January 20
Ghana: Liberia Permits Dredge Mining While Ghana Outlaws It
Liberian Observer
Liberia has introduced a permit for gold and diamond dredging, lifting a ban on the mining method associated with pollution. Meanwhile, that is exactly the opposite of what has… Read more »
Nigeria: Standard Chartered Appoints Ayodeji Adelagun As Acting CEO for Nigeria [press release]
Premium Times
The appointment of Mr Ayodeji is a testament to the Bank's established culture of promoting excellence and leadership continuity whilst reinforcing the confidence of its esteemed… Read more »
Nigeria: New Horizons Empowers Almajiris With Technical Skills
This Day
The Managing Director a tech hub, New Horizons Nigeria (NHN), Tim Akano, has warned on the imminent danger of not addressing the menace of street beggars, popularly known as… Read more »
Nigeria: Halilu Rallies Naseni Workforce, Charts Bold Innovation Path for 2026
Daily Trust
In a renewed demonstration of inclusive leadership and institutional transparency, the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Agency for Science and… Read more »
Nigeria: IMF - Nigeria's Macroeconomic Reforms Beginning to Yield Results
This Day
· Upgrades 2026 economic growth outlook to 4.4%, 4.1% for 2027 Read more »
Rwanda: How Access Bank Rwanda Employees Drove Human Centered Welfare in 2025
New Times
Access Bank Rwanda employees closed 2025 with a series of staff-led community initiatives, delivering healthcare, education, and social support through the bank's Employee… Read more »
Ghana: Aib Strengthens Ghana's Aviation Safety Framework - Transport Minister
Ghanaian Times
The establishment of the Aircraft Accident and Incident Investigation and Prevention Bureau (AIB) Ghana, as an independent institution, has significantly strengthened the country's… Read more »
Ghana: 240 Tonnes of Fresh Tomatoes Supplied to Markets ...to Address Shortage
Ghanaian Times
MORE than 240 tonnes of freshly harvested tomatoes from Upper East Region have been delivered to markets in Accra, the Greater Accra Region, under the West Africa Food System… Read more »
Liberia: 5,508 Liberians Recruited in 2025
New Republic
Contractor Compliance, a unit under the Human Resources and Organizational Management Department of ArcelorMittal Liberia, has released an update on progress made in 2025 regarding… Read more »
Namibia: Meatco, Jan Zandbergen Group Solidify Ties ...Biggest EU Trade Partner
New Era
A few weeks ago, Jochem Versloot, the co-founder of Jan Zandbergen Group, one of Europe's biggest meat products importers, visited Namibia and various local abattoirs to inspect… Read more »
Liberia: Kickstart the New Year With Energy, Balance With QNET's Amezcua Wellness Range
Liberian Observer
The start of a new year often brings renewed goals, fresh routines, and a desire to feel more energised after months of work pressure, screen time, and daily stress. Read more »
Kenya: Aviation Workers Threaten Nationwide Shutdown As Mediation Talks Collapse
Capital FM
- The Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU) has issued a fresh strike notice after the collapse of court-ordered mediation talks, citing unresolved key demands including a… Read more »
South Africa: Three Children Hurt After Scholar Transport Crash in Elspark
Scrolla
A scholar transport vehicle carrying nine children crashed with a car on Kingfisher Avenue in Elspark. Three children were injured and taken to a nearby medical facility, while… Read more »
South Africa: January Pressure Forces a Single Mother to Cut Corn Prices
Scrolla
A single mother selling cobs dropped her price from R15 to R10 after January customers complained they could not afford more. Transport costs of R64 remain the same, leaving… Read more »
Sudan: Finance Minister Reaffirms Commitment to Restoring State Institutions' Work Environment
SNA
- Finance Minister Gebreil Ibrahim reaffirmed the government's commitment to creating an enabling work environment and providing the support needed to restore the full functioning… Read more »
Sudan: Prime Minister - Giad Industrial City Represents the Pinnacle of Sudan's Industrial Leap
SNA
- Prime Minister Dr. Kamil Idris hailed GIAD Industrial City as the pinnacle of Sudan's industrial leap, expressing his vision for the city to lead local and regional industries in… Read more »
Uganda: EACOP Progress Hits 79 Percent As Uganda Stays On Track for First Oil in July 2026
Nile Post
Uganda is on track to achieve its first oil production by July 2026, following progress updates from the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project. Read more »
Uganda: Internet Shutdown Reunited Families, Says Mufti Mubaje
Nile Post
Sheikh Shaban Ramadhan Mubaje, the Mufti of Uganda, has praised the government's efforts to regulate social media, highlighting the unintended benefits of the temporary internet… Read more »
Namibia: 15 Employers to Be Reviewed for Non-Compliance With Affirmative Action
Namibian
Fifteen employers will appear before the Employment Equity Commission (EEC) review panel for alleged non-compliance with the Affirmative Action (Employment) Act of 1998. Read more »
Rwanda: New Details Emerge On University Lecturer Charged With Sexual Abuse
New Times
The case of a university lecturer arrested on Monday, January 19, over alleged child defilement and sexual exploitation has been submitted to the prosecution, according to Rwanda… Read more »
Liberia: Original Country Man Steps Up Support to Vulnerable Groups
New Dawn
Liberian business entrepreneur Thomas Nimene Tweh Jr., popularly known as "Original Country Man," has launched a rice distribution initiative targeting vulnerable residents in… Read more »
West Africa: Liberia Can Do Better Than Botswana [opinion]
New Dawn
-With People-Centered Leadership Read more »
South Africa: From Thriving to Idle - A Fishing Family's Tale of Change in Kalk Bay
Daily Maverick
A conversation about fishing boats that can't go to sea, reading the ocean and the changing nature of fishing. Read more »
Lesotho: Lesotho Village With Solar Farm Has No Electricity
Daily Maverick
Villagers say they gave up grazing land for solar panels in 2022, but they have not seen any reward. Read more »
South Africa: 'Mkhwanazi Tried to Disrupt IPID Probe Into Ex-Acting Cop Boss Phahlane' - - Mcbride
Daily Maverick
The former head of South Africa's police watchdog, Robert McBride, has made striking allegations against KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, including that he… Read more »
