January 15
Somalia: Somalia Backs UN Resolution to Bolster Red Sea Security
Shabelle
Somalia has voted in favour of a United Nations Security Council resolution aimed at strengthening international efforts to safeguard security in the Red Sea, one of the world's… Read more »
Liberia: Public Demands Justice in 16-Year-Old Sodomy Case
New Dawn
Monrovia, January 15, 2026: Citizens' outrage continues to grow following the Liberia National Police's decision to charge and forward to court Mr. Peter Bon Jallah, an officer of… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Orders Probe After Bio-Metric Failure Delays Uganda Polls
Capital FM
Uganda's General Election was marred by technical setbacks after bio-metric voter registration machines malfunctioned in several parts of the country, delaying the voting process… Read more »
Nigeria: Court Refuses to Issue Arrest Warrant for Ganduje Over Port Ownership Scandal
Premium Times
The state's counsel applied to the court under Section 388 of the Administration of Criminal Justice Law of Kano, requesting a bench warrant against all defendants for their… Read more »
Ghana: Economy Expands 3.8 Percent in October 2025 - Gss
Ghanaian Times
THE country's economy in October 2025 provisionally grew at 3.8 per cent relative to the 3.0 per cent recorded in October 2024, the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has revealed. Read more »
Tanzania: Opposition to Chair Key Watchdog Committees
Daily News
THE 13th Parliament has constituted 17 parliamentary committees, with two of the most sensitive oversight bodies -- the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) and the Local Authorities… Read more »
South Africa: Government Dismisses Claims Covid-19 SRD Grant Is Ending
SAnews.gov.za
The Department of Social Development (DSD) has dismissed false claims circulating on social media suggesting that the COVID-19 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant is set to be… Read more »
Ghana: President Mahama's First Year - Cautious Reform or Dangerous Complacency?
Ghanaian Times
A measured economic reset, not a mandate for delay Read more »
Uganda: Uganda - Blanket Internet Shutdown Violates Rights [press release]
HRW
Authorities Should Immediately Restore Full Internet Access; Uphold Election Integrity Read more »
Africa: Implementing Measures to Catalyse Sustainable Industrial Decarbonisation [analysis]
Democracy Works
This policy brief examines the relevance and application of F20 Recommendation 2, within the African context, as well as the points of convergence and divergence with the Final G20… Read more »
East Africa: Tanzania Praised for Hosting DRC Refugees
Daily News
THE Minister of State-in Charge of Social Welfare, Humanitarian Action and Solidarity from the DR Congo Ms Eve Bazaiba Masudi, has praised the Tanzanian government for providing… Read more »
Liberia: US Investors Arrive in Liberia to Explore Opportunities in Key Sectors
FrontPageAfrica
A team of investors from the United States has arrived in Liberia for a one-week business development and medical mission aimed at exploring investment opportunities across key… Read more »
Tanzania: Development Vision 2050 - PM Demands New Zeal
Daily News
PRIME Minister Dr Mwigulu Nchemba has urged all civil servants to abandon the "business as usual" approach in implementing DIRA 2050, aimed at transforming Tanzania into a one… Read more »
Kenya: Farmer's Choice Earns Global Food Safety Certification
Capital FM
Farmer's Choice Limited has achieved the internationally recognised Food Safety System Certification (FSSC) 22000 Version 6, reinforcing its commitment to producing high-quality,… Read more »
Rwanda: Siemens Healthineers, Rwanda Partner to Modernise Public Healthcare
Capital FM
Siemens Healthineers has entered a five-year Value Partnership with Rwanda's Ministry of Health to modernise the country's public healthcare system, supporting Vision 2050 and the… Read more »
Africa: Benin - 10,000 Women Entrepreneurs Receive Business Development Support [press release]
World Bank
The World Bank approved $100 million in financing from the International Development Association (IDA) to help Benin promote access to finance and growth for women entrepreneurs in… Read more »
Angola: How Angola Turned a Fashion Designer Into a 'Terrorist' [analysis]
Maka
This report summarizes the case of Aisha Lopes and co-accused, originally published by Maka Angola in 2017. It demonstrates how the Angolan state fabricated terrorism allegations… Read more »
Angola: Angola - When the State Needs Terrorists, It Creates Them [analysis]
Maka
The Office of the Attorney General of the Republic (PGR) has formally confirmed in writing that the alleged "terrorist conspiracy" connected to the Luanda taxi strike of 28-30 July… Read more »
Ghana: Ghana Collects Half the Blood It Needs - Digital Approaches Can Improve That [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
It is late, the ward is crowded, and the clock is moving faster than everyone would like. A doctor has stabilised the patient as best they can, but one thing is missing - blood. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's GDP Could Hit 5.5 Percent Growth in 2026 Under Full Policy Consolidation - NESG
Premium Times
The report said consolidation reforms could ease long-standing structural constraints and support more inclusive sectoral expansion. Read more »
Nigeria: Makoko Residents, Civil Society Protest Lagos Demolitions, Allege Deaths, Rights Violations
Premium Times
The protesters alleged that the demolition exercise in Makoko had displaced families, destroyed livelihoods, and resulted in deaths, including infants and elderly residents. Read more »
Nigeria: Kaduna's $200mn Mega Poultry Project Will Generate $450mn Annually - Governor
Premium Times
"In partnership with our Chinese counterparts, we are shaping an initiative that promises far more than increased output. Read more »
Nigeria: Iran's Ambassador to Nigeria Speaks On Mass Protests, Trump's Threat
Premium Times
"The Iranian government has undertaken economic support measures, strengthened social welfare mechanisms,..." Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia, India Implement Mutual Visa Waiver for Diplomatic Passport Holders
ENA
Ethiopia and India have formally implemented a mutual visa waiver agreement for holders of diplomatic passports, effective today, marking a significant step toward strengthening… Read more »
Sudan: Northern State Wali Receives UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
SNA
Dongola, Jan. 15, 2025 (SUNA) - The Wali of Northern State, Lt. Gen. Abdul-Rahman Abdul-Hamid Ibrahim, on Thursday received at his office the United Nations High Commissioner for… Read more »
