January 21
Namibia: Grootfontein Cholera Outbreak Manageable - Senior Medical Officer
Namibian
Grootfontein senior medical officer Dr Martinus Shaninga says the establishment of a cholera treatment centre at Grootfontein State Hospital is doing well in managing the number of… Read more »
Sudan: ICC Deputy Prosecutor - RSF Conducted 'Organised, Calculated Campaign' of Atrocities in El Fasher [blog]
Darfur Network for Human Rights
The International Criminal Court's Deputy Prosecutor Nazhat Shameem Khan told the UN Security Council on Monday that the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) oversaw "an organised,… Read more »
Rwanda: REMA Explains Charges for New Carbon Market Projects
New Times
All newly launched carbon market projects and transactions in Rwanda will be subject to newly introduced fees, while existing projects are exempt, the Rwanda Environment Management… Read more »
South Africa: Ethics Company Told to Pay Back Lottery Money
GroundUp
ProEthics and its director Dr Janette Minnaar tried to stop us publishing this article Read more »
Uganda: Elections Conducted Without Biometric Verification Fall Short of the Law - Munyagwa
Nile Post
Former Common Man's Party (CMP) presidential candidate Mubarak Munyagwa Sserunga, popularly known as "Mugati Gwa Butter," has raised serious concerns over the credibility of the… Read more »
South Africa: Trains Will Be Back On This Joburg Line Soon
GroundUp
Trains on the Vereeniging line stopped running during the covid lockdown Read more »
Uganda: Why It Is Hard to Avoid the Internet in the World Today [analysis]
Independent (Kampala)
When the Government of Uganda shut down internet access for four days during the recent election week, it reignited a national debate about how deeply digital connectivity has… Read more »
Ethiopia: Map Catches Up to Reality - Why Israel Chose Somaliland's Sovereignty Over Somalia's Dependency
Addis Standard
Diplomacy prides itself on nuance, yet there are moments when nuance collapses under the weight of geography. Israel's recognition of Somaliland was not a symbolic flourish; it was… Read more »
Ethiopia: News - Ethiopian Army Kills Around 40 Allies in Amhara Drone Strike
Addis Standard
Ethiopian forces killed approximately 40 fighters on their own side in a drone strike in the insurgency-hit Amhara region on 15 January, a nurse and a local official told AFP on… Read more »
Liberia: Liberian Finance Minister Highlights Country's Gains At World Economic Forum
New Dawn
Liberia's Minister of Finance and Development Planning, Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan, has highlighted gains made since the inception of the government and reaffirmed the country's… Read more »
Liberia: President Boakai Consoles Jewel Howard-Taylor After Son's Tragic Passing
New Dawn
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has paid a condolence visit to former Vice President Madam Jewel Howard-Taylor following the death of her son, Charles Phillip Taylor Jr., in a… Read more »
Nigeria: Visa Freeze Clouds Fan Access Ahead FIFA World Cup
Daily Trust
Concerns are growing ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup following reports of expanded U.S. visa suspensions and stricter immigration controls that could affect supporters from… Read more »
Ghana: Arise Ghana Pickets At U.S. Embassy to Demand Deportation of Ken Ofori-Atta
Ghanaian Times
Arise Ghana; a pressure group, yesterday staged a protest at the United States Embassy in Accra, demanding the deportation of Ghana's former Minister of Finance, Mr Ken Ofori-Atta,… Read more »
Ghana: World Cup 2026 / Apply Early for Visas - US Embassy
Ghanaian Times
The U.S. Embassy in Accra is encouraging Ghanaian football enthusiasts and fans of the Black Stars planning to travel to the U.S for 2026 World Cup to apply early as it opened… Read more »
Africa: Morocco to File Legal Complaint Over Cup of Nations Final Fiasco
Ghanaian Times
Morocco will pursue legal action over the outcome of Sunday's Africa Cup of Nations final, where opponents Senegal walked off the field to protest a penalty awarded against them… Read more »
Egypt: Salah Future Down to Manager and Club - Szoboszlai
Ghanaian Times
Dominik Szoboszlai says he spoke to Mohamed Salah "almost every day" when he was at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) but has refused to speculate on the Egypt forward's future at… Read more »
Africa: Diaz Publicly Apologises for Failed Panenka That Cost Morocco AFCON Title
Ghanaian Times
Brahim Diaz has issued a public apology after his failed panenka cost Morocco the Africa Cup of Nations final against Senegal. Read more »
Liberia: EU, Nafaa Validate Artisanal Fisheries Assessments, Chart Path for Inclusive Sector Growth
Liberian Investigator
Liberia's marine artisanal fisheries sector is poised for targeted reforms after stakeholders, with support from the European Union (EU), validated two key assessments and agreed… Read more »
Liberia: Cornelia Kruah Goes to Youth & Sports, Cole Bangalu Goes to Lrrrc As Boakai Repositions Key Institutions
Liberian Investigator
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has nominated Attorney Cornelia W. Kruah as Minister of Youth and Sports, replacing Cllr. Jerror Cole Bangalu, who has been reassigned as Executive… Read more »
Liberia: Sen. Brown Demands Review of CRC, Mopp Concessions After 15 Years of Inaction
New Republic
Maryland County Senator J. Gbleh-bo Brown has called for the immediate review of the concession agreements governing the Cavalla Rubber Company (CRC) and the Maryland Oil Palm… Read more »
Liberia: Clar Hope Foundation Asks Court to Quash Subpoena in Asset Probe
Liberian Investigator
Clar Hope Foundation has asked Criminal Court 'A' to throw out a subpoena compelling it to release records tied to its construction and funding, arguing that the court lacks… Read more »
Uganda: Adjumani NRM Registrar Reported Missing After Leaving to Deliver Election Results
Nile Post
Police in Adjumani District have opened investigations into the disappearance of Chandimale Amos, a 34-year-old National Resistance Movement (NRM) registrar for Adjumani District,… Read more »
Uganda: Perennial Losers - Why Some Politicians Keep Contesting Despite Repeated Defeats
Nile Post
For many politicians, losing an election is not the end of the road. Some candidates withdraw after defeat, but others continue to contest repeatedly, motivated by hope, strategy,… Read more »
Uganda: NRM's Lokawua Challenges Tepeth County Election Results in Court
Nile Post
The National Resistance Movement (NRM) flag bearer for Tepeth County, Michael Wilson Lokawua, has petitioned court seeking nullification of the recently concluded parliamentary… Read more »
Uganda: Basajjabalaba's Son Iddi Jumps the Queue, Declares Bid for Deputy Speaker
Nile Post
Bushenyi--Ishaka Municipality MP-elect Iddi Basajja, son of prominent businessman Hassan Bassajabalaba, has declared his intention to contest for the position of Deputy Speaker of… Read more »
