January 15
Ethiopia: EU, Member States Remain Reliable Partners of Ethiopia - FM Gedion
ENA
Foreign Minister Gedion Timothewos said the European Union and its member states remain reliable partners of Ethiopia, describing the relationship as a critical partnership… Read more »
Nigeria: Ngx Confirms Listing of 3.156bn UBA Shares, Deepening Liquidity, Market Cap
This Day
The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) has admitted an additional 3.16 billion ordinary shares of United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, to its Daily Official List, signalling a major… Read more »
South Africa: IDT CEO, Tebogo Malaka, Resigns
SAnews.gov.za
Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Dean Macpherson, has confirmed the resignation of Independent Development Trust (IDT) CEO, Tebogo Malaka, with effect from 31 January… Read more »
January 14
Kenya: Trade CS Kinyanjui Backs US Move to Extend AGOA
Capital FM
Investment, Trade and Industry Cabinet Secretary Lee Kinyanjui has welcomed a decision by the U.S. House of Representatives to pass a bill extending the African Growth and… Read more »
Malawi: Malawi's Inflation Rate Shows Signs of Cooling, but Remains High
Nyasa Times
New official figures show that the rate of price increases in Malawi, known as inflation, has started to slow down, offering some relief to households after a difficult year.… Read more »
South Africa: St Lucia Fishers Take Government to Court
GroundUp
Celempilo Mduli was shot dead by rangers while fishing at night. Five years later, his family is still seeking answers. Read more »
Nigeria: Health Workers Insist Nationwide Strike Continues Despite 'No Work, No Pay' Order
Premium Times
The union said the majority of its members voted to sustain the strike, rejecting what it described as attempts to intimidate workers into submission. Read more »
Africa: African Union Commission Chair Welcomes Passage of Agoa Extension By the U.S. House, Appeals for Senate Approval [press release]
African Union
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has welcomed the overwhelming passage by the United States House of Representatives of a three-year… Read more »
Nigeria: Paystack Enters Nigerian Banking With Microfinance Acquisition
Daba Finance
Paystack, the Nigerian fintech owned by Stripe, has moved into banking with the acquisition of Ladder Microfinance Bank, giving it the ability to hold deposits and lend after a… Read more »
Kenya: UK-Kenya Tech Hub Backs New Initiative to Boost Early-Stage Capital
Daba Finance
UK-Kenya Tech Hub has partnered with Viktoria Ventures and local ecosystem players to launch Startup 360 Connect, an initiative aimed at strengthening Kenya's early-stage… Read more »
Kenya: Mamy Eyewear Wins Backing From Japan's Ikemori Venture Support
Daba Finance
Kenyan optical retail startup Mamy Eyewear has secured strategic investment from Japan-based family office Ikemori Venture Support as it looks to expand its footprint across East… Read more »
Kenya: Uber Stops Accepting Visa Cards On Kenyan Platform
Capital FM
Uber has stopped accepting Visa card payments in Kenya, citing rising global payment processing costs. Read more »
Liberia: Tweah Supports Senate Review of Controversial Harmonization Reforms
New Dawn
Ex- Finance and Development Planning Samuel D. Tweah, has expressed strong support for the Liberian Senate's decision to review the harmonization reform within the civil service. Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Accelerates Nationwide Road Development to Drive Growth and Connectivity
ENA
Ethiopia is intensifying the expansion and modernisation of its road network as a central pillar of national development, regional integration, and economic transformation. Read more »
Nigeria: EFCC Hands Over Recovered N802.4m to First Bank After System Glitch Fraud
Premium Times
First Bank had petitioned the EFCC, alleging that a system glitch led to the erroneous crediting of over N1.3 billion into the account of one of its customers, Ojo Kingsley. Read more »
Kenya: Kepsa Welcomes U.S. Congress Passage of Agoa Extension Bill
Capital FM
The Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) has welcomed the passage of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) Extension Act by the U.S. Congress, which seeks to extend the… Read more »
Nigeria: Africa Confidential - FG Outguns Biafra Lobbyists Seeking to Influence Trump On Nigeria
This Day
· Pays $750,000 per month to DC lobbyists on US visa policy, military support, trade and tariffs Read more »
Rwanda: What's Driving Robust Growth in Corporate Bond Issuances?
New Times
Rwanda's corporate bond market recorded strong growth in the 2024/2025 fiscal year, with issuances rising by 61 per cent as investors increasingly turned to debt instruments,… Read more »
Nigeria: ASUU-FG Agreement - Minister Says Agreement Signals 'Death of Strike' in Public Universities
Premium Times
He said the agreement restores confidence to the academics, predictability of academic calendars, and hope to Nigerian students. Read more »
Kenya: KQ to Retrieve Boeing 777 On Lease to Turkish Airlines
Capital FM
Kenya Airways (KQ) plans to return to service a Boeing 777 aircraft that is currently sub-leased to Turkish Airlines as it moves to boost network capacity and support its recovery… Read more »
Liberia: President Boakai Seeks Legislative Ratification of Arcelormittal Third Amendment, Cites Strategic Benefits
FrontPageAfrica
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has formally submitted to the Liberian Legislature Amendment No. 3 to the Mineral Development Agreement (MDA) between the Government of Liberia (GoL)… Read more »
Nigeria: World Bank Upgrades Nigeria's Growth Outlook to 4.4 Percent for 2026
Premium Times
Nigeria's economic growth is forecast to strengthen to 4.4 per cent in both 2026 and 2027. Read more »
Africa: World Bank Says Agoa Expiry Is a Major Threat to African Exports
Liberian Observer
The World Bank has cautioned that the expiration of the United States' African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) in late 2025 poses a serious threat to African exports, warning… Read more »
South Africa: Cheaper Groceries Now Available Nationwide With Best Before
Scrolla
Best Before sells food and personal care products close to their best-before date at prices far lower than major supermarkets. The company now offers nationwide courier delivery,… Read more »
Malawi: New Escom Board Sets Firm Policy Targets to Restore Service Reliability and Public Confidence
Nyasa Times
The Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) Limited says a new chapter is opening at the utility, with its Board setting firm policy targets aimed at improving service… Read more »
