January 16
South Africa: Closing Date for Submissions On White Paper On Citizenship Extended
SAnews.gov.za
The closing date for the submission of public comments on the Draft Revised White Paper on Citizenship, Immigration and Refugee Protection has been extended from 31 January 2026 to… Read more »
Liberia: Sen. Konneh Lashes Out At Up
New Dawn
Gbarpolu County Senator Amarah M. Konneh voiced strong criticism against Liberia's ruling Unity Party, accusing the regime of neglecting the pressing "bread-and-butter" issues that… Read more »
Liberia: Senator Dillon Boasts of Strength, Brushes Off Potential 2029 Challengers
FrontPageAfrica
Montserrado County Senator Abraham Darius Dillon has dismissed growing speculation about potential challengers to his seat in the 2029 senatorial election, asserting that possible… Read more »
Egypt: U.S Citizens Urged to be Vigilant [press release]
U.S. Embassy Cairo
Location: Egypt, countrywide Read more »
Ethiopia: Interview - From OFC to a New Party [interview]
Addis Standard
"Boycotting elections is handing the field to the ruling party for free; the political reality of Oromia demands determined participation, not abandonment of the field." Read more »
Africa: EU Urges De-Escalation Between Ethiopia, Eritrea Amid Red Sea Tensions, Rejects Somaliland Recognition
Addis Standard
The European Union has urged Ethiopia and Eritrea to ease rising tensions through diplomacy and economic cooperation, offering support to prevent conflict as concerns grow over… Read more »
Sudan: Prime Minister Affirms Hope Government's Keenness to Enhance Cooperation With Regional, International Organizations
SNA
Khartoum, Jan. 15, 2026 (SUNA) - Prime Minister Dr. Kamil Idris affirmed the Hope Government's keenness to strengthening cooperation with regional and international organizations. Read more »
Uganda: Tanna Sanjay's Son Elected Tororo Municipality MP
Independent (Kampala)
Shyam Tanna has won the Tororo Municipality parliamentary seat after garnering 5,781 votes, defeating the incumbent Apollo Yeri Ofwono, who polled 4,829 votes. Read more »
Liberia: Senate Concurrence Clears Path for Cybercrime Act of 2025
Liberian Observer
Liberia has taken a significant step toward safeguarding its rapidly expanding digital space after the Senate formally notified the House of Representatives of its concurrence in… Read more »
South Africa: Have Your Say On the Anti-Money Laundering Draft Bill
SAnews.gov.za
The National Treasury has published the draft General Laws Amendment Bill, in terms of the Anti-Money Laundering and Combating Terrorism Financing framework, for public comment in… Read more »
Ethiopia: Editorial - From Promise to Precarity: Ethiopia's Foreign Policy Drift and the Imperative of Strategic Reversal
Addis Standard
When Ethiopia's prime minister received the Nobel Peace Prize in 2019, it reflected global optimism that one of the Horn of Africa's pivotal states had chosen institutional peace… Read more »
January 15
Uganda: Voting Goes On Despite Machine Issues - Electoral Commission
Nile Post
Electoral Commission (EC) Chairperson Justice Simon Byabakama has assured Ugandans that voting is continuing smoothly despite technical challenges reported at some polling stations… Read more »
South Africa: DA Slams R2.8bn SANDF Vehicle Tender As Reckless and Unfair [press release]
DA
Minister of Defence, Angie Motshekga's written reply on a DA question on the SANDF's new personnel carrier tender confirms that a multi-billion-rand defence procurement is being… Read more »
Somalia: Israel's Recognition of Somaliland Is About Political Alliances, Not Legal Principles [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Israel's decision to recognise Somaliland as an independent nation has been described as historic by Somaliland's president, Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi. He framed the December… Read more »
South Africa: What Dion George's Very Public Resignation Means for the DA
Daily Maverick
The resignation of the DA's longstanding federal finance chair Dion George presents multiple headaches for the party. Read more »
South Africa: Mckenzie's 'Foreign Power' Defence for Cancelling Venice Biennale Artwork Falls Flat
Daily Maverick
Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie claimed he stopped Gabrielle Goliath's work from being exhibited at the 2026 Venice Biennale because it was backed by a 'foreign power'… Read more »
Uganda: Byabakama - Polling Station Results Restricted to District Tally Centre
Nile Post
The Electoral Commission (EC) Chairperson, Justice Simon Mugenyi Byabakama, has clarified that envelopes containing election results from polling stations will only be opened at… Read more »
Uganda: EC Suspends Voting in Kibanda North, Ibanda Municipality Over Ballot Errors
Nile Post
The Electoral Commission (EC) has suspended voting for the directly elected parliamentary candidates in Kibanda North County, Kiryandongo District, and Ibanda Municipality in… Read more »
Uganda: Voting Time Extended By One Hour Nationwide Following Late Starts
Nile Post
The Electoral Commission (EC) has extended polling hours from the earlier communicated 4:00pm to 5:00pm following delays that affected the start of voting at several polling… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Orders Probe After Bio-Metric Failure Delays Uganda Polls
Capital FM
Uganda's General Election was marred by technical setbacks after bio-metric voter registration machines malfunctioned in several parts of the country, delaying the voting process… Read more »
Tanzania: Opposition to Chair Key Watchdog Committees
Daily News
THE 13th Parliament has constituted 17 parliamentary committees, with two of the most sensitive oversight bodies -- the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) and the Local Authorities… Read more »
South Africa: Government Dismisses Claims Covid-19 SRD Grant Is Ending
SAnews.gov.za
The Department of Social Development (DSD) has dismissed false claims circulating on social media suggesting that the COVID-19 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant is set to be… Read more »
Ghana: President Mahama's First Year - Cautious Reform or Dangerous Complacency?
Ghanaian Times
A measured economic reset, not a mandate for delay Read more »
Uganda: Uganda - Blanket Internet Shutdown Violates Rights [press release]
HRW
Authorities Should Immediately Restore Full Internet Access; Uphold Election Integrity Read more »
Africa: Implementing Measures to Catalyse Sustainable Industrial Decarbonisation [analysis]
Democracy Works
This policy brief examines the relevance and application of F20 Recommendation 2, within the African context, as well as the points of convergence and divergence with the Final G20… Read more »
