January 26
Tanzania: Union, Z'bar Govts Vow to Deepen Ties
Daily News
The Union and Zanzibar governments have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation to ensure that the benefits of the Union are translated into tangible social,… Read more »
Tanzania: CCM Makes Key Appointments From Parliament
Daily News
The Central Committee of the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) has made several appointments of party leadership candidates drawn from the… Read more »
Tanzania: Samia Mourns Retired Judge Emilian Mushi
Daily News
President Samia Suluhu Hassan has sent a message of condolences to the Chief Justice of Tanzania, Justice George Masaju, following the death of retired High Court Judge Emilian… Read more »
Tanzania: Directive On Austerity Vital Step in Right Direction
Daily News
The recent directive by the Prime Minister, Hon Dr Mwigulu Nchemba, to curtail unnecessary government expenditure is a decisive and commendable step toward fiscal discipline. Read more »
Nigeria: Gov Yusuf Will Register As APC Member in Kano Today - Spokesman
Leadership
Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf will formally join the All Progressives Congress (APC) today following his resignation from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) on Friday. Read more »
Nigeria: Ododo Eulogises Tinubu As APC Hails Achievements
Leadership
Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, Yesterday used the platform of the Kogi APC Youth Rally to project President Ahmed Bola Tinubu as Nigeria's boldest reformer,… Read more »
Nigeria: Gov Yusuf Made a Mistake By Defecting to APC - Ardo
Leadership
Historian and convener of the League of Northern Democrats, Dr Umar Ardo, has described the resignation and defection of Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State from the opposition New… Read more »
Nigeria: Ex-NNPP National Leaders Back Gov Yusuf's Move to APC, Says It's Inevitable
Leadership
Former national leaders of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) have backed the defection of Governor Abba Yusuf to the All Progressives Congress (APC) adding that his move was not… Read more »
Nigeria: Women Group Begs Tinubu's to Intervene in Rivers Political Crisis
Leadership
The South-South Professional Women Association International (SSPWAI) has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to urgently intervene in the political crisis rocking Rivers State,… Read more »
Nigeria: Don't Abandon Electoral Law, Constitution Review, CSOs Caution Lawmakers
Leadership
Ahead of the resumption of the National Assembly from Christmas and New Year break on Tuesday, Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), have cautioned lawmakers against abandoning… Read more »
Nigeria: 2027 - APC Stakeholders Drum Support for Tinubu, Mbah's Re-Election
Leadership
Prominent members of the ruling All Progressives Congress APC in Enugu State, including Dr. Ben Nwoye, the state Caretaker Committee chairman, Senator Kelvin Chukwu, representing… Read more »
Nigeria: Kano Governor Left NNPP to Protect His Mandate, Say Ex-Party Chieftains
Leadership
As the defection of Kano State governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) continued to generate public discourse nationwide, three former chieftains of… Read more »
Uganda: Democracy in Name Only [opinion]
IPS
When Ugandans went to the polls on 15 January, the outcome was never in doubt. As voting began, mobile internet services ground to a halt, ensuring minimal scrutiny as President… Read more »
Kenya: ODPC Issues 184 Compensation Orders to Data Protection Complainants
Capital FM
The Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) has issued 184 compensation orders to Kenyans affected by data breaches since the enactment of the Data Protection Act, 2019… Read more »
January 25
Uganda: Uganda Law Society Condemns Assault On Barbara Itungo Kyagulanyi, Vows Legal Action [opinion]
Nile Post
The Uganda Law Society (ULS) has strongly condemned the violent home invasion and assault on Barbara Itungo Kyagulanyi at her residence in Magere, Wakiso District, describing the… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's $9 Million Lobbying Deal [opinion]
This Day
The contract may momentarily shape perceptions, but it will not substitute for demonstrable progress on security and economic stability, contends FELIX OLADEJI Read more »
South Africa: Combined Crises - - Ramphosa Decries 26 Murders, While Turmoil Rocks SA Law Enforcement
Daily Maverick
President Ramaphosa expresses 'sadness' over 26 murders while SA law enforcers battle over accountability in a nation gripped by crime, corruption and community despair. Read more »
Somalia: Somali Opposition Bloc Meets Foreign Diplomats in Nairobi Amid Political Tensions
Shabelle
Somalia's Future Council, an opposition-aligned political platform, met international representatives in Nairobi to discuss the country's fragile political situation and ways to… Read more »
Uganda: Bobi Wine Lost Because Many Ugandans See Him As a Popstar, Not a President Material - Gashumba [interview]
Nile Post
In the January 15, 2026 general elections, the opposition faced a challenging and highly competitive political environment. Although opposition parties maintained a visible… Read more »
Mozambique: Over 20,000 Rescued in Southern Mozambique Flood Disaster
AIM
Up until Saturday, the Mozambican government and its partners had rescued 19,254 people from the flood-stricken areas of southern Mozambique. Read more »
Somalia: Somalia Leaders Back Unity, Elections Push At National Consultative Meeting
Shabelle
Somalia's President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud chaired a virtual meeting of the National Consultative Council (NCC) on Saturday, bringing together federal and regional leaders to review… Read more »
Nigeria: Kaduna Abductions - Governor Sani Denies Media Clampdown, Orders Probe
Leadership
Kaduna State governor, Uba Sani, has denied allegations that his administration attempted to restrict media access or intimidate victims and residents of Kurmin Wali community in… Read more »
Namibia: President Nandi-Ndaitwah Orders Legal Review of Paragon Oil's Controversial PEL 37 Licence Renewal
Namibian
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has requested the attorney general to provide a legal opinion on the renewal of Paragon's Oil & Gas' petroleum exploration licence (PEL), as… Read more »
Nigeria: Kano Government Warns Supporters Against Insulting Kwankwaso
Leadership
The Kano State Government has warned supporters of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf against making inflammatory remarks or insulting the leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement, Senator Rabiu… Read more »
Rwanda: Kagame Appoints Brig Gen Gasana As Presidential Pilot, Advisor On Air Force Matters
New Times
President Paul Kagame has appointed Brigadier General Godfrey Gasana as Presidential Pilot and Advisor to the Minister of Defence and the Chief of Defence Staff on Air Force… Read more »
