January 15
Kenya: Kenya Wins Near-Zero Tariff Access for Exports to China
Capital FM
Kenya has secured a preliminary trade deal with China that will allow 98.2 percent of Kenyan exports to enter the Chinese market duty-free, a move expected to boost exports and… Read more »
South Africa: W Cape to Ensure School Placements for All Children in 2026
SAnews.gov.za
MEC for Education in the Western Cape, David Maynier, says the province will continue working tirelessly to place all children who are still seeking school placements as the… Read more »
South Africa: Claims of Out-of-Province Recruitments for Farming Learnership False, Says Dept
SAnews.gov.za
The North West Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has expressed concern at an audio recording circulating on various social media platforms. Read more »
Botswana: High Population Strains Services
Botswana Daily News
Kopong village remains a closed book to the world yet it is one of Botswana's ancient communities and is home to many people. Read more »
Eritrea: Encouraging Harvest Collected in Southern Region
Shabait
As a result of strong effort of the farmers coupled with abundant rainfall, an encouraging harvest has been collected in the Southern Region. The report was made at an assessment… Read more »
South Africa: Dairy and Beef Industry Scepticism Grows Over Steenhuisen's Plans for Foot and Mouth Disease Management
Daily Maverick
Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen held a media briefing outlining plans to eradicate foot and mouth disease in SA, including proposing it be declared a national state of… Read more »
Nigeria: Atiku Speaks On Son's Decision to Join APC
Daily Trust
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has reacted to the decision of one of his sons to join the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Read more »
South Africa: President Ramaphosa to Visit Flood-Hit Limpopo
SAnews.gov.za
President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to visit Limpopo this afternoon to assess the damage to the flood-stricken area. Read more »
South Africa: Sanparks Suspends Day Visitors Due to Heavy Rain
SAnews.gov.za
The South African National Parks (SANParks) has taken a precautionary decision not to allow day visitors into the Kruger National Park due to persistent and heavy rainfall… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Conducive Investment Climate Attracting High-Tech Industries, Says Industry Minister
ENA
The favorable business environment created by the government has been attracting high-tech industries that generate huge foreign exchange, Industry Minister Melaku Alebel said. Read more »
South Africa: British American Tobacco Stops Cigarette Manufacturing in South Africa
Daily Maverick
After half a century of production, British American Tobacco (BAT) will stop making cigarettes in South Africa by the end of this year, blaming policy failures and the illicit… Read more »
Kenya: Health Ministry Warns Against Prolonged Tree Hugging Without Medical Clearance
Capital FM
The Ministry of Health has cautioned members of the public against engaging in strenuous activities such as prolonged tree hugging without proper medical check-ups and physical… Read more »
South Africa: Zulu Royal Family Heads to Mexico to Back Bafana Bafana
Scrolla
Prince Sbo Zulu says the Zulu royal family will travel to Mexico on 14 May to support Bafana Bafana as they represent South Africa on the world stage. Read more »
South Africa: Nelson Mandela Bay Heads for Day Zero As Water Leaks Waste Supply
Scrolla
More than 60 percent of Nelson Mandela Bay's water is lost through leaks broken pipes and poor maintenance. Read more »
South Africa: Dumisani Khumalo Says Police in Gauteng Worked for Criminals
Scrolla
Crime intelligence boss Dumisani Khumalo says many Gauteng police officers worked for criminal cartels. Read more »
Uganda: NRM Claims 17 Unopposed MP Seats Ahead of 2026 Polls
Nile Post
The ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) has confirmed that 17 Members of Parliament (MPs) have been elected unopposed for parliamentary positions ahead of Uganda's 2026… Read more »
Uganda: EC Urges Calm As Voting Continues Amid Bvvk Breakdowns
Nile Post
The Electoral Commission (EC) has directed all returning officers to ensure that voting proceeds uninterrupted in areas where biometric voter verification kits (BVVKs) failed to… Read more »
Africa: UN Chief Warns of a World in Chaos As Impunity and Unpredictability Spreads
UN News
In his final annual address outlining his priorities, UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned that the world is "brimming with conflict, impunity, inequality and… Read more »
Sudan: WFP Warns Sudan Food Aid Could Run Out in March
UN News
The World Food Programme (WFP) said on Thursday that it is struggling to keep emergency operations running in Sudan, where more than 1,000 days of war have pushed families to the… Read more »
Libya: The US Is Re-Engaging With Libya--and It's the Right Call [blog]
Atlantic Council
This article is part of a series published by the Atlantic Council's Africa Center and the GeoStrategy Initiative of the Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security exploring the… Read more »
Africa: Deal-Making Trumps Democratic Principles in U.S. Approach to Africa [analysis]
ISS
Donald Trump's national security strategy mentions Africa in passing as a source of critical minerals and a counter to China's dominance. Read more »
South Africa: Soshanguve Learners Risk Safety Crossing Sewage-Contaminated River to Get to School
Health-e
This week marked the start of the school year for learners across South Africa. Parents in Soshanguve Block KK, north of Pretoria, had an extra school preparation task on their… Read more »
West Africa: Burkina Faso Football Chiefs Sack Coach Traor for Failure At Cup of Nations
RFI
Burkina Faso football federation bosses on Wednesday sacked coach Brama Traore and all of his staff just over a week after the national squad was eliminated from the 2025 Africa… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Votes Under Internet Blackout and Police Crackdown
RFI
Uganda was on edge as polls opened on Thursday, with President Yoweri Museveni expected to extend his 40-year rule amid an internet shutdown and a police crackdown on the… Read more »
Africa: Morocco Beat Nigeria On Penalties to Set Up Senegal Final At Cup of Nations
RFI
Morocco beat Nigeria in a penalty shootout on Wednesday night in Rabat to advance to the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Read more »
