January 21
West Africa: Waemu Set to Launch New Trading Platform for T-Bills, Bonds
Daba Finance
UMOA-Titres plans to launch a new quotation and trading platform for treasury bills and bonds to deepen the secondary market for public securities across the WAEMU region on… Read more »
Angola: War On Civil Society, Continuity of Plunder [analysis]
Maka
The proposed Law on Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) that the ruling MPLA is preparing to approve on January 22, 2025, is an act of political desperation. It is designed to… Read more »
Kenya: Lionesses to Sharpen Claws in Spain Ahead of Hunt for Hsbc Division 2 Glory in Nairobi
Capital FM
National women's rugby 7s team captain Sheila Chajira says the Lionesses will be a fearsome opponent when they return from the high performance training camp in Spain. Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Baati Toasts to Nine Years of George Arodi's Leadership
Nile Post
Uganda Baati has marked a significant milestone as its Chief Executive Officer, George Arodi, completes nine years at the helm of the company--a tenure defined by growth,… Read more »
Africa: Britam Uganda Retains Top Employer Africa Status for Second Year Running
Nile Post
Britam Uganda has been certified as a Top Employer Africa 2026 for the second consecutive year, reaffirming the company's commitment to people-centred leadership and a… Read more »
Uganda: Kawalya Faults Government Over Failure of BVVK Machines
Nile Post
Rubaga North Member of Parliament Abubakar Kawalya has sharply criticized the government and the Electoral Commission (EC) over what he described as poor preparation and costly… Read more »
Uganda: Credibility Is the Most Important Aspect of an Election, Says Rwomushana
Nile Post
Political analyst Charles Rwomushana has raised serious concerns over the credibility of the recently concluded 2026 general presidential and parliamentary elections, citing… Read more »
Uganda: DP's Beatrice Mao Confident Ahead of Kampala Mayoral Polls, Vows Disciplined and Inclusive Leadership
Nile Post
As the Local Government Council elections scheduled for Thursday, 22 January are just a day away, Democratic Party (DP) flag bearer for the Kampala Lord Mayoral race, Beatrice… Read more »
Uganda: Why Uganda's Saccos Need a Digital Shift to Serve the Next Generation
Nile Post
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Uganda: Kawalya Bashes Government Over Kiteezi Landfill
Nile Post
Rubaga North MP Abubaker Kawalya has expressed disappointment over the government's failure to allocate funds for the decommissioning and rehabilitation of the Kiteezi landfill. Read more »
Uganda: Bukedi Voters Oust 24 Incumbent MPs in Youth-Driven 2026 Political Wave
Nile Post
Twenty-four of Bukedi's 29 incumbent Members of Parliament lost their seats in the 2026 general elections, marking one of the most dramatic political upheavals the sub-region has… Read more »
Uganda: Youth, PWD Elections in Makindye Ssabagabo Marred By Disputes
Nile Post
Makindye Ssabagabo Municipality witnessed tense scenes on Tuesday as elections for Youth and Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) leaders were overshadowed by disputes between… Read more »
Uganda: Mubaje Calls for Traditional Celebrations, Islamic Values in Childbirth Ceremonies
Nile Post
Sheikh Shaban Ramadhan Mubaje, the Mufti of Uganda, has called on the Muslim community to uphold traditional practices of gratitude for the blessing of children, urging them to… Read more »
Uganda: NRM Sweeps Youth and PWDs Leadership Positions in Kira Municipality
Nile Post
The National Resistance Movement (NRM) has registered a clean sweep in the Youth and Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) leadership elections in Kira Municipality, winning all… Read more »
Uganda: Katikkiro Urges Parents to Educate Girls As He Eulogizes Former Minister Bitamazire
Nile Post
The Katikkiro of Buganda Peter Mayiga has paid glowing tribute to the late Minister Geraldine Namirembe Bitamazire, describing her as a selfless, principled leader whose life and… Read more »
Uganda: Court to Rule On Bail Application for Governance Activist Sarah Bireete
Nile Post
Human rights advocate and governance expert Dr Sarah Bireete has been returned to the Buganda Road Chief Magistrate's Court for a ruling on her bail application as she continues to… Read more »
Kenya: Tatu Coffee Tops National Awards for Quality Kenyan Arabica
Capital FM
Tatu Coffee Estates Limited has won first and third place in the highly competitive Washed Arabica Category at the National Taste of Harvest Kenya 2025-2026 Awards, cementing its… Read more »
Kenya: Creative Entrepreneurship - Why Filmmakers Must Start Thinking Like Founders
Capital FM
Africa's film industry has never pulsed with more life than it does today. Cinema screens are multiplying, streaming platforms are expanding their libraries, and global audiences… Read more »
January 20
Mozambique: UNICEF Warns of 'Deadly Threat' to Children as Floods Ravage Mozambique
allAfrica
The UN children's agency, UNICEF, warns severe flooding in Mozambique poses a "deadly threat" to children, as extreme weather continues to cause havoc across the region. Speaking… Read more »
Ethiopia: Nebe Vows to Hold Elections in Tigray As Parties Cite Lack of Conditions for Credible Vote [analysis]
Addis Standard
Ethiopia's National Election Board (NEBE) has confirmed that the seventh general election will be held in the Tigray region, announcing a nationwide budget of 10 billion birr and… Read more »
South Sudan: Will Elections Bring Peace to South Sudan? [analysis]
African Arguments
South Sudan, the world's youngest nation, has not had an election since its independence from Sudan in 2011. Per the 2018 power-sharing agreement, the election is set to happen… Read more »
South Africa: Philippi East Massacre - Cops Contradict Each Other On Arrests
GroundUp
Suspects appear to have been taken in for questioning, but not arrested Read more »
South Africa: Scam Alert - South Africa's Power Utility Eskom Is Not Offering Learnerships to 60,000 Young People in 2026
Africa Check
Scam alert: South Africa's power utility Eskom is not offering learnerships to 60,000 young people in 2026 Read more »
Africa: The Shared Challenges of Giving Birth
MSF
Hermina lives in the Central African Republic (CAR), Murjanatu in northern Nigeria, and Sabera is a Rohingya refugee in Bangladesh. Though they live in vastly different places, the… Read more »
Malawi: Greenbelt Authority Scandal - How K39 Billion Was Stolen in Just Four Months
Nyasa Times
What was supposed to help Malawi grow more food has turned into one of the biggest corruption scandals since Cashgate. Read more »
