January 28
South Africa: State Is Blocking Access to Sassa Grants, Argue Activists
GroundUp
The Institute for Economic Justice (IEJ) and the #PayTheGrants campaign want the Supreme Court of Appeal to dismiss government's appeal Read more »
Malawi: Malawi Faces K71 Billion Disaster Relief Shortfall As Zimbabwe Donates Supplies
Nyasa Times
The Chief Secretary to the Office of the President and Cabinet, Dr Justin Adack Saidi, has appealed for additional food and humanitarian assistance after the government confirmed a… Read more »
South Sudan: AU Urges De-Escalation, Respect for Revitalised Peace Agreement in South Sudan
Nile Post
The African Union Commission has urged all parties in South Sudan to de-escalate rising tensions and respect the 2018 peace deal amid fresh violence that has forced civilians from… Read more »
West Africa: How Cameroon's Contested Elections Affected Border Communities in Nigeria, CAR, Chad
Premium Times
Post-election 'ghost town' protests disrupted trade, revealing neighbouring countries' economic reliance on stability in Cameroon. Read more »
Liberia: Konneh Says Boakai's Economic Gains Failed to Ease Hardship On Liberians
Liberian Investigator
Senator Amara M. Konneh on Wednesday issued a data-driven assessment of President Joseph Nyuma Boakai's third State of the Nation Address, warning that the administration's… Read more »
Nigeria: Court Rejects Nnamdi Kanu's Request for Transfer From Sokoto Prison
Leadership
Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has struck out a motion filed by the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, to be… Read more »
Liberia: Piah Clarifies Error in President Boakai's SONA
New Dawn
Information Minister Jerolinmick Mathew Piah has clarified what he described as a "clerical mistake" in President Joseph Nyuma Boakai's 2025 State of the Nation Address (SONA),… Read more »
Liberia: Opposition Blasts Boakai's SONA, Questions 'Progress,' Jobs Claims, and Budget Priorities
FrontPageAfrica
Liberia's opposition political parties have sharply criticized President Joseph Nyuma Boakai's 2026 State of the Nation Address (SONA), dismissing the administration's claims of… Read more »
Kenya: 'We Will Not Defy Court Orders,' Ruto Says At Swearing-in of Appeal Court Judges
Capital FM
President William Ruto has reaffirmed his administration's commitment to upholding the rule of law, pledging that no court ruling will be disregarded under any circumstances. Read more »
South Africa: Missing Ekurhuleni MMC's Body Found After Floods - South African News Briefs - January 28, 2026
allAfrica
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Uganda: Byanyima Rubbishes Baryomunsi's Allegations of Not Being Husband's Next of Kin
Nile Post
Winnie Byanyima has publicly rebuked ICT Minister Chris Baryomunsi, calling him a "shameful liar" over claims that she is not listed as the next of kin of her husband, opposition… Read more »
Uganda: Stop the Comedy, Return Home - Nabbanja Urges Bobi Wine
Nile Post
Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja has urged opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, alias Bobi Wine, to stop his alleged "comedy" and return home to his family. Read more »
Nigeria: Diezani Received £100,000 in Cash As Bribe - UK Prosecutor
Leadership
The prosecutor, Alexandra Healy, in the ongoing trial of former petroleum minister Diezani Alison-Madueke, on Tuesday told the Crown Court in Southwark, England, that the… Read more »
Nigeria: NHRC Speaks On Demolitions in Lagos, Market Closure in Anambra
Premium Times
The NHRC said the ongoing demolitions in Lagos and closure of a major market in Anambra State have serious human rights implications. Read more »
South Africa: SANDF's Apparent Impunity Demands Immediate Action From Ramaphosa
Daily Maverick
Members of the SANDF appear to believe they are above the law, which raises questions about whether President Cyril Ramaphosa has proper control of our armed forces. Read more »
South Africa: Joburg On Track for 11th Mayor in 10 Years - - Here's What You Need to Know
Daily Maverick
The Joburg Council is due to decide the future of incumbent Mayor Dada Morero and the appointment of the very first deputy executive mayor which, if approved, will cost taxpayers… Read more »
South Africa: Civil Groups Slam Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Over Repeated Power Outages
Daily Maverick
Repeated electricity outages in Nelson Mandela Bay, caused by long-neglected infrastructure, are crippling businesses, disrupting water supply and threatening jobs, civil society… Read more »
Uganda: Women Condemn Security Abuses As Activists Welcome Bireete's Release
Nile Post
Women's rights activists across Uganda have welcomed the release of Sarah Bireete, the Executive Director of the Centre for Constitutional Governance, while strongly condemning… Read more »
Rwanda: MPs Raise Concerns Over Gaps in Isange One-Stop Centres
New Times
Members of Parliament have raised concerns related to staffing shortages, accessibility barriers and limited operating hours at Isange one-stop centres, warning that victims of… Read more »
Uganda: UPDF Delegates Elect 10 MPs, CDF Not On List of Candidates
Independent (Kampala)
Lt Gen Sam Okiding, D/CDF & IG Read more »
South Africa: Virgin Active Alerts Authorities After Gym Trainer Exposed As Drug Trafficking Fugitive
Daily Maverick
Virgin Active's legal team is now involved in the saga involving a personal trainer who was suspended earlier this week after Daily Maverick asked whether the health club was aware… Read more »
Liberia: Cental Pressures Boakai Administration to Match Anti-Corruption Rhetoric With Action
Liberian Investigator
Published: January 28, 2026 Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Steps Down Electoral Bill, Plans Executive Session Thursday
Daily Trust
The Senate has deferred consideration of the report on the Electoral Act, 2022 (Repeal and Enactment) Bill, 2026, opting to first subject the proposed amendments to further… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia, U.S. Discuss Investment Cooperation and Macroeconomic Reform
ENA
Ethiopia and the United States held high level talks focused on investment cooperation, macroeconomic reform, and long-term economic growth, underscoring a shared interest in… Read more »
Liberia: Boakai, Koung Strike Different Tones On Jobs As Unemployment Persists
Liberian Investigator
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