January 11
Africa: Africa's Climate Finance Rules Are Growing, but They're Weakly Enforced - New Research [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Climate change is no longer just about melting ice or hotter summers. It is also a financial problem. Droughts, floods, storms and heatwaves damage crops, factories and… Read more »
Sudan: Sudan Timeline October-December 2025 - 'A Collective Failure' to End a Brutal War
Dabanga
Sudan's battlefield map shifts significantly in the second half of 2025, marking one of the most notable territorial changes since the war began in April 2023. As the conflict… Read more »
Malawi: Pardon Power Under Fire As Lawyers Warn of Justice Being Undermined
Nyasa Times
Legal heavyweights are raising red flags over Malawi's presidential pardon system, warning that it is being used in ways that weaken the courts, deny victims justice, and protect… Read more »
Malawi: Outrage As Mutharika Appoints Fired and Charged Mathanga As RBM Deputy Governor
Nyasa Times
President Arthur Peter Mutharika has ignited a storm after appointing Henry Mathanga as Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) despite the fact that Mathanga was… Read more »
Tanzania: Minister Kairuki's Privacy Directive Demands Urgent Public Attention [opinion]
Daily News
ON January 8, 2026, something important happened and it should make every public and private institution in Tanzania pause. Read more »
South Africa: Eskom's Power System Remains Stable
SAnews.gov.za
As industries gradually resume operations following the festive break, Eskom says its power system remains stable and ready to meet the projected rise in electricity demand amid… Read more »
Uganda: Buganda Minister Warns Against Complacency in Fight Against HIV/Aids
Nile Post
The Buganda Kingdom Minister in charge of Social Development, Health and Education, Cotilda Nakate Kikomeko, has cautioned the people of Buganda against complacency in the fight… Read more »
Namibia: Nandi-Ndaitwah Signs Law to Approve Speaker's Leave in Historic Policy Shift
Namibian
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has signed a proclamation granting her the authority to approve the leave of absence of the speaker of the National Assembly. Read more »
Nigeria: Inside EFCC's Terrorism Financing, Money Laundering Charges Against Bauchi Officials
Premium Times
A PREMIUM TIMES review of official documents and court records paints a disturbing picture of how money meant for the development of Bauchi State ended in private pockets. Read more »
Africa: Afcon 2025 Semi-Finals - Indigenous Coaches Take Centre Stage
Premium Times
The milestone marks a growing shift in African football, where local coaches are increasingly trusted to lead, innovate, and succeed at the highest level of the continent. Read more »
Africa: Nigeria and South Africa Risk Breaking Climate Change Pledges [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Just 20 countries produce 80% of the world's oil, gas and coal. Since 2019, researchers have released regular reports analysing how these governments plan to continue drilling and… Read more »
Cote d'Ivoire/Egypt: #Afcon2025 - Egypt Topple Defending Champions in Thrilling Afcon Quarter-Final
Leadership
Egypt have booked their place in the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) semi-finals after a dramatic 3-2 victory over defending champions Ivory Coast in a pulsating… Read more »
Kenya: Parliament to Hear Public Views On Safaricom Stake Sale
Capital FM
Parliament will on Monday begin public hearings on the government's proposal to sell part of its shares in Safaricom PLC, marking the next major step in a plan that could reshape… Read more »
South Africa: President Ramaphosa to Attend UAE Summit
SAnews.gov.za
President Cyril Ramaphosa will participate in the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ASDW) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Monday. Read more »
Nigeria: Hospital Breaks Silence On Adichie's Son's Death, Orders Probe
Daily Trust
Euracare Multispecialist Hospital has issued a public statement on the death of the 21-month-old son of US-based Nigerian writer, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. Read more »
Nigeria: Pope Leo Condemns Surrogacy, Says It Reduces a Child to a Product
This Day
Pope Leo XIV has criticised surrogacy as a birth option, saying it distorts the original relational calling of the family. Read more »
Nigeria: Afcon 2025 - Tinubu Applauds 'Brilliant Eagles' After Victory Against Algeria
Leadership
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Super Eagles following their 2-0 victory over Algeria at the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco on Saturday. Read more »
Ghana: Ghanaian Celebrities Are Dealing With Mental Illness Stigma Behind Closed Doors - Why Speaking Up Matters [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Imagine living in a country where talking openly about depression or anxiety can cost you your job, your reputation, or even your freedom. That is still the reality in Ghana, where… Read more »
Africa: The G20 Was Built to Stabilise the World's Economy - but It's Failed On Climate, Debt and Inequality [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
The Group of Twenty (G20) emerged from the financial turmoil that followed the collapse of the Thai currency in 1997, which rapidly spread financial instability from Thailand to… Read more »
South Africa: Concourt Dismisses NMB Municipality Claim That Parents Should Be Blamed for Toddler Drowning in Broken Drain
Daily Maverick
The Constitutional Court has dismissed a last-ditch effort by the Nelson Mandela Bay metro to avoid paying damages to a family whose toddler drowned in a broken drain in Kariega.… Read more »
Kenya: Nanyuki Man Hugs Tree for 96 Hours to Promote Peace Ahead of 2027 Elections
Capital FM
A 43-year-old man in Nanyuki has joined the growing tree-hugging movement, taking the unusual endurance challenge beyond environmental activism to champion peace and national unity… Read more »
Africa: Rwanda's Bruce Melodie Links Up With Diamond Platnumz & Joel Brown to Drop Pan-African Anthem 'Pom Pom'
Capital FM
Rwanda's musical powerhouse, Bruce Melodie, has linked up with Tanzanian Bongo star Diamond Platnumz & Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Joel Brown to drop "POM POM". Released via… Read more »
Nigeria: Group Launches Scholarship for 30 Female Medical Students to Address Nigeria's Gender Health Gap
Premium Times
The founder noted that the initiative was created in response to long-standing gaps in how women's health needs are understood, researched and prioritised in policy and investment. Read more »
Egypt/Senegal: Mohamed Salah Edges Closer to Breaking His Afcon Duck As Egypt Set Up Senegal Semifinal
Daily Maverick
Egypt's Pharaohs, led by Mohamed Salah, aim for Afcon glory after reaching the semifinals against Senegal, seeking a title win that eludes the superstar. Read more »
South Africa: 'I Stared the Fire in Its Eyes' - - Residents Recall Ordeals As Fight Against Kouga Blazes Continues
Daily Maverick
Residents in Kouga faced terrifying fire ordeals, with rapid evacuations and heartbreaking losses. Community support shone as brave neighbours helped one another escape, showcasing… Read more »
