January 29
Gambia: IEC to Inspect Voter Registration Centres, Party Offices
The Point
The Independent Elections Commission (IEC) has announced a nationwide assessment of all designated voter registration centres and the regional offices of registered political… Read more »
Uganda: Frustrated Mbidde Out to Find Out Repeated Voter Rejection
Nile Post
Fred Mukasa Mbidde is out to do a post-mortem of his political career. The Democratic Party (DP) National Deputy President wants to find out why voters keep rejecting him. One,… Read more »
Nigeria: No, Viral Video Does Not Show Nigerian President Tinubu's Support for Minister Wike Amid Rivers State Political Feud
Africa Check
No, viral video does not show Nigerian president Tinubu's support for minister Wike amid Rivers state political feud Read more »
Kenya: Uhuru Kenyatta Denies Calling Gachagua for Mt. Kenya Unity Meeting
Capital FM
The Office of the 4th President of the Republic of Kenya, Uhuru Kenyatta, has issued a strong warning over what it describes as the deliberate circulation of false and misleading… Read more »
Uganda: Tourism Ministry to Buy Shs10 Billion Helicopter for Wildlife Surveillance
Independent (Kampala)
The Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities is seeking for Shs10 billion to procure a helicopter which they say will strengthen surveillance and conservation efforts in the… Read more »
South Africa: Residents of Flood-Devastated Mbaula Village Plead for Permanent Housing
Health-e
Residents of Mbaula village in Limpopo are counting heavy losses two weeks after devastating floods swept through the area. At least 36 homes were destroyed, forcing dozens of… Read more »
Uganda: Chief Justice Zeija Launches Key Judiciary Policy Documents to Strengthen Service Delivery
Nile Post
Chief Justice Dr Flavian Zeija has launched three major policy documents aimed at improving how the Judiciary serves the public. Read more »
Uganda: Tororo Court to Rule Today On Vote Recount in West Budama North Parliamentary Election
Nile Post
The Tororo Chief Magistrate, Irene Nambatya, is expected to rule tomorrow, thursday on whether to grant a vote recount in the West Budama North parliamentary election. Read more »
Liberia: Cummings Questions Govt Over On Agric, Youth, Women Empowerment
Liberian Observer
The standard Bearer of the Alternative National Congress (ANC) has strongly framed at President Joseph Nyuma Boakai recent claims of his government providing supports for Liberian… Read more »
Liberia: Legislature Risks Ceding Its Authority to Arcelormittal
Liberian Observer
As the Legislature peruses ArcelorMittal Liberia's proposed Third Amendment to its Mineral Development Agreement (MDA), legal and policy experts are warning that provisions… Read more »
Liberia: 'Human Capital Must Be the Priority'
Liberian Observer
The Political Leader of the Liberian National Union (LINU), Dr. Clarence K. Moniba, has warned that Liberia risks long-term economic stagnation and social decline if the government… Read more »
South Africa: President Ramaphosa Acts On SAPS and Ekurhuleni Officials Named in Madlanga Interim Report
SAnews.gov.za
At least 14 high-ranking South African Police Service (SAPS) and Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality (EMM) officials have been referred for investigation after being identified as… Read more »
Kenya: United Opposition Challenges IEBC Credibility in Meeting With Ethekon-Led Team
Capital FM
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has called on the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to move beyond rhetoric safeguard the integrity of the 2027… Read more »
Africa: Decision Making Under Pressure - Africa's Test in 2026 [analysis]
ISS
The greatest risk to Africa's future is not inaction, but reactive crisis responses that inadvertently lock in long-term constraints. Read more »
Nigeria: Emirate Tussle to End Soon, Kano Govt Assures
Vanguard
The Kano State Government says the lingering issues surrounding the Emirate tussle will soon be resolved amicably. Read more »
Nigeria: Turkish Officials Were Shocked Tinubu Stumble Made Headlines in Nigeria - Abike Dabiri
Vanguard
Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, said Turkish officials dismissed the debate in Nigeria over President Bola Tinubu's brief stumble… Read more »
Tunisia: Flood Damage - President Saïed in Bhar Lazreg, Sidi Bou Said Says Need to Address Root Causes to Avoid Repeat
Tunis Afrique Presse
President of the Republic Kaïs Saïed visited on Wednesdat afternoon the area of Bhar Lazreg, La Marsa (northern suburbs) so as to take stock of the damage caused by… Read more »
Nigeria: After 15 Years, Iyabo Obasanjo Returns to Politics, 'Joins' APC
Daily Trust
Iyabo Obasanjo, daughter of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, has returned to active politics after about 15 years and joined the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of… Read more »
Liberia: Boakai Renews Commitment to a Functional War and Economic Crimes Court's Establishment
FrontPageAfrica
As he mounted the podium to deliver his third State of the Nation Address (SONA), President Joseph Nyuma Boakai Sr. reiterated his administration's commitment to the establishment… Read more »
Liberia: EU Commits Over U.S.$8m to Upgrade Liberia's Airports, Boost Aviation Safety
FrontPageAfrica
January 28, 2026 -- The Liberia Airport Authority (LAA) has announced the approval of a major European Union-funded support package valued at more than US$8 million, aimed at… Read more »
Liberia: Former Minister Tweah Welcomes Government's 'Admission of Errors' in President Boakai's 2026 SONA
FrontPageAfrica
Former Liberian Finance and Development Planning Minister Samuel D. Tweah has welcomed the Government of Liberia's (GoL) 'admission' that errors were made in President Joseph Nyuma… Read more »
Liberia: Cental Applauds Anti-Corruption Steps, but Warns of Lingering Gaps in Asset Recovery, Prosecution
FrontPageAfrica
The Center for Transparency and Accountability in Liberia (CENTAL), through its Executive Director Anderson Miamen, has expressed measured optimism regarding the government's… Read more »
Liberia: Liberia Urges Sustained Diplomacy, Humanitarian Access in Middle East Crisis At UN
FrontPageAfrica
Foreign Minister Madam Sara Beysolow Nyanti has called on the international community to move beyond managing crises in the Middle East and instead commit to deliberate, sustained… Read more »
Liberia: Former Legislator and Abortion Advocate Says Public Health Bill Is Not 'Abortion On Demand,' but Live Saving Measure
FrontPageAfrica
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Liberia: Pres. Boakai, VP Koung Offer Conflicting Accounts On Job Creation
FrontPageAfrica
The question of job creation has emerged as one of the most contentious and politically sensitive issues confronting the Unity Party-led administration, following seemingly… Read more »
