January 30
Nigeria: Pastor Chris Okafor Recounts 58-Day Kidnap Ordeal, Credits Survival to God's Grace
Leadership
The founder of Grace Nation International, Pastor Chris Okafor, has narrated his abduction by kidnappers alongside his personal assistant in 2012, describing the experience as a… Read more »
Zimbabwe: High Court Strikes Off Urgent Application in Botha Gold Mine Dispute
263Chat
The High Court has struck off the roll the latest urgent application brought against Side Electrical (Pvt) Ltd trading as Botha Gold Mine by its disgruntled former General Manager… Read more »
South Africa: Centurion Home Affairs Office Relocated to Centurion Mall
SAnews.gov.za
The Department of Home Affairs will from today relocate its Centurion office to Centurion Mall, with the new office opening to the public on Monday. Read more »
South Africa: Thabo Bester Transferred to Ebongweni Correctional Centre
SAnews.gov.za
Convicted rapist and murderer, Thabo Bester, has been transferred to the super maximum eBongweni Correctional Centre in Kokstad. Read more »
South Africa: Deadline Looms for NSFAS Rejected Students to Appeal
SAnews.gov.za
Students, including first-time applicants and continuing students, who were rejected by the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) for funding, have until 31 January to… Read more »
South Africa: Reform Agenda Improves Lives of Citizens
SAnews.gov.za
The structural reforms being implemented by government to support inclusive economic growth and job creation are beginning to have a measurable impact on the lives of ordinary… Read more »
Kenya: Education Takes Biggest Share of Budget, but Funding Gaps Persist - PS Kiptoo
Capital FM
Education continues to receive the largest share of government spending among ministries, but critical funding gaps remain, particularly in school capitation and scholarships,… Read more »
Nigeria: Electoral Act - Senate Constitutes Review Panel
Daily Trust
The Senate has constituted a seven-member ad hoc committee to harmonise and distil senators' inputs on the proposed amendment of the Electoral Act, as lawmakers intensify efforts… Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Sets Up Ad Hoc Panel to Review Electoral Act Amendment
This Day
The Senate, yesterday, constituted a high-powered ad hoc committee to review contentious clauses in the proposed amendments to the Electoral Act 2022, following concerns raised by… Read more »
Liberia: Former Defense Minister Samukai Calls On Government to Arm LRA Officers
FrontPageAfrica
Former Defense Minister Brownie J. Samukai has urged the Government of Liberia(GoL) to equip the Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) officers with firearms to protect them while they… Read more »
Liberia: Pres. Boakai Agrees to Recall Controversial Port Reform Bills Amid Public Backlash and Stakeholder Concerns
FrontPageAfrica
Amid growing public pressure, intense lobbying, and mounting controversy, President Joseph Boakai has accepted a request from members of the 55th National Legislature to recall two… Read more »
Liberia: Senate Concurs With House On Passage of AML Deal
New Dawn
Monrovia, January 30, 2026: The Liberian Senate has overwhelmingly passed the Third Amendment to the Mineral Development Agreement (MDA) between the Government of Liberia and… Read more »
Liberia: Senate Engulfed in Flames - Over President Boakai's 70,000 Jobs Disclosure
New Dawn
The plenary of the Liberian Senate was thrown into a heated debate following a communication from Bomi County Senator Edwin Melvin Snowe, who called for a comprehensive and full… Read more »
Nigeria: SAN to Nasarawa Govt - Your Silence On Mass Killing of Tiv Indigenes Dangerous
Vanguard
A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Terkaa Aondo, has demanded urgent action from the Nasarawa State Government over the killing of Tiv indigenes, warning that continued silence and… Read more »
Rwanda: What to Know About Cabinet-Approved System to Track Job Creation
New Times
The Cabinet meeting of Wednesday, January 28, was briefed on the integrated Labour Management Information System (LMIS), a platform designed to support evidence-based employment… Read more »
Uganda: Tororo Politicians Clash With Tanga Odoi Over Alleged Electoral Interference
Nile Post
Since his appointment as Chairperson of the National Resistance Movement Electoral Commission in 2015, Dr. Tanga Odoi has remained one of the most influential figures in Uganda's… Read more »
Liberia: Twayen Stands His Ground As Senate Backs AML Deal
Liberian Observer
Liberia's Senate has concurred with the House of Representatives to ratify the Third Amendment to the ArcelorMittal Liberia (AML) Mineral Development Agreement (MDA), but the vote… Read more »
Uganda: Security At Bobi's Home Is 'Access Control,' Not Siege, Says Baryomunsi
Nile Post
The Minister for Information and Communications Technology and National Guidance, Dr. Chris Baryomunsi, has defended the continued security deployment at the Magere residence of… Read more »
South Africa: January Food Prices Rise Again After December Dip
Scrolla
The average household food basket rose by R67.99 in January showing prices increased again after a brief dip in December. Households now spend about R5,401 a month on basic food… Read more »
West Africa: Ecowas Bloc Hits 4.6% Growth Amid Global Economic Headwinds - President
Vanguard
ECOWAS President Dr Omar Touray says the bloc recorded 4.6 per cent economic growth in 2025, in spite of global economic challenges, and envisages 5 per cent growth in 2026. Read more »
Liberia: Cornelia Kruah Faces Senate Confirmation Nomination to Lead Liberia's Ministry of Youth and Sports
FrontPageAfrica
President Joseph Boakai's nominee for Minister of Youth and Sports, Attorney Cornelia W. Kruah, will face the Senate on Today Friday, Jan. 30 for confirmation hearings at the… Read more »
Nigeria: Kebbi Governor Approves Payment of 2025 Gratuities, Death Benefits
Leadership
Kebbi State governor, Dr Nasir Idris, has approved the immediate payment of gratuities and death benefits of retired and deceased employees of the civil service, contract staff,… Read more »
Nigeria: 2027 and the Mindless Criticisms of Tinubu [opinion]
Vanguard
Galileo Galilei (1564-1642) was an Italian astronomer, physicist, and mathematician, often referred to as the "father of modern science." He made significant contributions to… Read more »
Kenya: Viral Newspaper Column About a Prominent Kenyan Governor Defecting to Government Is Fake
Africa Check
Viral newspaper column about a prominent Kenyan governor defecting to government is fake Read more »
Kenya: African Leaders Unite to Take On the Global Order At Davos
Capital FM
Something curious happened at the annual shindig of billionaires and powerbrokers in the Swiss Alps village of Davos this time around. It is not clear, however, that enough members… Read more »
