January 16
Uganda: U.S. Embassy Issues Security Alert for Uganda [press release]
U.S. Embassy Kampala
Location: Uganda, countrywide Read more »
Sudan: Prime Minister - Butri Is an Extension of Khartoum and the Beating Heart of Al-Gezira
SNA
Prime Minister Dr. Kamil Idris on Thursday visited Butri city in Al-Gezira State. Read more »
Uganda: Police Use Tear Gas to Disperse NUP Supporters in Kayunga
Independent (Kampala)
Police have used tear gas to disperse hundreds of National Unity Platform (NUP) supporters who gathered at the Kayunga District tally centre, demanding the immediate declaration of… Read more »
South Africa: Critical Water Levels At Limpopo Dams Trigger Urgent Safety Warning
SAnews.gov.za
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has issued an urgent public notice about critically high water levels at several dams across Limpopo. Read more »
South Africa: SAWS Issues Warning of Disruptive Rain in Mpumalanga
SAnews.gov.za
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) says the Red Level 10 warning for Friday's disruptive rain remains in place for the Lowveld in Mpumalanga, especially over Nkomazi,… Read more »
Kenya: 'You Con Pig' - Alai Fires Back At Ahmednassir Over Gun Claims
Capital FM
Kileleshwa MCA Robert Alai has hit back at Senor Counsel Ahmednassir Abdullahi, rejecting claims that he is being shielded from the law and accusing the advocate of intimidation… Read more »
Kenya: IEBC Holds National Planning Meeting Ahead of February 26 By-Elections
Capital FM
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) on Friday held a joint National Planning Meeting as part of its preparations for February 26 by-elections. Read more »
Kenya: Altered Image Used to Show Kenyan Politician Moses Wetang'ula 'Gifting' Daughter Car
Africa Check
Altered image used to show Kenyan politician Moses Wetang'ula 'gifting' daughter car Read more »
Nigeria: Patients Stranded Across Nigeria As Health Workers' Strike Enters Third Month
Premium Times
Despite a federal government directive enforcing a "no work, no pay" policy, JOHESU has insisted that the strike will continue until its demands are met. Read more »
South Africa: Xolani Khumalo Hands Himself in Over Assault Claim
Scrolla
ActionSA says Ekurhuleni mayoral candidate Xolani Khumalo will hand himself in to police over an alleged assault case. The party claims police are targeting Khumalo while an… Read more »
Uganda: Aceng Accuses Amongi of Campaigning During Voting
Independent (Kampala)
The Minister of Health, Dr Jane Ruth Aceng, has accused the Minister of Gender, Labour and Social Development, Betty Amongi Akena, of illegally campaigning on polling day in Lira… Read more »
Nigeria: Impeachment Move Against Fubara Will Continue - Rivers Lawmakers
Premium Times
The latest development came a day after the lawmakers failed to reconvene on Thursday, a week after initiating the impeachment move. Read more »
Kenya: Outrage As IPOA Probes Nandi Hills Police Assault Caught On Camera
Capital FM
The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has launched investigations into an incident in Nandi Hills, Nandi County, after a viral video appeared to show police officers… Read more »
Sudan: Prime Minister Affirms Hope Government's Commitment to Mobilize All Efforts to Accelerate Khartoum State Recovery
SNA
Prime Minister Dr. Kamil Idris reaffirmed the Hope Government's firm commitment to mobilize all available efforts and capabilities to expedite recovery measures in Khartoum State,… Read more »
Nigeria: Alaafin Reacts to Gov. Makinde's Claim of Consenting to Obas Council's Rotational Leadership
Premium Times
The new leadership arrangement stripped the Alaafin of his longtime status as the permanent chairman of the Obas council in Oyo State. Read more »
Tanzania: Afcon 2027 - Shared Responsibility for Shared Opportunity
Daily News
WITH just a year remaining before the kick-off of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2027 finals, the countdown is no longer symbolic, it is real. Read more »
Tanzania: A Milestone for Tanzania's World Heritage As Island Sky Nassau Visits Kilwa Kisiwani Ruins
Daily News
TANZANIA has continued to demonstrate its status as A land of peace and a major global tourism destination following the arrival of the cruise ship Island Sky Nassau at the World… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Arrest Man for Allegedly Killing Wife in Kebbi
Vanguard
The Police Command, in Kebbi, says it has arrested a 30-year-old man, Suleman Mamuda, for allegedly killing his wife, Umaima Maidawa, 25, in Bayawa Village, Augie Local Government… Read more »
Nigeria: Breaking - Rivers Lawmakers Vow to Resume Fubara, Odu's Impeachment
Vanguard
Members of the Rivers State House of Assembly of Ijaw extraction have called on the Speaker, Martin Amaewhule, to reopen the chambers to allow lawmakers resume impeachment… Read more »
Liberia: Govt Clarifies U.S. Visa Suspension for Liberians
Liberian Investigator
The Ministry of Information, Cultural Affairs and Tourism (MICAT) has clarified that the United States has not placed a ban on all visas for Liberian citizens and warned against… Read more »
South Africa: Contentious Traps, a Human Food Addiction and the 'Daddy' Factor - - Why Joburg Is Losing Its War On Rats
Daily Maverick
A host of initiatives to tackle the city's rat problem have fallen by the wayside, but the City says it is still in the fight. A study, meanwhile, offers a peek into the daily… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Adopts Comprehensive Vision to Transform Riverbanks Into Engines of Sustainable Urban Growth
ENA
Riverside development in Ethiopia is guided by a comprehensive vision that goes beyond simply treating or restoring river streams," Office of the Prime Minister said. Read more »
Somalia: Somalia's President Meets World Bank Delegation to Boost Investment
Shabelle
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud met a delegation from the World Bank at the presidential palace in Mogadishu on Thursday to discuss strengthening economic cooperation and… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Harare Man Jailed for Posing As Army Intelligence Officer
263Chat
A 24-year-old man from Harare's Highlands suburb has been sentenced to prison after a court found him guilty of impersonating a military intelligence officer and illegally… Read more »
Uganda: Ruth Apondi's Smart Route to Mobile Health
Independent (Kampala)
Twenty four-year-old Ruth Apondi Omondi's August 2025 win of the Top 40 Under 40 Women award in the social Impact category from the Kenyan news publication Business Daily marked a… Read more »
