January 26
Kenya: Mathira MP Wamumbi Accuses Gachagua of Orchestrating Chaos At Nyeri Church Service
Capital FM
Mathira Member of Parliament Eric Wamumbi has accused former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua of orchestrating Sunday's chaos at St Peter's ACK Church, Wairima, in Othaya,… Read more »
Kenya: EACC, FBI Launch Modern Interview Facility to Boost Anti-Corruption Efforts
Capital FM
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has inaugurated a state-of-the-art interview facility aimed at strengthening Kenya's fight against corruption. Read more »
Kenya: No Heat Wave in Kenya - MET Department Says Warm Temperatures Normal for Jan
Capital FM
The Kenya Meteorological Department has assured Kenyans that no extreme heat warning has been issued despite messages circulating on social media claiming otherwise. Read more »
Botswana: System Overhaul Critical to Address Health Sector Challenges
Botswana Daily News
The unfolding crisis in Botswana's health system, a problem that has, according to President Advocate Duma Boko, been simmering over decades ought to be halted and stopped from… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Pushes for Expanded Vaccine Support in High-Level Gavi Meeting
263Chat
Zimbabwe has reaffirmed its commitment in strengthening the national health system following high-level discussions with Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance held on the sidelines of the… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Warns of Arrests, Sackings Over Parish Development Model Misuse
Nile Post
President Museveni has warned parish chiefs and ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) leaders accused of frustrating or misusing Parish Development Model (PDM) funds that they… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Mourns Mother of Former Rebel Leader Francis Eregu, Hails Her As Symbol of Reconciliation
Nile Post
President Museveni has mourned the passing of Ajelena Aero, mother of former rebel commander Francis Eregu--widely known by his nom de guerre "Hitler"--describing her as a beacon… Read more »
Liberia: Not for MRU, Fully for Govt of Liberia - Boakai Gives Final Clarity On Foya 'Presidential Project'
Liberian Investigator
A multimillion-dollar construction project rising in President Joseph Nyuma Boakai's hometown of Foya, Lofa County, has become a growing public controversy, fueled by conflicting… Read more »
Nigeria: Crime-Fighting in Lagos - Community Watch Groups Are the Preferred Choice for Residents, but They Carry Risks [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Criminal activities have developed into a security crisis in Nigeria. Alongside the responses of security agencies such as the police and military, there has been a huge local… Read more »
Nigeria: Osun LG Tenure Elongation Illegal, Undemocratic - Adeleke
Vanguard
- Adeleke's executive order caused the crisis - ALGON Chair Read more »
Nigeria: 13 Percent Derivation - FG Begins Plotting Coordinates for New, Disputed Oil Fields
Vanguard
The Federal Government, through the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), has commenced the process of plotting coordinates for newly drilled and disputed… Read more »
Kenya: Matiangi Discloses Opposition Agenda Ahead of Meeting With IEBC
Capital FM
Jubilee Party Deputy Leader Fred Matiangi has confirmed the United Opposition Alliance has a planned visit to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission on Wednesday. Read more »
Malawi: State Steps in As Passport Delays, Corruption, Trafficking and Kabaza Crashes Spark Public Concern
Nyasa Times
The Malawi Government has unveiled sweeping interventions aimed at resolving persistent passport backlogs, stamping out corruption within immigration offices, dismantling human… Read more »
Namibia: Parliament to Resume Next Week
Namibian
The National Assembly will resume next Tuesday, following its recess since last November. Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Declares Triumph Over Marburg Virus
ENA
The Ministry of Health officially announced today that Ethiopia has successfully eradicated Marburg Virus Disease from its borders, marking a historic milestone in the nation's… Read more »
Kenya: Multi-Agency Security Team Deployed After Deadly Hulugho Attack
Capital FM
A multi-agency security team has been deployed in Hulugho, Garissa County to pursue suspects behind a deadly attack in which a local chief and a teacher were killed. Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Pledges Budgetary Autonomy for County Assemblies From July 1
Capital FM
President William Ruto has pledged that county assemblies will gain full budgetary autonomy starting July 1, saying the legal framework is now in place to operationalize the… Read more »
Nigeria: 48 Hours After Arrest, Whereabouts of Rivers Association's Leaders Remains Unknown
Leadership
More than 48 hours after armed operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) whisked away the president-general of the National Association of Plants Operators (NAPO),… Read more »
Nigeria: Sit-At-Home - IPOB Slams Anambra's Pro-Rata Salary Policy, Says It's 'Declaration of War'
Leadership
The outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has strongly condemned the Anambra State Government's decision to pay civil servants' salaries on a pro-rata basis over their… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Probe $250,000 Loan, Lekki Property Dispute As Key Parties Ignore Summons
This Day
The failure of key parties to honour police invitations has become a central issue in an ongoing investigation into a disputed $250,000 loan claim and competing interests over a… Read more »
Togo: Regional English Language Fellows Conference Strengthens U.S.-Togo Education Partnerships [press release]
U.S. Embassy Lome
Senior government officials, educators, and partners convened in Lomé for the Regional English Language Fellows Conference to advance collaboration in English language… Read more »
Liberia: Women's Group Wongosol Endorses Cornelia W. Kruah for Youth and Sports Portfolio
FrontPageAfrica
The Women NGOs Secretariat of Liberia (WONGOSOL) has welcomed the nomination of Attorney Cornelia W. Kruah as Minister of Youth and Sports, commending President Joseph Nyuma Boakai… Read more »
Tanzania: MPs Laud Expansion of Veta Colleges
Daily News
THE Parliamentary Committee on Education, Sports and Culture has commended the government for notable achievements in strengthening technical and vocational education through the… Read more »
Ghana: Govt Increases Funds for Adjudication of Chieftaincy Disputes
Ghanaian Times
The government has increased the quarterly allowance allocated for the adjudication of chieftaincy disputes from GH¢30,000 to GH¢50,000, effective April 1, 2026. Read more »
Liberia: LFMW Showcases Progress in Forest Governance
Liberian Observer
Liberia Forest Media Watch (LFMW) has positioned independent journalism as a critical force in forest governance, environmental accountability, and community empowerment, as… Read more »
