January 26
Togo: Regional English Language Fellows Conference Strengthens U.S.-Togo Education Partnerships [press release]
U.S. Embassy Lome
Senior government officials, educators, and partners convened in Lomé for the Regional English Language Fellows Conference to advance collaboration in English language… Read more »
Nigeria: CSOs Condemn Makoko Demolition, Allege Human Rights Violations
This Day
Civil society organisations have condemned the demolition of parts of the Makoko waterfront community in Lagos, describing the exercise as a violation of human rights and calling… Read more »
Kenya: Gavi Secures New Private-Sector Partnerships to Expand Vaccine Access
Capital FM
Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, has announced new partnerships with businesses, brands and philanthropic organisations aimed at expanding access to immunisation in underserved… Read more »
Liberia: Women's Group Wongosol Endorses Cornelia W. Kruah for Youth and Sports Portfolio
FrontPageAfrica
The Women NGOs Secretariat of Liberia (WONGOSOL) has welcomed the nomination of Attorney Cornelia W. Kruah as Minister of Youth and Sports, commending President Joseph Nyuma Boakai… Read more »
Liberia: Supt. Grant Fires Back At Senator Nimely - Cautions Leaders Against Divisive Politics
FrontPageAfrica
Grand Gedeh county Superintendent Alex Chersia Grant has fired back at Senator Thomas Yaya Nimely for his recent outburst during the visit of Vice President Jeremiah Koung to the… Read more »
Liberia: Margibi Court Sentences Nigerian National to 15 Years in Prison for Drug Trafficking in Liberia
FrontPageAfrica
The 13th Judicial Circuit Court of Margibi County has sentenced a Nigerian national, Prince Okeke, to 15 years' imprisonment after finding him guilty in a high-profile narcotics… Read more »
Kenya: NCCK Blasts Police Over Church Teargassing, Demands Immediate Prosecutions
Capital FM
The National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK) has demanded the immediate interdiction, investigation and prosecution of police officers involved in the disruption of a church… Read more »
Kenya: The Man Quietly Taking On Kalonzo in Ukambani
Capital FM
A new political force is beginning to test the long-standing order in Ukambani, as the National Liberation Party (NLP) led by Dr. Augustus Kyalo Muli steadily builds a grassroots… Read more »
Tanzania: Isles Introduces Promotion Law to Protect Local Jobs
Daily News
THE Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar is set to introduce the Zanzibar Employment Promotion Act of 2026, to safeguard job opportunities for residents and ensure that roles… Read more »
Tanzania: Zanzibar Judiciary Steps Up Gender Equality Efforts
Daily News
THE Zanzibar Judiciary has reiterated its commitment to strengthening gender equality within the justice delivery system as part of ongoing institutional reforms aimed at ensuring… Read more »
Tanzania: MPs Laud Expansion of Veta Colleges
Daily News
THE Parliamentary Committee on Education, Sports and Culture has commended the government for notable achievements in strengthening technical and vocational education through the… Read more »
Ghana: At Wassa 2026 - President Cuts Sod for 2,000 Housing Units for Gaf
Ghanaian Times
President John Dramani Mahama has cut the sod at Burma Camp in Accra for the construction of 2,000 housing units for personnel of the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF). Read more »
Ghana: Govt Increases Funds for Adjudication of Chieftaincy Disputes
Ghanaian Times
The government has increased the quarterly allowance allocated for the adjudication of chieftaincy disputes from GH¢30,000 to GH¢50,000, effective April 1, 2026. Read more »
Kenya: Reflection, Deep-Dive Analysis of WB's Report On Poorest Nations
Daily News
WITH an average daily income of less than 3 US dollar, Kenyans are among the world's poorest, according to the World Bank. Read more »
Tanzania: Samia's 100 Days - Tz Drives Inclusive Economy
Daily News
THE Ministry of Community Development, Gender, Women and Special Groups has recorded significant progress in formalising and empowering small-scale traders across the country as… Read more »
Liberia: Rural Security At Risk As Nyehn Town Police Station Falls Apart
FrontPageAfrica
The deteriorating condition of the Nyehn Town Police Station has evolved from an infrastructure problem into a public safety and humanitarian concern, leaving thousands of… Read more »
Liberia: Margibi Bar Association Calls for Probe Into Alleged Match-Fixing Involving County Sports Officials
FrontPageAfrica
The Margibi County Bar Association (MCBA) has called for the launch of a formal investigation into allegations of match-fixing involving technical staff and players of the Margibi… Read more »
Liberia: Ngafuan Highlights Liberia's Progress in PFM
Liberian Observer
Liberia's Minister of Finance and Development Planning, Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan, has underscored the country's significant progress in Public Financial Management (PFM),… Read more »
Lesotho: Three Accused of Stealing From Lesotho Organisation for the Blind
GroundUp
Trio appeared in court on Friday Read more »
South Africa: Why Is UCT's Jagger Library Still Boarded Up?
GroundUp
Future of the building, gutted by fire almost five years ago, is still being discussed Read more »
South Africa: Cape Town Backtracks On Closing Pools During Week
GroundUp
The City says it's piloting new operating days to now run from Wednesdays to Sundays until April Read more »
Liberia: Liberia Reels in €25m EU Fisheries Grant
Liberian Observer
The Government of Liberia and the European Union (EU) have signed a €25 million grant financing agreement aimed at strengthening the artisanal fisheries value chain, improving… Read more »
Liberia: LFMW Showcases Progress in Forest Governance
Liberian Observer
Liberia Forest Media Watch (LFMW) has positioned independent journalism as a critical force in forest governance, environmental accountability, and community empowerment, as… Read more »
Liberia: Accounting for Two Years of Stewardship - Boakai Begins Year 3 With a Laundry List of Progress
Liberian Observer
Later on Monday, January 26, 2026, President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr delivers his third Annual Message to the Legislature. In fulfilling his constitutional duty, the President is… Read more »
Kenya: Unon, Israeli Embassy to Lead Holocaust Remembrance in Nairobi On Jan 27
Capital FM
The United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON), in partnership with the Israeli Embassy in Kenya, will lead a commemoration on Tuesday to mark the International Day of Commemoration… Read more »
