January 23
Africa: Young People Must Be 'Truly Involved' in Transforming Education
UN News
With young people under 30 making up more than half of the global population and over 272 million children and youth still out of school, their participation in shaping education… Read more »
Sudan: Escalating Violence Sparks Mass Exodus From North Kordofan Villages
Dabanga
Intensified fighting in North Kordofan has forced thousands of people to flee their homes as human rights groups warn of "scorched earth" tactics against civilians. Read more »
Rwanda: Human Rights Violations On Rise in Uvira After AFC/M23 Pullout - Activist
New Times
The town of Uvira, in DR Congo's South Kivu Province, continues to be a scene of serious human rights violations following the "sudden and unsecured withdrawal" on January 17 of… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda's Economy to Grow 7.2 Percent in 2026 - IMF Forecast
New Times
Rwanda was ranked the third fastest-growing economy in Africa, with its gross domestic product (GDP) projected to expand to 7.2 per cent in 2026, according to the International… Read more »
East Africa: Federal Parliament of Somalia Ratifies the IGAD Treaty
Shabelle
The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) welcomes the ratification of the new IGAD Treaty by the House of the People of the Federal Parliament of the Federal Republic… Read more »
Kenya: Apex Court Allows Case Challenging Appointment of 51 Principal Secretaries to Proceed
Capital FM
The Supreme Court has dismissed a bid by the Attorney General to stop proceedings in a case challenging the legality of the appointment of 51 Principal Secretaries by President… Read more »
Nigeria: Troops Foil Ambush, Kill 2 B/Haram Commanders in Borno
Daily Trust
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) said they foiled a Boko Haram ambush and killed terrorists, including two of their senior commanders, along the Sambisa and Mandara Mountains… Read more »
Nigeria: National Grid Records First Collapse in 2026
Daily Trust
Nigeria's electricity grid has recorded its first collapse of 2026 with generation recording 20 megawatts as at 1 pm on Friday 23. Read more »
Nigeria: Fubara Remains APC Leader in Rivers, Says Bwala
Daily Trust
Amid the ongoing impeachment threat against Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, the Presidency has declared its support for the governor, stating that he is the leader of the… Read more »
Africa: Africa CDC Declares End to Mpox As Continental Health Emergency
Premium Times
Between early 2025 and late 2025, suspected Mpox cases declined by 40 per cent, while confirmed cases dropped by 60 per cent. Read more »
Nigeria: U.S., Nigeria Hold Working Group Meeting to Address Religious Violence
Premium Times
According to a statement by the US embassy in Nigeria, the session focused on discussion around reducing violence, protecting civilians, and ensuring that all Nigerians can freely… Read more »
Nigeria: Album Review - Wizkid and Asake Deliver Vibes, Not Depth, On Real Vol. 1
Premium Times
Despite showcasing their signature sound and chemistry across four tracks, they offered limited lyrical range and creative ambition. Read more »
Tunisia: President Kaïs Saïed Meets Polish Ambassador On Farewell Visit
Tunis Afrique Presse
President of the Republic, Kaïs Saïed, had a meeting on Friday morning at Carthage Palace with Poland's Ambassador to Tunisia, Justyna Porazińska, on a farewell visit… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia, Belarus Sign Military MOU Ahead of Air Force's 90th Anniversary
Addis Standard
Ethiopia and Belarus have signed a bilateral memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening military cooperation between the two countries, the Ethiopian National Defense… Read more »
Ethiopia: IMF-Backed Forex Reforms Cost Ethiopia $2.6 Billion in Central Bank Losses
Addis Standard
Ethiopia's central bank, the National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE), has recorded losses equivalent to $2.6 billion following the country's shift from a fixed to a market-based foreign… Read more »
Tanzania: Tanzania Launches 5bn/ - Housing Bond for Middle-Income Earners
Daily News
THE Deputy Minister for Lands, Housing and Human Settlements Development, Kaspar Mmuya, has launched a 5bn/- bond by First Housing Finance (Tanzania) and asked construction… Read more »
Tanzania: Vice-President's Office Netball Team Extends Winning Streak in Union League
Daily News
THE Vice-President's Office (Union and Environment) netball team continued their strong run in the Union League with a 45-34 victory over Jeshi la Kujenga Taifa (JKT) at the New… Read more »
Tanzania: Kilimo Viwanda - How Education Is Changing Agriculture in Tanzania
Daily News
As the world celebrates International Day of Education, the spotlight is on the involvement of education in determining the economic future of Tanzania. Read more »
Malawi: Malawians Say Droughts, Floods, Soil Erosion Have Worsened, Call for Swift Government Action
Afrobarometer
Many report adjusting crops, water use, and livestock practices in response to changing weather patterns. Read more »
East Africa: Madagascar's 'Coup' Prompts Contrasting Responses [analysis]
ISS
Whether or not Andry Rajoelina's toppling was a coup, the key is how long it takes to restore democratic civilian government. Read more »
Africa: UN Peacekeepers and Associated Personnel Killed in Malicious Attacks in 2025
IPS
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Africa: The Year Ahead for African Democracy - Who Is Going to the Polls in 2026?
RFI
After a tense general election in Uganda last week, presidential elections are set to follow in the Democratic Republic of Congo in March then in Benin and Djibouti in April. With… Read more »
Nigeria: Infracredit Mobilises Local Currency Debt for First Electric Energy Project
Vanguard
InfraCredit, an infrastructure credit guarantee institution, has announced the credit enhancement of First Electric Power and Automation Services Limited's local currency debt… Read more »
Nigeria: Court Upholds Exclusion of Labour Party From FCT Council Polls
Daily Trust
The Federal High Court in Abuja has upheld the exclusion of Labour Party (LP) candidates from the Area Council elections scheduled to take place on February 21 in the Federal… Read more »
Nigeria: Presidency Reverses Appointment of Ambassador to Turkey
Daily Trust
The Presidency has reversed the appointment of Usman Dakingari Suleiman as Ambassador to Turkey. Read more »
