January 27
Nigeria: Situation Room Condemns Delay in Passage of Electoral Act Amendment Bill - Calls On Senate to Act Immediately Upon Resumption On 27 January 2026 [document]
Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room
The Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room expresses grave concern over the failure of the National Assembly to conclude passage of the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill in 2025 and the… Read more »
South Africa: Eastern Cape Launches R19.5m Irrigation Schemes Revival Programme
SAnews.gov.za
Eastern Cape Agriculture MEC Nonceba Kontsiwe will launch a R19.5 million provincial irrigation schemes revival programme aimed at strengthening food security and driving… Read more »
South Africa: Ongoing Monitoring Continues At High-Risk Senteeko Dam
SAnews.gov.za
Assessments and monitoring of the Senteeko Dam is ongoing with pressure on the dam wall slightly reduced, following the construction of an emergency spillway last week, to release… Read more »
Nigeria: Osun Gov Demands Release of N130bn LG Funds
Daily Trust
The lingering local government crisis in Osun State took a fresh turn on Monday as Governor Ademola Adeleke demanded the immediate release of over N130 billion in statutory… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda's Next Accomplishment - Turning Gates-Openai's Horizon1000 Into People-Centered Ai [opinion]
New Times
The heart of Africa just became ground zero for one of the most ambitious experiments in "ethical AI" in global health--and if any country has earned the right to lead this work,… Read more »
Ghana: Govt Fast-Tracks Payments to Revive Kpong Irrigation Project - Minister
Ghanaian Times
The Minister of Food and Agriculture, Mr Eric Opoku, has assured that the stalled works at the Kpong Irrigation Scheme will resume within days to help complete the project faster… Read more »
Ghana: Ghana Exports 120 Health Workers to Antigua
Ghanaian Times
ONE hundred and twenty health professionals have left Ghana for Antigua under the Ghana Labour Exchange Programme (GLEP). Read more »
Africa: Ghana Cedi Is Africa's Best Performing Currency in 2025 - IMF Data Reveals
Ghanaian Times
The Ghana cedi emerged as Africa's best-performing currency in 2025, according to data from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) analysed across more than 20 major economies on… Read more »
Liberia: Wongosol Engages Ministry of Gender On Csa Report, Calls for Collective Action to Advance Women's Inclusion in Public Employment
FrontPageAfrica
The Women NGOs Secretariat of Liberia (WONGOSOL) has held a high-level engagement with the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection to discuss the recently released… Read more »
Liberia: Cape Mount Lauded for Exceptional Sportsmanship in 2025/2026 County Meet
FrontPageAfrica
Citizens of Grand Cape Mount County are receiving high praise for their exemplary sportsmanship and unwavering unity during the recently concluded 2025/2026 National County Sports… Read more »
Liberia: LFA Deputy Technical Director Nathaniel Sherman Apologizes to Coaches After Heated Row
FrontPageAfrica
In an effort to quell a rising firestorm within the Liberian football community, Nathaniel S. Sherman, the Deputy Technical Director of the Liberia Football Association (LFA), has… Read more »
Liberia: Lacra Unveils National Agriculture Traceability System Roadmap to Strengthen Farmers
FrontPageAfrica
The Liberia Agriculture Commodity Regulatory Authority (LACRA) on Thursday unveiled a proposed National Agriculture Traceability System Roadmap, outlining Liberia's pathway toward… Read more »
Africa: Why People Believe Misinformation Even When They're Told the Facts [opinion]
Daily Maverick
Factchecking is seen as a go-to method for tackling the spread of false information. But it is notoriously difficult to correct misinformation. Read more »
Kenya: Two Suspects Facing Shop-Breaking Charges Escape From Chuka Law Courts
Capital FM
Two men facing shop-breaking charges escaped from the Chuka Law Courts on Monday, triggering a police manhunt to recapture them. Read more »
Liberia: India Celebrates 77th Republic Day in Monrovia
Liberian Observer
India's commitment to national unity, gender equality, and inclusive growth is reaffirmed as the country celebrates its 77th Republic Day. During its celebration in Monrovia on… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Varun Beverages Sued Over Labour Law Violations
263Chat
Zimbabwe's labour movement has lodged a formal complaint against Varun Beverages Zimbabwe, accusing the company of breaching labour laws and obstructing trade union activities. Read more »
Sudan: Al-Eisir Stands On the Damage Extent At the Sudanese General Broadcasting Corporation
SNA
The Minister of Culture, Information, and Tourism, Khalid Ali Al-Eisir, inspected the Sudanese General Broadcasting Corporation at its headquarters in Omdurman, observing firsthand… Read more »
Sudan: Prime Minister - Agricultural Bank Is Key Artery for Financing the Agricultural Sector
SNA
Prime Minister Dr. Kamil Idris emphasized the pivotal role of the Sudanese Agricultural Bank as the main artery for financing the country's agricultural sector. Read more »
Sudan: Under the Slogan 'Industry - Engine of Development' - Strategic 'Made in Nile River' Forum Opens
SNA
Nile River State Investment and Industry Minister: Industry Represents the Spearhead of National Advancement and Sustainable Development Read more »
Nigeria: FCT Farming Communities Seek Help Over Dilapidated Roads
Daily Trust
Residents of Gbatemi, Jamigbe, Gasakpa I, and Gasakpa II--farming communities in Gawu ward of Abaji Area Council in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT)--have appealed to the FCT… Read more »
Nigeria: Ekpoma Protests and the Cost of Violence
Daily Trust
On January 10, 2026, students of Ambrose Alli University (AAU), joined by residents of Ekpoma, Esan West Local Government Area of Edo State, took to the streets over surge in… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Arrives in Turkiye for State Visit
Daily Trust
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has arrived in Ankara, the capital of Turkiye, on a State Visit. Read more »
Nigeria: 2027 and the Danger of Religious Blackmail [opinion]
Daily Trust
"It will be the end of happiness in this country when religion is brought into politics." -- Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Read more »
Nigeria: Idongesit Siblings Launch 2026 Campaign At Junior Fencing World Cup
Daily Trust
Nigeria's rising fencing stars, Sara and Mahathir Idongesit, will begin their 2026 season at the FIE Junior World Cup in Cairo, Egypt, scheduled for January 30-31. Read more »
Nigeria: S' Falcons Dominate Iffhs Women's Africa Best Xi 2025
Daily Trust
Nigeria's Super Falcons have reaffirmed their dominance in African women's football, as five of their players were named in the International Federation of Football History and… Read more »
