January 26
Ghana: GAF Denies Exploitation of Ghanaian Peacekeepers in Lebanon
Ghanaian Times
The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has denied allegations circulating in the media suggesting the exploitation of Ghanaian peacekeepers serving with the United Nations Interim Force in… Read more »
Liberia: Liberian Government Relocates Rape Survivor Family Over Safety Threats
FrontPageAfrica
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Liberia: Liberians Await Boakai's SONA Amid Economic, Foreign Policy Gains, Lingering Challenges
FrontPageAfrica
Since taking office, the Joseph Boakai administration has pointed to efforts to restore fiscal discipline, strengthen domestic revenue collection, and reduce waste in public… Read more »
Uganda: Airtel Fully Restores Internet Services
Nile Post
Telecom giants, Airtel Uganda have announced fully restoring their internet services across the country. Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia to Double Air Force Capacity By 2030, PM Warns Regional and Global Actors Against Challenging National Interests
Addis Standard
Ethiopia plans to double the capacity of its Air Force and transition to fifth-generation combat capabilities by 2030, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed announced, issuing a stern warning… Read more »
Uganda: Social Media to Be Fully Restored Today, Says Gen Muhoozi
Nile Post
The Chief of Defence Forces, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has said government will fully restore access to social media today, Monday, January 26, following weeks of restrictions… Read more »
Uganda: Bobi's Brother Says Drones Spying On His Home
Nile Post
Singer Micheal Mukwaya, also known as Mikie Wine and younger brother of National Unity Platform (NUP) president Robert Kyagulanyi, has raised concerns about what he says are drones… Read more »
Namibia: Animal Rights Activist Backs Baboon Killings in Goreangab
Namibian
Animal rights activist Margaret Jacobsohn has expressed support for the killing of three baboons in Windhoek's Goreangab area last week. Read more »
Liberia: Court Dismisses Criminal Charges Against Ex - Presidential Candidate
Liberian Observer
The Monrovia City Magisterial Court has dismissed all criminal charges filed against Allen R. Brown, Jr., Chief Executive Officer of Urban Marketing Group Inc., citing prolonged… Read more »
Nigeria: Gunmen Attack Police Officers in Oyo, Kill Inspector
Premium Times
The attack occurred about a week after gunmen killed another police officer in Oyo State. Read more »
Nigeria: Opposition Lawmakers Fault 2025 Budget Implementation
Daily Trust
Members of the Opposition Caucus in the House of Representatives have raised concerns over the alleged non-implementation of the 2025 Appropriation Act, warning that key finance… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Lightning, Heavy Rains and Flood Warnings Issued Across Zim
263Chat
The Meteorological Services Department (MSD) has warned of continued unstable weather conditions with heavy rainfall, thunderstorms and the risk of localised flooding expected… Read more »
South Africa: Living in Limbo - Eight Years Later Families Are Still in Community Hall
GroundUp
City says it has "identified possible relocation areas" but gives no timeline Read more »
South Africa: SRD Grant Increase Is 'Simply Unaffordable' Says Treasury
GroundUp
Government appeals ruling that R370 grant regulations are unconstitutional and unlawful Read more »
South Africa: Madlanga Commission Set to Resume - South African News Briefs - January 26, 2026
allAfrica
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Angola: Angola Defends Convergence of Efforts for Regional Success
ANGOP
The Secretary of State for the Interior, Arnaldo Carlos, on Monday emphasized Angola's commitment to achieving greater convergence of efforts to combat money laundering and… Read more »
Angola: President Calls for Greater Dynamism in Road Works Execution
ANGOP
President João Lourenço on Monday called for greater dynamism in the execution of road works in the province of Icolo e Bengo, with the aim to meet the deadlines… Read more »
Angola: Medicines Among Most Counterfeited Products in Angola
ANGOP
Luanda --Medicines, anabolic steroids, and footwear that enter Angola by land, sea, and air are among the products that have shown the most counterfeiting in recent years in… Read more »
Somalia: U.S. Forces Conduct Strike Targeting Al-Shabaab
Africom
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted an airstrike targeting al-Shabaab militants on Jan. 27, 2026. Read more »
South Africa: Inside the Struggles of South Africa's Fisheries Enforcement and Science Teams
Daily Maverick
Meet the scientists, inspectors and regulators tasked with protecting South Africa's fisheries - often with outdated tools, shrinking budgets and little public sympathy. Read more »
Nigeria: Zamfara Begins ₦150,000 Monthly Allowance for Medical Corps Members
Daily Trust
The Zamfara State Government has commenced the payment of special allowances for National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members serving in the state, with medical doctors receiving… Read more »
East Africa: South Sudan Army Threat to 'Spare No-One' Condemned
Nile Post
The United Nations says it is gravely concerned after a senior military leader in South Sudan urged his troops to "spare no-one" including "children, the elderly, and civilians"… Read more »
Nigeria: When I Married El-Rufai, I Did Not Expect Polygamous Marriage - Hadiza
Premium Times
She said the marriage later metamorphosed into a polygamous one, with her husband marrying additional wives. Read more »
Africa: Top 5 Powerful Indian-Origin Billionaires Who Built Wealth and Influence in Africa
New Times
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Uganda: The Cost of Uganda's Internet Shutdown
Independent (Kampala)
On the evening of Jan 13, two days to a highly anticipated presidential election, Uganda went off grid as the government through the Uganda Communications Commission shut down the… Read more »
