January 20
Namibia: Alcohol Drives Crime and Fights in Erongo
Namibian
Alcohol fuelled a wave of assaults, public fights and disorder at townships and nightlife areas across the Erongo region during the festive season. Read more »
Namibia: Agriculture Expert Urges Speedy Work Visa Renewals
Namibian
Agriculture specialist Bertus Kruger has called on the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, and Safety and Security to ensure foreign experts in food security projects receive… Read more »
Namibia: Support for Marginalised Students Strengthened
Namibian
The government has reaffirmed its commitment to improving access to tertiary education for students from the San, Ovatue and Ovatjimba communities. Read more »
Namibia: The Independence and Competence of Judges
Namibian
Some Recent Public statements have questioned the competence and independence of Namibia's judges. Read more »
Namibia: Eleven Charged With Attempted Murder in Zambezi Land Dispute
Namibian
Eleven suspects have been arrested after they reportedly assaulted a man (58) during a land dispute at Kanono in the Zambezi region on Sunday. Read more »
Namibia: 15 Employers to Be Reviewed for Non-Compliance With Affirmative Action
Namibian
Fifteen employers will appear before the Employment Equity Commission (EEC) review panel for alleged non-compliance with the Affirmative Action (Employment) Act of 1998. Read more »
Namibia: Namibia's Traditional Leaders Serve Villages From Windhoek Despite Legal Residency Requirements
Namibian
"We cannot be confined to our villages." Read more »
Namibia: Nust to Refund Registration Fees As Government-Subsidised Tertiary Education Begins
Namibian
The Namibia University of Science and Technology (Nust) announced yesterday that it will refund eligible students who had already paid their registration fees, after some students… Read more »
Tunisia: Head of State Inspects Situation in Rades and Bou Argoub Following Heavy Rainfall [update 1]
Tunis Afrique Presse
President Kais Saied headed on Tuesday morning to the city of Radès in Ben Arous governorate, where he conducted an on-site assessment of conditions following heavy… Read more »
Tunisia: Prime Ministry Announces Suspension of Classes Across 15 Governorates
Tunis Afrique Presse
The Prime Ministry announced in a statement Tuesday the suspension of classes for the entire day on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at all public and private educational, training and… Read more »
Rwanda: New Details Emerge On University Lecturer Charged With Sexual Abuse
New Times
The case of a university lecturer arrested on Monday, January 19, over alleged child defilement and sexual exploitation has been submitted to the prosecution, according to Rwanda… Read more »
Liberia: Original Country Man Steps Up Support to Vulnerable Groups
New Dawn
Liberian business entrepreneur Thomas Nimene Tweh Jr., popularly known as "Original Country Man," has launched a rice distribution initiative targeting vulnerable residents in… Read more »
Liberia: 25 Liberian Women Break Free From Drug Addiction
New Dawn
Joy, relief, and renewed hope filled the Cooper Farm and Rehab Community, as 25 young women graduated from the Center for Rehabilitation and Reintegration (CFRR) after completing a… Read more »
West Africa: Liberia Can Do Better Than Botswana [opinion]
New Dawn
-With People-Centered Leadership Read more »
South Africa: From Thriving to Idle - A Fishing Family's Tale of Change in Kalk Bay
Daily Maverick
A conversation about fishing boats that can't go to sea, reading the ocean and the changing nature of fishing. Read more »
South Africa: Metro Slides Backwards - Audit Finds Seven Serious Failings in Nelson Mandela Bay
Daily Maverick
Nelson Mandela Bay has received a qualified audit for the second consecutive year, with the Auditor-General flagging seven major financial and governance failings. Issues include… Read more »
Africa: Beyond a Crisis - We're in a New Era of Global 'Water Bankruptcy', Says UN Report
Daily Maverick
Amid alarming global water shortages, a UN report declares a new era of 'water bankruptcy', emphasising the need for urgent action and redefined policies to address irreversible… Read more »
South Africa: Ensuring Animal Wellbeing Is Not an Extremist Movement, As Commercial-Use Proponents Will Have You Believe
Daily Maverick
Inaccurate and misleading language is being used to justify the commercial exploitation of wildlife and discredit those who advocate for animal welfare and wellbeing. Read more »
Lesotho: Lesotho Village With Solar Farm Has No Electricity
Daily Maverick
Villagers say they gave up grazing land for solar panels in 2022, but they have not seen any reward. Read more »
South Africa: 'Getting Water Is Like Finding a Job' - Orange Farm Residents Frustrated After Years of Unreliable Supply
Daily Maverick
Residents of Drieziek near Orange Farm have struggled with inconsistent water supplies for years, with some residents reporting dry taps since 2016. They say the problem is only… Read more »
South Africa: 'Mkhwanazi Tried to Disrupt IPID Probe Into Ex-Acting Cop Boss Phahlane' - - Mcbride
Daily Maverick
The former head of South Africa's police watchdog, Robert McBride, has made striking allegations against KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, including that he… Read more »
Uganda: Karuhanga Returns to Parliament On Inclusivity, Voter Vigilance and Calmer Polls in Ntungamo Municipality
Nile Post
A mix of political inclusivity, voter vigilance, improved security and comparisons of past leadership records propelled Gerald Karuhanga back to Parliament as the Member of… Read more »
Uganda: Matooke Traders Count Losses As Matooke Prices Plunge in Ntungamo
Nile Post
Banana traders and dealers in Ntungamo Municipality are grappling with heavy losses following a sharp decline in matooke prices, a situation they blame on oversupply, transport… Read more »
Liberia: Son of Ex-VP Howard-Taylor Reported Dead
Liberian Investigator
- Charles Phillip Taylor Jr., the son of former Vice President Jewel Howard-Taylor, has reportedly died at the GIMS Hospital in Sophie Community, according to a source familiar… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Pipeline Company Employees Offered 590mn Shares in IPO Listing
Capital FM
The Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) has reserved 590.6 million shares for its workforce and 1.8 billion shares for Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) in its Initial Public Offering (IPO),… Read more »
