January 13
Nigeria: Stakeholders Upbeat Over Ma'am Energy's Takeover of Geregu Power
Daily Trust
Stakeholders in the Nigerian capital market have expressed optimism over the acquisition of majority shareholding in Geregu Power Plc by MA'AM Energy Limited, saying the… Read more »
Nigeria: REA Budgets N8.75bn Projects in Md, Power Minister's States
Daily Trust
The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) is planning to spend N8.75bnbn worth of solar projects across communities in Kano and Oyo States. Read more »
Nigeria: 2026 - FCTA to Spend 73 Percent of Budget in Maitama
Daily Trust
The Federal Capital Territory Authority (FCTA) is planning on spending 73 per cent of its entire 2026 budget in Maitama, a highbrow area of the nation's seat of power. Read more »
Uganda: Government, Business Leaders Pledge Continuity of Essential Services During Elections
Nile Post
Government ministries, departments and agencies, together with private sector leaders, have pledged that essential services and economic activities will continue uninterrupted… Read more »
Uganda: Nema Cracks Down On Illegal Sand Mining in Mukono
Nile Post
The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has conducted a major operation targeting illegal sand mining in Nakonge, Katosi Town Council, Mukono District. Read more »
Uganda: UEDCL Reassures of Uninterrupted Power Service During Elections
Nile Post
The Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) has dismissed a social media notice claiming that electricity and internet services would be disrupted during the… Read more »
Uganda: UEDCL Urges Customers to Buy Power Units Early Ahead of Elections
Nile Post
The Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) has advised customers on prepaid meters to purchase electricity units in advance to avoid potential disruptions during… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Communications Regulator Denies Notice On Internet, Mobile Money Shutdown Ahead of 2026 Elections
Africa Check
Uganda communications regulator denies notice on internet, mobile money shutdown ahead of 2026 elections Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Railways Corporation Outlines Vision for Regional Transport Leadership By 2040
Nile Post
The Managing Director of Uganda Railways Corporation (URC), Benon M. Kajuna, has reaffirmed the corporation's commitment to transforming rail and marine transport as a cornerstone… Read more »
Uganda: Over 25,000km of Roads Maintained Since 2023, Works Ministry Official Says
Nile Post
Government has maintained more than 25,000 kilometres of roads across the country since 2023, significantly improving transport infrastructure and citizen mobility, according to… Read more »
January 12
Africa: Former CIA Analyst Now Top U.S. Africa Official at State; Dealmaking Dominates as Conflicts Spread
allAfrica
The Africa Bureau at the State Department has a new top official, Nick Checker. Unlike his recent predecessors who were career diplomats, he has been at State for only four months,… Read more »
Africa: Trauma Tax is Africa's Hidden Economic Burden [guest column]
allAfrica
As 2026 opens, conflict remains a permanent global condition, not an exception. More than 185,000 political violence events were recorded in 2025, directly exposing 831… Read more »
South Africa: Eastern Cape Schools Say They Are Ready but Transport and Toilets Remain a Worry
Scrolla
Eastern Cape education department says most schools are ready but nearly 48,000 learners still need scholar transport. Read more »
South Africa: Food On Credit Fills the Gaps When Headboard Sales Are Slow
Scrolla
South Africa: Eskom's 'Stayed' Court Case Shows Double Game Duplicity On Electricity Trading
Daily Maverick
For months, South Africans have been told that Eskom has "paused" or "stayed" its legal challenge against the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) over the granting of… Read more »
Rwanda: Kigali - Contractor, Budget Woes Delay Key Infrastructure Projects
New Times
Members of Parliament have raised concerns over slow budget execution and delays in major infrastructure projects in the City of Kigali. Read more »
Nigeria: Palantir Co-Founder Backs Nigerian Startup Terra in $11.8m Round
Daba Finance
Palantir Technologies Inc. co-founder Joe Lonsdale has led an investment in a Nigerian defense technology startup expanding drone manufacturing as security risks intensify across… Read more »
South Africa: VAT On Basic Food Now Costs Families More Than a Bag of Maize Meal
Scrolla
VAT on the average household food basket now totals about R342 a month. That is more than the cost of a 30kg bag of maize meal, one of the main survival staples. Read more »
Ghana: Pres Mahama Orders Review of Nla-Kgl Contract
Ghanaian Times
PRESIDENT John Dramani Mahama has ordered for a comprehensive review of the contract between the National Lottery Authority (NLA) and the KGL Technology Limited that was signed in… Read more »
Tanzania: Dar Exports to South Africa Surge
Daily News
TANZANIA'S gold exports to South Africa have increased significantly over the past five years, boosting trade between the two Southern African Development Community (SADC) member… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Resident Doctors Suspend Planned Strike, Give Reasons
Premium Times
The development comes days after the National Industrial Court of Nigeria issued an interim order restraining NARD and its members from embarking on the planned strike, pending the… Read more »
Sudan: Sudan Police - 6k+ Stolen Vehicles Recovered in Khartoum State
Dabanga
The Sudanese police say that they have removed 6,000 stolen vehicles from the roads in and around the national capital Khartoum, and in various localities in Khartoum state.… Read more »
Sudan: Six-Month Jail Term Over Facebook Post Sparks Outrage in Sudan
Dabanga
A court in El Gedaref has sentenced Resistance Committees member Ayman Hariri to six months in prison and fined him 2,000,000 SDG over a Facebook post yesterday, triggering… Read more »
Nigeria: BUA Chairman Motivates Super Eagles With $500,000, Bonuses Pledge
Daily Trust
Chairman and Founder of BUA Group, Alhaji Abdul Samad Rabiu, has pledged to reward the Nigerian Super Eagles with USD $1 million should they win the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of… Read more »
Nigeria: Woman Arrested for Allegedly Selling Her Newborn for N1.4m
Daily Trust
Operatives of the Edo State Police Command have arrested a mother for allegedly selling her newborn baby in Edo State. Read more »
