January 21
South Africa: Energy Firm Sasol Not 'Looking for 50,000 Youths to Train, Employ' in South Africa As Claimed Online
Africa Check
Energy firm Sasol not 'looking for 50,000 youths to train, employ' in South Africa as claimed online Read more »
Namibia: Namra Collects N$61 Billion Towards Revenue Target
Namibian
The Namibia Revenue Agency (Namra) collected N$61.06 billion by end December towards its N$88.999 billion revenue target for the 2025/26 financial year. Read more »
Namibia: Missing Girl Still Not Found
Namibian
Kaylee Hulme (12), who was swept away in a river near Oranjemund, has still not been found. Read more »
Nigeria: Analysis - Bello El-Rufai Faces Political Crossroads in Kaduna North Ahead of 2027
Premium Times
As 2027 approaches, Bello El-Rufai's political fate will test the limits of party discipline, personal popularity, and elite reconciliation in Kaduna politics. Read more »
Uganda: Judiciary Charts New Course With Sixth Strategic Plan, Aiming for Efficiency and Accessibility
Nile Post
The Acting Chief Justice, Dr. Flavian Zeija, has chaired a pivotal meeting of the Planning, Development and Finance Committee to deliberate on the Draft Judiciary Sixth Strategic… Read more »
Africa: Magogo - East Africa to Deliver 'Huge and Memorable' Afcon 2027
Independent (Kampala)
The President of the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA), Moses Hassim Magogo, has expressed confidence that Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania will successfully co-host the… Read more »
Kenya: Court Halts Riruta-Ngong Railway Project Over Funding and Legal Gaps
Capital FM
The High Court has temporarily stopped the construction of the proposed Riruta-Ngong Commuter Metre Gauge Railway Project after issuing interim conservatory orders against Kenya… Read more »
Africa: Africa's Moment, If We Get Reading Right [opinion]
Ghanaian Times
Africa stands at the edge of a historic demographic shift. By 2050, one in three young people in the world will be African. This represents an extraordinary opportunity for the… Read more »
Namibia: Namdia Diamond Heist Accused Remains in Custody
New Era
A suspended security officer from the Namibia Desert Diamonds (Namdia), Charles Rhoman, appeared last week at the Keetmanshoop Magistrates Court in relation to the Namibian gems… Read more »
Namibia: Agofn Awards 21 Fellowships to Namibian Students
New Era
The Allan Gray Orbis Foundation Namibia (AGOFN) held its annual welcome event recently for its 2026 fellowship recipients, highlighting the extensive support offered to fellows… Read more »
Namibia: Uushona Amplifying Sports Education Globally
New Era
Jacobina Uushona has carried the Namibian flag on the basketball court and represented the nation in global sports administration, becoming the country's first graduate of the… Read more »
Namibia: Masua Appointed As Nyc Interim Chairperson
New Era
Former parliamentarian Patience Masua has been appointed as the interim executive chairperson of the National Youth Council (NYC), the council announced on Friday. Read more »
Ethiopia: News - Report Tracks UAE-Linked Cargo Flights to Ethiopian Military Base Amid Regional Power Struggle
Addis Standard
A cargo aircraft previously linked to the supply of weapons to armed groups in Sudan has conducted multiple flights to Ethiopia in recent weeks, according to an exclusive… Read more »
Ethiopia: Silence of Scholars, Absence of Intellectual Freedom - Hypocrisy, Moral Vacuum in PM Abiy's AAU Lecture
Addis Standard
A few weeks ago, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed delivered a lecture on the role of intellectuals in society as part of the celebrations marking Addis Ababa University's 75th… Read more »
Ghana: Easy Ways to Withdraw From Aviator to M-Pesa in 2026
Ghanaian Times
The Aviator crash game continues to be one of the most highly rated choices for an online bet game in Kenya and across East Africa in 2026. Read more »
Africa: Loc Inaugurated for 15th Africa Armwrestling Championship
Ghanaian Times
A seven-member Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the hosting of the 2026 Africa Armwrestling Championship has been inaugurated in Accra. Read more »
Uganda: Muntu Urges Ugandans to Turn Out for LC, Mayoral Elections
Nile Post
Alliance for National Transformation (ANT) leader and former presidential candidate Gen Mugisha Muntu has urged Ugandans to remain engaged in the electoral process by actively… Read more »
Uganda: EC Sets January 27 for Ajuri County Parliamentary Re-Run
Nile Post
The Electoral Commission has set January 27, 2026, as the date for a parliamentary re-run in Ajuri County, Alebtong District, following disputes over results from selected polling… Read more »
Uganda: NRM Pakwach Flagbearer Alleges Irregularities in Jonam County Polls
Nile Post
Pakwach--The National Resistance Movement (NRM) parliamentary flag bearer for Jonam County, Epiphany Berocan, has raised concerns over alleged irregularities in the conduct of the… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Appoints Ababu Namwamba Kenya's New High Commissioner to Uganda
Nile Post
Kenya's President William Ruto has appointed former Sports Cabinet Secretary Ababu Namwamba as the country's new High Commissioner to Uganda, replacing Ambassador Joash Maangi, who… Read more »
South Africa: 'Dior Bag Bribe' Scandal - Police Probe Into Ex-IDT Boss Malaka Nears Completion
Daily Maverick
About a week ago, Independent Development Trust head Tebogo Malaka resigned before a disciplinary hearing linked to a Daily Maverick video showing her and a spokesperson allegedly… Read more »
South Africa: Zuma's 'Security Fire Pool' Cost As Much As a Mansion - - Mcbride Dredges Up Past Scandal
Daily Maverick
Former police watchdog head Robert McBride has spoken in Parliament about several political scandals, including how a former head of the Hawks was allegedly targeted for giving the… Read more »
Uganda: Two-Horse Race As Voters Set to Choose Adjumani District Chairperson
Nile Post
At least 99,000 registered voters across nine sub-counties and two town councils in Adjumani District are expected to cast their ballots tomorrow in the highly anticipated Local… Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Govt Disburses N40 Million to Families of Fallen Lastma Officers
Premium Times
The Lagos State Government emphasised that the payment should not be seen as compensation for the lives of the fallen LASTMA officers, noting that no financial sum can replace… Read more »
Nigeria: Stock Market Extends Upward Trend With N6bn Gain
Premium Times
Meanwhile, the market activity showed a three per cent growth in volume, 25 per cent increase in value but four per cent decline in deals. Read more »
