January 25
Nigeria: President Tinubu to Undertake State Visit to Turkey
Premium Times
During President Tinubu's visit, both countries will engage in strategic political and diplomatic discussions on shared values in finance, communication, trade and investment. Read more »
Somalia: Puntland Leader Meets U.S., UK Commanders Over Anti-ISIS Offensive
Shabelle
Puntland President Said Abdullahi Deni held high-level security talks with senior US and British special forces commanders in Nairobi, focusing on the final stages of a major… Read more »
Somalia: Somali PM, Turkish Delegation Talk Security, Sovereignty in Mogadishu
Shabelle
Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre met with a high-level Turkish delegation in the capital on Sunday to bolster defense cooperation and reaffirm Ankara's support for Somalia's… Read more »
Nigeria: 22 Kano State Assembly Members, Eight Federal Lawmakers, Resign From NNPP
Premium Times
Following the wave of defections, the APC now has 36 members in the 40-seat state legislature, and 19 of Kano's 24 seats in the House of Representatives. Read more »
South Africa: Protection of Persons With Disabilities Key Amid Severe Weather Conditions
SAnews.gov.za
The Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities has advocated for the protection of persons with disabilities against climate change as mandated by law and policy. Read more »
Nigeria: Premium Times' 2025 Investigations Identify the Gaps, Failures in Nigeria's Health Sector
Premium Times
These 20 investigations capture Nigeria's most pressing health challenges in 2025, and how ordinary Nigerians bear the consequences when systems fail. Read more »
Somalia: Pakistan Pledges Support for Somalia in Talks With Interior Minister
Shabelle
Pakistan's President Asif Ali Zardari met a Somali delegation led by Interior Minister Ali Hoosh in Islamabad, with talks focusing on strengthening bilateral ties and boosting… Read more »
Nigeria: Calm, Calculated, or Careless? Analysing Fubara's Attitude to Rivers' Political Crisis
Premium Times
Governor Fubara appears to have chosen restraint over retaliation, silence over spectacle. While supporters call it statesmanship, critics see miscalculation, prompting PREMIUM… Read more »
Nigeria: 48 Judges Make Long List of Nominees for Appointment As Appeal Court Justices
Premium Times
Federal High Court judge, James Omotsoho, who sentenced IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu to life imprisonment and his colleague, Emeka Nwite, who is currently sitting on former Governor… Read more »
South Africa: Farewell to a Voice That United Millions - Tribute to Mandla 'Njinji' Magwaza [press release]
IFP
The Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) extends its heartfelt and deepest condolences to the family, friends, colleagues, and admirers of the late Mandla "Njinji" Magwaza, a legendary… Read more »
Tanzania: Tanzania Assesses Operational Performance of the Namanga Border Post
Daily News
The Tanzanian government is assessing the operational performance of the Namanga One Stop Border Post (OSBP) on the Tanzanian side in the tour that also inspected the border's… Read more »
Tanzania: Not Just Statistics - Tanzania Puts Health Progress On the Global Stage
Daily News
THE Embassy of Tanzania in Sweden played a pivotal role in coordinating the country's participation in the launch of the Nordic-Africa Health Conference, held on January 22, 2026,… Read more »
Tanzania: President Samia Suluhu Hassan's 100 Days - Deliver Jobs, Progress
Daily News
As President Samia Suluhu Hassan approaches 100 days in office, the Ministry of Industry and Trade has posted tremendous gains from expanded youth financing and new factories to… Read more »
Tanzania: Zanzibar Moves Ahead With 3D Oil Survey
Daily News
ZANZIBAR has taken a major step in reviving its oil and gas exploration after the Zanzibar Petroleum Development Corporation (ZPDC) signed a contract with Africa Geophysical… Read more »
Ethiopia: PM Abiy Emphasizes National Responsibility in Protecting Ethiopia's Interests
ENA
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has underscored that safeguarding Ethiopia's interests and aspirations is a responsibility that rests solely with Ethiopians. Read more »
Uganda: Accidents - Pressure Mounts for Uganda to Roll Out Road Camera System
Independent (Kampala)
Ugandans are cautiously welcoming the return of a smart road enforcement initiative that will be reintroduced on a pilot basis in high-risk locations before a phased national… Read more »
Kenya: Duale Summons Social Health Authority Leadership Over Ethnic Bias Claims
Capital FM
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has summoned the Board and management of the Social Health Authority (SHA) for a briefing on Monday following allegations of ethnic bias in the… Read more »
Kenya: Ida Odinga Accepts UNEP Envoy Nomination, Calls It an Honour After Raila's Death
Capital FM
The widow of the ODM Leader Raila Odinga has welcomed her nomination as a United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) envoy by President William Ruto. Read more »
Kenya: ODM Must Field Own Presidential Candidate,' Orengo Insists
Capital FM
Siaya Governor James Orengo has renewed calls for the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) to field its own presidential candidate in the 2027 General Election, warning that ongoing… Read more »
Kenya: Kindiki Castigates Gachagua's Plan to Scrap Social Health Authority and Affordable Housing Levy
Capital FM
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has defended key government programs, cautioning against political pronouncements that threaten initiatives aimed at uplifting Kenyans,… Read more »
Kenya: Babu Owino Mobilises 1,000 Delegate Signatures to Trigger ODM NDC If Oburu Declines
Capital FM
Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has announced plans to collect 1,000 signatures from Orange Democratic Movement party delegates to trigger a National Delegates Conference (NDC), in the… Read more »
Kenya: Social Health Authority Defends Recruitment Drive, Says Hiring Is Transparent and Inclusive
Capital FM
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 25 The Social Health Authority (SHA) has defended its ongoing recruitment drive, reaffirming that the process is transparent, inclusive and based on merit, amid… Read more »
Kenya: Traffic Resumes On Nairobi Southern Bypass After Oil Tanker Explusion
Capital FM
Traffic along the Nairobi Southern Bypass has been fully reopened following an oil tanker accident that disrupted movement on Saturday. Read more »
Kenya: Gachagua Positions Himself As Ruto's Challenger in Early 2027 Campaign Push
Capital FM
Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua is expected to tour Othaya and Kieni constituencies in Nyeri County on Sunday as he popularises his unprecedented… Read more »
Africa: Global Nationalist Surge - South Africa's Looming Choice Between Populism and Democracy
Daily Maverick
South Africa must choose between democratic resilience and populist isolationism to navigate a rising global tide and define its standing in an increasingly fractured world. Read more »
