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.
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.
Five federal lawmakers defect from PDP to APC citing presidential interventions, while Osun State witnesses internal party disputes over leadership legitimacy amid growing political realignments.
Women's coalition intensifies pressure on National Assembly to pass reserved seats legislation before 2027 elections, as President Tinubu prepares for state visit and Sokoto targets cross-border polio vaccination campaign.
Nigerian labour organizations are intensifying calls for institutional reforms across multiple sectors, with NECA demanding stronger labour justice mechanisms while NLC challenges the privatized power sector's performance and opposes government bailouts for failing electricity firms.
The National Assembly faces a critical impasse over electronic transmission of election results, with the Senate and House of Representatives struggling to harmonize their positions ahead of the 2027 elections.
Washington signals pragmatic shift in engagement with West African military governments while pivoting energy partnerships from aid to investment, as African nations navigate intensifying geopolitical competition.
Zimbabwean authorities have arrested multiple individuals including a fake police officer trafficking drugs and an armed robbery gang member, as courts impose significant jail terms in response to rising criminal activity across the country.
Parliamentary committees are demanding accountability from Zimbabwe's Finance Ministry over the use of sugar tax revenues and have threatened to blacklist a contractor that failed to deliver vehicles worth US$425,000 despite full payment.
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