January 23
Nigeria: Political, Traditional Leaders Count Gains, Setbacks of Nigeria's Fourth Republic
Premium Times
Former Senate President Bukola Saraki urged the speakers and panelists to have a "productive discussion" instead of using it to "push our respective political agendas." Read more »
Kenya: Top Lady Golfer Applauded By First Lady Rachel Ruto for Huge Impact On Young Women
Capital FM
NAIROBI, Kenya, January 23, 2026 - First Lady Rachel Ruto has praised lady golfer Naomi Wafula as a huge inspiration to many young women across the country. Read more »
Liberia: Supreme Court Upholds Closure Order of LEC
New Dawn
The Supreme Court has affirmed the ruling of the Debt Court for Montserrado County, authorizing the enforcement of the closure of the headquarters of the Liberia Electricity… Read more »
Liberia: Liberia to Construct 600 Housing Units to Tackle Slum Crisis
New Dawn
The National Housing Authority (NHA) has revealed that, as part of the Special Presidential Project, it is acquiring and preparing land for the construction of 600 housing units in… Read more »
Ghana: Accra Reset in Davos - Pres Mahama Calls for African Unity to Spark Renaissance
Ghanaian Times
The President John Dramani Mahama has urged African leaders to unite to spark the continent's renaissance its people have long yearned for. Read more »
Uganda: Nup's Florence Namayanja Retains Masaka City Mayor Seat
Nile Post
National Unity Platform (NUP) candidate Florence Namayanja has retained her seat as Masaka City Mayor following a landslide win in the recent elections. Read more »
Uganda: Balimwezo Leads Early in Kampala Lord Mayor Race As Tallying Continues
Nile Post
National Unity Platform (NUP) candidate Ronald Nsubuga Balimwezo has taken an early lead in the Kampala Lord Mayor race, according to provisional results from the Electoral… Read more »
South Africa: SA's Davos Trade Pitch Highlights Export Growth and Economic Reforms
Daily Maverick
At Davos, South Africa presented a confident trade and reform story, highlighting economic recovery, growing export markets and strong agricultural performance. While geopolitics… Read more »
Liberia: Arept Team Files Landmark Case in UK High Court, Cllr. Martin Says 'No Witch Hunt, Only Due Process'
FrontPageAfrica
Liberia's Asset Recovery and Property Retrieval Taskforce (AREPT) has expanded its operations both domestically and internationally, filing a landmark case in the British High… Read more »
Nigeria: NHRC Records 96 Cases of Child Abandonment in Gombe in 2025
Premium Times
He listed other rights violations to include 59 cases of inhumane and degrading treatment, 36 cases on right to property and 16 denials of access to justice Read more »
Liberia: Wilmot Paye's Warning Liberia Still Refuses to Hear [editorial]
Liberian Observer
As the debate over ArcelorMittal Liberia's Third Amendment drags on, it is hard not to recall a quiet but telling moment from the final days of former Mines and Energy Minister… Read more »
South Africa: Families Wait for Houses, Two Months After Floods
GroundUp
Hundreds of homes were damaged by floods in uMshwati in November Read more »
South Africa: How Informal Businesses Are Reduced to Rubble
GroundUp
The rules make it almost impossible to run an informal business legally Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto to Engage Graduate Interns Under Affordable Housing Program
Capital FM
President William Ruto is scheduled to engage with graduate interns recently onboarded under the government's Affordable Housing Program on Friday. Read more »
Kenya: Central Regional Commissioner Issues Stern Warning As Govt Pushes for 100pc School Transition
Capital FM
Central Region Regional Commissioner Joshua Nkanatha has issued a tough warning to parents, criminals, and law enforcement officers as the government steps up efforts to protect… Read more »
South Africa: Fire Survivors Rebuild With Bricks Despite City Regulations
GroundUp
2,600 residents were left homeless in Dunoon informal settlement Read more »
Namibia: Women Super League Kicks Off With Title Ambitions, Fresh Faces ... Competitive Season Loads
New Era
The First National Bank (FNB) Women's Super League officially returns this weekend, with matches scheduled across the country as clubs begin another campaign filled with ambition,… Read more »
Namibia: Why Comprehensive Funeral Cover Matters
New Era
For many young Namibians, building a successful career goes hand in hand with carrying significant family responsibilities. Read more »
South Africa: Basic Education Committee Chairperson Shocked By Eastern Cape School Shooting [press release]
Parliament of South Africa
The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Basic Education, Ms Joy Maimela, has learned with utter shock and profound sadness of the tragic shooting at Ntabankulu Primary School… Read more »
Rwanda: Genocide Masterminds Played On People's Emotions [opinion]
New Times
In the previous article, it was established that ballistic and forensic reports determined the origin of the missiles that downed the plane carrying President Habyarimana and his… Read more »
Kenya: Ruaraka a Back in the Saddle, Kanbis a Visit Samaj a in Ncca T20 League
Capital FM
Following a bye in the opening week of Nairobi County Cricket Association (NCCA) T20 League 2026, Ruaraka A will be hoping to start the season on a high as they host Nairobi… Read more »
Africa: AUC Chairperson Received H.E. Mr. Sudhakar Dalela, India's Vice Minister for Economic Relations Responsible for AU Affairs
African Union
This morning at the AU, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the African Union Commission, received H.E. Mr. Sudhakar Dalela, #India's Vice Minister for Economic Relations… Read more »
Ethiopia: Cost of Modernizing Addis - When Progress Pushes Small Businesses Out [opinion]
Addis Standard
Ethiopia is changing--fast, visibly, and in ways that deserve recognition. Digitalization is spreading across everyday life, and Addis Abeba is undergoing one of the most ambitious… Read more »
Ethiopia: Germany Reaffirms Support for Ethiopia's Peace Building, Pretoria Agreement During FM Wadephul's Visit
Addis Standard
German Federal Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul (Phd) has reaffirmed Germany's support for Ethiopia's peacebuilding efforts and the full implementation of the Pretoria Peace… Read more »
Tanzania: Yanga Ready for Al Ahly Test
Daily News
YOUNG Africans will tonight face Egyptian giants Al Ahly in a high-stake CAF Champions' League Group B encounter at Borg El Arab Stadium in Alexandria, Egypt, with kick-off set for… Read more »
