January 22
South Africa: State Attorney Calls for a New Road Accident Fund Tribunal
GroundUp
Courts are clogged with thousands of RAF cases Read more »
Namibia: Room Occupancy for Q4 Drops By 2.5 Percent
New Era
The CEO of the Hospitality Association of Namibia (HAN), Gitta Paetzold, notes that the latest tourism numbers show that the overall room occupancy for the fourth quarter of 2025… Read more »
Sudan: Davos 2026 - UN Refugee Comissioner Fears That Sudan War Could Spread to Neighboring Countries
Dabanga
The UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Barham Salih, has warned that the ongoing war in Sudan will not be contained within its borders, and calls on the international community to… Read more »
Nigeria: Bayelsa Athletics Association Gets New Chairman
Premium Times
Kolawole Oredipe, the immediate past vice-chairman of the association, took over from Godwin Oghogho, whose tenure had elapsed. Read more »
Nigeria: Otti's Message to Abure After Court Sacked Him As LP National Chairman
Premium Times
The LP recently appointed Mr Otti as its national leader after Peter Obi, the party's 2023 presidential candidate, defected to the African Democratic Congress. Read more »
Nigeria: Road Accidents - Delta Recorded 10 Deaths During 2025 Yuletide - FRSC
Premium Times
In the neighbouring Edo State, at least 11 people were killed, while seven others sustained injuries when a bus and a truck collided on 17 January along the Benin-Agbor Road. Read more »
Nigeria: Three Killed in Akwa Ibom Road Crash
Premium Times
An FRSC official has confirmed the incident. Read more »
Africa: Ethiopia Ratifies Prisoner Transfer and Extradition Agreements With China, Brazil, and South Africa
Addis Standard
The Ethiopian House of Peoples' Representatives (HoPR) has ratified proclamations approving prisoner transfer agreements with the People's Republic of China and the Federal… Read more »
Nigeria: Afcon 2025 - Goldberg Reflects On Super Eagles' Journey, Power of Belief [press release]
Premium Times
Although a fourth AFCON title remained out of reach, the official beer for the national team said the Super Eagles' performance went beyond the final standings Read more »
Nigeria: Chief Judge Declines Rivers Assembly's Request to Probe Fubara, Gives Reason
Premium Times
The latest development came after a state high court restrained the assembly and the chief judge from proceeding with the impeachment proceedings against the governor and his… Read more »
Nigeria: Why I Enrolled for Law Degree in State University - Emir Sanusi
Daily Trust
The 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has said his decision to enroll for a Law degree at Northwest University, Kano, is the fulfillment of a lifelong dream to study the… Read more »
Nigeria: 'Taxes Must Be Ruthlessly Collected', Oshiomhole Defends FG
Daily Trust
Senator representing Edo North, Adams Oshiomhole, has called for strict enforcement of tax laws in Nigeria, insisting that non-compliance should carry serious consequences. Read more »
Kenya: KRA to Enable Tax Filing Via Whatsapp
Capital FM
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is rolling out new digital tools to make tax compliance simpler and more affordable. Read more »
Botswana: Bogosi Pillar of National Unity and Governance
Botswana Daily News
Vice President and Minister of Finance, Mr Ndaba Gaolathe, has reaffirmed government's respect for the country's traditional leadership, describing Ntlo ya Dikgosi as a vital… Read more »
Gambia: Hakalang Road Safety Drive Gains Support Across North Bank Communities
The Point
The weeklong Hakalang Road Sensitization Campaign is gaining strong community support as it moves through towns and schools along the newly constructed 84-kilometre Hakalang Road… Read more »
Gambia: Moherst Commends World Bank Support for Higher Education Development
The Point
The Ministry of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (MoHERST) has reaffirmed the Government of The Gambia's commitment to transforming the country's higher education… Read more »
Gambia: Welfare Trust Foundation Transforms Lives Across Gambia
The Point
The Welfare Trust Foundation, under the leadership of its Chief Executive Officer and President, Mr. Lamin Gibba, continues to solidify its place as one of The Gambia's leading… Read more »
Gambia: Ncac Advances Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage Via Community-Based Inventory
The Point
The National Centre for Arts and Culture (NCAC) on Monday, 19 January 2026, commenced a five-day training workshop for community representatives drawn from 30 communities in the… Read more »
Gambia: Over D1bn Paid Digitally Via Wave-Nfspmc Partnership
The Point
With more than one billion dalasis already been disbursed to farmers nationwide, as the 2025/2026 groundnut trade season is shaping up as one of the most successful and transparent… Read more »
Gambia: Gtsc Buses Roll Out On 84.5 Km Hakalang Road As Nbr Opens Up
The Point
The Gambia Transport Service Company (GTSC) has officially launched a new bus service along the newly completed 84.5 km Hakalang road, a long-awaited infrastructure project that… Read more »
Gambia: Finance Minister Says Education Gives Highest-Return On Investments
The Point
The Honourable Minister for Finance and Economic Affairs, Seedy Keita, delivered a compelling keynote address highlighting education as one of the highest-return investments for… Read more »
Uganda: Ibanda EC Assures Voters of Peaceful Local Government Elections
Nile Post
The Electoral Commission (EC) in Ibanda District has assured voters of a smooth, peaceful, and well-coordinated local government election, saying all preparations have been… Read more »
Uganda: No More Source - Spice Diana Confirms Management Split
Nile Post
Ugandan singer Namukwaya Hajara Diana, popularly known as Spice Diana, has officially parted ways with Source Management and its head, Rogers Lubega, ending a long-time… Read more »
Uganda: Mukono Local Govt Elections Record Alarmingly Low Turnout
Nile Post
District-level local government elections in Mukono District were marked by an unusually low voter turnout, with several polling stations remaining largely deserted throughout the… Read more »
Uganda: Ntungamo - Security Tightened After Ballot Stuffing Arrests
Nile Post
Voting for local government council candidates is underway in Ntungamo District amid tight security, following delays at several polling stations and arrests linked to alleged… Read more »
