January 19
Congo-Kinshasa: Togo Refocuses DRC Mediation On Concrete Results
Liberian Investigator
In Lomé, Togo has chosen to break with declaratory diplomacy surrounding the crisis in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. The high-level meeting held on 17 January… Read more »
Liberia: Implications of the U.S. Visa Suspension for Liberians
New Dawn
Since the recent indefinite pause in U.S. immigrant visa processing for Liberia (among 74 other countries) last week, I have received multiple requests from both local and… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Gives Nigeria's Second-Highest Honour to Controversial Businessman Gilbert Chagoury
Premium Times
Mr Otedola alluded to Mr Chagoury's contribution to Lagos's development in his post on X. Read more »
Africa: After AFCON Exploits, Super Eagles Rank Among Africa's Top Three
Daily Trust
Nigeria's Super Eagles have climbed to third place in Africa but retained 38th position globally in the latest FIFA Men's World Rankings released on Monday. Read more »
Tanzania: Tanzania Affirms Determination to Co-Host Epic Afcon Finals
Daily News
Tanzania has affirmed its determination to cooperate with the Confederation of African Football (CAF) in implementing various football development plans including organizing… Read more »
West Africa: Liberia Participates in Future Minerals Forum 2026
New Dawn
The Liberia Chamber of Mines, in close collaboration with the Ministry of Mines and Energy, actively participated in the recently concluded Future Minerals Forum (FMF) 2026, held… Read more »
Nigeria: Billionaire Wealth Soars, Deepens Nigeria's Inequality - Oxfam
Leadership
An Oxfam report has revealed that billionaire wealth surged by 16% in 2025, reaching a historic high of $18.3 trillion, as the World Economic Forum opened in Davos. Read more »
Africa: AFCON 2025 Awards - Full List of Winners
Vanguard
The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON came to a thrilling conclusion, with Senegal crowned champions and the standout performers recognized in the individual awards. Read more »
South Africa: Twelve Schoolchildren Die in Scholar Transport Crash
Scrolla
Twelve learners have now been confirmed dead after a private scholar transport crash in Vanderbijlpark. Several other learners were injured and taken to hospital as emergency… Read more »
Nigeria: Governor Radda Empowers 1,000 Adolescent Girls With Starter Packs [press release]
Premium Times
The beneficiaries, drawn from Kaita, Funtua, Matazu, Charanchi, Dutsi, Baure, Kurfi and Mani Local Government Areas, received their certificates and working tools at the Graduation… Read more »
South Africa: Actionsa's Khumalo Out On Bail Over Assault and Gun Charges
Scrolla
ActionSA's Xolani Khumalo is accused of assault and pointing a gun during a 2023 anti-drug operation in Katlehong. Read more »
South Africa: Goodyear Factory Goes On Sale As Workers Accept Jobs Are Gone
Scrolla
More than 900 workers lost their jobs when the Goodyear factory shut down last year. Read more »
South Africa: Families Stranded As Floods Tear Through Jozini Villages
Scrolla
Heavy weekend floods in Jozini and uMhlabuyalingana destroyed roads and bridges, leaving villages near the Mozambique border cut off completely. Read more »
South Africa: 'I Became the Family Breadwinner At 15 and Now I'm Drowning in Debt'
Scrolla
A man who became his family's breadwinner at 15 now supports 12 relatives on one income and is struggling to cover rent, food and transport. Read more »
Nigeria: Chris Okafor - 'If You Don't Stop Interfering, I'll Leak Your Video' - - Doris Ogala Dares Akpororo
Premium Times
The public feud was renewed on Sunday when the comedian, in an Instagram video, advised Ms Ogala to settle the differences with the clergyman, Mr Okafor, privately. Read more »
Rwanda: Alleged Musanze Apparitions - What Catholic Church Says
New Times
Reports of divine visions at G.S. Rwinzovu school in Musanze District have sparked a debate across Rwanda this week, prompting response from Catholic church leadership. Read more »
Uganda: Ibanda District Receives Ballot Papers Ahead of January 22 Local Government Elections
Nile Post
Ibanda District has received ballot papers ahead of the January 22 local government council elections, marking a key milestone in preparations for the polls that will usher in… Read more »
Uganda: Zaake Wins Third Term As Mityana Municipality MP
Nile Post
Francis Zaake Butebi has been re-elected Member of Parliament for Mityana Municipality, securing a third term in one of the most closely watched parliamentary contests in Mityana… Read more »
Uganda: Kalwanga Wins Third Term As Busujju MP
Nile Post
David Lukyamuzi Kalwanga has been declared the winner of the Busujju Constituency parliamentary race, securing a third consecutive term in Parliament after a tightly contested… Read more »
Uganda: 'Gang of Seven' Crumbles in 2026 Polls As Nambooze Stands Alone in Parliament
Nile Post
The once-influential Gang of Seven political bloc from Buganda has suffered a dramatic collapse following Uganda's 2026 parliamentary elections, with Betty Nambooze Bakireke… Read more »
Kenya: Many Kenyans Struggle to Access Vital Public Services, Express Dissatisfaction With Delivery
Afrobarometer
Majorities say key services are difficult to obtain. Read more »
Sudan: Atrocities 'Repeated Town By Town', ICC Prosecutor Tells UN Security Council
UN News
Atrocities in Sudan's Darfur region are spreading from town to town in an organized campaign of violence that includes mass executions, rape and ethnic targeting, amounting to war… Read more »
Africa: Fans in Senegal Await Return of Cup of Nations-Winning Team
RFI
Thousands of fans were expected to line the streets in the Senegalese capital Dakar on Monday night to greet the return of the national football team that claimed the 2025 Africa… Read more »
Africa: Climate Disasters Leave Invisible Scars
Health-e
Whenever rain clouds gather over her village, Ntombenhle Ndlovu finds herself checking the weather forecast again and again, bracing for what might come next. When the rain finally… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Arrest Key Suspect in 2015 Abduction of Bayelsa State Judge
Vanguard
The Bayelsa State Police Command has arrested a key suspect allegedly involved in the June 2015 abduction of State High Court Judge, Justice Eniyerin Omukoro. Read more »
