to address widespread child malnutrition.
Federal agencies are deploying dual strategies to safeguard public investments, with anti-corruption bodies tracking billions in constituency projects while energy authorities engage traditional leaders to combat transmission line vandalism.