By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on The Standard
Edwin Sifuna officially launched the Linda Mwananchi movement in Nairobi and presented an interim leadership team. Several officials are MPs affiliated with the ODM or DAP-K, according to the Standard, as the movement seeks to establish itself in the opposition ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
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Police monitor opposition rallies in Nairobi, where Edwin Sifuna says he intends to challenge Ruto in 2027.
30 OctEdwin Sifuna unveils proposed Linda Mwananchi leadership team
4 OctEdwin Sifuna to carry Linda Mwananchi’s 2027 bid in Kenya4 OctEdwin Sifuna plans to rename his party Linda Mwananchi in KenyaKenyan senator Edwin Sifuna has presented a proposed leadership team for the Linda Mwananchi movement, including Godfrey Osotsi, Caroli Omondi and Kawira Mwangaza. The structure is to be submitted to delegates at the national convention scheduled for 13 November, Tuko reports.
🇰🇪 Kenya · Source: Tuko ·
APC officials in Lagos say Peter Obi, the Democratic Congress of Nigeria’s presidential candidate, poses no threat to the party in the state. They say they have corrected the mistakes that led to Bola Tinubu’s defeat in Lagos in 2023, according to Vanguard, as the APC prepares for the 16 January 2027 presidential election.
🇳🇬 Nigeria · Source: Vanguard ·
Gambian opposition leader Ousainou Darboe accuses the government of targeting UDP-led local councils. He is reacting to a white paper recommending bans from public office and criminal investigations against several officials, according to Kerr Fatou.
🇬🇲 Gambia · Source: Kerr Fatou ·
Nasir El-Rufai, former governor of Kaduna State, has called on foreign leaders and international organisations to intervene after 256 days in detention, demanding a fair trial. He made the appeal on 30 October on X, as several legal proceedings target him, according to Business Day Nigeria.
🇳🇬 Nigeria · Source: Business Day Nigeria ·
Kenyan university lecturers resume after 20 billion shilling dealKenya’s university staff union has ended a four-week strike after signing a 20 billion Kenyan shilling agreement with the government. Lecturers are to resume teaching immediately and students return to their universities on Monday 2 November, according to Tuko.
Somalia cancels defence agreement with UAESomali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud says Mogadishu has cancelled its defence and security agreement with the United Arab Emirates and will reject any base intended for proxy wars. He also accuses Israel of seeking a naval base in Somaliland, in an interview with Sky News.The week in Africa
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