January 11
South Africa: President's NDPP Curveball Exposes Risky Power and Fuels Appointment Transparency Reforms [analysis]
Daily Maverick
In essence, Ramaphosa's surprise appointment of Andy Mothibi as head of the National Prosecuting Authority took us back to the State Capture era when then president Jacob Zuma… Read more »
South Africa: Ramaphosa Vows Decisive Action in 2026 to Revive Ailing Municipalities or Face Voters' Wrath
Daily Maverick
Fixing local government is the ANC's strategy to stop voter decline Read more »
Malawi: Mwanamveka Launches Budget Consultations, Pledges War On Ghost Workers
Nyasa Times
Malawi's worsening economic crisis took centre stage on Friday as Minister of Finance Joseph Mwanamvekha opened national budget consultations in Lilongwe, promising tough reforms… Read more »
Namibia: Nampower Struggles With N$912 Million Debt
Namibian
The national power utility, Namibia Power Corporation (NamPower), is struggling to enforce its credit control and debt management policy, especially against public sector… Read more »
Africa: Africa's Hidden Stillbirth Crisis - New Report Exposes Major Policy, Data Gaps
Daily News
NEARLY one million babies are stillborn in Africa every year. Behind every stillbirth is a mother, a family and a story left untold. Read more »
Tanzania: Govt Rolls Out Massive Mosquito Net Drive in Morogoro
Daily News
THE government, through the Ministry of Health under the National Malaria Control Programme in collaboration with the Global Fund, has begun implementing a plan to distribute… Read more »
South Africa: Progress Made in Containing Overstrand Fires
SAnews.gov.za
Firefighters remain on high alert for any signs of smoke or flames in the Overstrand area following fires in Pearly Beach and Standford in the Western Cape. Read more »
Uganda: Munyagwa, Bigirwa Rally Kamuli Voters to Back Opposition
Nile Post
The Common Man's Party (CMP) presidential flag bearer, Mubarak Munyagwa, has intensified his campaign in Kamuli Municipality, urging voters to rally behind the opposition in a bid… Read more »
Namibia: Principals Warn Against School Bullying
Namibian
As schools reopen for the new academic year on Monday, school principals are urging pupils to return with good behaviour, urging those from privileged backgrounds to not bully… Read more »
Namibia: Kavango West Tackles 43 Illegal Fencing Cases in 2025
Namibian
The Kavango West Communal Land Board investigated 43 cases of illegal fencing last year - the majority of which stemmed from land allocations supported by traditional authorities. Read more »
Nigeria: Court Dismisses N1 Billion Copyright Suit Against MTN
Premium Times
The court described the copyright suit against MTN as a "gold-digging exercise." Read more »
Nigeria/Algeria: Five Takeaways in Super Eagles' Victory
Premium Times
With each passing game, the Super Eagles look less like hopeful contenders and more like a team that understands exactly what it takes to go all the way Read more »
Cote d'Ivoire/Egypt: Côte d'Ivoire Coach Expresses Frustration Over Quarter-Final Defeat to Egypt
Vanguard
Côte d'Ivoire coach Émerse Faé expressed disappointment after his team's 3-2 quarter-final loss to Egypt at the 2025 CAF Africa Cup of Nations. Read more »
Cote d'Ivoire/Egypt: Egypt Dethrone Cote d'Ivoire to Reach Semis Af Africa Cup of Nations
RFI
Egypt skipper Mohamed Salah scored his fourth goal at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations on Saturday night as his side eliminated the defending champions Cote d'Ivoire 3-2 in Agadir. Read more »
Tanzania: Tanzania, China Deepen Ties
Daily News
PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan has reaffirmed Tanzania's commitment to its long-standing strategic partnership with China and acknowledged her consistent support for Tanzania. Read more »
Africa: Salah's Egypt End Côte d'Ivoire's Afcon Title Defense, Join Nigeria in Semis
New Times
Head down, hands on heads, lost looks in the stands. The silence that followed the final whistle said it all. Côte d'Ivoire will not defend their crown. The dream of a back… Read more »
Nigeria: Osimhen Wins Man-of-the-Match Award
This Day
BUA Chairman also pledges $1million, plus $100,000 per goal in final Read more »
Nigeria: Chimamanda Adichie Breaks Silence, Blames Son's Death On Negligence
This Day
Hospital says reports of incident inaccurate, launches investigation Read more »
Kenya: Abigail Chams Ushers in the New Year With Bold New Single 'Your Loss' and Visa Partnership| Out Now
Capital FM
East Africa's rising global star Abigail Chams launches her first release of the year with the fiery new single "Your Loss," arriving alongside a stunning official music video and… Read more »
South Africa: Wrapped in Controversy - - Ethekwini Mayor Defends R22m Statues Amid Service Delivery Crisis
Daily Maverick
Durban's giant bronze statues of Nelson Mandela and Oliver Tambo, still wrapped in plastic, have become unlikely festive-season punchlines and a lightning rod for anger over… Read more »
Malawi: HRCC Blasts Prolonged Detention of Chimwendo Banda, Demands Charges or Release
Nyasa Times
Malawi's leading human rights network has thrown its weight behind the rule of law, warning that the continued detention of MCP Secretary General Richard Chimwendo Banda without… Read more »
Malawi: Mutharika Clips His Vice President's Wings, Seizes Disaster Power in Ruthless Power Grab
Nyasa Times
President Arthur Peter Mutharika has effectively stripped Vice President Jane Ansah of her most powerful responsibility by removing the Department of Disaster Management Affairs… Read more »
Kenya: iShowSpeed in Kenya - Fans Buzz Over Possible Sprint Race With Ferdinand Omanyala
Capital FM
Popular online personality iShowSpeed is in Kenya, and the most talked-about possibility is a sprint race against Africa's fastest man, Ferdinand Omanyala. Read more »
Kenya: iShowSpeed Fans Go Wild As One Gets Face Signed in Nairobi Stream
Capital FM
Online sensation iShowSpeed is making waves in Nairobi, and less than an hour into his livestream for the "Speed Does Africa" tour, he already ran into some of the craziest fans… Read more »
Namibia: Slain Onelago Headman Sam Nepando Laid to Rest
Namibian
Onelago headman Sam Nepando was laid to rest on Saturday at Onamutene village in the Oshikoto region. Read more »
