January 13
Nigeria: 10 Nigerians Arrested As Spain, Germany Crack Down On Black Axe Network
Premium Times
Police said 28 suspects were arrested in Seville, three in Madrid, two in Málaga and one in Barcelona Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerians Arrested As Spain, Germany Crack Down On Black Axe Network
Premium Times
Police said 28 suspects were arrested in Seville, three in Madrid, two in Málaga and one in Barcelona Read more »
West Africa: Gambia Proposes Naming University Faculty After AfDB President Akinwumi Adesina
The Point
A proposal has been submitted to name a university faculty in The Gambia after Dr Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank AfDB, in recognition of his… Read more »
Africa: China-Africa Year of People-to-People Exchanges Launched
The Point
The launching ceremony of the 2026 China-Africa Year of People-to-People Exchanges was held on January 8 at the African Union (AU) headquarters in Addis Ababa, the capital of… Read more »
Gambia: Reparations Commission Starts Payments to Human Rights Victims
The Point
The Gambia Reparations Commission hereby informs the public that it has commenced the payment of reparations to victims of human rights violations committed between July 1994 and… Read more »
Liberia: LNP Clears Ex - Deputy Minister of Rape Allegation
Liberian Observer
The Liberia National Police (LNP) has officially cleared former Deputy Minister for Youth Development Bryan McGill of any wrongdoing following a thorough investigation into an… Read more »
Sudan: Prime Minister Commences Duties From His Office in Khartoum
SNA
- Prime Minister Dr. Kamil Idris commenced his official duties on Monday from his office in the national capital, Khartoum. Read more »
Nigeria: 9th Afrima - Rema Beats Davido, Burna Boy, Tyla, Others to Win 'Artiste of the Year'
Leadership
Nigeria's Afrobeats star, Rema, stole the show at the 9th edition of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) after beating heavyweights Davido, Amr Diab of Egypt, Burna Boy, South… Read more »
Nigeria: Resident Doctors and Suspended Strike
This Day
Government should honour agreements freely entered Read more »
Algeria: CAF Opens Probe Into Algeria's Q'final Misconduct in Marrakech
This Day
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed opening a formal disciplinary proceedings following incidents recorded during the quarter-final matches of the Africa Cup… Read more »
Botswana: Boko Visits Princess Marina Hospital to Appreciate Challenges
Botswana Daily News
President Advocate Duma Boko made a surprise visit to Princess Marina Hospital on Monday,where he toured the wards, to appreciate the challenges the hospital was faced with. During… Read more »
Africa: The Archive As Platform - Africa Diaspora International Film Festival At 33
Afropop
The African Diaspora International Film Festival has just completed its 33rd year--and it has reached a turning point at exactly the moment the world's relationship to storytelling… Read more »
Morocco: Moroccans Call for Urgent Action On Climate Impacts, Especially From Wealthy Countries
Afrobarometer
Most citizens report worsening drought and crop failure in their region. Read more »
Sudan: Rights Report Warns of 'Sharp Escalation in Killings Against Darfur Civilians'
Dabanga
A human rights report has warned of a serious deterioration in security and humanitarian conditions across Darfur, as the war between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the… Read more »
East Africa: Somalia Ends UAE Agreements, President Says Abu Dhabi Failed to Treat Country As Sovereign State
Shabelle
Somalia's President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud said the federal government has annulled its agreements with the United Arab Emirates, accusing Abu Dhabi of actions that undermined… Read more »
Nigeria: Updated - Waterfront Community, Makoko Residents Protest Demolition of Homes in Lagos
Premium Times
The Lagos State Government recently rolled out a new framework for waterfront development. Read more »
Uganda: 'Strong Recommendation' from Security Committee Leads to Internet Shutdown
Nile Post
The government has directed all mobile network operators and internet service providers to temporarily suspend public internet access and selected mobile services during the… Read more »
Uganda: We Are Ready to Crush Anyone Who Brings Chaos During Elections - Museveni
Nile Post
President Museveni has once again warned anyone who seeks to cause violence during the forthcoming 2026 elections, noting that government is ready to crush them. Read more »
Uganda: The Besigye I Know Cannot Endorse Bobi, Insists Munyagwa
Nile Post
Presidential candidate Mubarack Munyagwa has dismissed speculation that veteran opposition figure Dr Kizza Besigye has endorsed National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate… Read more »
Rwanda: Who Benefits From a Chaotic DR Congo? [analysis]
New Times
The story told about Central Africa is deceptively simple: Rwanda destabilizes DR Congo for minerals and regional dominance. Read more »
Africa: Can Ndayishimiye Rewrite His African Story
New Times
As President Évariste Ndayishimiye prepares to take on the chairmanship of the African Union, Burundi stands before a rare diplomatic crossroads, and so does the man… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Spent 196 of 365 Days in 2025 Outside Nigeria - Obi
Daily Trust
Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has raised concerns over President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's frequent foreign travels, claiming that the president spent about 196… Read more »
Uganda: Bobi Condemns Shutdown of Civil Society Organisations
Nile Post
National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu has condemned the reported shutdown of several leading civil society organisations (CSOs),… Read more »
Mozambique: Dialogue Must Complement Military Action in Cabo Delgado [analysis]
ISS
Rather than focusing on counter-terrorism operations, dialogue should be supported as a way to tackle local dynamics sustaining the insurgency. Read more »
Kenya: DPP Secures Conviction of Three Kamiti Prison Officers in 2021 Terrorist Escape
Capital FM
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has secured the conviction of three Kamiti Maximum Prison officers for their role in the 2021 escape of convicted terrorists. Read more »
