January 16
Nigeria: Police Arrest Attackers of Ngige's Convoy, Kill Tawo Suspects
Daily Trust
The Anambra State Police Command has arrested members of a criminal gang linked to the attack on the convoy of former Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, with two… Read more »
Nigeria: EFCC Tenders More Evidence in Yahaya Bello's Alleged N110.4bn Fraud Trial
Daily Trust
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday tendered fresh bank records in the ongoing trial of Yahaya Bello, former governor of Kogi state, before a federal… Read more »
Liberia: Dillon & Dock Workers Union Clash Over Port Bill
New Dawn
A heated debate has emerged in Liberia as Montserrado County Senator Abraham D. Dillon and the Liberia Dock Workers Union (DOWUL) express sharply contrasting views on the Port… Read more »
Liberia: Armed Forces of Liberia, U.S. Strengthen Medical Readiness At Setaf-Af Best Medic Competition
FrontPageAfrica
Medical professionals from the Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL) joined counterparts from Ghana, Italy, and the United States to test their medical proficiency during the U.S. Army… Read more »
Liberia: Senator Konneh Proposes Bill Seeking to Enforce 25 Percent Procurement for Local Businesses, Protecting the Informer Economy
FrontPageAfrica
Gbarpolu County Senator Amara Konneh has proposed a bill seeking to protect the informal economy of the country and enforce 25% Procurement for Liberian Businesses operating in the… Read more »
Liberia: What Morlu and Others' Detention Means for Future Protests
New Dawn
The recent detention of Mulbah Morlu and several others following the December 17 protest may signal a tougher posture by the Liberia National Police (LNP) toward street… Read more »
Liberia: Arcelormittal Deal Brings Jobs, Billions, and Infrastructure Growth
New Dawn
After six years of negotiations, the Government of Liberia and ArcelorMittal (AML) have reached a major milestone with the submission of the Third Amendment to the Mineral… Read more »
South Africa: Matrics Urged to Register for Second Chance Programme By 16 February
SAnews.gov.za
The MEC for Education in KwaZulu-Natal, Sipho Hlomuka, has encouraged learners who did not meet the requirements for the 2025 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations to take… Read more »
South Africa: Kruger National Park Rainfall Highlights Climate Change Challenges
SAnews.gov.za
The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Willie Aucamp, says the persistent heavy rain that has affected the Kruger National Park underscores the growing challenges… Read more »
South Africa: Closing Date for Submissions On White Paper On Citizenship Extended
SAnews.gov.za
The closing date for the submission of public comments on the Draft Revised White Paper on Citizenship, Immigration and Refugee Protection has been extended from 31 January 2026 to… Read more »
South Africa: Vaal Dam Storage Levels Remain Strong Despite Slight Decrease
SAnews.gov.za
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has revealed that the Vaal Dam, one of South Africa's most critical reservoirs, continues to perform strongly with storage levels… Read more »
Nigeria: Abuja Residents Seek End to Demolitions, Renew Call for Statehood
Leadership
A coalition of indigenous groups and residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has appealed to the FCT Administration to halt the forceful demolition of property in the new… Read more »
Nigeria: 'Volatile Economic Climate Discouraged Domestic, Foreign Real Estate Investment in 2025'
Leadership
Volatile economic climate and increased uncertainty are discouraging both domestic and foreign investors from investing in the real estate sector in 2025, according to the report. Read more »
Nigeria: 2027 - Tinubu Names Gov Bago's Special Adviser As Renewed Hope Ambassador in Niger State
This Day
Ahead of the 2027 presidential election, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has named the Special Adviser, Political and Strategy to the Niger State Governor, Alhaji Mohammed Umaru Bago,… Read more »
Eritrea: International Crisis Group Misses the Mark On Eritrea-Ethiopia Again! [editorial]
Shabait
Red Sea Beacon January 14, 2026 by @Dahlakib (Abridged) Read more »
Liberia: Sen. Konneh Lashes Out At Up
New Dawn
Gbarpolu County Senator Amarah M. Konneh voiced strong criticism against Liberia's ruling Unity Party, accusing the regime of neglecting the pressing "bread-and-butter" issues that… Read more »
Liberia: Senator Dillon Boasts of Strength, Brushes Off Potential 2029 Challengers
FrontPageAfrica
Montserrado County Senator Abraham Darius Dillon has dismissed growing speculation about potential challengers to his seat in the 2029 senatorial election, asserting that possible… Read more »
Egypt: U.S Citizens Urged to be Vigilant [press release]
U.S. Embassy Cairo
Location: Egypt, countrywide Read more »
Africa: FIFA Receives Record 500 Million Ticket Requests for 2026 World Cup
Ghanaian Times
FIFA said on Tuesday it received more than 500 million ticket requests for the 2026 World Cup during a 33-day application window that closed this week, describing it as a new… Read more »
Ghana: We'll Restore Order in Transport Sector - - Minister
Ghanaian Times
The Minister of Transport, Mr Joseph Bukari Nikpe, has pledged a renewed and coordinated effort with the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs to address… Read more »
Namibia: Taxation Needs Representation, Especially for SMEs [opinion]
New Era
As we kick off the new year, an intense energy fills the halls of the Ministry of Finance. Read more »
Namibia: Political Will Fatigue Heightens Zambezi's Stock Theft [opinion]
New Era
Thirty-five years after Independence, one would have imagined that service delivery would encompass every corner of the country. Read more »
Ethiopia: Interview - From OFC to a New Party [interview]
Addis Standard
"Boycotting elections is handing the field to the ruling party for free; the political reality of Oromia demands determined participation, not abandonment of the field." Read more »
Africa: EU Urges De-Escalation Between Ethiopia, Eritrea Amid Red Sea Tensions, Rejects Somaliland Recognition
Addis Standard
The European Union has urged Ethiopia and Eritrea to ease rising tensions through diplomacy and economic cooperation, offering support to prevent conflict as concerns grow over… Read more »
Nigeria: Governor Radda Disburses N21bn for Workers' Life, Death Benefits [press release]
Premium Times
The governor vowed that no retired worker would leave service with unfulfilled entitlements while NLC, TUC and NUP praised his commitment to workers' welfare Read more »
