January 23
Nigeria: Kajuru Abductions - PFN Demands Immediate Rescue of Over 100 Kidnapped Worshippers
Vanguard
The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) has condemned the abduction of over 100 Christian worshippers in Kurmin Wali community, Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State,… Read more »
Ghana: 3rd Suspect in Alleged Assault of 12-Year-Old Girl At La Arrested
Ghanaian Times
The Accra Regional Police Command has arrested a third suspect in connection with the alleged assault of a 12-year-old girl on Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at La in Accra. Read more »
Africa: GRA Hockey Teams in Zimbabwe for Africa Cup Club Championship
Ghanaian Times
The men and women's hockey teams of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) on Wednesday left for Harare, Zimbabwe, to represent Ghana at the 2026 Africa Cup Club Championship (ACCC),… Read more »
Ghana: Black Stars to Face Austria in Friendly
Ghanaian Times
Austria will host Ghana in an international friendly at Vienna's Ernst Happel Stadium as part of the two countries' preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Read more »
Ghana: Wafcon 2026 - Ghana's Group Tough, but There's a Clear Target - Lars Björkegren
Ghanaian Times
Black Queens coach, Kim Lars Björkegren, has shared his initial assessment of Ghana's Women's Africa Cup of Nations group, set to be held in Morocco. Read more »
Ghana: GPL - Young Apostles Call Off Boycott Threat
Ghanaian Times
Young Apostles' Public Relations Officer, Alhaji Mahama Salia, has confirmed that the club has withdrawn its planned boycott of the Ghana Premier League following a successful… Read more »
Liberia: Ldea Disrobes Margibi County Commander
New Dawn
The Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) has, with immediate effect, disrobed its Margibi County Commander for allegedly allowing a female drug suspect to escape from custody. Read more »
Ghana: Sulemana Back At Cagliari On Loan
Ghanaian Times
Italian Serie A side, Cagliari Calcio, have completed the loan signing of Ghanaian midfielder, Ibrahim Sulemana, from Atalanta BC. Read more »
Liberia: Dr. Cassell PLP Announces Rebranding Comeback
New Dawn
The People's Liberation Party (PLP), founded by the late Liberian politician Dr. Daniel E. Cassell, has initiated a rebranding process following the announcement of a nationwide… Read more »
Liberia: Senators Submit Bill to Establish Labor Courts
New Dawn
Monrovia, January 23, 2026: The Plenary of the Liberian Senate on Thursday, January 22, 2026, received a communication from four Senators submitting a bill aimed at strengthening… Read more »
Liberia: 'Ice Box Girl' Clarifies Theft Accusation
New Dawn
The Liberian girl captured as top looter in Prima Mattress Blaze has denied the accusations. Sonie K. Baysah has been trending on social media after she was captured lifting a… Read more »
Liberia: Impeachment Looms Over Judge Willie
New Dawn
-Amid Clar Weah Foundation legal tussle Read more »
Liberia: Kruah Family Holds Key Positions in Unity Party Government
New Dawn
The Unity Party-led government is facing renewed scrutiny over allegations of nepotism following the appointment and retention of several members of the Kruah family in influential… Read more »
Ghana: Medical Examination Before Visa Mandatory for Hajj 26 Pilgrims - Poag
Ghanaian Times
The Pilgrims Affairs Office of Ghana (POAG) has announced that all prospective pilgrims for Hajj 2026 must undergo a mandatory medical examination before their visa applications… Read more »
Uganda: Putin Congratulates Museveni On Re-Election, Promises Strengthened Uganda-Russia Ties
Nile Post
Russian President Vladimir Putin has congratulated President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on his re-election, reaffirming Moscow's commitment to strengthening bilateral ties with Uganda. Read more »
Nigeria: Coalition Talks Against Tinubu's 2027 Re-Election Will Soon Collapse - - Lagos APC
Vanguard
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) says opposition coalition moves against President Bola Tinubu's re-election will soon collapse. Read more »
Namibia/South Africa: Nam, SA Afcon Talks Still a Pipedream, Experts Say
Namibian
Namibia and South Africa have not discussed co-hosting the Africa Cup of Nations in 2028, despite a South African minister saying there are plans to do so. Read more »
Namibia: N$750 Million Police Housing Project Funded By China
Namibian
The Chinese ambassador to Namibia, Zhao Weiping, has announced that China has made about N$750 million available to assist housing needs for the police. Read more »
South Africa: Man Killed Girlfriend's Son and Buried the Body in a Bucket
Scrolla
The 32-year-old boyfriend beat the boy to death with a stick in September 2024, said police spokesperson Captain Welile Matyolo. The 23-year-old mother and her boyfriend buried… Read more »
Liberia: Why Properties Used for Drug Trafficking Are Not Sold? - Dillon Raises Red Flag
FrontPageAfrica
Montserrado County Senator Abraham Darius Dillon has raised concern over what he described as the Executive Branch's failure to fully implement Liberia's new drug law, particularly… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Urges Kenyans to Invest in Kenya Pipeline, Safaricom IPOs, Dismisses Critics
Capital FM
President William Ruto has encouraged Kenyans to buy shares in the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) and Safaricom Initial Public Offers (IPO), dismissing critics who have questioned… Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan Students, Space Enthusiasts to Speak With Astronauts Aboard International Space Station
Capital FM
Kenyan students and space enthusiasts are set to communicate directly with astronauts aboard the International Space Station after Kenya was selected to host the - Amateur Radio on… Read more »
Liberia: Global Investors Laud Liberia At Davos
Liberian Observer
Liberia's profile as an emerging investment destination received a significant lift at the ongoing World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, as major global institutions and private… Read more »
Nigeria: NNPC Boss Speaks On Shell's Proposed $20bn Bonga Sw Project
Premium Times
Mr Ojulari said the project would have far-reaching economic implications, including job creation and the revival of Nigeria's idle fabrication yards. Read more »
Nigeria: Tech Foundation Trains 40 Teachers to Boost Mathematics
Premium Times
The Teach Girls Tech Foundation, a non-governmental organisation, has trained over 40 secondary and primary school teachers through the i-MathElevate project to improve mathematics… Read more »
