January 24
Ethiopia: Ethiopian Foreign Minister Says He Cannot Intervene in Revoked Deutsche Welle Reporters' Licenses
Addis Standard
Ethiopian Minister of Foreign Affairs Gedion Timotheos (PhD) said he cannot intervene in the case of two Deutsche Welle (DW) reporters whose licenses were permanently revoked by… Read more »
Nigeria: 2026 Is the New 2016 - Nigeria's Health Déjà Vu and the Reforms That Must Finally Stick [blog]
Nigeria Health Watch
Barely a month into 2026, Nigerians are riding the global "2026 is the new 2016" wave, posting throwbacks and "then vs now" comparisons that ask what has really changed in ten… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Chamisa Announces Political Comeback, Calling for 'A Fresh Start'
263Chat
Former opposition leader Nelson Chamisa has announced his return to frontline politics, issuing a sweeping indictment of the country's governance and calling for what he describes… Read more »
Tanzania: Edwin Mtei, Tanzania's First Central Bank Governor, Left Lessons On Leadership [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Edwin Mtei, who passed away on 20 January 2026, was the first governor of Tanzania's Central Bank after independence from Britain. Read more »
Nigeria: Blackout As National Power Grid Collapses for First Time in 2026
This Day
Nigeria was again plunged into nationwide darkness yesterday following the collapse of the national electricity grid, the first such incident recorded in 2026, and the second in… Read more »
Nigeria: Buchi Blasts 'Lagos Celebrities' for Seeking U.S. Streamer Ishowspeed's Attention
Leadership
Nigerian writer and life coach, Solomon Buchi, has criticised the behaviours of some Lagos-based content creators and celebrities during the visit of American streamer Darren… Read more »
Africa: Big Cat Safaris in Africa - Your Ultimate African Safari Travel Company
Independent (Kampala)
A safari is not just a journey; it is a deeply emotional encounter with nature, a story woven through landscapes, wildlife, and culture. Read more »
Ghana: How Generative Ai Will Transform QA in the Next 5 Years
Ghanaian Times
Generative AI is rapidly changing how software is designed, built, and maintained. As these systems become more capable, they are also reshaping how quality assurance teams… Read more »
Tanzania: Tactic Spends 67bn - For Road, Market Construction in Mwanza
Daily News
The Minister of State, Prime Minister's Office, Regional Administration and Local Government (TAMISEMI ) Prof Riziki Shemdoe, has said that the government, through the Tanzania… Read more »
Nigeria: US Reaffirms Training, Equipment Support for Police As NPF, U.S. Inl Review Strategic Partnership
Vanguard
- The United States has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) through enhanced training programmes and the provision of modern operational… Read more »
Nigeria: 2027 / Only God Will Determine My Fate - Gov. Yusuf
Vanguard
- Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has said that his political fate in 2027 general elections rests solely in the hands of God. Read more »
South Africa: Sunrisers Soar Into Fourth Successive SA20 Final
Scrolla
Sunrisers Eastern Cape stormed into the Betway SA20 final with a commanding seven-wicket win over the Paarl Royals in qualifier two at the Wanderers on Friday. Read more »
January 23
Mozambique: Shelters Overcrowded as Flood Displacement Grows
allAfrica
Weeks of heavy rainfall have caused widespread flooding in southern and central Mozambique, forcing families from their homes and submerging entire neighbourhoods as rivers… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo Remains On Edge Despite M23 Withdrawal From Uvira
People's Dispatch
There is a sense of relief in Uvira following the withdrawal of M23 fighters from the city, after weeks of intense fighting and displacement, yet the situation remains fragile. Read more »
Africa: Africa Investment Report Shows Uneven Recovery After Market Reset
Daba Finance
African companies disclosed US$3.8 billion in funding in 2025, with deal volume up 32% and the number of announced transactions rising 8% from a year earlier, according to Briter's… Read more »
Uganda: 'We Have to Free Ourselves' - Bobi Wine Urges Ugandans to Reject Election Result [interview]
RFI
A week after Uganda's incumbent President Yoweri Museveni was re-elected for a seventh term, opposition leader Bobi Wine says he has evidence the polls were rigged. In an interview… Read more »
Nigeria: Framing a Political Philosophy for Nigeria [opinion]
Premium Times
Nigeria has not consciously addressed the question of designing the country's political philosophy based on the knowledge of its history - precolonial and colonial, the failures of… Read more »
Senegal: 'I Tried to Protect My Players From Injustice' - - Pape Thiaw Breaks Silence On Afcon Final Walk-Off
Premium Times
The final will be remembered not only for silverware, but for a defining debate about officiating, emotion, and where protest ends, and passion begins in African football's biggest… Read more »
Nigeria: Why Hundreds of Children Die of Malnutrition in Kebbi
Premium Times
According to the Kebbi State Nutrition Office, 608 severely malnourished children died between January and September 2025 across 21 treatment centres in five local government… Read more »
South Africa: Failing Water Systems Will Cost R400-Billion to Fix, Says Minister
GroundUp
73% of water authorities in South Africa have "poor" or "critical" water systems Read more »
Kenya: High Court Orders Immediate Release of Duty-Free Rice Imports in Landmark Food Security Ruling
Capital FM
The High Court has ordered the immediate release and customs clearance of all pending and incoming shipments of duty-free Grade 1 milled white rice, in a landmark decision that… Read more »
Kenya: Raila Odinga Jr Leads Efforts to Solve Kibra Water Shortage Crisis
Capital FM
Raila Odinga Junior has intensified efforts to address the chronic water shortage in Kibra when on Thursday he led a delegation of local leaders to Nairobi City Hall for… Read more »
Southern Africa: Help Needed for Flood-Affected Women in Southern Africa [press release]
HRW
Prioritize Pregnant Women, Girls; Improve Shelter Conditions Read more »
Southern Africa: Around 1.3 Million People Affected By Severe Flooding in Southern Africa
WHO-AFRO
Intense rainfall and severe flooding since mid-December 2025 have affected around 1.3 million people in southern Africa, destroyed houses and critical infrastructure and disrupted… Read more »
Senegal: Senegal's Afcon Win Lifts Mood As Debt Talks Loom
Daba Finance
Senegal's football team beat hosts Morocco in a dramatic Africa Cup of Nations final over the weekend, triggering street celebrations across Dakar and other cities. Read more »
