January 11
South Africa: Concourt Dismisses NMB Municipality Claim That Parents Should Be Blamed for Toddler Drowning in Broken Drain
Daily Maverick
The Constitutional Court has dismissed a last-ditch effort by the Nelson Mandela Bay metro to avoid paying damages to a family whose toddler drowned in a broken drain in Kariega.… Read more »
South Africa: President's NDPP Curveball Exposes Risky Power and Fuels Appointment Transparency Reforms [analysis]
Daily Maverick
In essence, Ramaphosa's surprise appointment of Andy Mothibi as head of the National Prosecuting Authority took us back to the State Capture era when then president Jacob Zuma… Read more »
South Africa: Ramaphosa Vows Decisive Action in 2026 to Revive Ailing Municipalities or Face Voters' Wrath
Daily Maverick
Fixing local government is the ANC's strategy to stop voter decline Read more »
Malawi: Mwanamveka Launches Budget Consultations, Pledges War On Ghost Workers
Nyasa Times
Malawi's worsening economic crisis took centre stage on Friday as Minister of Finance Joseph Mwanamvekha opened national budget consultations in Lilongwe, promising tough reforms… Read more »
Tanzania: Tanzania, China Deepen Ties
Daily News
PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan has reaffirmed Tanzania's commitment to its long-standing strategic partnership with China and acknowledged her consistent support for Tanzania. Read more »
South Africa: Wrapped in Controversy - - Ethekwini Mayor Defends R22m Statues Amid Service Delivery Crisis
Daily Maverick
Durban's giant bronze statues of Nelson Mandela and Oliver Tambo, still wrapped in plastic, have become unlikely festive-season punchlines and a lightning rod for anger over… Read more »
Malawi: Mutharika Clips His Vice President's Wings, Seizes Disaster Power in Ruthless Power Grab
Nyasa Times
President Arthur Peter Mutharika has effectively stripped Vice President Jane Ansah of her most powerful responsibility by removing the Department of Disaster Management Affairs… Read more »
Sudan: Prime Minister Visits Nile River State, Praises Economic Boom
SNA
Ad-Damer, 11 January 2026 (SUNA) - Prime Minister, Dr. Kamil Idris, praised the economic boom currently taking place in Nile River State across investment, economic, and other… Read more »
Kenya: Why Raila's Bodyguard Landed Plum Job in Mombasa County [opinion]
Capital FM
Maurice Ogeta, the late Raila Odinga's longtime and trusted bodyguard, who was recently appointed Advisor on Security Affairs in the Mombasa County Government, indeed deserved the… Read more »
Namibia: Cancel Tribal Lordship [opinion]
Namibian
Namibia's Ruling Elite should not dismiss the fatal shooting of a village headman in the Oshikoto region and the critical wounding of another, who is also a top government… Read more »
Nigeria: Shettima to Chair Bala-Usman At 50 Governance Colloquium
Daily Trust
Vice-President Kashim Shettima will, on Tuesday, chair the first Hadiza Bala Usman Governance Colloquium holding at the Transcorp Hilton, Abuja. Read more »
Nigeria: Disregard Noise of Opposition Groups,Otti Tells Abia People
Vanguard
Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti, has tasked the people of the state to disregard gatherings of members of the opposition parties in the state over the 2027 general election. Read more »
Nigeria: Kwam1 Writes Gov Dapo Abiodun Over Exclusion From Awujale Selection
Vanguard
Popular Fuji musician and Olori Omooba of Ijebuland, Alhaji Wasiu Ayinde, has written to the Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, alleging moves to exclude him from the ongoing… Read more »
Nigeria: N3.69bn Ondo Park Project Misplaced Priority - PDP
Vanguard
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo State has described the N3.69 billion Chief Reuben Fasoranti Park project by the state government as misplaced and insensitive to the… Read more »
Nigeria: ADC Urges Members to Disregard Fake Online Registration Platforms
Daily Trust
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has warned its members and prospective supporters to disregard fake online registration platforms and links circulating under the guise of… Read more »
Nigeria: Super Eagles Win Boosts Nigeria's Cultural Diplomacy - FG
Vanguard
The Federal Government has described the Super Eagles' victory over Algeria as a significant boost to Nigeria's cultural diplomacy and soft power outreach, saying the win has… Read more »
Nigeria: Adc Disowns Fake Membership Registration Links, Warns Nigerians
Vanguard
- The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has warned Nigerians, party members and supporters against the circulation of fraudulent online links, websites and social media handles… Read more »
Nigeria: Alleged Rape - Police Clear Senator Abbo of All Charges
Vanguard
- The Nigeria Police Force has cleared Senator Ishaku Elisha Abbo, who represented Adamawa North Senatorial District, of an alleged rape accusation levelled against him in… Read more »
Nigeria: 2027 - Atiku's Visit to Dickson Sparks Defection Speculation
Vanguard
- Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar's condolence visit to Senator Seriake Dickson in Abuja has stirred political speculation amid claims of a possible realignment involving the… Read more »
Nigeria: 2027 - Abia Won't Return to 'Egypt' After Otti's Reforms - Ubani
Vanguard
Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Dr. Monday Ubani, has declared that Abia State has "seen the light" since the election of Governor Alex Chioma Otti in 2023 and will not revert to what… Read more »
Nigeria: Only Tinubu Can Sack Me, Wike Replies Critics
Vanguard
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has replied to the people calling for his sack, saying, "it is within the right of President Bola Tinubu to do so if he so… Read more »
Nigeria: 2026 LG Poll - Ekiti APC Adopts Consensus Method to Promote Unity, Inclusivity
Vanguard
- The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti State has adopted a consensus approach for the upcoming Local Government elections, aiming to foster unity and inclusivity within the… Read more »
Nigeria: Security That Endangers Lives Is a Failure of Governance - Peter Obi
Vanguard
- Former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi has expressed concern over worsening traffic congestion on major highways, warning that poorly positioned security checkpoints are… Read more »
Nigeria: Gov Mbah Lists Reasons, Gains of Tinubu's Endorsement, S'east's Alignment With Centre
Vanguard
... Says "We've moved from crossroads of history to shaping history Read more »
Nigeria: Rivers Crisis - Relax, I Have God, Fubara Tells Supporters
Vanguard
- Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has called on residents to remain calm amid ongoing impeachment proceedings against him and his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Nma Odu, initiated… Read more »
