January 26
Uganda: Bobi Wine Says Security Roadblocks Punish Ordinary Road Users
Nile Post
The leader of the National Unity Platform (NUP), Robert Kyagulanyi, alias Bobi Wine, has accused state security agencies of conducting what he described as an unjustified manhunt… Read more »
South Africa: HIV Patients Will Not Run Out of Life-Saving Treatment, Department Says
Scrolla
Two suppliers awarded antiretroviral contracts by the Department of Health have entered business rescue, but medicine supply remains stable nationwide. Provinces have about three… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Moves to Abolish HND-BSc Dichotomy
Premium Times
The HND-BSc dichotomy has been a long-standing issue in Nigeria's tertiary education system, generating disputes between regulatory bodies and raising concerns among graduates. Read more »
Nigeria: NNPC Announces Discovery of New Oil Well in Niger Delta
Premium Times
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has announced the discovery of a new oil well, Awodi-07, in the shallow offshore western Niger Delta region. Read more »
Nigeria: I Believe Saraki Made Political Mistake By Leaving APC - Bolaji Abdullahi
Premium Times
"By leaving the party, he ended up transforming what was essentially a civil conflict into a full-blown war with an enemy that possessed vastly superior firepower." Read more »
Nigeria: Jonathan Appointed Me Minister Without Knowing Me - Ex-Minister Reveals
Premium Times
The 297-page book provides a gripping account of Bolaji Abdullahi's two-decade journey through Nigerian politics, offering insights into the workings of government at both state… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Asks Supreme Court to Dismiss Kasibante Petition
Nile Post
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has asked the Supreme Court to dismiss a presidential election petition filed by former presidential candidate Robert Kasibante, arguing that the… Read more »
Uganda: Bobi Free to Return Home, No Body Wants Him - Baryomunsi
Nile Post
The Minister for Information and Communications Technology (ICT) and National Guidance, Dr. Chris Baryomunsi, has told opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) leader Robert… Read more »
Nigeria: London Property Charges - AGF Takes Over Senior Lawyer Ozekhome's Trial, Court Reschedules Arraignment
Premium Times
The Director of Public Prosecutions from the Federal Ministry of Justice provided the legal ground for taking over the prosecution of senior lawyer Ozekhome on fraud charges… Read more »
Uganda: Munyagwa Calls for Sweeping Electoral Reforms, Accountability for Election Officials
Nile Post
Former Common Man's Party (CMP) presidential candidate Mubarak Munyagwa Sserunga, has renewed calls for comprehensive electoral reforms, urging authorities to strengthen… Read more »
Liberia: Boakai Vows Swift Action On Concessions, Palm Grove Cemetery, Urban Renewal As He Declares Liberia 'Stronger Than Before'
FrontPageAfrica
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., on Monday ended his third State of the Nation Address with a call for sober national reflection and a pledge of immediate action on… Read more »
Liberia: Boakai's Third SONA - Economic Stabilization Achieved, Delivery Phase Now Under Scrutiny
Liberian Observer
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. on Monday delivered his third Annual Message to the 55th Legislature, presenting an administration that says it has stabilized Liberia's economy,… Read more »
Liberia: Boakai Vows Prosecution in Capitol Arson As He Opens State of the Nation
Liberian Investigator
CAPITOL HILL, Monrovia -- President Joseph Nyuma Boakai on Monday pledged to fully investigate and prosecute those allegedly responsible for the arson attack on Liberia's Capitol… Read more »
Liberia: Boakai Hails Economic Recovery At SONA As Inflation Drops, Reserves Surge
Liberian Investigator
CAPITOL HILL, Monrovia -- President Joseph Nyuma Boakai on Monday declared that Liberia's economy is rebounding, pointing to falling inflation, rising foreign reserves and growing… Read more »
Liberia: Two Senators Criticized for Phone Use During Boakai's State of the Nation Address
Liberian Investigator
CAPITOL HILL, Monrovia -- Two Liberian senators came under public criticism Monday after they were seen repeatedly focused on their mobile phones during President Joseph Nyuma… Read more »
Liberia: President Boakai Annual Message 2026 - Full Text [document]
Liberian Investigator
Monday, January 26, 2026 Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Marburg Eradication Proves Health System Resilience - House Speaker Tagesse Chafo
ENA
The successful containment and eradication of the Marburg Virus Disease (MVD) serve as a profound demonstration of Ethiopia's resilient health system and its burgeoning capacity to… Read more »
Nigeria: Coup Plotters Set to Face Trial As Army Admits Plot to Overthrow Tinubu Govt
Leadership
The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) has publicly admitted a plot by some of its officers to overthrow the government of President Bola Tinubu sometime in October, 2025. Read more »
Nigeria: Terrorists, Kidnappers Reside in Cannabis-Growing Areas - NDLEA Boss
Leadership
The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), retired Maj.-Gen. Buba Marwa, has disclosed that terrorists and kidnappers now live in… Read more »
Liberia: Boakai Declares Liberia 'In Better Shape' As He Unveils Aggressive Legislative Push in Third SONA
FrontPageAfrica
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai says Liberia is in a stronger position today than it was a year ago, citing progress across key sectors and vowing to press ahead with sweeping… Read more »
Liberia: Boakai Says Economy Grew 5.1%, Inflation Hits 20-Year Low in SONA Economic Update
FrontPageAfrica
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has declared Liberia's economy resilient and on a stronger growth path, announcing a 5.1 percent economic growth rate in 2025, falling inflation,… Read more »
Nigeria: Application for Police Recruitment Extended By 2 Weeks
Leadership
The Police Service Commission (PSC) and Nigeria Police Force (NPF) have announced a two-week extension for the ongoing recruitment of 50,000 police constables. Read more »
Nigeria: Governor Yusuf's Re-Election Not Dependent On Any Godfather - Kano Govt
Leadership
The Kano State Government has dismissed claims attributed to elder statesman, Engr. Buba Galadima, that Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf cannot secure a second term in office without the… Read more »
Ghana: 6 Infantry Battalion Praised for Contribution to Dagbon Peace
Ghanaian Times
The Northern Regional Minister, Mr Ali Adolf John Mburidiba, has commended officers and personnel of the 6 Infantry Battalion (6BN) of the Ghana Armed Forces for their… Read more »
Kenya: Kindiki Denies Involvement in Nyeri Violence, Condemns Use of Political Violence
Capital FM
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has denied any involvement in Sunday's chaos at the Nyeri ACK church service that was attended by former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua. Read more »
