January 12
Sudan: Secret Graves, 4k+ Detained, Disappeared After 1,000 Days of Sudan War
Dabanga
The Bahri Observatory for Human Rights has revealed testimonies indicating the existence of secret graves inside the weapons camp in El Kadro and the Jabal El Hamir area of Hattab,… Read more »
Sudan: Six-Month Jail Term Over Facebook Post Sparks Outrage in Sudan
Dabanga
A court in El Gedaref has sentenced Resistance Committees member Ayman Hariri to six months in prison and fined him 2,000,000 SDG over a Facebook post yesterday, triggering… Read more »
Nigeria: 2025 Lassa Fever Fatalities
This Day
All stakeholders should do more to stem the scourge Read more »
Nigeria: Jersey Returns $9.5m Tainted Funds to Nigeria
Daily Trust
Jersey has returned to Nigeria $9.5 million in funds deemed to be the proceeds of corruption. Read more »
Africa: China, Africa to Hold Nearly 600 Cultural, People-to-People Exchange Events in 2026
Daily Trust
China and Africa will jointly host nearly 600 cultural and people-to-people exchange activities in 2026 to enhance exchanges and mutual learning between the two civilizations. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Arrives United Arab Emirates for 2026 Sustainability Summit
This Day
President Bola Tinubu on Sunday evening arrived in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, to participate in the 2026 edition of the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW… Read more »
Nigeria: Chimamanda Serves Legal Notice Over Son's Death, Sanwo-Olu Orders Probe
This Day
*Author demands certified copies of all medical records Read more »
Nigeria: BUA Chairman Motivates Super Eagles With $500,000, Bonuses Pledge
Daily Trust
Chairman and Founder of BUA Group, Alhaji Abdul Samad Rabiu, has pledged to reward the Nigerian Super Eagles with USD $1 million should they win the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of… Read more »
Nigeria: Woman Arrested for Allegedly Selling Her Newborn for N1.4m
Daily Trust
Operatives of the Edo State Police Command have arrested a mother for allegedly selling her newborn baby in Edo State. Read more »
Liberia: House Reconvenes As Speaker Koon Calls for Unity, Constitutional Fidelity
Liberian Investigator
The House of Representatives on Monday reconvened for the Third Session of the 55th Legislature, with Speaker Richard Nagbe Koon urging lawmakers to uphold the Constitution,… Read more »
Liberia: Marie Johnson Denounces 'Malicious' Claims Over Youth Remarks
Liberian Investigator
The office of Marie Grayon Johnson, representative of Konobo Electoral District No. 2 Grand Gedeh County, has sharply rejected what it calls "malicious and misleading" allegations… Read more »
Nigeria: Newly Recruited CBN Workers Cry Out Over 2-Yr Delay in Postings, Onboarding
Leadership
A group of 60 newly recruited staff of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) have raised the alarm over prolonged delay in their postings and onboarding, nearly two years after… Read more »
Nigeria: APC Stakeholders Endorse Kwara Lawmaker's Suspension
Leadership
The stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edu local government area of Kwara State have expressed support for the State House of Assembly on the suspension order… Read more »
Rwanda: International Covenant College Opens in Kigali With Full Tuition Scholarships for First Cohort
New Times
Education anchored in faith and strong moral values is key to building sustainable learning institutions, officials said on January 11, as International Covenant College (ICC) was… Read more »
South Africa: Philippi Residents Beat, Stone and Burn Man to Death for Robbery
GroundUp
"People are fed up and disappointed with the police and the justice system, and are now forced to take the law into their own hands." Read more »
Malawi: Mathanga Back At RBM As Civil Society Says Law Has Finally Beaten Politics
Nyasa Times
Malawi's civil society has welcomed the return of Henry Mathanga as Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM), describing it as a long-overdue victory for the rule of law… Read more »
South Africa: SAWS Warns of Disruptive Rainfall
SAnews.gov.za
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued an Orange Level 9 and Orange Level 6 warning for disruptive rainfall over the eastern parts of Limpopo and Mpumalanga for Monday… Read more »
South Africa: Significant Strides Made in Matric Performance Despite Challenges
SAnews.gov.za
In a comprehensive progress report, the Director-General of the Department of Basic Education, Hubert Mathanzima Mweli, has revealed significant developments in South Africa's… Read more »
South Africa: Matric 2025 - Gauteng Urges Learners to Seek Mental Health Support
SAnews.gov.za
With many of the Class of 2025 celebrating their hard work after passing their matric exams, the Gauteng Department of Health is urging those who did not perform well to make use… Read more »
South Africa: Madlanga Commission to Resume Later This Month
SAnews.gov.za
The Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Criminality, Political Interference and Corruption in the Criminal Justice System, commonly known as the Madlanga Commission, will resume… Read more »
South Africa: Polony Is No Longer Cheap Enough for School Lunchboxes
Scrolla
The single mother says polony once lasted weeks and helped her feed her twins cheaply, but is now only affordable in rare months. Read more »
South Africa: Bicycles Become a Lifeline for Jobless Youth in North West
Scrolla
A 25-year-old bicycle operator says he earns money by transporting elderly people and doing deliveries where taxis do not operate. Read more »
Rwanda: CPJ Urges Rwanda to Improve Press Freedom Ahead of UN Rights Review
CPJ
The Committee to Protect Journalists has called on Rwanda to release all journalists imprisoned for their work and to investigate allegations that prison officials have mistreated… Read more »
Nigeria: Reframing Nigeria's Banditry Crisis - From Emotional Narratives to Strategic Clarity
Premium Times
Nigeria is once again trapped in a familiar and dangerous cycle: confronting a grave national security threat through emotionally charged narratives, partisan framings, and poorly… Read more »
Africa: The High Cost of Politics Enables Corruption and Fiscal Indiscipline in Africa
Daily Maverick
The escalating costs of elections in Africa foster corruption and fiscal irresponsibility, undermining democracy and enabling elite control over politics, with dire consequences… Read more »
