Senates often decide the fate of big national decisions — budgets, confirmations, treaties and watchdog probes. Here you'll find fast reports on what's happening in senates across Africa and beyond, plain explanations of tricky votes, and short analysis that tells you what changes for people on the ground.
Want the short version? We flag the winners and losers from every major vote, track which bills advance or stall, and explain who gains influence after committee fights and leadership moves. No jargon. No long law-speak. Just the facts and what they mean for everyday life.
We watch three things closely: legislation, oversight, and appointments. For legislation we explain the aim of a bill, who supports it, who opposes it, and the real-world effects if it passes. For oversight we follow inquiries, hearings, and budget fights that expose how public money is being used. For appointments we track confirmations and the political deals behind them.
Our reporters attend hearings, scan official records, and interview MPs, analysts and civil-society groups. When a vote looks likely to change services, taxes, jobs or land rights, we publish quick explainers and a short timeline so you can see how the story developed and what comes next.
Use the Senate tag to find every story we’ve filed about upper houses, major votes, and legislative oversight. Click stories to get a clear take on the outcome, who pushed it, and who lost ground. If you follow a single policy — like energy, land reform, or health — search within the story to find related senate actions that affect it.
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Senates aren’t just places for speeches. They shape budgets, confirm leaders, and sometimes block reforms. If you want clear, quick coverage of those moments — not just opinion — this tag collects it all. Check back often: senate calendars and surprise votes can flip a country's policy overnight.
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Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has openly challenged senator Ireti Kingibe, claiming she will not succeed in her bid to return to the Senate in the upcoming 2024 general elections. His declaration, made during a meeting with PDP stakeholders, is a reaction to Kingibe's recent criticism and her declared intention to run for the Senate seat.