January 27
Uganda: Winnie Byanyima Accuses Baryomunsi of Lying About Besigye's Health
Nile Post
Winnie Byanyima, the wife of jailed veteran opposition leader Dr Kizza Besigye, has accused the government of misleading the public about her husband's health and conditions of… Read more »
Kenya: Govt Moves to Clear NHIF Legacy Bills to Protect Health Services
Capital FM
The Ministry of Health has intensified efforts to resolve longstanding unpaid medical bills inherited from the now-defunct National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) as part of the… Read more »
Nigeria: A Mirage of Extraversion - The Political Cost of Nigeria's Lobbying Deal [analysis]
African Arguments
The Nigerian government has recently engaged the services of a Washington-based lobbying firm to promote its efforts at protecting the lives of Nigerians against terrorists,… Read more »
Kenya: Funding Crisis Freezes Registration of 32 New Political Parties Ahead of 2027 Polls
Capital FM
Registration of new political parties has stalled after the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP) ran out of funds to verify compliance requirements, potentially… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia Returns Looted Aid Supplies to WFP, Pledges Stronger Oversight
Shabelle
The Federal Government of Somalia has confirmed that all goods taken from a warehouse affecting port expansion activities have been returned to the World Food Programme (WFP), the… Read more »
Nigeria: Blackout Across Nigeria As National Grid Collapses
Premium Times
This is the second time in less than five days that Nigeria's national grid has suffered a disturbance resulting in a nationwide power outage. Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Maintains Over 90% Immunisation Coverage As Measles, Mpox Decline - Health Ministry
Nile Post
Uganda's routine immunisation programme recorded strong performance in 2025, with coverage for most vaccines exceeding 90 percent, the Ministry of Health has said, even as the… Read more »
Kenya: Wednesday Blackouts - Kenya Power Names Affected Areas
Capital FM
Kenya Power has announced planned power interruptions that will affect parts of Nairobi and several other counties on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. Read more »
Lesotho: Lesotho's Anti-Corruption Paradox - Empowered but Undermined [analysis]
African Arguments
Over the past decade, Lesotho's political landscape has been marked by repeated leadership turnover and fragile coalition governments, which have steadily eroded public trust.… Read more »
Nigeria: Court Orders FCT Workers to Suspend Strike
Premium Times
The court ordered FCTA workers to return to work from their nearly two weeks strike. Read more »
Liberia: Boakai's Third SONA Signals Progress, but the Hardest Tests Lie Ahead
Liberian Observer
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. on Monday, January 26, delivered his third Annual Message to the 55th Legislature, presenting a government that says it has largely stabilized… Read more »
South Africa: Search Continues as Limpopo Flood Death Toll Climbs - South African News Briefs - January 27, 2026
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Angola: Union Suspends Strike of Court Officers
ANGOP
The Angolan Court Officials Union (SOJA) suspended on Monday the strike scheduled from February 9 to March 6 after reaching an agreement with the government on the eight points in… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Confirm Assassination Attempt On Rivers Royal Father, Open Investigation
Vanguard
The Rivers State Police Command has commenced investigation into the attempted assassination of His Royal Majesty, King Suanu Baridam, the Paramount Ruler of Ancient Bangha Kingdom… Read more »
Nigeria: Gunmen Abduct 26 in Zamfara Communities, Set Shops Ablaze
Vanguard
No fewer than 26 persons were, weekend, abducted by bandits during coordinated attacks on two communities in Talata Mafara Local Government Area of Zamfara State. Read more »
Nigeria: Coup - Indicted Officers Face Death Penalty
Daily Trust
No fewer than 16 military officers indicted for plotting to overthrow President Bola Tinubu are facing capital punishment ranging from life imprisonment to death penalty, Daily… Read more »
South Africa: Call for Better Policing [editorial]
SAnews.gov.za
Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia has emphasised to members of the police service that citizens deserve an effective, accountable policing service that is deeply trusted by the… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt, World Bank Ask States to Publish Education, Health Contracts Quarterly
Vanguard
Abuja--In a decisive push to entrench transparency and accountability in public spending, state governments across Nigeria will now be required to publish details of contract… Read more »
Nigeria: We're Targeting $5bn Trade Volume With Nigeria - President Erdogan
Vanguard
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of the Republic of Turkiye, in Ankara on Tuesday, reaffirmed his country's commitment to a $5 billion trade volume target with Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: Veteran Actor Jide Kosoko Declared Oloja of Lagos-Elect
Premium Times
The actor now awaits his traditional installation and capping by the Oba of Lagos in line with the state's traditions and palace protocols. Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Residents to Protest Demolitions After Police Reject Notification Letter
Premium Times
Organisers said the protest will commence at 7:00 a.m. on Wednesday, at Ikeja Underbridge, with organisers insisting the protest will go ahead despite the police stance. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Well, Türkiye State Visit On Course After President's 'Loss of Balance' - Presidency
Premium Times
President Tinubu reportedly stumbled briefly during a ceremonial march-past organised for him at the parade ground in Turkiye, where he is on a state visit. Read more »
Nigeria: Appeal Court Halts Delivery of Judgement On Gov Aiyedatiwa's Eligibility to Re-Contest in 2028
Premium Times
The Federal High Court had fixed 28 January to determine whether Mr Aiyedatiwa is eligible to contest again, having been sworn in twice for the office. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt's N501 Billion Power Sector Bond Records 100% Subscription [press release]
Premium Times
The programme, championed by President Bola Tinubu, is designed to address long-standing payment arrears owed to power generation companies. Read more »
Nigeria: Judge Quits Malami's N212.8 Billion Assets Forfeiture Case, CJ to Reassign File
Premium Times
The judge earlier issued an order of interim forfeiture of the N212.8 billion worth of landed assets traced to former AGF Malami in Abuja, Kano and Birnin-Kebbi, Kebbi State, on 7… Read more »
