January 26
Liberia: EU-Backed Media Watchdog Drives Forest Accountability, Pressures State Action
Liberian Investigator
The Liberia Forest Media Watch (LFMW), backed by the European Union and other partners, says its investigative reporting and weekly radio program are forcing stronger… Read more »
Liberia: Alpha Phi Alpha's Eta Epsilon Lambda Chapter Ends 2026 Leadership Retreat in Bong County
Liberian Investigator
The Eta Epsilon Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Liberia, has concluded its 2026 Annual Leadership and Planning Retreat in Gbarnga, adopting a wide-ranging… Read more »
Liberia: PLP Launches Nationwide Membership Drive, Seeks Stronger Grassroots Base
Liberian Investigator
People's Liberation Party (PLP) political leader Tappla Doe has launched a nationwide membership drive, urging Liberians across the country to join the party as it seeks to expand… Read more »
Liberia: Civil Society Group Condemns Attack On LFA President, Demands Investigation
Liberian Investigator
The Civil Society Coalition Against Fraud in Liberia (CSCAF-Liberia) has condemned what it described as a verbal and attempted physical attack on Liberia Football Association… Read more »
Kenya: 'CBC Was Kibaki's Idea, Not Uhuru's' - Matiangi
Capital FM
Former Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i has defended the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) rollout under President Uhuru Kenyatta saying it was conceived under former President… Read more »
Rwanda: From Research Plots to Rural Fields - How One Seed Entrepreneur Is Strengthening Rwanda's Food System
New Times
On a clear morning in Rwamagana, rows of maize stretch across the landscape in disciplined lines, their green leaves catching the light as workers move steadily between them. Read more »
Kenya: A New Era of Clean Energy As Kitui-Wote Line Goes Live
Capital FM
On January 26 every year, the world observes the International Day of Clean Energy, established by the United Nations General Assembly to drive clean energy solutions that care for… Read more »
Liberia: Bong County - ETA Epsilon Lambda Charts New Path
New Dawn
The Eta Epsilon Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Monrovia, Liberia, has successfully concluded its 2026 Annual Leadership & Planning Retreat, held from January 23… Read more »
Liberia: Over One Thousand School Going-Kids At Risk
New Dawn
Tubmanburg City, Bomi County, January 26, 2026: Over one thousand school-going children's futures are currently uncertain following the immediate closure and transfer of the Bomi… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Awards Six Outstanding Entrepreneurs for Contribution to Uganda's Economy
Nile Post
President Museveni has awarded six outstanding entrepreneurs and industrialists for their contribution to Uganda's economic transformation at the Mustard Seed Awards 2025, held at… Read more »
Liberia: Boakai to Map New Chapter
New Dawn
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, marking two years of leadership with what his administration describes as visible gains and institutional transformation, is expected to outline an… Read more »
Namibia: NBC Denies Plans to Re-Interview Director General Candidates
Namibian
The Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) has denied claims that it plans to conduct re-interviews for the position of director general. Read more »
Namibia: Former Refugees Association Apologises After Harassment of NBC Journalists
Namibian
The Former Refugees Repatriation Association Namibia has issued an apology following alleged abuse of journalists from the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) last week. Read more »
Nigeria: First Lady Tasks Nigerians On Environmental Protection
Vanguard
The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, has urged Nigerians to accept environmental protection and cleaning as a societal responsibility. Read more »
Liberia: Court Dismisses Charges Against Urban Marketing CEO Allen Brown After Prolonged Delay
Liberian Investigator
MONROVIA -- The Monrovia City Magisterial Court has dismissed all criminal charges against Allen R. Brown Jr., chief executive officer of Urban Marketing Group Inc., ruling that… Read more »
West Africa: Liberia to Host Ecowas, Wamz Single Currency Talks As CBL Courts Media Support
Liberian Investigator
MONROVIA -- Liberia will host joint meetings of ECOWAS, the West African Monetary Agency (WAMA) and the West African Monetary Institute (WAMI) from Feb. 4-13, 2026, as regional… Read more »
Liberia: Liberia, EU Sign €25m Grant to Revive Artisanal Fishing, Boost Coastal Livelihoods
Liberian Investigator
MONROVIA -- Liberia and the European Union have signed a €25 million grant agreement to revitalize the country's artisanal fishing sector, strengthen food security and improve… Read more »
Nigeria: Tragedy Waiting to Happen - Recurring Danger of Fuel Scooping [editorial]
Vanguard
Nigerians were, once again, confronted Monday last week with a grim reminder of a recurring national failure: the deadly practice of scooping diesel or petrol from accident scenes. Read more »
Kenya: Over 900 Stolen Phones Recovered in Nairobi As DCI Cracks Mobile Theft Ring
Capital FM
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has arrested two individuals linked to an inter-country mobile phone theft syndicate, recovering more than 900 stolen devices in… Read more »
Liberia: Solomon George Draws Line Between Weah and Boakai, Says CDC Government Was 'Out of Control'
Liberian Investigator
MONROVIA -- Former Montserrado County District No. 7 Representative Solomon C. George, a longtime stalwart of the Congress for Democratic Change (CDC), has accused ex-President… Read more »
Liberia: Boakai Heads Into Year 3 Citing Two-Year Gains in Roads, Power, Revenue and Diplomacy
Liberian Investigator
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 »
Nigeria: Stock Market Drops By N395bn As Investors Intensify Profit-Taking
This Day
The Nigerian stock market last week recorded its first weekly negative performance, extending its losing streak as investor sentiment weakened following several sessions of… Read more »
Liberia: Tears and Tension At 72nd Barracks
New Dawn
Paynesville, Liberia, January 26, 2025 - The Armed Forces of Liberia's (AFL) ongoing effort to evict what it describes as illegal occupants from the 72nd Barracks in Paynesville,… Read more »
Nigeria: Can Nigeria's Projected Growth Add Up to 2026 Global Oil Demand Forecast
Leadership
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) is cautiously optimistic that a wave of fresh capital will flow into the country's oil and gas sector, citing President Bola… Read more »
Nigeria: Group Raises Concern Over 16 Detained Military Officers' Health
Leadership
A group, Concerned Pro-Democratic Activists of Nigeria, has asked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to prevail on the military authorities to expedite action on the investigation and… Read more »
