January 13
Morocco/Nigeria: Afcon 2025 Semi-Final - Odegbami Confident Eagles Can Overcome Morocco in Rabat
Premium Times
Mr Odegbami said he believes Nigeria's confidence, cohesion and attacking rhythm would be decisive. Read more »
Nigeria: From Ballots to Battlefields - Nigeria Can Repurpose Election Tool to Fight Terrorism
Premium Times
In fragile and conflict-affected settings, such as many parts of northern Nigeria, such infrastructure can mean the difference between foresight and catastrophe. Read more »
Uganda: Regulator Defends Internet Monitoring, Rules Out Shutdown for January 15 Polls
Nile Post
The Executive Director of the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC), Nyombi Thembo, has reiterated the regulator's mandate to monitor online activity for regulatory and national… Read more »
Angola: No Money in 2026 - Angola Enters a Dangerous Fiscal Year [analysis]
Maka
Angola debates many topics, but often avoids the most fundamental: how the State will finance itself in the immediate future. A close reading of the 2026 General State Budget… Read more »
Kenya: U.S. House of Representatives Passes Bill to Extend Agoa for Three Years
Capital FM
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a bill to extend the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) for a further three years, offering relief to African countries that… Read more »
Africa: Africa's 2026 Elections - Navigating Complexity to Build Responsiveness to Citizens
ACSS
Africa's 2026 elections must navigate a diverse array of complexities from conflicts to entrenched incumbents, growing youth restlessness, and external actor influences for… Read more »
East Africa: EAC Deploys Observers to Monitor Uganda Polls Ahead of January 15 Vote
Nile Post
The East African Community (EAC) has officially deployed its Election Observation Mission to Uganda ahead of the 2026 General Elections scheduled for Thursday, January 15. Read more »
Nigeria: Atiku Slams Tinubu Govt, Condemns Arrest of AAU Students Over Ekpoma Protest
Vanguard
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has condemned the arrest and arraignment of students of Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, following a violent protest in the Edo State… Read more »
Liberia: IMF, Liberia Discuss $1.4 Billion Climate Financing Deal
Liberian Observer
Liberia has entered intensive negotiations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) over climate-linked financing estimated at $1.4 billion, as the Fund's Third Review Mission… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Suspends Internet Services Indefinitely Ahead of Thursday Elections
Capital FM
The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has ordered a nationwide suspension of internet services until further notice, ahead of Thursday elections. Read more »
Liberia: Naymote Report Flags Slow Start to Boakai's Arrest Agenda, Finds Just 0.8 Percent Completed in First Year
FrontPageAfrica
Naymote Partners for Democratic Development has released its President Meter Report 2025, delivering the first independent, evidence-based assessment of the Liberian government's… Read more »
Uganda: KCCA, Operation Wealth Creation Launch Major Sanitation Drive to Tackle Kampala's Public Health Crisis
Nile Post
Residents of Kampala, particularly those living in informal settlements, may soon find relief from long-standing sanitation challenges following the launch of a major citywide… Read more »
Kenya: How to Access 2025 KPSEA, KILEA Performance Reports As KNEC Release Guidelines
Capital FM
The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has issued clear instructions to candidates, parents and schools on how to access the 2025 Kenya Primary School Education Assessment… Read more »
Uganda: Manipulated Video False Claims CNN Journalist Larry Madowo Accused Ugandan Opposition Leader Bobi Wine of Running Emotion-Based Campaigns
Africa Check
Manipulated video false claims CNN journalist Larry Madowo accused Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine of running emotion-based campaigns Read more »
Africa: No, Lemon, Water and Sugar Will Not Fix Burning Sensation During Urination - See Doctor Instead
Africa Check
No, lemon, water and sugar will not fix burning sensation during urination; see doctor instead Read more »
South Africa: If Covid-19, Why Not TB? Mr President, It's Time for a Family Chat [opinion]
spotlight
South Africa had several "family chats" in which President Cyril Ramaphosa addressed the nation during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. He should do the same for tuberculosis,… Read more »
Nigeria: Again, Terrorists Attack Otobi Akpa in Benue, Kill Four, Scores Missing
Vanguard
Not fewer than four persons have been killed by suspected Fulani Islamic extremists in a night in Otobi Akpa in Otukpo local government, and scores are missing. Read more »
Malawi: Escom Executives' Case Ruling Due Today As Nyondo Challenges Government Powers
Nyasa Times
The High Court in Blantyre is today expected to deliver a ruling in a case involving former Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (Escom) chief executive officer Kamkwamba… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Foil Attack On Obajana Operational Base in Kogi
Premium Times
The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, William Aya, confirmed the development in a statement on Monday. Read more »
Eritrea: Highlights of Local Media Interview With President Isaias Afwerki
Shabait
Q1: On Fluid Global and Regional Issues Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Justice Elusive for UN Experts Murdered in DR Congo [press release]
HRW
Congolese Rights Body Urges 'Masterminds' to be Held to Account for 2017 Killings Read more »
Kenya: Removal Order for Billboards Along James Gichuru-JKIA Highway
Capital FM
The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has directed the removal of all temporary structures along the James Gichuru Road to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA)… Read more »
Kenya: Govt Hails Sugar Sector Revival As 4 Key Mills Resume Operations
Capital FM
The government has announced major progress in the revival of Kenya's sugar sector following the resumption of operations by four key mills that had previously stalled. Read more »
Kenya: New Members of Judicial Service Commission to Be Sworn in
Capital FM
Chief Justice Martha Koome will Tuesday morning preside over the swearing-in of Supreme Court Judge Njoki Ndung'u and Everlyne Olwande as new members of the Judicial Service… Read more »
Namibia: Farmer's Kraal With Guest Hanks Saisai - Using Rain to Enhance Agricultural Productivity
New Era
As Namibia's annual rainy season continues, it presents major opportunities for the nation's agricultural sector to utilise the much-needed moisture to increase agricultural… Read more »
