February 03
Kenya: Sifuna Breaks Silence After Months in the Cold
Capital FM
After months of silence, absence from the media, and growing speculation about his political future, ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna is finally stepping back into the spotlight. Read more »
Nigeria: How Wale Tinubu Redefined Success for a New Generation of Graduates
This Day
At a defining moment for a new generation of graduates, where he was recently conferred with an honourary doctorate degree by the University of Lagos, energy executive Wale Tinubu… Read more »
Malawi: Blantyre Synod and Government Clash Over Ownership of Blantyre Secondary School
Nyasa Times
A fierce ownership battle has erupted over Blantyre Secondary School (BSS), one of Malawi's oldest and most prestigious learning institutions, after the Blantyre Synod of the… Read more »
Nigeria: Court Stops Gov Alia From Enforcing Executive Order On Public Gatherings
Daily Trust
A Benue State High Court sitting in Makurdi has nullified an executive order issued by Governor Hyacinth Alia, declaring it unconstitutional, illegal and an abuse of executive… Read more »
Kenya: MPs Resume Public Hearings On Safaricom Stake Sale
Capital FM
The joint Departmental Committees on Finance and National Planning, together with the Select Committee on Public Debt and Privatisation, are set to resume public hearings on the… Read more »
Kenya: Govt, Unions Reach Deal As Sugar Workers Call Off Nationwide Strike
Capital FM
A nationwide strike by sugar factory workers has been suspended following high-level crisis talks between the Government and the Kenya Union of Sugar Plantation and Allied Workers… Read more »
Nigeria: Aisha Muhammed Reflects On Father's Simplicity, 50 Years After Murtala's Assassination
Daily Trust
Aisha Muhammed, daughter of former Head of State, General Murtala Ramat Muhammed, has spoken on her father's leadership style and simple lifestyle, saying those values shaped his… Read more »
West Africa: Ecowas Leaders Resolve to Tackle Terrorism, Strengthen Regional Cooperation
Daily Trust
Heads of State and Government from Ghana, Liberia and Sierra Leone, alongside representatives from Burkina Faso, Mali, Mauritania, Nigeria, Senegal and Togo, have reaffirmed their… Read more »
South Africa: Cape Town's Water Use Remains Too High Despite Day Zero Lessons
GroundUp
The city consumes over a billion litres per day, equating to over 210 litres per person, well above the world average of 120 to 160 litres Read more »
Nigeria: Late Submission of Audit Reports Affecting Our Work, Reps Panel Cries Out
Leadership
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of the House of Representatives has lamented the delay in the submission of audit reports by the Office of the Auditor General for the… Read more »
Nigeria: Coup Was Planned Before Tinubu's Inauguration - Defence Minister [interview]
Daily Trust
In this interview on Channels TV's Sunday Politics, the Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (rtd), speaks on his transition from Chief of Defence Staff, the alleged coup… Read more »
Rwanda: Govt Eyes Major Irrigation Push to Boost Food Security
New Times
More than 417,000 hectares of land with irrigation potential in Rwanda are yet to be developed, a gap the government says must be addressed to boost food security and climate… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria, Saudi Arabia Deepen Cooperation On Housing Development
This Day
As part of Nigeria's investor engagement on the sidelines of the 2026 Real Estate Future Forum (RFF 2026) in Riyadh, the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa,… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Navy Ship BEECROFT Raids Criminals' Hideout and Hands Over Illicit Substances to NDLEA
This Day
The Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) BEECROFT has raided and dislodged a suspected criminals' hideout in Gidan Drama, Agbo Malu area of Apapa, Lagos, following credible intelligence on… Read more »
Ghana: Bawumia Urges Early Unity and Hard Work Ahead of 2028 Elections
Ghanaian Times
Flagbearer elect of the New Patriotic Party NPP Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has called on party members to begin working together early as preparations begin for the 2028 general… Read more »
Liberia: Naymote Engages Citizens On Democracy, Accountability in Crozierville
Liberian Observer
Naymote Partners for Democratic Development has extended its nationwide townhall engagements with an impact-driven civic forum in Crozierville Township, convening citizens to learn… Read more »
Uganda: EC Holds Election for MPs With Disabilities
Nile Post
The Electoral Commission (EC) today is set to conduct elections for Members of Parliament representing persons with disabilities, with the National Delegates Conference scheduled… Read more »
Liberia: CBL Holds Policy Rate At 16.25 Percent, Citing Falling Inflation, Strong Growth
Liberian Observer
The Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) on Monday read its first Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) Communiqué for 2026, maintaining the monetary policy rate at 16.25%, citing… Read more »
Malawi: NBM PLC, Portland Cement Team Up to Cut Cement Imports
Nyasa Times
National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc and Portland Cement Malawi have reaffirmed their commitment to rolling out initiatives that strengthen the country's cement supply chain, improve… Read more »
Namibia: Navigating Global Politics and Defending Our Right to Self-Determination
Namibian
The First month of 2026 exposed the fragility of every small nation's right to self-determination in a geo-political environment regulated not by international law, but by the "law… Read more »
Namibia: Beyond Blame - Embracing the Politics of Solutions
Namibian
Over the past year, I have reflected deeply on what I can do differently in my second term as a member of parliament. Read more »
Ethiopia: PM Abiy Reaffirms Government Commitment to IDPs Return
ENA
The federal government is committed toward resettling the internally displaced people (IDPs) in northern Ethiopia, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said today. Read more »
Nigeria: Imo @50 - Remembering Osigwe Nwogu, Man Who Designed Abuja, Made Many Igbo Men
This Day
It was exactly today, 50 years ago, that the late General Murtala Mohammed made that historical broadcast that brought to a pleasant climax, the years of struggle by some eminent… Read more »
Nigeria: INEC Urges Media to Intensify Voter Education Ahead of FCT Area Council Elections
This Day
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has called on the media to intensify voter education, promote professionalism and uphold ethical standards in election coverage… Read more »
Namibia: Shiimi Flags Poor Execution of Projects in ||kharas Region
Namibian
The parliamentary standing committee on economics, industry, public administration and planning has flagged poor execution of projects in the ||Kharas region. Read more »
