African politics and democracy news

Here are some recent news and updates on African politics and democracy:

Nigeria

• Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari has signed a bill into law that grants financial autonomy to the country's 36 states. The law aims to reduce the country's reliance on federal government funding and increase the states' ability to manage their own finances. (Source: Al Jazeera)
• The Nigerian government has launched a new anti-corruption agency, the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), to tackle corruption and improve transparency in public procurement. (Source: Premium Times)

South Africa

• South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced plans to reform the country's electoral system, including the introduction of a new electoral commission and the use of technology to improve the voting process. (Source: News24)
• The African National Congress (ANC), South Africa's ruling party, has announced that it will hold a national elective conference in December to choose its new leader and president. (Source: Times Live)

Ethiopia

• Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has announced plans to hold a national dialogue to address the country's political and economic challenges, including the ongoing conflict in the Tigray region. (Source: BBC)
• The Ethiopian government has launched a new initiative to promote democracy and human rights, including the establishment of a new human rights commission and the introduction of a new electoral law. (Source: Addis Standard)

Ghana

• Ghana's President Nana Akufo-Addo has signed a bill into law that increases the country's minimum wage from $3.50 to $5.50 per day. (Source: Ghana Web)
• The Ghanaian government has launched a new initiative to promote transparency and accountability in public procurement, including the establishment of a new procurement agency and the introduction of a new procurement law. (Source: Graphic Online)

Kenya

• Kenya's President Uhuru Kenyatta has announced plans to hold a national dialogue to address the country's political and economic challenges, including the ongoing drought and economic crisis. (Source: Capital FM)
• The Kenyan government has launched a new initiative to promote democracy and human rights, including the establishment of a new human rights commission and the introduction of a new electoral law. (Source: The Star)

Other news

• The African Union (AU) has launched a new initiative to promote democracy and human rights across the continent, including the establishment of a new human rights commission and the introduction of a new electoral law. (Source: AU)
• The International Crisis Group (ICG) has released a new report on the state of democracy in Africa, highlighting the challenges facing the continent's democracies and recommending steps to improve governance and human rights. (Source: ICG)

These are just a few examples of the many news and updates on African politics and democracy.