January 12
Nigeria: What'll Happen to ADC If It Fails to Give Peter Obi 2027 Ticket - Fayose
Premium Times
Mr Obi, the Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, defected to the ADC in December shortly after declaring his intention to contest in the 2027… Read more »
Nigeria: Court Remands 52 People Over Edo Protest
Premium Times
Journalists were denied access to the courtroom. Read more »
Rwanda: Stop Overlooking Influencers On Your Payroll
New Times
We often joke that "Abanyarwanda bose baraziranye.". That your colleague is a neighbor to the cousin of the person you want to do business with. Everyone knows someone who knows… Read more »
Africa: AUC Chairperson This Afternoon Received H.E. Miguel Ntutumu Evuna Andeme, Ambassador of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea
African Union
The Chairperson of the AU Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, this afternoon received H.E. Miguel Ntutumu Evuna Andeme, Ambassador of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea to… Read more »
Uganda: Clan Unity and Economic Empowerment Emphasised As Omutaka Kisolo Addresses Ŋŋonge Descendants in Busujju
Nile Post
Omutaka Kisolo, the 36th clan head of the Ŋŋonge (Otter) clan, has urged clanmembers to unite and work together economically by supporting one another through collective… Read more »
Uganda: Finca Uganda Moves to Support Flood-Hit Kampala Traders
Nile Post
FINCA Uganda has started the process of extending more than Shs100 million in relief to its clients operating in downtown Kampala whose businesses were badly damaged by floods late… Read more »
Uganda: In 2026, Growth Belongs to Businesses That Master Tax [opinion]
Nile Post
As businesses pursue expansion in 2026, tax is emerging as one of the most underestimated strategic risks facing organisations today. Read more »
Uganda: Beyond the Numbers - Tackling Teacher Absenteeism Through Smart Support, Not Blame in 2026 [opinion]
Nile Post
In 2025, reports that Namutumba District faces high teacher absenteeism and alleged recruitment of "incompetent teachers". Read more »
Uganda: NRM Vice Chairperson Singh Katongole Urges Calm, Orderly Voting Ahead of Polls
Nile Post
The Vice Chairperson of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) Central Executive Committee (CEC) and Rubaga North Member of Parliament aspirant, Singh Katongole Pamida, has called… Read more »
Southern Africa: Cosafa Sides Ready for TotalEnergies CAF Afcon 2027 Preliminary Round Qualifiers
Cosafa
The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) will stage the draw for the Preliminary Round of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2027 Qualifiers in… Read more »
Tanzania: Tanzania's Judiciary Shines in Iptl-Scb Case
Daily News
THE Independent Power Tanzania Limited (IPTL) has won an appeal filed by Standard Chartered Bank Hong Kong in the Court of Appeal of Tanzania, which is Civil Appeal No. 386 of… Read more »
Tanzania: Tanzania's Tech Horizon Set for Quantum Leap in 202
Daily News
FROM AI-Powered Farms to Solar-Powered Smart Cities, the Building Blocks of a Digital Nation Are Falling Into Place. Read more »
South Africa: Gauteng Warns Unsafe Scholar Transport Will Be Taken Off Roads
Scrolla
Gauteng warns scholar transport operators that unsafe vehicles will be impounded and drivers may be arrested. Parents urged to check transport safety as officials inspect… Read more »
Nigeria: French Coach and Football Pundit Rolland Courbis Dies At 72
Vanguard
Rolland Courbis, a former French player and coach often called in to rescue teams from relegation who became an outspoken media pundit, has died aged 72, his employer RMC said on… Read more »
Sudan: Sapa Provides Equipment to Singa Kidney Hospital Laboratory
SNA
The Director-General of the Ministry of Health and Social Development in Sennar State, Dr. Ibrahim Al-Awad, praised the Sudanese American Physicians Association (SAPA) for its… Read more »
Kenya: Data Sovereignty Fears Rise As Vodacom Eyes 55pc Safaricom Stake
Capital FM
The National Treasury has formally moved to divest a 15 percent equity stake in Safaricom PLC to the Vodacom Group, a transaction valued at approximately Sh244.5 billion ($1.6… Read more »
Kenya: KERRA Seeks to Recruit New Director General
Capital FM
The Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA) has advertised for a new Director General (DG) to replace Jackson K. Magondu, who is currently serving in the role on an interim basis. Read more »
Somalia: Somalia, South Korea Affirm Ties Amid Sovereignty Tensions
Shabelle
Somalia's Foreign Minister Abdisalam Abdi Ali held virtual talks Monday with his South Korean counterpart, Cho Hyun, as Mogadishu continues an aggressive diplomatic campaign to… Read more »
Somalia: Sodma Chief Visits Kismayo to Assess Drought Situation in Jubbaland
Shabelle
The head of Somalia's National Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA), Mohamud Moalim Abdulle, arrived in Kismayo on Monday, leading a delegation to the temporary capital of the… Read more »
South Africa: Sho Madjozi Dragged to Court Over R5 Million in Unpaid Management Fees
Scrolla
Black Major says Sho Madjozi owes it more than R5-million from a record deal and other income. The agency wants the court to send the matter to mediation before a full legal… Read more »
South Africa: Street Traders Around Pan Africa Mall Shut Out of Work
Scrolla
Street traders say metro police have blocked them from working since late last year, even after the G20 summit ended. With no daily income, families say they are struggling to… Read more »
Uganda: I Will Take These Elections Like a Wedding - Baine
Nile Post
The Uganda Prisons Service has said it is fully prepared to support the country's security arrangements ahead of the January 15 general elections, with its Frank Baine spokesperson… Read more »
Uganda: Buganda Kingdom Urges Children to Care for Elderly Parents As a Path to Blessings
Nile Post
The Kingdom of Buganda has urged children to take responsibility for caring for their elderly parents, emphasizing that such devotion attracts blessings and strengthens family and… Read more »
Kenya: How Change in Formation Has Spurred Murang'a Seal to 10-Match Unbeaten Run
Capital FM
Murang'a Seal head coach Osbourne Monday has credited his team's improving fortunes to a change in formation. Read more »
Kenya: Luxury At Sea - Azamara Journey Brings 690 Tourists to Mombasa
Capital FM
The luxurious boutique cruise ship Azamara Journey has docked at the Port of Mombasa, bringing 690 passengers as part of a 16-day East African cruise spanning the Vanilla Islands… Read more »
