January 30
South Africa: Wetlands in South Africa's Addo Elephant Park Are in Danger - What's Being Done to Protect Them [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
The Addo Elephant National Park in South Africa was established 94 years ago to protect the last 11 elephants in the Eastern Cape region. Since then, the reserve has expanded to… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Plastic Bottle Collectors Turn Waste Into Wealth - Survey Sheds Light On Their Motivation [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Plastic waste in Nigeria presents a dual challenge: cleaning up environmental pollution, and tapping into its economic potential. Read more »
South Sudan: Emmanuel Jal and Bun Xaapa Release New Single 'Chaak'
Afropop
Today, South Sudanese artist, author, and former child soldier Emmanuel Jal (new book My Life Is Art out now) teams up with South African producer Bun Xapa (named one of DJ Mag's… Read more »
Sudan: Bolstering Efforts to End Sudan's Civil War
Crisis Group
Sudan's war is causing untold misery and threatening to spill over into the neighbourhood. In this excerpt from the Watch List 2025, Crisis Group explores how the EU and its member… Read more »
Sudan: Relief Forces Draw Closer As 'Drones Downed' Over Besieged North Kordofan Capital - Sudan Army
Dabanga
Sources close to the Sudanese Armed Forces claim that the army took control of the area of Umm Rawaba in North Kordofan this morning. Earlier reports claim to show a drone shot… Read more »
South Africa: Land Seizure and South Africa's New Expropriation Bill - Scholar Weighs Up the New Act [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
South Africa has a new law to govern the expropriation (or compulsory acquisition) of private property by government for public purposes or in the public interest. Read more »
Africa: African Countries Called Upon to Improve Data Collection
IPS
Africa's lack of robust application of statistical research has been flagged as slowing the use of evidence-based data to drive development. Read more »
Somalia: Somali Foreign Minister Visits Embassy Building in Tanzania for Renovation
Radio Dalsan
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Ambassador Ahmed Maallin Fiqi, accompanied by Somalia's Ambassador to Tanzania, Ambassador Ilyas Ali Hassan, and the… Read more »
East Africa: Somali President Urges Peace in DRC At EAC Summit
Shabelle
Somali President Hassan Sheikh joined regional leaders at the 26th Extraordinary Summit of the East African Community (EAC) to address the ongoing conflict in the eastern… Read more »
Somalia: Puntland Expresses Lack of Hope for Restoring Cooperation With Somali Government
Shabelle
In an interview with Shabelle, Abdifatah Abdinuur, the Minister of State for the Puntland Presidency, stated that Puntland no longer hopes for cooperation or rapprochement with the… Read more »
Somalia: Scandal in Somalia's Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Jeopardizes Climate Funding
Shabelle
A widening scandal of corruption, abuse of power and extortion has emerged within Somalia's Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, raising grave concerns about the integrity… Read more »
Niger: Niger Becomes Africa's First Country to Eliminate River Blindness
WHO-AFRO
The World Health Organization (WHO) congratulates Niger for having met the criteria for onchocerciasis elimination, making it the fifth country globally and the first country in… Read more »
South Africa: UCT Scientists Embark On an Expedition to the Fimbul Ice Shelf
UCT
In a groundbreaking mission, a team from the Polar Engineering Research Group (PERG) at the University of Cape Town (UCT) has set off on their first field expedition on the… Read more »
Namibia: Ministry Denies Paying 'Chicco' N$11 Million
New Era
The Ministry of Sport, Youth and National Service has denied claims that the government paid N$11 million in rental fees for an unoccupied building. Read more »
Namibia: Namibia Applies N$2.8 Billion From Climate Fund
New Era
Namibia has applied to the Climate Investment Fund for financing to support its ambitious plan to develop a large-scale green hydrogen production sector. Read more »
Nigeria: Bauchi Govt Tackles Foreign Affairs Minister Over Tax Reform Bills
Premium Times
The tax reform bills have faced criticisms from some Nigerians, particularly northern politicians and governors, who said they are against the region's interests. Read more »
Sudan: 'The World's Largest Humanitarian Crisis Doesn't Stop At Sudan's Borders...'
Dabanga
The world's largest humanitarian crisis doesn't stop at Sudan's borders. Despite acute challenges of its own, Chad has welcomed almost a million Darfuri and Sudanese refugees and… Read more »
Cote d'Ivoire: Ivorian Fintech Cauridor Gets $3.5m for Cross-Border Payment Rails
Daba Finance
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Liberia: Liberia's Vehicle Administration Transitions From Transport to Justice Ministry
Liberian Observer
In a significant shift within Liberia's governmental framework, the administration of vehicle registration and driver licensing is transitioning from the Ministry of Transport to… Read more »
Liberia: Govt to Launch 'One Child, One Chair' School Initiative
Liberian Observer
The administration of President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has announced plans to launch the "One Child, One Chair" school initiative to address the shortage of chairs for school children… Read more »
Liberia: National Steering Committee for UNSC Bid Announced
Liberian Observer
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, has officially announced the establishment of the National Steering Committee that would help push for Liberia's Bid for a Seat on the United Nations… Read more »
Liberia: Boakai Decries Crowded Court Dockets of Unresolved Land Cases
Liberian Observer
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai expressed concern during his State of the Nation Address regarding the congestion of court dockets with unresolved land cases-a situation that is… Read more »
Liberia: RIA Set for Major Upgrades
Liberian Observer
The government is taking decisive steps to transform the Roberts International Airport (RIA) into a modern and efficient gateway, capable of driving economic growth and regional… Read more »
Liberia: PUL Appalled By Use of Force On Journalist Moses Garzeawu
Liberian Observer
The Press Union of Liberia (PUL) expresses its deep concern regarding the regrettable altercation involving journalist Moses Garzeawu of the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)… Read more »
Rwanda: If South Africa Prefers Confrontation, Rwanda Will Deal With the Matter in That Context - Kagame
Capital FM
Rwandan President Paul Kagame has criticized South African President Cyril Ramaphosa over his claims that the M23 rebel group is a militia. Read more »
