January 26
West Africa: CBL Prepares Journalists Ahead of Wamz, Ecowas Monetary Meetings
Liberian Observer
The Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) on Friday hosted a one-day media orientation workshop, bringing together journalists from print, broadcast, and online media ahead of the upcoming… Read more »
Liberia: Dr. Augurie Stevens Pledges Reform, Accountability As Mcss Superintendent
Liberian Investigator
Dr. Augurie E. Stevens has assumed office as Superintendent of the Monrovia Consolidated School System, pledging to stabilize and transform Liberia's largest public school system… Read more »
Kenya: Cofek Blames Lack of Funds for Undermining Labour Board Mandate
Capital FM
The Consumers Federation of Kenya (COFEK) has raised concern over the lack of funding for the National Labour Board (NLB), warning that persistent delays threaten industrial… Read more »
Rwanda: Zouabi Blames 'Weak Domestic League' for Rwanda's Early Can Handball Exit
New Times
Rwanda head coach Hafedh Zouabi has called for urgent improvements to the competitiveness of the domestic handball league, saying its current standard is holding back the national… Read more »
Rwanda: How PSG Partnership Is Pushing Rwandan Creatives On Global Map
New Times
When Rwanda announced its partnership with Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in 2019, many observers viewed it as a straightforward tourism promotion deal. Read more »
Africa: 'Transplant Forensics' - the Legal Imperative for Organ, Tissue and Cell Transplantation Reform in Africa [opinion]
Ghanaian Times
Organ, Tissue and Cell Donation and Transplantation (OTCDT) is a medical procedure in which an organ, tissue or cell is removed from one body and placed in the body of a recipient… Read more »
Ghana: Destruction Doesn't Have to Be the End [opinion]
Ghanaian Times
Decades ago, the pride of Mother Ghana and a major part of our national identity were anchored in our vast evergreen landscapes. Across the country, forest regions embodied life,… Read more »
Kenya: Faith in Action - World Record Holder Kipyegon Launches Project to Elevate Women
Capital FM
NAIROBI, Kenya, January 26, 2026 - Olympic and world champion Faith Kipyegon has commissioned a maternity ward in Keringet to improve maternal care in the region. Read more »
Botswana: A New Digital Dawn As Ori Receives Gis Computers
Botswana Daily News
The Okavango Delta is often described as a 'miracle of nature', a luxurious and emerald maze of water pulsing through the heart of the Kalahari Desert. Read more »
Namibia: Govt Invests N$10 Million for Return of Namibian Annual Music Awards
Namibian
The Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts and Culture has announced that it will invest N$10 million to revive the Namibian Annual Music Awards (NAMAs) after a… Read more »
Angola: Angola's Football Top Division Renamed 'Liga Unitel Girabola'
ANGOP
Angola's top division football championship, previously known as Girabola, has been renamed Liga Unitel-Girabola, according to a Monday announcement by the company UNITEL and the… Read more »
Angola: Huambo Under Sanitary Cordon Due to African Swine Fever
ANGOP
The Institute of Veterinary Services (ISV) recently decreed a 60-day ban on the entry and exit of pigs in the province of Huambo due to an outbreak of African swine fever. Read more »
Africa: Most AI Assistants Are Feminine - and It's Fuelling Dangerous Stereotypes and Abuse [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
In 2024, artificial intelligence (AI) voice assistants worldwide surpassed 8 billion, more than one per person on the planet. These assistants are helpful, polite - and almost… Read more »
Africa: The Invisible Bubbles That Spread Cancer Could Also Help Stop It [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Cancer is transported from one organ to another by invisible bubbles. Understanding these microscopic messengers could change the fight against metastasis. Read more »
Liberia: Naymote Takes President Meter to Banjor Community
Liberian Investigator
- As debate intensifies over the performance of President Joseph Boakai's administration, Naymote Partners for Democratic Development has taken its 2025 President Meter Report… Read more »
Liberia: President Boakaa's State of the Nation - Full Speech [document]
New Republic
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Namibia: Namibia's Cash Crunch - Government Spending Exceeds Revenue, Experts Warn of Rising Debt Risks
Namibian
The government is spending faster than it is generating revenue, raising concerns that Namibia could run out of cash to meet its financial obligations and be forced to borrow more… Read more »
Namibia: Sankwasa Vows to Settle Water Debt
Namibian
Minister of urban and rural development James Sankwasa says he will settle his water bill while urging the government and businesses to pay debts owed to local authorities. Read more »
Namibia: President Honours Matias Hishoono As Liberation Icon
Namibian
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has described former presidential adviser Matias Hishoono as an icon and a dedicated servant of the Namibian people. Read more »
Namibia: Oshikoto Equips SMEs
New Era
Beneficiaries of the Oshikoto Regional Governor's Micro Income-Generating Projects Programme have welcomed the equipment donated to them, saying it comes at a critical time when… Read more »
Namibia: Gochas Learners Get Hostel
New Era
Learners in Gochas, Hardap region, now have a safe place to live and learn following the official handover and inauguration of the Namaqua Kalahari Children's Hope Hostel on… Read more »
Namibia: Khomas Nampol Open Season With Win
New Era
The FNB Women's Super League kicked off in Walvis Bay at the Jan Wilken stadium with an exciting encounter between Khomas Nampol FC Ladies and Desert Foxes FC. Read more »
Namibia: Outlook for Uranium Mining Developments in Namibia in 2026
New Era
This outlook explores expected trends and developments in Namibian uranium mining, highlighting economic prospects, technological innovation, and the shifting landscape for… Read more »
Namibia: Erongo Leaders Introspect Shambolic Results ... Teachers Refuse Taking Blame
New Era
Erongo's poor performance during the 2025 academic year came under fire this week after the region recorded an overall 33.7% pass rate. Read more »
Southern Africa: WBCG Reinforces SADC Trade Gateway Objectives
New Era
The primary objective of a recent Walvis Bay Corridor Group (WBCG) engagement in the Erongo region was to consult directly with transport and logistics industry partners to gain a… Read more »
