January 21
Liberia: Liberia Ranks Low On Global Hunger Index, Retains 'Serious Hunger' Status With 30 Score
FrontPageAfrica
Liberia has once again been classified as a country facing "serious" hunger, according to the 2025 Global Hunger Index (GHI), ranking 112th out of 123 countries with sufficient… Read more »
Uganda: Buganda Kingdom Minister Kawuki Calls for Unity and Loyalty to the Kabaka Ahead of Local Govt Polls
Nile Post
As Uganda transitions from recently concluded presidential and parliamentary elections and prepares for upcoming local government polls, the Minister responsible for Local… Read more »
Kenya: Sonko Launches Nedp's First Candidates As By-Election Campaigns Begin
Capital FM
Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko's National Economic Development Party (NEDP) has officially kicked off its maiden election campaigns after issuing nomination certificates to its… Read more »
Liberia: Boakai Commissions First Tourism Director General
Liberian Observer
In a landmark move for Liberia's economic diversification, President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. has officially commissioned Ms. Princess Eva Cooper as the first Director General of… Read more »
Kenya: Nubian Giraffes Translocated to Strengthen Genetic Diversity in Kenya
Capital FM
The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has translocated three young Rothschild giraffes from Soysambu Conservancy in Naivasha to the Giraffe Centre in Nairobi. Read more »
Nigeria: Murder Trial Halted As Ex-Oyo NURTW Chief 'Auxiliary' Collapses
Premium Times
The ex-NURTW chief, Auxiliary, slumped while seated during proceedings in his murder trial. Read more »
Liberia: Paye - National Minerals Company Was Our Idea
Liberian Investigator
Former Minister of Mines and Energy Wilmot J.M. Paye has accused current officials at the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME) of rebranding key policy initiatives from his tenure,… Read more »
Ethiopia: Tourists Thrilled By Ethiopia's Rich Heritage, Hospitality
ENA
French and German tourists have appreciated the welcoming people of Ethiopia and the captivating heritage and beauty of the country. Read more »
Kenya: Govt-World Bank Partnership Boosts ICT Uptake in Kenyan Schools
Capital FM
A groundbreaking collaboration between the Government of Kenya and the World Bank (WB) is significantly enhancing the uptake of Information and Communication Technology (ICT)… Read more »
Rwanda: How a Kigali Couple Is Thriving Despite Different HIV Statuses
New Times
It was January 2020 when Janvier Igabe walked into a salon in Kigali for a haircut and noticed a beautiful woman, Josiane Tuyishimire. He was instantly drawn to her and told her he… Read more »
Liberia: Sen. Nimely Red-Flags Police Harassment, Theft & Intimidation
New Dawn
Grand Gedeh County Senator Thomas Y. Nimely has red-flagged police harassment, theft, and intimidation against peaceful citizens, while describing the influx of police checkpoints… Read more »
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 »
