January 19
Uganda: Our Security Forces Are Pro-People, Says IGP Byakagaba
Nile Post
The Inspector General of Police, Abas Byakagaba, has said Uganda's security agencies remain pro-people and committed to protecting citizens before, during and after the general… Read more »
Ethiopia: An Interview With Zena - London, Addis Ababa, and Everything in Between. [interview]
Afropop
Zena is a London-born duo composed of Kokoroko keyboardist Yohan Kebede and bassist Menelik. Informed by their shared Ethiopian heritage, they mix traditional Ethiopian sounds with… Read more »
Rwanda: Rethinking the American Dream - Financial Planning When U.S. Immigration Isn't an Option
New Times
During our first trip to East Africa in February 2025, my husband and I stopped in Tanzania before continuing on to Rwanda. There, a man shared something with us that has stayed… Read more »
Nigeria: Amid Defection Rumour, Kano Gov Yusuf Meets Tinubu At State House
This Day
President Bola Tinubu on Monday evening met with Governor of Kano State, Abba Kabir Yusuf, at the State House, Abuja. Read more »
Nigeria: DSS Picks Malami Over Terrorism Allegations After Perfecting Bail in Money-Laundering Charge
This Day
Immediate Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice Abubakar Malami, SAN, has been arrested and taken into custody by operatives of the Department of State… Read more »
Liberia: Has the CDC Consistently Won Presidential Elections in Grand Gedeh County Since 2005?
Liberian Investigator
On January 13, Acarous Gray, former District #8 Representative, claimed on the OK afternoon conversation that the Congress for Democratic Change has consistently won presidential… Read more »
Sudan: Sudanese Red Crescent Welcomes Turkish Delegation, Hails Ongoing Support
SNA
- The President of the Sudanese Red Crescent Society, Dr. Abdulrahman Bilal Al-A'id, and Secretary-General Ahmed Al-Tayib Suleiman met today at the Society's Port Sudan… Read more »
Morocco/Senegal: Sudanese Football Association Congratulates Senegal On Afcon Victory, Praises Morocco's Hosting
SNA
- The Sudanese Football Association (SFA) has congratulated the Senegalese Football Federation and the brotherly people of Senegal on their well-deserved triumph at the Africa Cup… Read more »
Liberia: Nafaa Boss Designate Pledges Stronger Governance, Fish Production Boost At Senate Hearing
Liberian Investigator
J. Cyrus Saygbe Sr., director general-designate of the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority, has pledged to strengthen governance, expand local fish production and protect… Read more »
Nigeria: Policing Truth in the Age of Digital Misinformation
Premium Times
Silence is no longer an option in the age of viral falsehoods. Read more »
Uganda: Finca Supports Flood-Affected Traders
Independent (Kampala)
FINCA Uganda said earlier last week that it had begun the process of providing more than Shs100 million in relief to its clients -- traders in downtown Kampala -- whose businesses… Read more »
Liberia: STAND Accuses Boakai Government of Sliding Into Lawlessness, Vows Sustained Civil Resistance
Liberian Investigator
The National Chairman of Solidarity and Trust for a New Day (STAND), Mulbah Morlu, Jr., on Monday launched a blistering critique of President Joseph Nyuma Boakai's administration,… Read more »
Sudan: Half a Ton of Drugs Seized in Major Red Sea Anti-Smuggling Operation
SNA
- Red Sea State Anti-Smuggling Forces have seized nearly half a ton of narcotics following an intense pursuit, in one of the largest drug busts recorded in the state in recent… Read more »
Sudan: Small Projects Committee Directs Support for Youth and Children's Palace
SNA
The Small Projects Committee, operating under the Higher Committee for Preparing the Environment for the Return to Khartoum State, discussed on Sunday measures to support the… Read more »
Sudan: Minister of Infrastructure Underscores Al-Nilein University's Role in Scientific Advancement Mo
SNA
- Minister of Infrastructure and Transport Seif Al-Nasr Haroun lauded Al-Nilein University's leading role in keeping pace with scientific and technical progress, praising its swift… Read more »
Sudan: Khartoum State Strategy Chief Commends Ambitious, Practical 2026 Environment Plan
SNA
- Secretary-General of the Supreme Council for Strategy and Information in Khartoum State Dr. Essam Boutros has commended the 2026 strategic plan of the Higher Council for… Read more »
East Africa: Sudan, Poland Explore Expanded Agricultural Cooperation
SNA
Warsaw, Jan. 19, 2026 (SUNA) - The Ambassador of Sudan to Poland, Ilham Ibrahim Mohamed Ahmed, met Polish Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Adam Nowak on January… Read more »
Sudan: Sudan's Ambassador to Germany Meets President of Poland
SNA
Warsaw, Jan. 19, 2026 (SUNA) - The Ambassador of Sudan to Germany, accredited as non-resident Ambassador to the Republic of Poland, Ilham Ibrahim Mohamed Ahmed, met with President… Read more »
South Africa: Two Houses of Parliament Hold First 2026 Joint Programming Committee Meeting to Plan 2026 Parliamentary Programme [press release]
Parliament of South Africa
The two Houses of Parliament, the National Assembly and the National Council of Provinces (NCOP), will convene a virtual Joint Programming Committee (JPC) meeting tomorrow, to plan… Read more »
South Africa: Committee On Forestry, Fisheries and Environment Sends Condolences to Families Affected By Natural Disasters [press release]
Parliament of South Africa
The Portfolio Committee on Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment extend its deepest condolences to the families in KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo and Mpumalanga provinces who have… Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos - Sanwo-Olu Signs ₦4.44trn 2026 Budget Into Law
Daily Trust
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Monday signed the 2026 Appropriation Bill of ₦4.44 trillion into law. Read more »
Nigeria: DSS Picks Up Malami After Release From Kuje Prison
Daily Trust
Former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, SAN, has been arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS). Read more »
Nigeria: Fani-Kayode - Sokoto Airstrike Not Based On Intelligence From Onitsha Trader
Daily Trust
Former Minister of Aviation and ambassadorial designate, Femi Fani-Kayode, has dismissed the report that the US relied on intelligence from a trader based in Onitsha, Anambra… Read more »
Uganda: Second Deputy Mufti Urges Muslims to Thank Allah for the Gift of Children
Nile Post
Muslim faithful have been urged to always thank Almighty Allah for the blessing of children, describing them as a divine gift to be cherished and nurtured in accordance with… Read more »
Tanzania: 1,900 Malawians Seek Specialized Medical Treatment in Tanzanian Hospitals
Daily News
The Malawian Minister for Health, Madalitso Baloyi, said her country is exploring a partnership with Tanzania to allow Malawian patients access to affordable, specialised medical… Read more »
