February 03
Mali: For Mali's Courts, Barriers to Justice Persist Despite Gains in Popular Trust
Afrobarometer
Majority of citizens doubt that ordinary people can obtain justice in the legal system. Read more »
Sudan: Free Press Awards 2025 - Sudanese War Reporter Wins Newcomer of the Year
Dabanga
Sudanese journalist Almigdad Hassan has been named as Newcomer of the Year, at the Free Press Awards 2025, which were presented during Free Press Live, an annual event dedicated to… Read more »
Africa: Private Credit Rating Agencies Shape Africa's Access to Debt. Better Oversight Is Needed [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Africa's development finance challenge has reached a critical point. Mounting debt pressure is squeezing fiscal space. And essential needs in infrastructure, health and education… Read more »
South Africa: Cape Town Project Tests What Hydroponic Farming Can Do in Urban Spaces [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Imagine a world where fresh vegetables and herbs sprout in the heart of our cities without the need for sprawling farms. Read more »
South Africa: We Run Writing Workshops At a South African University - What We've Learnt About How Students Are Using AI and How to Help Them [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Much is being said about the wonders of artificial intelligence (AI) and how it is the new frontier. And while it provides amazing possibilities in fields like medicine, academics… Read more »
Africa: Spotlight On Hypertension in the African Continent! [editorial]
The Point
Raised blood pressure continues to be one of the strongest predictors of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality with an estimated 1.38 billion people worldwide suffering with… Read more »
Gambia: Efscrj Launches Centre to Advance Rights, Justice, Civic Consciousness
The Point
The Gambia marked a historic milestone on January 29, with the launched of the Edward Francis Small (E.F. Small) Center for Rights and Justice, commemorating what would have been… Read more »
Gambia: UK-Gambia Forges Partnership to Boost Trade, Investment
The Point
The Gambia today hosted the inaugural UK-Gambia Trade and Investment Mission under the theme: "Strengthening Partnerships, Creating Opportunities, Supporting Sustainable Growth", a… Read more »
Gambia: From Law to Action - Gambia Intensifies Battle to End FGM
The Point
The Government of The Gambia, development partners, civil society organisation's and international allies have renewed their collective commitment to end Female Genital Mutilation… Read more »
Gambia: 100 Patients Benefit From Amisurg, Vdf Life-Saving Free Surgeries
The Point
Farafenni General Hospital over the weekend became a hub of hope and healing centre as the International Charitable Surgical Foundation (AMISURG), with full support from the Vision… Read more »
Kenya: Azimio Under Scrutiny As Nlp Seeks Registrar's Clarity On Status, Funding
Capital FM
The National Liberal Party (NLP), a founding member of the Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Coalition Party, has petitioned the Registrar of Political Parties seeking clarity on the… Read more »
Nigeria: 'A Step Backwards' - Ikpeba Questions Onyeka's Coventry Switch
Premium Times
Ikpeba believes that dropping into the Championship, even with the promise of promotion, does not do justice to Onyeka's quality or recent performances for both club and country. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Amid Worsening Drought and Crop Failure, Zimbabweans Support Government Investment in Climate-Resilient Infrastructure, Green Energy
Afrobarometer
Most citizens say rich countries should help Zimbabwe respond to climate crisis. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Man Arrested in Harare for Allegedly Impersonating Rap Star Ti-Gonzi
263Chat
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has arrested a 29-year-old man in Harare accused of impersonating the multi-award-winning musician Ti-Gonzi following an incident involving… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zanu-PF Signals Readiness to Engage Chamisa
263Chat
Ruling Zanu-PF youth league political commissar Taurai Kandishaya says the party is actively seeking to engage former opposition leader Nelson Chamisa as it steps up efforts to… Read more »
Kenya: Whatsapp Usage in Kenya Drops As Tiktok, Facebook Gain
Capital FM
The number of Kenyans using WhatsApp fell by about one percentage point to 53.9 per cent in the first quarter (Q1) of the 2025/26 financial year, according to new data from the… Read more »
Namibia: Health Ministry Records 8 000 Malaria Cases, 11 Deaths in January
Namibian
The Ministry of Health and Social Services has recorded 8 760 cases of malaria and 11 deaths in the northern and north eastern parts of Namibia. Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Mobilized Over USD 18bln in Six Months, Says PM [opinion]
Reporter
- Import bill stands at USD 11.3bln Read more »
Kenya: Kenya's Tax Policy Risks Losing Credibility Amid Rapid Amendments
Capital FM
Kenya's tax framework has undergone rapid and successive changes. Within a short period, the Tax Laws (Amendment) Act 2024, the Tax Procedures (Amendment) Act 2024, and the Finance… Read more »
Kenya: Govt Rolls Out 'Green' Number Plates for Elecric Vehicles, E-Bikes
Capital FM
The government has introduced new green number plates for electric vehicles and motorbikes as part of a broader push to accelerate the adoption of e-mobility and cut carbon… Read more »
Ethiopia: Govt Revises GDP Growth Forecast to 10.2pct
Reporter
The government has revised its projections for economic growth during the 2025/26 fiscal year, with its new forecast up a full percentage point from the 9.2 percent that officials… Read more »
Nigeria: Chinese Investors Invest $20m in Jigawa
Daily Trust
Chinese investors have announced plans to inject $20 million into livestock, poultry, and agricultural development in Jigawa State to boost food production, create jobs, and expand… Read more »
Nigeria: Gas Reserves Not Enough to Grow Nigeria's Economy - Minister
Daily Trust
Abundant gas reserves alone would not translate into development without deliberate policies to deepen local participation, skills and ownership in Nigeria's value chain, Ekperikpe… Read more »
Tanzania: Qatar Seeks 1,150 Tanzanian Drivers
Daily News
THE Prime Minister's Office Labour, Employment and Relations has announced 1,150 job opportunities for Tanzanian drivers in Qatar, as part of ongoing efforts to expand employment… Read more »
Tanzania: Nyasa District Allocates Land for Coffee Hulling Factor
Daily News
THE government has earmarked a four-hectare plot in Ndanda Hamlet, Kingirikiti Village in Nyasa District for the construction of a coffee hulling factory, the National Assembly… Read more »
