January 21
Uganda: Why It Is Hard to Avoid the Internet in the World Today [analysis]
Independent (Kampala)
When the Government of Uganda shut down internet access for four days during the recent election week, it reignited a national debate about how deeply digital connectivity has… Read more »
Ethiopia: Map Catches Up to Reality - Why Israel Chose Somaliland's Sovereignty Over Somalia's Dependency
Addis Standard
Diplomacy prides itself on nuance, yet there are moments when nuance collapses under the weight of geography. Israel's recognition of Somaliland was not a symbolic flourish; it was… Read more »
Liberia: President Boakai Consoles Jewel Howard-Taylor After Son's Tragic Passing
New Dawn
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has paid a condolence visit to former Vice President Madam Jewel Howard-Taylor following the death of her son, Charles Phillip Taylor Jr., in a… Read more »
Liberia: Cornelia Kruah Goes to Youth & Sports, Cole Bangalu Goes to Lrrrc As Boakai Repositions Key Institutions
Liberian Investigator
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has nominated Attorney Cornelia W. Kruah as Minister of Youth and Sports, replacing Cllr. Jerror Cole Bangalu, who has been reassigned as Executive… Read more »
Liberia: Sen. Brown Demands Review of CRC, Mopp Concessions After 15 Years of Inaction
New Republic
Maryland County Senator J. Gbleh-bo Brown has called for the immediate review of the concession agreements governing the Cavalla Rubber Company (CRC) and the Maryland Oil Palm… Read more »
Uganda: Adjumani NRM Registrar Reported Missing After Leaving to Deliver Election Results
Nile Post
Police in Adjumani District have opened investigations into the disappearance of Chandimale Amos, a 34-year-old National Resistance Movement (NRM) registrar for Adjumani District,… Read more »
Uganda: Perennial Losers - Why Some Politicians Keep Contesting Despite Repeated Defeats
Nile Post
For many politicians, losing an election is not the end of the road. Some candidates withdraw after defeat, but others continue to contest repeatedly, motivated by hope, strategy,… Read more »
Uganda: NRM's Lokawua Challenges Tepeth County Election Results in Court
Nile Post
The National Resistance Movement (NRM) flag bearer for Tepeth County, Michael Wilson Lokawua, has petitioned court seeking nullification of the recently concluded parliamentary… Read more »
Uganda: Basajjabalaba's Son Iddi Jumps the Queue, Declares Bid for Deputy Speaker
Nile Post
Bushenyi--Ishaka Municipality MP-elect Iddi Basajja, son of prominent businessman Hassan Bassajabalaba, has declared his intention to contest for the position of Deputy Speaker of… Read more »
Uganda: Kasese and the Politics of Return - What NRM's Sweep Really Tells Us
Nile Post
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East Africa: Tanzania's President Raised Hopes for Women's Political Representation [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
President Samia Suluhu Hassan's historic rise as Tanzania's first woman head of state broke a decades-old tradition of male dominance. In keeping with political precedent, she also… Read more »
Africa: Senegal's Top Politicians Welcome Home Triumphant Africa Cup of Nations Squad
RFI
Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko led the welcome- home delegation in the capital Dakar on Tuesday morning for the football squad that… Read more »
Nigeria: Court Sacks Abure, Recognises Esther Nenadi Leadership of Labour Party
This Day
Justice Peter Lifu of a Federal High Court in Abuja, on Wednesday, sacked Julius Abure as the National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP). Read more »
Nigeria: Jigawa Governor Applauds APC Chieftain, Farouk Aliyu, for Grassroots Economic Initiatives [press release]
Premium Times
The Governor made the commendation during the commissioning of a new Microfinance Bank and a Multi-purpose Shopping Plaza, the latest additions to Mr Adamu-Aliyu's local investment… Read more »
Uganda: 'I Was Rigged, but Lessons Learnt' - Nina Roz Eyes Political Comeback
Nile Post
Musician-turned-politician Nina Kankunda, popularly known as Nina Roz, has spoken out following her defeat in the Sembabule District Woman Member of Parliament race, saying the… Read more »
Tanzania: JKT Announces 2026 Voluntary Recruitment
Daily News
THE National Service (JKT) has announced opportunities for Tanzanian youth from both the Mainland and Zanzibar to join the 2026 voluntary national service training, with nationwide… Read more »
Liberia: Ngafuan Highlights Liberia's Reform Gains, Investment Readiness At Wef
Liberian Observer
Liberia's Minister of Finance and Development Planning, Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan, has reaffirmed the country's openness to investment on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum… Read more »
South Africa: Media Statement - Standing Committee On Appropriations Calls for Urgent Engagement On Scholar Transport Following Tragic Accident [press release]
Parliament of South Africa
The Chairperson of the Standing Committee on Appropriations, Dr Mmusi Maimane, has expressed profound shock and sadness following a devastating road accident involving a private… Read more »
Namibia: Namra Collects N$61 Billion Towards Revenue Target
Namibian
The Namibia Revenue Agency (Namra) collected N$61.06 billion by end December towards its N$88.999 billion revenue target for the 2025/26 financial year. Read more »
Nigeria: Analysis - Bello El-Rufai Faces Political Crossroads in Kaduna North Ahead of 2027
Premium Times
As 2027 approaches, Bello El-Rufai's political fate will test the limits of party discipline, personal popularity, and elite reconciliation in Kaduna politics. Read more »
Ethiopia: Silence of Scholars, Absence of Intellectual Freedom - Hypocrisy, Moral Vacuum in PM Abiy's AAU Lecture
Addis Standard
A few weeks ago, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed delivered a lecture on the role of intellectuals in society as part of the celebrations marking Addis Ababa University's 75th… Read more »
Uganda: EC Sets January 27 for Ajuri County Parliamentary Re-Run
Nile Post
The Electoral Commission has set January 27, 2026, as the date for a parliamentary re-run in Ajuri County, Alebtong District, following disputes over results from selected polling… Read more »
Uganda: NRM Pakwach Flagbearer Alleges Irregularities in Jonam County Polls
Nile Post
Pakwach--The National Resistance Movement (NRM) parliamentary flag bearer for Jonam County, Epiphany Berocan, has raised concerns over alleged irregularities in the conduct of the… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Appoints Ababu Namwamba Kenya's New High Commissioner to Uganda
Nile Post
Kenya's President William Ruto has appointed former Sports Cabinet Secretary Ababu Namwamba as the country's new High Commissioner to Uganda, replacing Ambassador Joash Maangi, who… Read more »
Uganda: Two-Horse Race As Voters Set to Choose Adjumani District Chairperson
Nile Post
At least 99,000 registered voters across nine sub-counties and two town councils in Adjumani District are expected to cast their ballots tomorrow in the highly anticipated Local… Read more »
