January 22
Somalia: Israeli President Meets Somaliland Leader Cirro At Davos Amid Push for Recognition
Shabelle
Israeli President Isaac Herzog said he met with Somaliland leader Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi (Cirro) at the World Economic Forum in Davos, where the two discussed matters related… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Supreme Court Overturns Nine Year Sentence in Pangolin Case
263Chat
The Supreme Court has overturned the nine-year prison sentence of a man who was convicted in a high-profile operation involving the attempted sale of a pangolin trophy in Harare… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Opposition Leader Pushes for Inclusive Government
263Chat
The People's Unity Party (PUP) has called for an inclusive government if President Emmerson Mnangagwa's term is extended to 2030 saying opposition groups, churches and civil… Read more »
Kenya: Tumalock.Com Launches Operations in Kenya to Enhance Safe E-Commerce Transactions
Capital FM
Tumalock.com, an innovative online transaction security platform, has officially launched its operations in Kenya, aiming to combat the rising tide of online fraud and scams that… Read more »
Kenya: Sh5.5bn Fund to Support Kenya's Green Projects, World Bank
Capital FM
The World Bank has announced plans to inject Sh5.5 billion ($43 million) into green projects in Kenya following talks with the Kenya Development Corporation (KDC). Read more »
Kenya: 'We Don't Need to Pave Our Schools, Our Sand Is Fine' - Wajir Governor to Gachagua
Capital FM
Wajir Governor Ahmed Abdullahi says underdevelopment in Northern Kenya is rooted in historical and systemic issues rather than current neglect. Read more »
South Africa: Workers Protest for Beefed Up Security At Depot
GroundUp
Union says a spate of break-ins and theft at Cuyler depot in Kariega have cost of over R5-million Read more »
Nigeria: National Secretary - Zamfara PDP Hails Court Ruling Upholding Party's Position
Premium Times
The Zamfara chapter of the PDP hailed the party's national headquarters and reaffirmed loyalty to the leadership of Kabiru Turaki, describing it as "the authentic party… Read more »
Ghana: ECG Commended for Improved Performance in 2025
Ghanaian Times
The Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr Frank Amoakohene, has commended the Electricity Company of Ghana for an improved performance in the Ashanti Region in 2025. Read more »
Ghana: Pipeline Burst Disrupts Water Supply in Parts of Accra
Ghanaian Times
The Ghana Water Limited (GWL) says a 42-inch transmission pipeline bursts on Monday leading to substantial interruptions in water supply across multiple communities in the eastern… Read more »
Ghana: Electoral Commission to Hold Ayawaso East Parliamentary By-Election On March 3
Ghanaian Times
The Electoral Commission (EC) in accordance with Article 112 (5) of the 1992 Constitution, as amended, will hold the Ayawaso East Parliamentary By-Election on Tuesday, March 3. Read more »
Ghana: 15 'Trotro-Drivers' Arrested At Awoshi Over Alleged Overcharging
Ghanaian Times
Fifteen trotro drivers were arrested yesterday by the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) taskforce at Awoshi Market over allegations of overcharging passengers. Read more »
Kenya: Sanghrajka Named New Stanchart Md After Ngari's Retirement
Capital FM
Standard Chartered Bank Kenya has appointed Birju Sanghrajka as its new Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), following the planned retirement of current MD… Read more »
Kenya: Buuri MP Rindikiri Injured in Road Accident While Heading to Nyota Event in Meru
Capital FM
Buuri MP Mugambi Rindikiri was involved in a road accident on Thursday morning along the Nanyuki-Meru highway while en route to Meru County to attend President William Ruto's NYOTA… Read more »
Liberia: From Aid to Sovereignty - Pearson Urges Liberia to Rebuild Economy Through Resource-Led Industrialization
FrontPageAfrica
As global aid declines and geopolitical priorities shift toward "country-first" policies, Liberia must urgently rethink how it manages its natural resources or risk long-term… Read more »
Liberia: Young Liberians - the Call for Political Awakening and Responsible Voting in 2029
FrontPageAfrica
"Can we take a break from the politics and focus on other things or aspects of our society that are good for our country? I am sure we can." - Pro. Wilson K. Tarpeh. Read more »
Liberia: Senators Signal Approval of Arcelormittal Third Amendment, Praise Executive for Advancing National Interest
FrontPageAfrica
The Liberian Senate has signaled strong prospects for the ratification of the Third Amendment Agreement of ArcelorMittal Liberia (AML), as several senators on Wednesday expressed… Read more »
Liberia: Lnoc Endorses New Secretary General, VP for Technical Affairs
FrontPageAfrica
The Liberia National Olympic Committee (LNOC) over the weekend officially endorsed two high-ranking officials to lead its Secretariat and technical wing during the body's 2025… Read more »
Liberia: Liberia Widens Competitive Edge in Global Maritime Space, Retains World's Top Flag State Position
FrontPageAfrica
Liberia has further consolidated its dominance in the global maritime sector, retaining its position as the world's largest shipping registry for the third consecutive year and… Read more »
Liberia: Findley Sets Preconditions to Endorse Senatorial Bid of Pro Temp Lawrence As Political Rivalry Deepens in Grand Bassa
FrontPageAfrica
As political tensions intensify in Grand Bassa County ahead of Liberia's 2029 general and presidential elections, Senator Gbehzohngar M. Findley, Chairman of the Senate Committee… Read more »
Liberia: Booker Washington Institute Lies in Ruin Amid Administrative Neglect
FrontPageAfrica
The once-prestigious Booker Washington Institute (BWI), long regarded as Liberia's model center of excellence in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), is today a… Read more »
Namibia: Minister Rejects Relocation of Katima Mulilo Weighbridge
Namibian
Plans to relocate the Katima Mulilo weighbridge to alleviate truck congestion in the main areas of the town and to enable 24-hour operations suffered a major setback earlier this… Read more »
Liberia: How Much 'Local Content' Is Too Much When Legislators Are the Key Beneficiaries?
Liberian Observer
Local content has emerged as the central selling point of the Third Amendment to ArcelorMittal Liberia's Mineral Development Agreement, according to Gbarpolu County Senator Amara… Read more »
Liberia: Ex-BSE Employees Secure U.S.$175k Bond
Liberian Observer
Former Director-General, Arthur Massaquoi and five other former employees of the Bureau of State Enterprises (BSE), were temporarily prevented from going to jail, Tuesday after… Read more »
Liberia: 'Liberia's Road Crisis Is Governance, Not Financial'
Liberian Observer
When large portions of the country often slip into near isolation during the intensification of the rainy season, the long-standing road infrastructure crisis often returns to the… Read more »
