Rwanda's president called out the wave of military takeovers sweeping across Africa and said more coups might be coming because leaders keep ignoring their own people while bowing to Western powers. Paul Kagame told reporters that when 90 percent of these power grabs happen, something was already broken in that country, and he split coups into good ones versus bad ones depending on whether the military acted out of genuine grievances or just wanted control.
Kagame pointed out that some overthrown leaders were the same ones getting praised by Western governments, which makes the whole situation look like those endorsements were total nonsense. He warned coup leaders that they better actually fix the problems they claimed justified their...
Wiper boss Kalonzo Musyoka laughed off buzz about President Ruto teaming up with ODM for the next election cycle, saying the supposed partnership will collapse before anyone casts a ballot. He claimed political operators are just trying to look strong while Gen Z voters sit back and watch attempts at voter suppression play out.
Ruto gave props to the broad-based government after recent by-election wins, crediting party unity for sweeping contests in Baringo, Banisa, Malava, Magarini, Ugunja, and Kasipul. Siaya Senator Oburu Odinga backed him up by roasting critics who doubted the coalition, and he hinted that UDA-ODM cooperation might roll into future races.
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua claims his DCP party will dominate Nairobi politics by the next election cycle, and he says the Orange Democratic Movement is finished controlling the capital. Speaking at a church service after his candidate won the Kariobangi Ward seat, Gachagua announced plans with Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka to grab the governorship, plus senate and woman representative positions, while targeting at least 16 out of 17 parliamentary seats and 75 ward representative spots through their coalition.
The ex-deputy president downplayed recent losses in other contests, and he pointed out his seven-month-old party secured three victories where it fielded candidates. He accused the Kenya Kwanza government of using...
Zimbabwe's ruling party threw everything at a special election in Nkulumane after the previous member died in a wreck back in October. Zanu-PF candidate Freedom Murechu got a massive rally at Nketa grounds with party bigwigs like former legislator Stars Mathe and Mnothisi Nsingo showing up to pump up the crowd.
The event pulled youth groups, women, disabled residents, and apostolic church members, and organizers set up soccer and netball tournaments to keep the vibe going. Nine people are running for the seat, but Zanu-PF clearly wants to flip this district from opposition control.
Hundreds of K-pop fans rolled up to the Korean Cultural Festival to geek out over music, fashion, food, and art from the peninsula. LG sponsored the whole thing and ran a dance battle where crews performed choreography routines that turned the venue into a concert vibe.
The electronics company set up a gaming zone with OLED screens that showed off fast refresh rates and crystal-clear picture quality for attendees mashing buttons on controllers. Visitors also checked out the MoodUP Refrigerator with its color-changing door panels, and they got hands-on time with other smart appliances that blend style with everyday convenience.
The Beeta Arts Festival is coming back to Abuja for round five, and founder Bikiya Graham-Douglas says the Connected Voices theme will spotlight theatre, film, music, dance, and visual art at the Continental Hotel. Stage performances will feature Ivie Okujaiye and Habiba Zock-Sock alongside other storytellers, while producer Ola Rotimi Fakunle handles the theatre segment again.
Film curator Priye Diri lined up work from creators across Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, Burkina Faso, Uganda, Tunisia, Morocco, and Côte d'Ivoire, and audiences can vote for their favorite pieces through new Audience Choice Awards. Rapper Muna Abi will perform, and panel discussions will cover industry trends with guests like Dimbo Atiya and Biodun Stephen...
A peace group blasted former Kano governor Ganduje for floating plans to launch his own Hisbah squad after 12,000 officers got canned. The International Peace and Secure Society says letting a private citizen run religious police would wreck the state's security setup, and they called it straight-up illegal since only the federal government handles enforcement powers through state governors.
The organization warned that two competing Hisbah groups operating in one state guarantees chaos rather than coordination. They pointed out that private militias create loyalty problems, and rogue elements could hijack the whole operation while clashing with the official Hisbah Board. Instead of building an unauthorized force, IPSS suggested...
Gunmen raided a Cherubim and Seraphim Church in Ejiba during worship hours, and they grabbed the pastor along with his wife plus several other churchgoers. Information Commissioner Kingsley Fanwo said the attackers probably camped out in nearby bushes for days before striking, and he called out locals for not reporting suspicious people hanging around the area.
Fanwo pointed out that holding services in remote bush locations without guards makes zero sense, especially after similar kidnappings happened at another church recently. He warned people to skip unsafe worship spots and stop making unnecessary trips through dangerous zones, while officials work with security teams to get the victims back.
Senator Gbenga Daniel went off on Ogun State leadership during a community tour, claiming the governor runs things with just two or three cronies who shut down anyone trying to give advice. The former governor said officials suspended him through some sketchy backroom deal, even though he backs President Tinubu and stays loyal to the party.
Daniel warned that federal money for hospital and road upgrades in Ijebu North might vanish if the state keeps blocking construction crews from finishing their work. He said teachers and local chiefs are getting harassed for speaking up, and the whole setup feels more like a dictatorship than an actual government.
