January 20
Nigeria: Discretionary Power of Trial Courts in Assessing Quantum of General Damages
This Day
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South Africa: Nelson Mandela Bay Police Arrest Taxi Driver Transporting 40 Passengers - - Most of Them Schoolchildren
Daily Maverick
The minister of transport, Barbara Creecy, has called for national action on scholar transport safety following the minibus taxi crash in Gauteng that claimed the lives of 12… Read more »
Nigeria: Radda Applauds New NSC Board Chairperson Shema's Inauguration As Well-Deserved [press release]
Premium Times
Governor Radda described the inauguration as a proud moment for Katsina State and a fitting recognition of Mr Shema's decades of meritorious public service, leadership record and… Read more »
Africa: How the U.S. Withdrawal From WHO Could Affect Global Health Powers and Disease Threats [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Hours after Donald Trump began his second term as United States president on Jan. 20, 2024, he signed an executive order to end American membership in the World Health Organization… Read more »
Africa: Corruption Enables Human Trafficking and Exploitation, New UN Report Finds
UN News
In 2011, a trafficker in Chile was convicted for recruiting economically vulnerable Peruvian citizens and arranging for them to be brought into the country - destined to become… Read more »
South Africa: Wading Through Floodwaters to Access Lifesaving Medication
Health-e
In Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga, floods have destroyed bridges connecting remote villages, leaving residents without safe access to clinics. Read more »
Nigeria: Ascendant Fynvora Review - Scam or Legit? Facts 2026!
Vanguard
Ascendant Fynvora is an investment platform built to simplify crypto trading and help users achieve substantial profits. The platform relies on advanced technologies, including… Read more »
Somalia: EUTM-Somalia Trains Somali National Forces in Strategic Communication Skills
Shabelle
The European Union Training Mission in Somalia (EUTM-Somalia) has conducted a series of seminars and trainings aimed at strengthening strategic communication skills among the… Read more »
Nigeria: Kaduna Police Say No Church Members Were Abducted
Vanguard
Confusion yesterday trailed the alleged kidnapping of over 170 worshippers by terrorists in three churches in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Read more »
East Africa: Egypt's Somalia Push Raises Alarm in Israel Over Horn of Africa Balance
Shabelle
Israeli political and security circles are increasingly alarmed by what they see as Egypt's accelerating military and diplomatic footprint in Somalia and the wider Horn of Africa,… Read more »
Ghana: Govt Set to Roll Out Dedicated Insurance Scheme for Athletes
Ghanaian Times
The Board Chairman of the National Sports Authority (NSA), Dr Fred Awaah, has given hints of government intention to institutionalise an insurance scheme to secure the future of… Read more »
Ghana: Black Maidens to Commence Camping Today
Ghanaian Times
The Black Maidens will resume camping today at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence, Prampram, as preparations continue ahead of upcoming international engagements. Read more »
Ghana: Uds Wins 4th BCA Ghana Tertiary Team Chess Tourney
Ghanaian Times
The University of Developmental Studies (UDS) has been crowned champions of the fourth BCA Ghana Tertiary Team Chess Championship, sweeping an impressive six gold medals and one… Read more »
Ghana: Akuapem South Municipal Assembly Takes Steps to Restore Aburi Botanical Gardens
Ghanaian Times
Following an alleged illegal felling of trees at Aburi Botanical Gardens, a historic site, the Akuapem South Municipal Assembly in the Eastern Region has begun steps to assess… Read more »
Ghana: 30 PWDs in Ayawaso East Municipality Receives Support
Ghanaian Times
Thirty persons with disabilities (PWDs) in the Ayawaso East Municipality have received livelihood support packages and cash assistance under the eighth disbursement of the District… Read more »
Ghana: Agenda 111 and the Cost of Official Negligence
Ghanaian Times
The Auditor-General's decision to surcharge 35 contractors to recover $7.9 million, equivalent to about GH¢94.6 million, over unexecuted or poorly executed works under the… Read more »
Ghana: Uwr Minister Urges Stronger Media Partnership for Development, Accountability
Ghanaian Times
The Upper West Regional Minister, Mr Charles LwangaPuozuing, has reaffirmed government's commitment to press freedom and democratic governance while calling on the media to deepen… Read more »
Uganda: Jinja District Integrates Hygiene Education Into Schools Under New Partnership With Dettol
Nile Post
Dettol Hygiene Quest Uganda, in partnership with the Jinja District Local Government, has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to permanently integrate hygiene… Read more »
Uganda: Nakku Elected Female Workers' MP
Nile Post
Fiona Nakku has been elected the Female Workers' Member of Parliament in the 12th Parliament after a closely contested election decided by a margin of just three votes. Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Grants Bitamazire Official Burial
Nile Post
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has granted an official burial to the late former Minister of Education and Sports, Geraldine Namirembe Bitamazire, in recognition of her… Read more »
Kenya: CS Ogamba Says Grade 9 - 10 Transition At 75pc, Mop-Up Underway
Capital FM
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba says the transition rate from Grade 9 to Grade 10 currently stands at 75 percent nationwide. Read more »
January 19
Africa: 2025 - A Year of Historic Global Health Milestones and Challenges [guest column]
allAfrica
As we look back on 2025, the world experienced a year of both remarkable achievement and profound challenge in global health. Multilateralism, science and solidarity were tested as… Read more »
Africa: Africa Pushes Back On US Health Deals Over Data, Power
SciDev.Net
A new wave of bilateral health deals with the United States is facing growing resistance across Africa, as courts, civil society groups and public-health experts question how the… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Former Election Umpire Has Been Appointed an Ambassador - Why This Is a Red Flag [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
The Nigerian Senate confirmed the appointment of the immediate past chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as an ambassador in December 2025. This has… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopian Women and Safety - Why Some Switch Their Ethnic Identity When They Start Working [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
For many women in Ethiopia, getting their first formal job doesn't just change their income; it can change how they describe who they are in everyday public interactions. Read more »
