January 13
Uganda: Museveni Highlights NRM's Record As He Campaigns in Kasese's Busongora North
Nile Post
President Museveni on Monday, returned to the Rwenzori region with a campaign stop in Busongora North Constituency, Kasese District, using the rally to outline what he described as… Read more »
January 12
Malawi: Announcement of Visa Suspensions [press release]
U.S. Embassy Lilongwe
In line with Presidential Proclamation 10998, as of January 1, 2026, the United States is partially suspending visa issuance for nationals of Malawi, with limited exceptions.… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia Scraps UAE Deals Over Sovereignty Concerns
Shabelle
Somalia's cabinet on Monday annulled all security and defence cooperation agreements with the United Arab Emirates, citing concerns over national sovereignty and unity. Read more »
Uganda: Govt Suspends Top NGO Chapter Four Over Security Concerns
Nile Post
In a move that has sent shockwaves through Uganda's civil society sector, the National Bureau for Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO Bureau) has suspended the operating permit of… Read more »
Africa: AU Officials Call for Stronger Solidarity As Africa Confronts Rising Security, Political Challenges
ENA
African Union (AU) officials have underlined that unity and close collaboration among Member States are indispensable to confronting the continent's mounting security, political… Read more »
Tanzania: Obama Not Addressing Tanzania's 2025 Elections, Protests in Viral Video
Africa Check
Former US president Barack Obama not addressing Tanzania's 2025 elections, protests in viral video - speech from 2018 Read more »
Africa: Côte d'Ivoire, Mali and Burkina Faso - a Shared History Collides With Political Fractures [analysis]
African Arguments
For many decades, Côte d'Ivoire, Burkina Faso and Mali constituted one of the most integrated spaces of human and economic circulation in West Africa. Beyond simple… Read more »
Uganda: Jailed Besigye Sends Financial Boost to Bobi Wine Campaign
Nile Post
Opposition leaders, activists and supporters on Sunday gathered at the Kasangati home of veteran opposition figure Kizza Besigye for a special prayer meeting held in solidarity… Read more »
Nigeria: Maduro's Kidnap - Saving the World Order From Trump's Abuses [editorial]
Premium Times
The message Mr Trump has very clearly sent across the world is that powerful countries can bully their weak, hapless neighbours without scruples. Read more »
Somalia: Somalia, Palestine Reject 'Illegal' Israeli Recognition of Somaliland
Shabelle
Somalia's Foreign Minister Abdisalam Abdi Ali met with his Palestinian counterpart, Varsen Aghabekian Shaheen, in Jeddah to coordinate a unified front against Israel's recent… Read more »
South Africa: Senzo Mchunu Tipped As Next ANC National Chairperson
Scrolla
Senzo Mchunu is tipped to become ANC national chair as factions prepare for the 2027 conference. Sources say his support base is key to Fikile Mbalula's push to become ANC… Read more »
Rwanda: Kigali - Contractor, Budget Woes Delay Key Infrastructure Projects
New Times
Members of Parliament have raised concerns over slow budget execution and delays in major infrastructure projects in the City of Kigali. Read more »
Malawi: Is Vice President Jane Ansah Being Punished for Her Loyalty to APM?
Nyasa Times
President Arthur Peter Mutharika's decision to move the Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA) from the Office of the Vice President to the Office of the President and… Read more »
Somalia: China FM Rejects Somaliland-Taiwan 'Collusion,' Reaffirms Somalia's Sovereignty in Call With Somali FM
Addis Standard
China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi has reiterated Beijing's opposition to what it described as attempts by "Somaliland" to collude with Taiwan authorities, reaffirming China's… Read more »
Central African Republic: Fresh Violence Tests Touadéra's New Mandate in Central African Republic
RFI
Central African Republic President Faustin-Archange Touadéra is facing renewed violence in the country's remote south-east just days into his third term, after a militia… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Elections - NBS Deploys Reporters Nationwide for #ugvotes2026
Nile Post
NBS Television on Monday rolled out a nationwide reporting plan as Uganda heads into the 2026 general elections, deploying teams across the country to monitor voting, tallying and… Read more »
Liberia: House Reconvenes As Speaker Koon Calls for Unity, Constitutional Fidelity
Liberian Investigator
The House of Representatives on Monday reconvened for the Third Session of the 55th Legislature, with Speaker Richard Nagbe Koon urging lawmakers to uphold the Constitution,… Read more »
Nigeria: APC Stakeholders Endorse Kwara Lawmaker's Suspension
Leadership
The stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edu local government area of Kwara State have expressed support for the State House of Assembly on the suspension order… Read more »
Malawi: Mathanga Back At RBM As Civil Society Says Law Has Finally Beaten Politics
Nyasa Times
Malawi's civil society has welcomed the return of Henry Mathanga as Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM), describing it as a long-overdue victory for the rule of law… Read more »
South Africa: Meet the Joburg Councillor Who Turned His Car Into a Tool for Accountability
Daily Maverick
Carlos Da Rocha, the DA councillor for Bez Valley, has transformed a graffiti-covered van into a mobile protest advocating for accountability in Johannesburg. Through this… Read more »
Kenya: ODM Top Organ Endorses Oburu-Led Coalition Talks With Uda Ahead of 2027 Polls
Capital FM
The Orange Democratic Movement has approved the initiation of coalition negotiations with the United Democratic Alliance as part of early preparations for the 2027 General… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Tells-Off Opposition for Politicising Nyota Empowerment Initiative
Capital FM
President William Ruto has cautioned political leaders against politicking the roll-out of the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (Nyota) Project. Read more »
Malawi: Mutharika At 100 Days - Strong Hand or Shaky Grip On Power?
Nyasa Times
One hundred days into office, President Arthur Peter Mutharika has wasted no time reminding Malawi that he is a man who acts. From free secondary education to stabilising fuel… Read more »
Kenya: Sifuna, Osotsi and Allies Boycott ODM Central Committee Meeting Amid Deepening Party Rifts
Capital FM
Senior Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) figures, including Secretary General Edwin Sifuna and Senators Godfrey Osotsi, Odour Ong'wen and Ledama Ariko, skipped a Central Management… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Prisons Service Staff Enlisted As Election Constables Ahead of January 15th Polls
Nile Post
The Uganda Prisons Service (UPS) has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring a peaceful, secure, and well-coordinated electoral process ahead of Thursday's general presidential and… Read more »
