January 15
Uganda: Voting Delayed in Kiteezi Over Logistical Issues
Nile Post
Observers say delays like these are not uncommon during large-scale elections, given the complexity of coordinating materials across multiple polling centres. Read more »
Uganda: Parties Taking Lead in Voter Mobilisation, Says Karyeija
Nile Post
Political parties and candidates have increasingly taken responsibility for mobilising voters, a development election observers say strengthens democratic participation. Read more »
Uganda: Polls Open On Time In Lira City
Nile Post
Voting is officially underway in Lira City, where polling stations opened on time and were fully set up to receive voters as early-morning queues formed across several locations. Read more »
Nigeria: Court Dismisses NDLEA's Bid to Halt Proxy Night Club Unsealing
Premium Times
The matter traces back to a midnight raid on 26 October 2025, when the NDLEA seized 384.662 kilograms of Nitrous oxide and 200 grams of Cannabis Sativa at Proxy Night Club. Read more »
Togo: U.S. Embassy Lome and Fbi Launch Training to Combat Human Trafficking [press release]
U.S. Embassy Lome
The U.S. Embassy in Lomé, in partnership with the Government of Togo and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), is proud to launch a specialized training course focused… Read more »
Ethiopia: Analysis - Ethiopia's Food Insecurity Remains Acute As Over 15 Million Face Urgent Aid Needs By July 2026: Famine Early Warning Systems Warns
Addis Standard
Ethiopia is expected to remain among the five countries with the largest populations in need of urgent humanitarian food assistance by mid-2026, even as overall food assistance… Read more »
Ethiopia: Lingering Scourge of War - Unexploded Ordnance, Landmines Continue Endangering Women and Girls in Tigray
Addis Standard
Almost four years after the end of the war that devastated Ethiopia's Tigray region, civilians continue to pay a heavy price--not on the battlefield, but in their homes, fields,… Read more »
South Africa: Media Statement - Ad Hoc Committee Receives Oral Submissions From Former Acting SAPS National Commissioner [press release]
Parliament of South Africa
The Ad Hoc Committee investigating allegations by SAPS KwaZulu-Natal Commissioner Lt Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi resumed hearings yesterday. They heard oral submissions from Lt Gen… Read more »
Liberia: University of Ibadan Postgraduate College Provost Honored in Monrovia for Advancing Fiscal Decentralization in Liberia
FrontPageAfrica
The Government of Liberia, through the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning (MFDP), has formally honored the Provost of the Postgraduate College, University of Ibadan,… Read more »
Rwanda: New Partnerships Aim to Strengthen, Clean Up Seed Supply Chain
New Times
Currently, about 50 per cent of Rwandan farmers use quality seeds. Read more »
Rwanda: Basketball - Armel Sangwe Returns to Rwanda
New Times
Shooting guard Armel Sangwe has returned to play in the Rwanda Basketball League (RBL), joining Rwanda Energy Group (REG) on a one-year contract. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwandan-American Prodigy Ament Progresses Ahead of NBA Draft
New Times
Highly rated Rwandan-American basketball talent Nate Ament has continued to fight his way up ahead of the 2026 NBA Draft. Read more »
Rwanda: Stupidity Is a Gift of God [opinion]
New Times
Stupidity is often described as a gift from God. If that is true, then the Southern African Development Community (SADC) has been abundantly blessed and determined to keep… Read more »
Rwanda: Why Belgium Deposed Bucyanayandi to Eliminate a Rear Base for Rwandan Tutsi [opinion]
New Times
In a corrupt country like the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo), lies often drive out the truth, and the nation finds itself immersed in a cycle of deception fuelled by… Read more »
Nigeria: FG to Support Farmers As Food Prices Fall Below Production Cost
Premium Times
"There is a point now to help the farmers, because prices have come below, in some cases, their costs, and that is being addressed very, very urgently, in order to ensure that we… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Projects 4.68 Percent Growth in 2026 As Inflation, Fx Pressures Ease
Premium Times
The projection was outlined by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, during the launch of the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) 2026… Read more »
Ethiopia: President Taye Receives Credentials of 14 Ambassadors
ENA
President Taye Atske Selassie received the credentials of 14 newly appointed ambassadors today. Read more »
Sudan: Jabir - Sports Is a Fundamental Pillar for the Country's Stability and Recovery
SNA
Khartoum, Jan. 15, 2026 (SUNA) - Member of the Transitional Sovereignty Council (TSC), Assistant to the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, and Head of the Higher Committee for… Read more »
Namibia: Nandi-Ndaitwah Hails Veteran Hishoono As 'Brave'
Namibian
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has hailed veteran Matias Hishoono as the bravest and a selfless son of the land. Read more »
South Africa: National Dialogue Steering Committee Induction This Weekend
SAnews.gov.za
The induction of the National Dialogue's new steering committee will be held this weekend at the University of South Africa's (Unisa) Muckleneuk's main campus in Pretoria. Read more »
South Africa: Government Plans to Amend Legislation On Driving and Drinking Policy
SAnews.gov.za
The Department of Transport will embark on a process to amend Section 65 of the National Road Traffic Act (NRTA) to scrap the legal alcohol consumption limit in the country. Read more »
South Africa: Festive Season Stats Show a 5 Percent Reduction in Fatal Crashes
SAnews.gov.za
Preliminary data from the 2025/26 Festive Season Road Safety Campaign indicates a five percent reduction in both fatalities and crashes when compared to the same period last year. Read more »
Botswana: Preparations for World Relays Gain Momentum
Botswana Daily News
Preparations for the upcoming World Relays Gaborone 2026 continue to gather momentum as the Botswana National Stadium transforms into a world-class arena poised to host one of the… Read more »
Botswana: Excitement As Vision for Road Construction Comes to Light
Botswana Daily News
Residents of Motlhabaneng have been assured that government has committed to construct Motlhabaneng road and others in the Bobirwa network as part of uplifting the livelihoods of… Read more »
Botswana: Burundi First Lady Vistits Botswana
Botswana Daily News
Burundi First Lady, Ms Angeline Ndayishimiye Ndayubaha (left), First Lady Kaone Boko (centre) and National Museum curator, Ms Tshepiso Gabonthone during a tour of National Museum… Read more »
