January 29
Liberia: Boakai Moves to Protect Liberia's Oldest Cemetery
New Dawn
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has reaffirmed his administration's commitment to resolving the long-standing issue surrounding the relocation of the historic Palm Grove Cemetery,… Read more »
Liberia: Liberia to Set New Rules for Electricity Growth
Liberian Observer
Liberia has taken a decisive step toward transforming its electricity sector with the convening of a national Stakeholder Validation Workshop to finalize major regulatory reforms… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Remains Key to Peace in Uganda and the Region
Independent (Kampala)
President Yoweri Museveni's attempts to bring stability and lasting peace back to Uganda are a clear example of his legacy. After the country gained independence in 1962 and… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Clearly Defined, Pragmatic Economic Policy Translates Into Tangible Gains - EIH CEO
ENA
Ethiopia's shift toward a clearly defined and pragmatic economic policy framework has translated into tangible macroeconomic gains, according to Ethiopian Investment Holdings (EIH)… Read more »
South Africa: 1,500 South African Businesses Shut Their Doors in 2025
Scrolla
Stats SA released December 2025 liquidation figures showing 100 business closures that month, an increase of 11.1% from December 2024. Most closures were voluntary, but… Read more »
Nigeria: Moghalu Resigns From Labour Party
Daily Trust
The Labour Party candidate in the 2025 Anambra governorship election, George Moghalu, has formally resigned his membership of the party. Read more »
Nigeria: Only 11 Percent of Nigerian Schools Have Access to Water, Sanitation - Unicef
Daily Trust
The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has warned that Nigeria faces a major public health and education challenge, with only 11 percent of schools nationwide having access to… Read more »
Ethiopia: Report Says Russia Delivers Yak-130 Aircraft, Orion Drone to Ethiopia
Addis Standard
Russia has reportedly delivered up to six Yak-130 advanced trainer and light combat aircraft, along with at least one Orion combat drone, to Ethiopia, according to Ukrainian… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia and United States Pledge to Strengthen Cooperation, Advance Aviation Development
ENA
Ethiopia and the United States have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation, with a particular focus on aviation development and future partnership… Read more »
South Africa: Julius Malema Can Push or Pull the ANC Back to Its Founding Principles
Daily Maverick
Julius Malema may bring the ANC back to the emancipatory impulse that inspired the liberation movement, but he flatters to deceive precisely at a point when black leadership is in… Read more »
South Africa: ANC Demands Answers From Their Own Mayor Over Nelson Mandela Bay's R25m Transformer Scandal
Daily Maverick
Mayor Babalwa Lobishe faces intense scrutiny over a controversial R25m transformer lease, raising questions about governance and accountability as two ANC figures confront mounting… Read more »
South Africa: Joburg to Appoint First Deputy Mayor As Dada Morero No-Confidence Motion Postponed
Daily Maverick
Johannesburg mayor Dada Morero has survived another day after a no-confidence motion against him was deferred. City councillors were focused on debating whether to create a… Read more »
Togo: U.S. Embassy Lomé Celebrates Launch of American Chamber of Commerce in Togo [press release]
U.S. Embassy Lome
The U.S. Embassy in Lomé joined business leaders and government officials on January 26 to celebrate the official launch of the American Chamber of Commerce in Togo… Read more »
Liberia: The Necessity of a Centralized Communication Network for the Liberian Government [opinion]
FrontPageAfrica
Centralized government communication emphasizes the need for a "single source of truth" to maintain public trust and the efficiency of a unified national response. Experts and… Read more »
Liberia: Moniba Warns Poor Govt's Spending Threatens Liberia's Long-Term Growth
FrontPageAfrica
The Political Leader of the Liberian National Union (LINU), Dr. Clarence K. Moniba, has sharply criticized the Boakai administration's fiscal priorities, warning that poor budget… Read more »
Liberia: MME Assures Senate On Liberia's Mining Law Reforms
Liberian Observer
The Minister of Mines and Energy, R. Matenokay Tingban, has assured the Liberian Senate that his Ministry will work closely with lawmakers to advance proposed amendments to… Read more »
South Africa: Over 4 Million Smart ID Cards Issued in 2025
SAnews.gov.za
The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) has issued a record 4 002 964 smart ID cards in the 2025 calendar year -- the highest rate of delivery in the history of the department. Read more »
South Africa: 'Slap in the Face for Residents' - - NMB Council Rejects Motions Calling for Streetlight Tender Accountability
Daily Maverick
The Nelson Mandela Bay council has rejected two motions tabled by DA councillor Ondela Kepe, aimed at securing accountability for ongoing metro streetlight issues. Read more »
January 28
Uganda: Sarah Bireete Granted Bail, Ordered to Deposit Passport
Nile Post
The Executive Director of the Center for Constitutional Governance, Sarah Bireete, has been granted bail by the Buganda Road Magistrate's Court. Read more »
Mozambique: Govt Postpones Start of School Year By a Month
AIM
The Mozambican government on Tuesday announced that the start of the 2026 school year will be delayed by a month because of the catastrophic flooding that has gripped much of the… Read more »
Cameroon: Cameroon's Contested Election Sends Ripples Across Fragile Border Economies [analysis]
ISS
Post-election 'ghost town' protests disrupted trade, revealing neighbouring countries' economic reliance on stability in Cameroon. Read more »
Nigeria: Police Open Fire On Peaceful Lagos Protesters, Journalists
Premium Times
Peaceful protesters demanding entry into the Lagos State House of Assembly in Alausa were met with gunfire and aggressive police action on Wednesday, leaving several residents… Read more »
Kenya: Transport Lobby Warns of Nationwide Road Shutdown
Capital FM
Transport operators have issued a warning of a nationwide road shutdown starting Monday, threatening massive disruption across major towns and highways as they protest what they… Read more »
Somalia: Chaos Disrupts Somali Parliament Session Over Proposed Constitutional Changes
Shabelle
A joint session of Somalia's Federal Parliament descended into chaos on Wednesday at Villa Hargeysa in Mogadishu, as opposition lawmakers clashed with supporters of proposed… Read more »
South Africa: Government Is Killing the Film Industry, Say Protesters
GroundUp
Hundreds of industry professionals marched in Cape Town calling for a meeting with trade and industry minister Read more »
