governance

President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Dina Pule as minister of social development, sparking backlash from political parties and civil society due to her 2013 dismissal over unethical conduct.

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa calls for restraint during immigration-related demonstrations, while Nigerian political figure Peter Obi demands urgent action on insecurity and hunger, highlighting broader governance pressures across the continent.

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo calls for humility in leadership, while First Lady Oluremi Tinubu champions small enterprise, reflecting broader debates on values and economic direction in Nigeria.

A Kaduna court denies bail to former governor Nasir El-Rufai as legal proceedings continue, while public discourse intensifies over accountability and mob violence in Nigeria.

Amid concerns over accountability, calls grow for Kenyan leaders to focus on policy implementation and constitutional adherence rather than personal branding and wasteful transitions.

President Tinubu’s development focus on the North, a new national security operation, and reflections on political accountability highlight key governance themes in Nigeria’s current political moment.

As Nigeria prepares for the 2027 general elections, political tensions rise over party registration disputes, Senate subservience to the executive, and accountability gaps in regional development commissions.

Internal party tensions, allegations of executive interference, and municipal mismanagement underscore growing governance challenges in South Africa as political alliances fray and public trust erodes.