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 »
Ghana: 25,000 TB Cases Unreported ...Ghana Risks Missing WHO Target - Dr Amenyo
Ghanaian Times
An estimated 25,000 people in Ghana are living with tuberculosis (TB) without being diagnosed, a situation that undermines the country's efforts to meet the World Health… 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 »
Rwanda: What US Withdrawal From Green Climate Fund Means for Rwanda
New Times
Experts warn that stepping back from climate cooperation would ultimately harm the US itself. Read more »
Nigeria: Drug War - U.S. Agency Pledges Support for NDLEA
Leadership
A delegation of senior officials of the United States Africa Command has visited the chairman/chief executive of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig-Gen. Mohamed… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Arrest Nigerian Caregiver in Canada Over Alleged Assaults On Vulnerable Adults
Vanguard
A Nigerian caregiver, Oghenemaro Dave Ejerua, working at an East Toronto group home for vulnerable adults has been arrested and charged with seven counts of assault, Toronto police… Read more »
Tanzania: Zanzibar's First Lady Jets Off for the Festival of African Literature in the UAE
Daily News
Zanzibar's First Lady and Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of the Zanzibar Maisha Bora Foundation (ZMBF), Maryam H. Mwinyi, has flown to the United Arab Emirates, Sharjah City,… 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 »
Africa: Updated WHO Manuals Released to Help Countries Strengthen Foodborne Disease Surveillance and Response [press release]
WHO
Timely detection and effective response to foodborne diseases are essential to protect public health and prevent local events from escalating into wider emergencies. To support… Read more »
Nigeria: PDP Criticises FG Over $9m PR and Lobbying Contract in US
This Day
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has criticised the Federal Government over reports that it awarded a $9 million public relations and lobbying contract to a United States-based… Read more »
East Africa: Israel's Recognition of Somaliland - Northeast Africa At a Critical Juncture [analysis]
African Arguments
Israel's recognition of Somaliland on 26 December 2025 has introduced yet another twist to the already volatile geostrategic landscape of Northeast Africa. Though not unexpected,… 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 »
West Africa: Nigeria, Turkey Deepen Ties, Move to Remove Visa Bottlenecks
Daily Trust
Nigeria and Turkey have agreed to enhance bilateral relations, with a focus on visa facilitation, business mobility, and consular matters. 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 »
Tanzania: Tanzania's Brics Moment - Why Joining New Bloc Is No Longer Optional [opinion]
Daily News
AS I continue to consider Tanzania's ongoing access to significant capital for funding its strategic initiatives and projects, some of which are detailed in Vision 2050, it is… Read more »
Nigeria: U.S. Embassy Reopens Newly Redesigned American Center, Showcasing American Excellence and U.S.-Nigeria Partnership. [press release]
U.S. Embassy Abuja
U.S Ambassador to Nigeria Richard M. Mills, Jr. and guests at the American Center re-opening ceremony in Abuja.Abuja-- The United States Embassy in Abuja has officially reopened… Read more »
Africa: The UN Is 'Worth Fighting For' - General Assembly President
UN News
With the multilateral system under pressure and under attack, Member States must fight for the United Nations, the President of the General Assembly said on Wednesday, laying out… Read more »
Kenya: 40,000 Farmers Get Sh645mn Boost in EU-Backed Soil Health, Agroecology Push
Capital FM
Thousands of smallholder farmers across six counties are set to benefit from a new European Union-supported initiative aimed at restoring soil health and strengthening… Read more »
Mauritius: Celebrate Valluvar Day
L'Express
Usually January 15th - 16th Tamilians round the world celebrate Pongol...In India Valluvar Day is celebrated around 15th or 16th January as part of the second day of the tamil… Read more »
Africa: Has Africa Come of Age Now? [column]
This Day
On Sunday, January 11, it was exactly 50 years that former Head of State General Murtala Mohammed made an anti-imperialist statement at a summit of African leaders in Addis Ababa… Read more »
Nigeria: Kebbi Fires Back At Muric Over N10bn Hajj Loan
Leadership
The Kebbi State Government has countered claims by the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) regarding a N10 billion Hajj intervention, stating that the fund was a short-term loan that has… Read more »
January 13
Nigeria: US Delivers Military Supplies to Nigeria Amid Intensified Operations Against Terror Groups
Premium Times
The mission disclosed this in an X post on Tuesday. Read more »
Somalia: China Reaffirms Support for Somali Unity As Foreign Ministers Bolster Strategic Ties
Shabelle
China has declared its "unwavering support" for Somalia's territorial integrity, describing Somaliland as an inseparable part of the country, following a high-level diplomatic call… 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 »
