Somalia: Somalia President Attends Rally Backing One-Person-One-Vote Elections in Southwest

[Shabelle] Baidoa, Somalia -- Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Monday joined a large gathering in Baidoa where women from the country's Southwest region voiced support for plans to introduce one-person-one-vote elections, officials said. Source

Kenya: Appeal Court Defers P&G, Kimberly-Clark Case Over Bench Constitution

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Court of Appeal of Kenya has deferred proceedings in a consumer case involving more than 2,800 Kenyans and global manufacturers Procter & Gamble and Kimberly-Clark. Source

Kenya: Ngong-Suswa Highway Completion a Game Changer for Regional Connectivity, Says Interior PS Omollo

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo has hailed the completion of the Ngong-Suswa Highway as a "major milestone," describing it as a transformative development that will significantly enhance regional connectivity and spur economic growth. Source

Cameroon: Cameroon's Biya Appoints Son Vice President, Head of Armed Forces

[Nile Post] Cameroon President Paul Biya has appointed his son, Franck Emmanuel Biya, to three of the country's most powerful positions, naming him Vice President of the Republic, Head of the Armed Forces, and Minister Delegate at the Ministry of Defence in a sweeping consolidation of executive and military authority. Source

Angola: At Least 29 People Died After Heavy Rain Battered Luanda and Benguela

[ANGOP] Luanda -- At least 29 people have died following heavy rains in Angola's provinces of Luanda and Benguela, a report from the Civil Protection and Firefighters (SPCB) said on Monday. Source

Nigeria: Only 10.5% Women in Nigeria Have Formal Jobs - World Bank

[Leadership] Nigeria's labour market continues to disadvantage women in formal employment, with just 10.5 per cent of employed women holding wage or salaried positions in 2025, per the World Bank's latest gender data report. Source

Nigeria: Relief for Nigeria's Oil Sector As Seplat Workers Halt Strike Action

[This Day] There was a sense of relief in Nigeria's oil and gas sector at the weekend after senior workers at one of Nigeria's most prolific energy companies, Seplat, called off a strike action that would have negatively impacted Nigeria's efforts to raise oil production. Source

Nigeria: After 13 Years, Court Moves to Fast-Track N1.4bn Subsidy Fraud Case

[This Day] Justice Ismail Ijelu of the Lagos State High Court, Ikeja, has directed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to conclude its prosecution within three months in the long-running N1.4 billion oil subsidy fraud case against Nadabo Energy Limited and its Managing Director, Abubakar Ali Peters. Source

Nigeria: Lagos Moves to Decongest Correctional Centres and Upgrade Facilities, Frees 43 Inmates

[This Day] Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has approved the release of 43 inmates from correctional centres across the State, as part of ongoing efforts to decongest custodial facilities and strengthen the criminal justice system. This follows the December 2025 release of 91 inmates, under similar measures. Source

Nigeria: TCN to Begin Upgrade of Alaoji-Onitsha Transmission Line

[This Day] Abuja -- The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), in partnership with African Development Bank (AfDB), has commenced the implementation of Resettlement Action Plan (RAP), including acquisition and clearing of Right of Way (RoW) for the proposed reconstruction and upgrade of the 138km Alaoji-Onitsha 330kV transmission line. Source

Nigeria: Again, OPEC Snubs Nigeria, Raises Output Quota for Saudi Arabia, Others

[This Day] Abuja -- The Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies (OPEC+) have once again adjusted crude oil output among key producers, excluding Nigeria from the latest production increase as the group moves to stabilise the global oil market. Source

Nigeria: Amid Deepening Poverty, Govt, States' Revenue Surges 14.2 Percent in 2026

[This Day] Abuja -- The federal, state and local governments recorded a 14.2 per cent increase in revenue from the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) in the first two months of 2026 compared to the same period in 2025, even as poverty indicators continue to point to worsening economic conditions for households across the country. Source