January 16
South Africa: 'We Are Trapped' - Floodwaters Swallow Villages As Flooding, Heavy Rain Batter Limpopo
Daily Maverick
Relentless rains spilling over from Mozambique have submerged villages across Limpopo and Mpumalanga, sweeping away homes, cutting off roads and leaving communities isolated and… Read more »
Sudan: Prime Minister Affirms Hope Government's Keenness to Enhance Cooperation With Regional, International Organizations
SNA
Khartoum, Jan. 15, 2026 (SUNA) - Prime Minister Dr. Kamil Idris affirmed the Hope Government's keenness to strengthening cooperation with regional and international organizations. Read more »
South Africa: Deputy Minister Singh Visits Fire-Stricken Areas in the Western Cape
SAnews.gov.za
The Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Narend Singh, has visited fire-affected areas in the Wemmershoek region, near Franschhoek, to assess the situation… Read more »
Kenya: Kiplagat, Kiteta Shine Brightest At Ak Track and Field Weekend Meeting in Thika
Capital FM
NAIROBI, Kenya, January 16, 2026 - Aaron Kiplagat, Nympha Kiteta and Emily Jerop shone brightest on Day Two of the Athletics Kenya (AK) Track and Field Weekend meeting at the Thika… Read more »
Kenya: China and Canada Announce Tariffs Relief After a High-Stakes Meeting Between Carney and Xi
Capital FM
Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Canadian PM Mark Carney have announced lower tariffs, signalling a reset in their countries' relationship after a key meeting in Beijing. Read more »
Kenya: Safaricom Dealers Warn Against State Stake Sale to Vodacom
Capital FM
The Safaricom Dealer Association has warned that the government's plan to sell part of its stake in Safaricom could weaken the dealer-based model that underpins the telco's… Read more »
Kenya: Kisumu Bans Psvs From Using Petrol Stations for Pick-Up and Drop-Off
Capital FM
The Kisumu County Government has prohibited Public Service Vehicles (PSVs) from using petrol stations for parking, waiting, or passenger pick-up and drop-off. Read more »
Kenya: 'Why Kenyan Goalkeepers Are Making Schoolboy Mistakes in Premier League'
Capital FM
NAIROBI, Kenya, January 16, 2026 - Former AFC Leopards and Kakamega Homeboyz goalkeeper Edwin Mukolwe believes Kenyan coaches are to blame for poor standards of goalkeeping in the… Read more »
Kenya: Grade 10 Student Found Dead in Mogotio After Dispute Over Delayed Admission
Capital FM
Police in Mogotio Sub-County are investigating the death of a 17-year-old Grade 10 student who is believed to have died by suicide following a reported disagreement with her father… Read more »
Uganda: Tanna Sanjay's Son Elected Tororo Municipality MP
Independent (Kampala)
Shyam Tanna has won the Tororo Municipality parliamentary seat after garnering 5,781 votes, defeating the incumbent Apollo Yeri Ofwono, who polled 4,829 votes. Read more »
Sudan: TSC President Meets International President of Médecins SANs Frontières
SNA
President of the Transitional Sovereignty Council (TSC) and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, General Abdel-Fattah Al-Burhan, met on Thursday with the International President… Read more »
Sudan: TSC President Visits Federal Ministry of Health, Reaffirms Support for Health Sector
SNA
President of the Transitional Sovereignty Council (TSC) and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, General Abdel-Fattah Al-Burhan, paid a field visit on Thursday to the Federal… Read more »
Sudan: Sudan's Ambassador to Switzerland Conveys TSC President Al-Burhan's Greetings to Swiss President Parmelin
SNA
Sudan's Ambassador to Switzerland, Hassan Hamid, conveyed the greetings and congratulations of His Excellency President of the Transitional Sovereignty Council (TSC), General… Read more »
Botswana: Mophato Prepares for Camping
Botswana Daily News
The registration for GaNgwaketse mophato initiation exercise will start in March. Read more »
Nigeria: Afcon 2025 - How Teni, Dj Yk Lifted Fans' Spirits At Goldberg Festival After Super Eagles' Semi-Final Exit
Premium Times
Taking the stage after 120 draining minutes of football and penalties, Teni delivered a lively performance that drew cheers from a crowd still emotionally invested in the Super… Read more »
Botswana: Kearoma Rantao Releases GBV Single Keledi Marameng
Botswana Daily News
Jazz sensation Kearoma Rantao has released a stirring single aimed at raising awareness and combating Gender-Based Violence (GBV). Read more »
Nigeria: Imo Commissioner Declares State Ready for 2nd Niger Delta Games [press release]
Premium Times
The Chairperson of the State Liaison Committee, Obinna Onyeocha, told journalists that the state is prepared and fully ready to improve on their last outing in Uyo. Read more »
Nigeria: Nuprc Unveils Ambitious Reforms to Boost Nigeria's Oil Output
Premium Times
Mrs Eyesan said her vision for the upstream sector rests on three pillars-production optimisation and revenue expansion; regulatory predictability and speed; and safe, governed and… Read more »
Nigeria: Lirs Demands 31 January Deadline for Employers' Annual Tax Returns Filing
Premium Times
The LIRS boss stated that the effort is to ensure that all applicable taxes due for the year 2025 are fully remitted. Read more »
Nigeria: Armed Forces Remembrance Day - DPPF Oyedepo Vows to Pursue Justice for Killed Soldiers
Premium Times
The chief federal prosecutor promised that all acts of terrorism, banditry, treason, and violent crime linked to the deaths of soldiers would be thoroughly investigated and… Read more »
Nigeria: Just in - Supreme Court Reverses Ex-Jigawa Governor Lamido's Acquittal in N1.35bn Fraud Trial
Premium Times
The Supreme Court's five-member panel handed down the decision in a unanimous judgement in the decade-long money laundering trial of Mr Lamido and his sons on Friday. Read more »
Kenya: Kayole Starlets Rejig Technical Bench Ahead of Duel Against Police Bullets
Capital FM
Kayole Starlets FC have announced changes to their technical bench, just two days before a crucial FKF Women's Premier League fixture against league leaders Kenya Police Bullets. Read more »
Tanzania: TR Office Calls for Pic Support to Strengthen Public Investment Reforms
Daily News
THE Office of the Treasury Registrar (OTR) yesterday conducted a special seminar for the Parliamentary Public Investment Committee (PIC) in Dodoma, aimed at strengthening… Read more »
Tanzania: Nationwide Tax Training Boosts Revenue Collection
Daily News
THE Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) has launched a nationwide capacity-building programme on the newly introduced Integrated Domestic Revenue Administration System (IDRAS), aimed… Read more »
Tanzania: Climate Change Threatens Coffee Farming
Daily News
CLIMATE change is significantly impacting coffee farming in Tanzania, increasing production costs and reducing yields, according to the Paradox of Climate-Smart Coffee (PACSMAC)… Read more »
