AFRICAN POLITICS NEWS TODAY

Today's African politics headlines: elections, governments, parliaments, courts and security, from newsrooms across the continent, sorted newest first. Every headline links to the original publisher. 204 politics headlines in the last 24 hours.

Last updated 24 Oct 2026, 05:19 GMT

• He has betrayed me: Gideon Moi breaks silence on Ruto dealThe Standard · 1h
• 2027: Violence threatening polls – ‘Tinubu must come’, ‘Tinubu must go’ supporters clashVanguard · 3h
• Agalga urges NDC members to maintain peace ahead of constituency electionsMyJoyOnline · 10h

LOCAL ELECTIONS 2026: Slovo Park could be a Joburg success, but residents have lost hope in elections

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• LOCAL ELECTIONS TOUR: ‘We are moving backwards’ — Lekwa-Teemane’s collapse bleeds into residents’ daily livesDaily Maverick
• Battle for Cape Town: Former PA candidate takes on DA in Manenberg | LGE 2026IOL
• FF Plus candidates undeterred by stance on BEE and AASABC News
• ZMGovt activates El Niño action plan as 1.25m people face food insecurity riskZambia Monitor
• Ruto steps up Ukambani charm offensive ahead of 2027 electionsThe Standard
• Opaque elections? : Red alert as MPs stop electioneering livestreaming ahead of 2027 pollsThe Standard
• Wetang'ula's 2032 ambition and the battle for Western KenyaThe Standard
• Ruto's unfulfilled promises behind Gideon Moi's exit in the Baringo by-electionThe Standard
• UGBill to change election of opposition leader gazettedThe Independent
• Gideon Moi: How Ruto took me for a rideNation
• Back to square one: How MPs’ reverted to livestream law declared unconstitutionalNation
• Opposition must learn from ‘Kibaki Tosha’Nation
• Don’t underestimate Kalonzo’s political value in 2027Nation
• Bill to stop governors from vying for other seats immediately after leaving office before SenateThe Standard
• MWMalawi govt insists President Mutharika is ‘in good healthNyasa Times
• MWJustice in ruins: Minister horrified by crumbling Thyolo courts and filthy toiletsNyasa Times
• From Atiku’s spokesmen to Tinubu’s spokesmen – yesterday, Atiku; today, Tinubu; tomorrow, who knows?, by Stephanie ShaakaaVanguard
• State Police: 25 Assemblies Approve Amendment, Bill Crosses Constitutional HurdleThisDay
• Babalakin Hails Tinubu Over Resolution of 19-year MMA2 Dispute, Pledges Jobs for NigeriansThisDay
• Atiku Accuses Tinubu of Using 90-day Cost of Living Relief to Woo VotersThisDay
• SZHuge salary gaps spark complaints – ministerTimes of Eswatini
• Who recruits ad hoc workers for INEC?Vanguard
• Umahi: South-east Voted Obi In 2023 Over Marginalisation, But Will Reward Tinubu in 2027ThisDay
• Tinubu Commends Leadership Philosophy of Army Chief, Says Nigerian Army Moving Away from Military ConservatismThisDay
• 2027: Innovation Minister, Udeh, Set to Unveil ‘ATM’ Support Group for Re-election of Tinubu, Mbah.Expresses confidence on duo’s poll triumphsThisDay
• Thousands flood Kaduna ahead of APC campaign rallyPunch
• Gov AbdulRazaq inaugurates PBAT Door-to-Door campaign in KwaraVanguard
• SNLe Collège des médecins africains décerne un diplôme d’honneur au président nigérian Bola TinubuAPS (FR)
• State Police: 24 states approve constitutional amendment – Presidential panelPremium Times
• 'Atiku’s push for return of power to North is insult' — Laolu AkandeDaily Post
• Atiku’s ADC Campaign Council Calls Tinubu’s 90-Day Relief Plan ‘Election Bait’Channels TV
• MAPolisario threatens to quit UN peace process over US draft on Moroccan SaharaHespress English
• Tinubu’s 90-day relief plan designed to deceive voters — ADCBusinessDay
• Atiku dares Tinubu to name ministers who paid billions for appointmentsBusinessDay
• Gideon breaks silence on Ruto deal, cites betrayalThe Standard
• APC denies alliance with Bauchi governor but invites him to join partyPremium Times
• 13 first-offender inmates discharged from Wa Central Prison under Mahama’s 2026 amnestyAdom Online
• One killed, three injured as gunmen attack NDC candidate’s convoyPremium Times
• Nigeria’s Power Minister Commissions 120MVA Transmission Substation In KatsinaChannels TV
• INEC Legally Bound To Publish Voters’ Register Online – ItodoChannels TV
• RWIn Rwanda, Month-Long Local Elections Begin This SaturdayKT Press
• SNLFR 2026 : Coup de théâtre à l’Assemblée nationale, la Commission des finances dit nonSenego (FR)
• 2027: Unlike 2023, Kaduna votes now for Tinubu, Gov Sani declaresVanguard
• LYLibyan Teachers Demand Action as Parliament Delays Unified Salary ScaleLibya Review
• Bashir Ahmad backs Tinubu over reported cancellation of Macron’s Nigeria visitDaily Post
• GM“A Change of Government, but Not Yet a Change of System,” Says Barra Touray as APP Faction Joins Coalition 2026Kerr Fatou
• 'Tinubu’s second term will bring more hunger' - Dino MelayeDaily Post
• GMNDP Leader Challenges Government’s Claims on Rice Prices, Raises Concerns Over Food QualityKerr Fatou
• President Mahama arrives in Ethiopia, joins PM Abiy to commission Megech Irrigation ProjectGraphic Online
• CMMinister Nalova Calls Disciplinary Board for Suspected Riot Leaders at GBTHS NsamMimi Mefo Info
• GMBensouda Unveils Coalition 2026 Manifesto, Pledges Reform and Governance Without RevengeKerr Fatou
• UGParliament Staff Audit Raises Ghost Worker and Recruitment ConcernsNile Post
• Coastal Road: ‘I’m local champion; you’re pretender’ — Gov Diri replies DukeVanguard
• GMAssan Martin: Bensouda Is the Leader; Gambia Needs to Revive Economy, Create JobsKerr Fatou
• Don’t sacrifice NDC’s 2028 ambition for internal elections – Majority LeaderMyJoyOnline
• Mahama joins Ethiopian PM to inaugurate Megech Dam projectMyJoyOnline
• SLOP ED: The Flag Bearer SLPP Needs for 2028 ElectionsSierraloaded
• President Mahama arrives in Ethiopia; joins Prime Minister to inaugurate historic Megech Irrigation Project3News
• In case you missed it: MK Party fires another SG | Tshwane water crisis ‘indefensible’ | Olivia Dean headlines festivalThe Citizen
• ZMNakacinda Case Adjourned to November 25 over IllnessZambian Observer
• ZMSTOP DREAMING!…Veep Nalumango fires back at Kampyongo over Cabinet and Budget defenceZambian Observer
• ZMWhen Kenneth Kaund Was StatelessZambian Observer
• ZMMedia Self Regulation Council Chairperson Kennedy Mambwe resignsZambian Observer
• ZMHOW KK RETURNED TO ZAMBIA TO BE ARRESTED FOR TREASON ON CHRISTMAS DAY IN 1997Zambian Observer
• ZMMANDEVU VIOLENCE IS BECAUSE UPND SENSES DEFEAT – TONSE CANDIDATEZambian Observer
• ZMHIGH COURT ORDERS STATE TO PRESENT KELVIN KAUNDA FOR BAIL HEARING ON OCTOBER 27Zambian Observer
• ZMMAGNET SAYS HE IS OUT OF POLICE CUSTODY, TRAVELS TO DUBAI FOR BUSINESSZambian Observer
• ZMPrime Minister Abiy Ahmed today opened the Megech Irrigation Dam near Gondar after nearly two decades of delays and stalled workZambian Observer
• ZMILHAN OMAR FACES DISQUALIFICATION AFTER DOJ NAMES HER ILHAN NUR SAID ELMIZambian Observer
• ZMUKRAINIAN DRONE CAMPAIGN REPEATEDLY HALTS MOSCOW AIR TRAFFICZambian Observer
• ZMIran Warns Next War Could Impose Massive Economic Costs on the United StatesZambian Observer
• ZMPresident of Russia Vladimir Putin answers questions from journalist Pavel ZarubinZambian Observer
• ZMUkraine Arrests 17-Year-Old Suspected of Helping Russian Intelligence Poison SoldiersZambian Observer
• ZMUkraine giving up NATO membership and restarting Nord Stream: The Economist outlines new U.S. peace planZambian Observer
• ZMLeBron James responded to Trump calling him a disgrace with pure classZambian Observer
• ZMElon Musk has put more than $445 million into winning the midterms for RepublicansZambian Observer
• ZMSEVERAL FEARED TRAPPED AS MULTI-STOREY BUILDING COLLAPSES IN NAIROBIZambian Observer
• ZMIran Reveals Underground Drone Factory as Military Chief Warns of Readiness for Renewed WarZambian Observer
• ZMUKRAINIAN OPPOSITION FIGURE ANATOLIY SHARIY SLAMS EUROPEAN LEADERS FOR PRAISING ZELENSKYYZambian Observer
• ZM“MNANGAGWA AND CHIVAYO SLUR”: Chiredzi Vendor Acquitted After RemarksZambian Observer
• ZMILHAN OMAR’S REAL NAME EXPOSED AS ILHAN NUR SAID ELMI IN FEDERAL FILINGZambian Observer
• ZMFORMER FBI BIGWIGS ARRESTED FOR LYING TO CONGRESS ABOUT HUNTER BIDEN PROBEZambian Observer
• Joshua Orero: Kibra MP’s brother is dead, Governor Gladys Wanga confirmsTuko
• UGSsewungu Begins Defence in Kalungu West Election PetitionAllAfrica
• Betty Krosbi Mensah vows to strengthen women's wing of NDC, picks form to contest for Nat'l Women's Organiser3News
• Masemola assures South Africans of safe, fair electionsSABC News
• Bawumia and leadership of Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana discuss plans to boost local production of medications3News
• SSSouth Sudan shortens academic calendar ahead of electionsSudans Post
• ZMCOMMERCIAL SHIP SINKS OFF ROMANIA—ONE DEAD, THREE MISSING AFTER REPORTED DRONE STRIKEZambian Observer
• ZMPUTIN DECLARES RUSSIA UNBEATABLEZambian Observer
• Bawumia discusses opportunities under AfCFTA with Ex-Vice President of Nigeria, Prof Yemi Osinbajo3News
• Eastleigh Collapse: Kalonzo Urges Probe Into Building Safety FailuresCapital FM
• Sarah Adwoa Safo announces return to Dome-Kwabenya NPP parliamentary raceGhanaian Times
• GJA President Albert Dwumfour praises Ga Mantse over 2021 election disputeMyJoyOnline
• LRECC, NIMD Sign US$15,000 Agreement to Advance Electoral Reforms and Strengthen Democratic Accountability in LiberiaLiberian Investigator
• We are very confident of ANC victory in Eastern Cape: RamaphosaSABC News
• ZMNEW YORK POST DROPS MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE PROVING ILHAN OMAR’S “BROTHER HUSBAND” TIES TO HER FAMILYZambian Observer
• 'Anti-LGBTGQ Bill will be law of the land so far as I am Speaker' - Bagbin3News
• South Africa: From DA to MK Party, Bongani Baloyi says party-hopping makes him fit to lead JoburgThe Africa Report
• South Africa: Dwindling support for ANC amid service delivery chaosAfricanews
• MWMCP’s call for Ansah address deemed unnecessaryMalawi24
• 2027: Tinubu’s aide claims CityBoy Movement has support across party linesVanguard
• Housing Minister gives Hydrological Authority three months to address staffing and operational challengesAdom Online
• DA targets Ekurhuleni majority in make-or-break municipal electionThe Citizen
• GMTF extends healthcare sensitisation campaign to Northern and Upper East regionsGraphic Online
• Atiku challenges Tinubu to name ministers, appointees involved in alleged briberyVanguard
• Backlash mounts over the removal of election results livestreamingThe Standard
• ZMMalawi opposition demands answers over Mutharika’s prolonged South Africa stayZambia Monitor
• Bagbin assures parliament will correct errors and pass anti-LGBTQ+ billPulse Ghana
• Umahi accuses Obi of starting confrontation, faults his silence over supporters’ ‘Jesus’ remarksVanguard
• High Court takes up petition on live presidential results streamingCapital FM
• National Assembly clarifies livestreaming of results in Elections Amendment billTuko
• Works and Housing Minister gives Ghana Hydrological Authority 3 months to report progress on key challengesMyJoyOnline
• MWMCP call for VP Ansah to address nation ‘misleading’, says KondoweNyasa Times
• UGMPs Urged to Strengthen Oversight as Security Threats EvolveNile Post
• DA election campaign posters removed from Free State streets as police investigate theft caseThe Citizen
• UGTayebwa Warns MPs Against ‘Publicity’ Politics, Urges Focus on OversightNile Post
• MUCoup de feu à Camp-Levieux : le sergent Gautam Singh Taukoor conteste la version du chauffeur du vanDefimedia (FR)
• UGFormer Busiro South MP Charles Matovu to Be Buried SundayNile Post
• Veep has shown maturity – NDC’s Dela Edem on Obuasi SHTS alleged sexual abuseAdom Online