January 25
Ethiopia: Peacebuilding Sparks Tourism Boom in Ethiopia's Amhara Region, Generating Close to 8 Billion Birr
ENA
Peacebuilding and development initiatives in Ethiopia's Amhara Region are driving a strong recovery in the tourism sector, generating more than 7.8 billion Birr in revenue during… Read more »
East Africa: ECA Sees Stronger Growth in East Africa Fueled By Integration, Clean Energy
ENA
East Africa's economic growth is gaining momentum, driven by deeper regional integration, improving macroeconomic stability, and expanding investment in renewable energy, according… Read more »
Tanzania: Tanzania Assesses Operational Performance of the Namanga Border Post
Daily News
The Tanzanian government is assessing the operational performance of the Namanga One Stop Border Post (OSBP) on the Tanzanian side in the tour that also inspected the border's… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Central Bank Moves to Align Import Pricing With Customs Benchmarks
ENA
The National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) has announced a new measure requiring banks to use indicative prices set by the Ethiopian Customs Commission for selected imported goods. Read more »
Tanzania: Not Just Statistics - Tanzania Puts Health Progress On the Global Stage
Daily News
THE Embassy of Tanzania in Sweden played a pivotal role in coordinating the country's participation in the launch of the Nordic-Africa Health Conference, held on January 22, 2026,… Read more »
Tanzania: President Samia Suluhu Hassan's 100 Days - Deliver Jobs, Progress
Daily News
As President Samia Suluhu Hassan approaches 100 days in office, the Ministry of Industry and Trade has posted tremendous gains from expanded youth financing and new factories to… Read more »
Tanzania: Zanzibar Moves Ahead With 3D Oil Survey
Daily News
ZANZIBAR has taken a major step in reviving its oil and gas exploration after the Zanzibar Petroleum Development Corporation (ZPDC) signed a contract with Africa Geophysical… Read more »
Ethiopia: PM Abiy Emphasizes National Responsibility in Protecting Ethiopia's Interests
ENA
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has underscored that safeguarding Ethiopia's interests and aspirations is a responsibility that rests solely with Ethiopians. Read more »
Uganda: Accidents - Pressure Mounts for Uganda to Roll Out Road Camera System
Independent (Kampala)
Ugandans are cautiously welcoming the return of a smart road enforcement initiative that will be reintroduced on a pilot basis in high-risk locations before a phased national… Read more »
Kenya: Duale Summons Social Health Authority Leadership Over Ethnic Bias Claims
Capital FM
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has summoned the Board and management of the Social Health Authority (SHA) for a briefing on Monday following allegations of ethnic bias in the… Read more »
Kenya: Ida Odinga Accepts UNEP Envoy Nomination, Calls It an Honour After Raila's Death
Capital FM
The widow of the ODM Leader Raila Odinga has welcomed her nomination as a United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) envoy by President William Ruto. Read more »
Kenya: Murkomen Says Probe Into Othaya Church Violence Underway As Gachagua Alleges Assassination Plot
Capital FM
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen says investigations are underway into violent clashes that erupted at a church event in Othaya, Nyeri County, where police fired live… Read more »
Kenya: ODM Must Field Own Presidential Candidate,' Orengo Insists
Capital FM
Siaya Governor James Orengo has renewed calls for the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) to field its own presidential candidate in the 2027 General Election, warning that ongoing… Read more »
Kenya: Kalonzo Condemns Othaya Church Security Operation As Gachagua Claims Assassination Attempt
Capital FM
Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has condemned a security operation at Wairima ACK Church in Othaya as a "grave and unacceptable violation of the Constitution" after former… Read more »
Kenya: Chaos At Wairima Ack Church in Othaya After Police Fire Teargas and Live Bullets During Gachagua's Visit
Capital FM
Chaos erupted at Wairima ACK Church in Othaya after police fired teargas and live bullets to disrupt a Sunday service attended by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. Read more »
Kenya: Kindiki Castigates Gachagua's Plan to Scrap Social Health Authority and Affordable Housing Levy
Capital FM
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has defended key government programs, cautioning against political pronouncements that threaten initiatives aimed at uplifting Kenyans,… Read more »
Kenya: Babu Owino Mobilises 1,000 Delegate Signatures to Trigger ODM NDC If Oburu Declines
Capital FM
Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has announced plans to collect 1,000 signatures from Orange Democratic Movement party delegates to trigger a National Delegates Conference (NDC), in the… Read more »
Kenya: Social Health Authority Defends Recruitment Drive, Says Hiring Is Transparent and Inclusive
Capital FM
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 25 The Social Health Authority (SHA) has defended its ongoing recruitment drive, reaffirming that the process is transparent, inclusive and based on merit, amid… Read more »
Kenya: Mosiria Warns of Possible Cartels Behind Night Road Accidents
Capital FM
Nairobi County Chief Officer for Citizen Engagement Geoffrey Mosiria has raised concern over a recurring pattern of night-time road accidents in the city, warning of possible… Read more »
Kenya: Traffic Resumes On Nairobi Southern Bypass After Oil Tanker Explusion
Capital FM
Traffic along the Nairobi Southern Bypass has been fully reopened following an oil tanker accident that disrupted movement on Saturday. Read more »
Kenya: Gachagua Positions Himself As Ruto's Challenger in Early 2027 Campaign Push
Capital FM
Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua is expected to tour Othaya and Kieni constituencies in Nyeri County on Sunday as he popularises his unprecedented… Read more »
Uganda: Risch Labels Uganda an Emerging 'Exporter of Instability' - Urges U.S. Sanctions Muhoozi Over Rights Abuses
Capital FM
Chairman of the US Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Jim Risch, has called for sanctions to be imposed on Uganda's Chief of Defence Forces, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba. Read more »
Africa: Global Nationalist Surge - South Africa's Looming Choice Between Populism and Democracy
Daily Maverick
South Africa must choose between democratic resilience and populist isolationism to navigate a rising global tide and define its standing in an increasingly fractured world. Read more »
Sudan: Measles Outbreak Ravages Children in Darfur's Jebel Marra, Dengue Fever, Malaria Emerge in Sudan Capital
Dabanga
The emergency room in Golo, in Rokuro locality, Central Darfur, says a renewed outbreak of measles in a number of villages in Jebel Marra, where the Burgo area and neighbouring… Read more »
Sudan: Sudanese Artist Yasser Ali... 'Paintings That Resist War'
Dabanga
On the walls of his studio in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi, hang stories told by his paintings, which were drawn with clear creativity and patience. Their colours intertwine to… Read more »
