January 18
Malawi: Punished Without Trial - How Malawi's Justice System Is Quietly Destroying Lives Through Endless Remand
Nyasa Times
Across Malawi, a silent crisis is unfolding behind prison walls--thousands of people are being punished without ever being found guilty. They are not serving sentences. They are… Read more »
Kenya: 'Raila Cannot Be Cloned' - Ahmednassir Declares ODM Politically Dead
Capital FM
Senior Counsel Ahmednassir Abdullahi has launched a scathing critique of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), declaring the party politically "dead" following the death of its… Read more »
Kenya: National efootball Champion Kiplagat Makes Kenya Proud At African Championships
Capital FM
- Kenya's eFootball mobile champion, Hanningtone Kiplagat, finished in the top 8 at the Africa eFootball Championship held from January 15-16 in Casablanca, Morocco. Read more »
South Africa: Disruptive Storytelling - The Need for Slow Journalism At a Time of Planetary Crisis
Daily Maverick
The annual gathering of African investigative journalists last November was a reminder of the need for slow, methodical reporting to expose social ills that span decades and vast… Read more »
South Africa: Grey High, Growing Up and Coming Out - Wesley Roodt On His Debut Novel All the Saints
Daily Maverick
Writing a novel about a boy coming to terms with his own identity in a prestigious Gqeberha all-boys school gave filmmaker and author Wesley Roodt the opportunity to come to terms… Read more »
South Africa: Ministerial Report Card - Is Siviwe Gwarube Up to the Task of Leading SA's Basic Education Ministry?
Daily Maverick
It is one of the most important ministerial portfolios and no individual has come away from it covered in glory. However, in many respects, the minister seems to be getting several… Read more »
Nigeria: Serap Sues Governors, Wike Over Security Votes Spending [press release]
Premium Times
SERAP is also asking the court to "compel the governors and Mr Wike to provide detailed reports on the allocation and spending of security votes by their states..." Read more »
Nigeria: Majemite Jaboro's 'The Ikoyi Prison Narratives' Is More Than a Book About Fela
Premium Times
Drawing from his time as Fela's cellmate in 1993, Jaboro constructs an oral-history narrative that doubles as a political archive. Read more »
Nigeria: Omije Ojumi's Burial, Comedian Princess' Husband Search, Other Ent Stories Last Week
Premium Times
A round-up of top entertainment stories you might have missed last week. Read more »
Nigeria: 2027: Are There Any Governors Truly in Opposition to Tinubu's Reelection
Premium Times
With 2027 in sight, Nigeria's opposition landscape is rapidly shifting. While many governors openly align with President Tinubu, others offer him tacit support or face mounting… Read more »
East Africa: Ethiopia Essential BRICS Partner That Brings Rich Experiences in Various Spheres - Indian Ambassador
ENA
Ethiopia is a very important BRICS partner that brings a lot of knowledge and expertise in all aspects of the BRICS activities, India's Ambassador to Ethiopia, Anil Kuma Rai, told… Read more »
Ethiopia: Nat'l Dialogue Enters Final Phase After Inclusive, Successful Process, Says House Speaker
ENA
Ethiopia's national dialogue, which has involved all segments of the society, has reached its critical and concluding phase, according to House of People's Representatives Speaker… Read more »
Ethiopia: Prime Minister Abiy Inaugurates Denbi Eco Lodge, First Dine for Generations Project
ENA
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed early this morning inaugurated the Denbi Eco Lodge, marking the launch of the country's first Dine for Generations project. Read more »
Rwanda: Gisagara VC Rally Past APR in Dramatic Five-Set Comeback
New Times
Gisagara VC maintained their perfect home record in the 2025/26 Rwanda Volleyball League after completing a season double over APR VC with a thrilling five-set comeback victory on… Read more »
Somalia: Somali President Meets Puntland Elders in Las Anod, Stresses Unity and Peace
Shabelle
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Saturday met with traditional elders from Puntland in the northern town of Las Anod, underscoring the role of customary leaders in… Read more »
Somalia: Local Militia Launch Offensive Against Al-Shabaab in Central Somalia
Shabelle
Local militia fighters known as Macawiisley have launched a large-scale operation against Al-Shabaab militants in areas surrounding Nuur Dugle in Somalia's Middle Shabelle region,… Read more »
Uganda: Mpuuga, Bwanika Fall As NRM Gains Ground in Greater Masaka
Independent (Kampala)
At least 18 incumbent Members of Parliament in the greater Masaka sub-region lost their seats in the January 15 general elections, triggering a major political shake-up and opening… Read more »
Uganda: Ankole Region - Thirteen Incumbents Lose Seats
Independent (Kampala)
At least thirteen incumbent Members of Parliament in the Ankole sub-region lost their seats in the 2026 general elections, marking a major political shake-up across several… Read more »
Uganda: Nalukoola Wins Kawempe North Constituency
Independent (Kampala)
The Kampala District Returning Officer, Rashid Hashakya, has officially declared Erias Nalukoola the winner of the Kawempe North parliamentary seat, securing more than 34,000… Read more »
Uganda: Paul Mwiru Back As NUP Wins 8 Seats in Busoga
Independent (Kampala)
The National Unity Platform (NUP) has expanded its parliamentary presence in the Busoga sub-region, winning eight seats compared to just one in the previous term. Read more »
Uganda: Robert Wandwasi Falls As Mbale Incumbents Lose Seats
Independent (Kampala)
Three incumbent Members of Parliament in Mbale District have lost their seats following the just-concluded parliamentary elections. Read more »
Uganda: Bahati On List of 9 Incumbents Beaten in Kigezi
Independent (Kampala)
The number of incumbent Members of Parliament who have lost their seats in the general election in the Kigezi region has risen to nine. Read more »
Uganda: AUC Chair Ali Youssouf Backs Uganda Vote As Opposition Cries Foul
Capital FM
The African Union Commission (AUC) has commended the conduct of Uganda's January 15 presidential election and congratulated President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on his re-election. Read more »
Nigeria: Mother, Six Children Murdered in Kano, Governor Reacts
Premium Times
Unidentified assailants reportedly stormed the residence of one Haruna Bashir in Kano at about 12:10 p.m. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Chief Justice Luke Malaba to Retire in May
263Chat
Zimbabwe's Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has announced that Chief Justice Luke Malaba will retire from office on 15 May 2026, with his final working day set for 14 May. Read more »
