January 26
Kenya: Nancy Baraza-Led GBV Technical Team Proposes Nationwide CCTV Installation in Airbnbs
Capital FM
The Gender-Based Violence (GBV) technical working group, chaired by Nancy Baraza, has recommended the installation of CCTV cameras in Airbnb accommodations and bed-and-breakfast… Read more »
Mozambique: New Country Partnership Framework With World Bank
AIM
The World Bank Board of Executive on Thursday endorsed a new Country Partnership Framework (CPF) fpr the period 2026 to 2031. Read more »
Uganda: Uganda's Boda-Boda Drivers - the Digital Economy Hasn't Been the Route to Formal Work and Better Protection - Research [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Digital labour platforms - like fast food delivery and cab hailing services - are having a dramatic impact on people's labour rights and working conditions around the world. Read more »
Botswana: Government to Revise Act to Handle Modern Road Challenges
Botswana Daily News
Government is looking into a comprehensive review of the Road Traffic Act of 1972. Read more »
Ethiopia: CBE Says Digital Platforms Handled Over Nine Trillion Birr, Accounting for 87 Percent of Half-Year Transactions
Addis Standard
The Commercial Bank of Ethiopia (CBE) says transactions conducted through its digital banking platforms surpassed nine trillion birr in the first half of the 2025/26 fiscal year,… Read more »
Ghana: DVLA to Implement Major Reforms, Leveraging Technology - - CEO
Ghanaian Times
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) will this year embark on a series of major reforms, including the extensive use of technology to expand and modernise its… Read more »
Kenya: Mastercard - Strong Domestic Demand to Drive Kenya's Economy in 2026
Capital FM
Kenya's economy is expected to remain resilient in 2026, supported by strong domestic demand, rising digital inclusion, and diversified trade relations, according to the latest… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia, China Discuss Boosting Trade and Economic Cooperation
Shabelle
Somalia's Minister of Commerce and Industry, Gamal Mohamed Hassan met with China's ambassador to Somalia, Wang Yu, to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation in trade,… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Pledges Budgetary Autonomy for County Assemblies From July 1
Capital FM
President William Ruto has pledged that county assemblies will gain full budgetary autonomy starting July 1, saying the legal framework is now in place to operationalize the… Read more »
Ghana: At Wassa 2026 - President Cuts Sod for 2,000 Housing Units for Gaf
Ghanaian Times
President John Dramani Mahama has cut the sod at Burma Camp in Accra for the construction of 2,000 housing units for personnel of the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF). Read more »
Kenya: Reflection, Deep-Dive Analysis of WB's Report On Poorest Nations
Daily News
WITH an average daily income of less than 3 US dollar, Kenyans are among the world's poorest, according to the World Bank. Read more »
Tanzania: Samia's 100 Days - Tz Drives Inclusive Economy
Daily News
THE Ministry of Community Development, Gender, Women and Special Groups has recorded significant progress in formalising and empowering small-scale traders across the country as… Read more »
Liberia: Liberia Reels in €25m EU Fisheries Grant
Liberian Observer
The Government of Liberia and the European Union (EU) have signed a €25 million grant financing agreement aimed at strengthening the artisanal fisheries value chain, improving… Read more »
Kenya: A New Era of Clean Energy As Kitui-Wote Line Goes Live
Capital FM
On January 26 every year, the world observes the International Day of Clean Energy, established by the United Nations General Assembly to drive clean energy solutions that care for… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Awards Six Outstanding Entrepreneurs for Contribution to Uganda's Economy
Nile Post
President Museveni has awarded six outstanding entrepreneurs and industrialists for their contribution to Uganda's economic transformation at the Mustard Seed Awards 2025, held at… Read more »
West Africa: Liberia to Host Ecowas, Wamz Single Currency Talks As CBL Courts Media Support
Liberian Investigator
MONROVIA -- Liberia will host joint meetings of ECOWAS, the West African Monetary Agency (WAMA) and the West African Monetary Institute (WAMI) from Feb. 4-13, 2026, as regional… Read more »
Liberia: Liberia, EU Sign €25m Grant to Revive Artisanal Fishing, Boost Coastal Livelihoods
Liberian Investigator
MONROVIA -- Liberia and the European Union have signed a €25 million grant agreement to revitalize the country's artisanal fishing sector, strengthen food security and improve… Read more »
Nigeria: Tragedy Waiting to Happen - Recurring Danger of Fuel Scooping [editorial]
Vanguard
Nigerians were, once again, confronted Monday last week with a grim reminder of a recurring national failure: the deadly practice of scooping diesel or petrol from accident scenes. Read more »
Nigeria: Stock Market Drops By N395bn As Investors Intensify Profit-Taking
This Day
The Nigerian stock market last week recorded its first weekly negative performance, extending its losing streak as investor sentiment weakened following several sessions of… Read more »
Liberia: Tears and Tension At 72nd Barracks
New Dawn
Paynesville, Liberia, January 26, 2025 - The Armed Forces of Liberia's (AFL) ongoing effort to evict what it describes as illegal occupants from the 72nd Barracks in Paynesville,… Read more »
Nigeria: Can Nigeria's Projected Growth Add Up to 2026 Global Oil Demand Forecast
Leadership
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) is cautiously optimistic that a wave of fresh capital will flow into the country's oil and gas sector, citing President Bola… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Boost South Eastern Economy Through PPP, Signs Enugu Airport Concession - ICRC
Vanguard
The Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC) has hailed the signing of the concession agreement for the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, describing it as a… Read more »
Ghana: Prestea Chiefs Appeal to Government to Fix Deplorable Road
Ghanaian Times
Chiefs in Prestea in the Western Region have appealed to the government to urgently repair the Prestea-Bogoso road, describing its condition as deplorable. Read more »
Nigeria: Minister Decries Snail-Speed of Zaria-Sheme Road Project
Premium Times
The project forms part of the dualisation of the Zaria-Funtua-Sokoto road in Kaduna, Katsina, Zamfara and Sokoto states. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya, Rwanda Formalise KPA Kigali Office to Strengthen Regional Trade
New Times
For more than 12 years, the Port of Mombasa has served the Rwandan market, positioning itself as the region's most modern and efficient gateway for international trade. Read more »
