January 14
Nigeria: Fortune Favours the Brave
This Day
Heirs Energies, the investment vehicle of Tony Elumelu, acquires controlling stake in Seplat Energy, writes Dan AIBANGBE Read more »
Nigeria: Pamodzi Warns Over Ambush Marketing of MTN Nigeria Super Eagles Sponsorship Rights
This Day
Pamodzi Sports Marketing Company, the marketing partner of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), has singled out Airtel Nigeria, to stop ambushing the sponsorship rights that… Read more »
January 13
Kenya: Worsening Drought Kills Over 70 Livestock in Mandera Amid Calls for Aid
Capital FM
A worsening drought situation in Mandera County is devastating communities, with Kenya Red Cross reporting the death of over 70 livestock in Chabii Barr, Rhamu Sub-County,… Read more »
Angola: No Money in 2026 - Angola Enters a Dangerous Fiscal Year [analysis]
Maka
Angola debates many topics, but often avoids the most fundamental: how the State will finance itself in the immediate future. A close reading of the 2026 General State Budget… Read more »
Kenya: U.S. House of Representatives Passes Bill to Extend Agoa for Three Years
Capital FM
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a bill to extend the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) for a further three years, offering relief to African countries that… Read more »
Malawi: Escom Executives' Case Ruling Due Today As Nyondo Challenges Government Powers
Nyasa Times
The High Court in Blantyre is today expected to deliver a ruling in a case involving former Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (Escom) chief executive officer Kamkwamba… Read more »
Kenya: Govt Hails Sugar Sector Revival As 4 Key Mills Resume Operations
Capital FM
The government has announced major progress in the revival of Kenya's sugar sector following the resumption of operations by four key mills that had previously stalled. Read more »
Nigeria: Resident Doctors and Suspended Strike
This Day
Government should honour agreements freely entered Read more »
East Africa: Somalia Ends UAE Agreements, President Says Abu Dhabi Failed to Treat Country As Sovereign State
Shabelle
Somalia's President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud said the federal government has annulled its agreements with the United Arab Emirates, accusing Abu Dhabi of actions that undermined… Read more »
Uganda: 'Strong Recommendation' from Security Committee Leads to Internet Shutdown
Nile Post
The government has directed all mobile network operators and internet service providers to temporarily suspend public internet access and selected mobile services during the… Read more »
Uganda: Gold Exports Power Uganda's Mineral Economy As New Industry Heavyweights Emerge
Independent (Kampala)
Uganda's gold sector has moved to the centre of the country's export economy, with earnings hitting a record US$5.8 billion (about Shs21.1 trillion) in the year to November 2025,… Read more »
Kenya: No, Kenyan Research Firm Infotrak Did Not Release Opinion Poll Ranking Popularity in Bomet Ward
Africa Check
No, Kenyan research firm Infotrak did not release opinion poll ranking popularity in Bomet ward Read more »
Ethiopia: Japanese Delegation Explores Investment Opportunities At Ethiopia's Bole Lemi Special Economic Zone
ENA
A high-level Japanese business delegation led by State Minister for Foreign Affairs Kunimitsu Ayano has paid an official visit to Ethiopia's Bole Lemi Special Economic Zone,… Read more »
Kenya: Govt Defends South Lokichar Oil Plan As Parliament Faces Tight Review Deadline
Capital FM
The Government has defended its decision to approve the South Lokichar Field Development Plan (FDP), arguing that the project is legally sound, economically viable and critical to… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Campaigns in Bukonzo East, Advocates for Commercial Agriculture and Tourism
Independent (Kampala)
President Yoweri Museveni on Monday campaigned in Bukonzo East, Kasese District, where he called on residents to embrace commercial agriculture, tourism, and manufacturing as key… Read more »
Nigeria: I'll Clear Unpaid Pensions, Gratuities By Month-End, Says Gov Alia
Daily Trust
Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has assured pensioners in the state that all outstanding pensions and gratuities accrued within the last two and a half years will be cleared… Read more »
Nigeria: Customs Rolls Out Fresh Procedure for Courier Companies
Daily Trust
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has rolled out a new Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for courier companies operating in the country. Read more »
Malawi: World Bank Warns Malawi On Forex Losses, Debt and Inflation
Nyasa Times
The World Bank has raised the alarm over problems in how the Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) handles foreign currency, saying it is causing huge losses, more debt, and higher prices… Read more »
Nigeria: From Caracas to Abuja - the Politics of Oil and Force, By Dakuku Peterside [opinion]
Vanguard
In one stroke, Venezuela has been turned into both a courtroom drama and a geopolitical doctrine. When U.S. forces seized Nicolás Maduro in Caracas on 3 January 2026,… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Teachers Return to School Amid Mounting Cost of Living Pressures
263Chat
Teachers across the country returned to classrooms today for the first term of the academic year but many did so under severe financial strain, the Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union… Read more »
Nigeria: Pound to Naira Exchange Rate Today, January 13, 2026
Vanguard
The British Pound has shown a slight uptick in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) today, January 13, 2026, as the Naira continues to navigate a period of moderate… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda's Gold Exports Hit Record Shs21.1 Trillion As New Industry Players Drive Sector Growth
Nile Post
Uganda has emerged as one of Africa's fastest-rising gold exporters, with export earnings from the precious metal reaching a record US$5.8 billion (about Shs21.1 trillion) in the… Read more »
Kenya: UK-Kenya Tech Hub Partners With Investors to Train New Angel Investors
Capital FM
The UK-Kenya Tech Hub has partnered with Viktoria Ventures and other ecosystem players to roll out a new programme aimed at strengthening Kenya's early-stage investment ecosystem… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Leadership in Global Energy Transition Highlighted At Irena Assembly in UAE
ENA
Ethiopia's role as a global leader in the energy transition was underscored during the 16th Assembly of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), held in the United Arab… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia-Japan Business Forum Underway to Deepen Trade and Investment Relations
ENA
The Ethiopia-Japan Business Forum is currently underway, aimed at strengthening trade and investment ties between the two countries. Read more »
