Governance
African governance and policy news: elections, regulatory decisions, government-business relationships, institutional reforms, and policy developments that move markets.
Museveni grabs seventh term: 40 years
Yoweri Museveni was sworn in for a seventh consecutive term on May 12, extending his 40-year rule to 2031. The…
Tanzania steps in as Hormuz fuel shock hits East Africa
Tanzania's government has intervened to contain fuel price increases from the Hormuz oil shock, joining South Africa, Kenya, Ethiopia and…
Nigeria threatens to halt delayed World Bank loans
Nigeria has threatened to stop disbursements on World Bank loans not processed within six months of approval, pushing back against…
Nigeria exports crude while Dangote refinery runs dry
Nigeria exported 55.39 million barrels of crude in January and February 2026 while the Dangote Refinery received only 26.9% of…
