May 2026 – Page 2 – Medafrica Times

Tinubu Secures APC Nomination for Nigeria’s 2027 Presidential Election

May 26, 2026 Steven Addamah 0

Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to contest for a second term after emerging as the presidential candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress […]

Uganda Elects Jacob Oboth-Oboth as Speaker Amid Corruption Probe into Predecessor

May 26, 2026 Steven Addamah 0

Uganda’s Parliament has elected Jacob Oboth-Oboth as its new Speaker, succeeding Anita Among, who is under investigation over alleged corruption. Mr Oboth-Oboth, a former Defence […]

Senegal Parliament Speaker Resigns as Sonko Eyes Top Legislative Role

May 25, 2026 Geraldine Boechat 0

The Speaker of Senegal’s Parliament, El Malick Ndiaye, has announced on Sunday, May 24, his resignation, intensifying the political crisis triggered by the dismissal of […]

Benin’s New President Romuald Wadagni Unveils 24-Member Cabinet With Blend of Continuity and Reform

May 25, 2026 Geraldine Boechat 0

Barely hours after his inauguration on Sunday, May 24, 2026, Benin’s new President Romuald Wadagni has announced his first Government, a 24-member Cabinet combining continuity […]

At Least 28 Killed in Illegal Gold Mine Collapse in Northern Angola

May 25, 2026 Steven Addamah 0

At least 28 people have died following a landslide at an illegal gold mine in Nambuangongo Municipality in Angola’s northern Bengo Province on Saturday, May […]

Royal Pardon Granted to Senegalese Supporters: President Faye Expresses Thanks to King Mohammed VI for his Clemency, Humanity

May 23, 2026 Khalid Al Mouahidi 0

President of Senegal Bassirou Diomaye Faye has expressed thanks to King Mohammed VI for his clemency and humanity after he granted Royal pardon to the […]