January 15
Tanzania: Airtel Tanzania Launches New Communication Towers in Simanjiro and Mara
Daily News
Airtel Tanzania has launched two new telecommunications towers in Simanjiro-Lebosoiti and Mugumu Ward in Mara Region, a move expected to significantly improve access to mobile… Read more »
South Africa: Lerato Nxumalo Says Washing Her Husband Underwear Is Annoying
Scrolla
Actress Lerato Nxumalo shares a live video complaining about washing her husband's underwear after getting married. Social media users react with mixed views as some criticise… Read more »
Nigeria/Morocco: Afcon 2025 - BUA Chairperson to Fulfil $500,000 Pledge to Super Eagles Despite Semi Final Defeat
Premium Times
Mr Rabiu praised the players' courage, unity and determination, describing their performance as worthy of national pride and celebration. Read more »
Namibia: Venaani Wants Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah to Start Parliament Early
Namibian
Popular Democratic Movement president McHenry Venaani has called on president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah to recall parliamentarians to resume their National Assembly work early. Read more »
Namibia: Fourth Namdia Employee Arrested in Diamond Heist
Namibian
Another Namib Desert Diamonds (Namdia) employee was arrested in connection with the N$315-million diamond heist at the company's premises last year. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Absent As Shettima Leads Armed Forces Remembrance Day Tribute in Abuja
Vanguard
The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, is attending proceedings marking the 2026 Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day, AFCRD, at the cenotaph of the Unknown Soldier… Read more »
Nigeria: FG-ASUU Agreement - Professors to Get ₦140k Monthly Allowance - Education Minister
Vanguard
The Federal Government has announced that professors in Nigerian universities will receive an additional ₦140,000 monthly allowance following a landmark agreement signed with the… Read more »
Nigeria: FG Plans N500bn Green Bond in 2026 for Climate Financing
Vanguard
The Federal Government has disclosed plans to raise N500 billion through the issuance of green bonds in 2026, as part of efforts to scale up financing for climate-related and… Read more »
Nigeria: Upstream Regulator Opens 90-Day Fast-Track Window for Oil Wells, Field Plans' Approval
Leadership
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has opened a 90-day fast-track window for approving oil wells, Field Development Plans (FDPs), rig mobilisations, and… Read more »
Malawi: Financial Analyst Sylvestre Malumba Warns Domestic Debt Restructuring Could Shake Financial Sector As Interest Costs Squeeze Government
Nyasa Times
Financial analyst Sylvester Malumba has warned that any move by Malawi Government to restructure its growing domestic debt must be handled with extreme caution, cautioning that… Read more »
Nigeria: Awujale Stool - Kwam 1 Petitions Ogun Govt Over Alleged Exclusion, Threatens Legal Action
Premium Times
The nomination process for the next Awujale took place on Monday at Bisrod Hall in Ijebu- Ode following clearance from the Ogun State Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy… Read more »
Kenya: KWS Ranger Kills Police Officer After Stopping Charcoal Rider in Kwale
Capital FM
A Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) ranger shot and killed a police officer before taking his own life in Virungani village, Kwale, after a confrontation by by the roadside where the… Read more »
Liberia: Gender Ministry Takes Protective Action As Father Arrested Over Viral Video Involving Minors
FrontPageAfrica
The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection ,with support from the Liberia National Police (LNP), has taken protective custody of two minor girls who were… Read more »
Liberia: Over 90 Nurse Anesthetists Launch 'Go-Slow' Strike Action in Demand of Salary Increment
FrontPageAfrica
Approximately 91 nurse anesthetists from across Liberia are set to launch a "go-slow" strike action starting Thursday, January 15, 2026, in a bold demand for a significant salary… Read more »
Africa: WHO Urges Higher Taxes On Sugary Drinks, Alcohol to Curb Preventable Deaths
Premium Times
The organisation urged countries to raise and redesign taxes as part of its new 3 by 35 initiative, which aims to increase the real prices of tobacco, alcohol and sugary drinks by… Read more »
Nigeria: Court to Hear Sowore's N1.2bn Suit Against IGP Egbetokun, AGF, Others
Premium Times
The court directed that hearing notice be served on the IGP, AGF and other the defendants sued by Mr Sowore. Read more »
Nigeria: Court to Hear Turaki-Led PDP Motion for Stay in Wike-Led PDP's Suit
Premium Times
The judge rescheduled the case to allow the Wike-aligned faction of the PDP to respond to the motion for stay filed by the Turaki-led faction of the party. Read more »
Nigeria: NJC Clears Osun Chief Judge, Reverses Suspension of Court of Appeal Judge
Premium Times
The NJC upheld the findings of its three-member investigative panel clearing the Chief Judge, Ms Ojo. Read more »
Kenya: Eabl CFO and Executive Director Risper Ohaga to Exit in June
Capital FM
East African Breweries Limited (EABL) has announced that its Chief Financial Officer and Executive Director, Risper Ohaga, will leave the company effective June 30, 2026. Read more »
Kenya: UDA to Conduct Repeat Grassroots Poll With 30 Days
Capital FM
The United Democratic Alliance National Elections Board has been ordered to conduct repeat elections in all polling centres where voting did not take place or where participation… Read more »
Kenya: Jootrh to Open State-of-the-Art Pediatric, Neonatal Icu By October
Capital FM
Construction of a specialised paediatric and neonatal critical care unit has begun at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) after the M-PESA Foundation… Read more »
Nigeria: Firms to Reward 10,000 Nigerians With N100m
This Day
Premier Cool, Nigeria's leading antibacterial cooling bar soap, has announced the launch of its nationwide consumer promotion, "10K for 10K", in partnership with a payment firm,… Read more »
Nigeria: Concern Mounts Over Market Dominance As NCC Begins Study On Industry Competition
This Day
Smaller operators in the Nigerian telecoms sector have raised the concern over market dominance by the big operators, a development they said could stifle growth of small telecoms… Read more »
Nigeria: Expert - Technology-Enabled Banking Will Boost Nigeria's Digital Transformation Goal
This Day
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Nigeria: ASUU Commends Federal Govt On New Agreement, Raises Concerns Over Implementation
Premium Times
ASUU president said the union is optimistic about the implementation of the agreement in totality, "but there still exists that pessimistic side, looking at our history with the… Read more »
