January 09
Zimbabwe: Court Convicts Senior Doctor for False Testimony
263Chat
A Harare magistrate has convicted a senior medical doctor and former Registrar of Medical and Dental Practioners Council of Zimbabwe, Dr. Collin Benyure of perjury after he… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Applauds N100 Trillion Ngx Milestone, Says Reforms Paying Off
Premium Times
As of 5 January , the rally in Nigerian equities has continued. Market capitalisation rose to N101.8 trillion. Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Briefed On KCSE Results - 270,000 Attain C+ and Above
Capital FM
President William Ruto has been briefed on the 2025 KCSE examination results ahead of their official release at Chepisaas Boys Secondary School in Uasin Gishu County. Read more »
Uganda: Lira - Museveni Emphasises Peace, Wealth Creation
Nile Post
President Museveni has held his second campaign rally of the day in Lira City, where he emphasised that peace--the first major contribution of the National Resistance Movement… Read more »
Kenya: Magical Kenya Mountain and Trail Series Returns to Nandi County With Cultural and Athletic Showcase
Capital FM
The Magical Kenya Mountain and Trail Series will return to Nandi County next week, headlined by the Taptengelei Cultural Festival and the fifth edition of the Tinderet Barngetuny… Read more »
Kenya: 'No More Untouchables' - Nacada Cracks Down On Illicit Brew Syndicates in Emali
Capital FM
The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) has intensified its nationwide crackdown on illicit alcohol, raiding a residential complex in Emali… Read more »
Somalia: Somali Political Group Adopts Platform, Names Presidential Candidate in Mogadishu
Shabelle
The Haybad Qaran (HQ) Union on Thursday adopted its constitution and political program and endorsed former Prime Minister Abdi Farah Shirdon as its presidential candidate during a… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria in Trump World - the Dangers Ahead, By Jibrin Ibrahim [opinion]
Premium Times
It is the ancient Chinese curse that says, "may you live in interesting times" - meaning a conjuncture of danger, chaos and upheavals. This is where the world and indeed Nigeria,… Read more »
Nigeria: Tomato-Laden Truck Rams Into Vehicles On Otedola Bridge
Premium Times
A family in an SUV involved in the crash came out unhurt. Read more »
Nigeria: Palmpay Wraps Up Purple December, Rewards Users
This Day
PalmPay has concluded its Purple December 2025 campaign, capping off a four-week nationwide activation that engaged users across social media platforms and rewarded customer… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Stakeholders Push for Faster Emergency Care in Road Accident Fund Talks
263Chat
Government has begun a second round of nationwide public consultations on a proposed Road Accident Fund (RAF) Bill as stakeholders call for diversified funding, inclusive… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Young Woman Engineer Drives Safer Healthcare Systems
263Chat
Innovation is reshaping how institutions respond to modern challenges particularly in healthcare where technology can mean the difference between safety and harm. Read more »
Uganda: Uganda's Political Elite and the Dangerous Myth of Wealth [opinion]
Independent (Kampala)
Uganda is awash with money, yet starved of production. This is not a rhetorical flourish; it is a measurable, lived contradiction. Walk through Kampala, Hoima, Gulu, or Mbarara,… Read more »
Uganda: EC Dismisses Petition Challenging Nalule's Candidature for Masaka Woman MP Seat
Nile Post
The Electoral Commission has upheld the candidature of Masaka Woman Member of Parliament aspirant Joan Nalule after dismissing a petition challenging the authenticity of her… Read more »
Uganda: Traders Protest Evictions and Rent Hikes At Farmers Mall, Accuse Owner of Harassment
Nile Post
Traders operating at Farmers Mall have protested what they describe as unlawful eviction and persistent rent hikes, demanding that their shops be reopened following the… Read more »
South Africa: Appointment of Metropolitan Archbishop of Cape Town
Agenzia Fides
The Holy Father has appointed Bishop Sithembele Anton Sipuka, until now bishop of the diocese of Mthatha, as metropolitan archbishop of Cape Town, South Africa. Read more »
Gabon: Faced With Alarm Over 'Ritual Murders', the President Asks the Population Whether They Want the Death Penalty Reintroduced
Agenzia Fides
Citizens will decide whether the death penalty will be imposed for so-called "ritual murders." This was announced by the President of Gabon, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, in his… Read more »
Liberia: Court Charges Two Technicians in River Cess Electricity Meter Diversion Case
Liberian Investigator
The Cestos City Magisterial Court has formally charged two technicians assigned to the River Cess rural electrification project with Criminal Facilitation and Misapplication of… Read more »
Liberia: Rep. Kanneh Donates Materials, Cash to Rebuild Burned Zone 9 Police Depot
Liberian Investigator
Montserrado County District 2 Representative Sekou S. Kanneh has donated construction materials and cash toward the reconstruction of the Zone 9 Depot 4 police station in City View… Read more »
Liberia/Rwanda: Liberian Striker Emmanuel Flomo Tops Rwanda Premier League Scoring Chart
Liberian Investigator
Liberian striker Emmanuel Flomo continues to make a strong impression in the Rwanda Premier League, leading the scoring chart with nine goals and emerging as a leading contender… Read more »
Nigeria: Akpabio's New Year Message - Restraint, Not Retaliation, Is True Leadership - - Aide
Vanguard
The Special Adviser on Media and Publicity and Official Spokesperson to the President of the Senate, Rt. Hon. Eseme Eyiboh, has urged Nigerian politicians to embrace restraint and… Read more »
Africa: Chinese EV Giant Okla Global Appoints Treadway to Spearhead Africa Expansion
Capital FM
Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Tiazhou Okla Automotive Co., widely known as Okla Global, has announced a strategic partnership with Hong Kong-headquartered Treadway… Read more »
Kenya: Safaricom Tops Mobile Internet Speed Rankings in Customer Survey
Capital FM
Safaricom has been ranked as the leading mobile internet provider in Kenya, outperforming rivals Airtel, Telkom Kenya and Jamii Telkom, according to a recent customer survey. Read more »
Kenya: 2025 KCSE Results - 1,180 Candidates Disqualified Over Examination Irregularities
Capital FM
Results for 1,180 candidates who sat the 2025 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations have been cancelled after they were found to have engaged in examination… Read more »
Nigeria: Jigawa Joins States in Race to Domesticate New Tax Reforms
Premium Times
This is coming after Ekiti state commenced the tax reform domestication, while Zamfara and Anambra states followed suit in December 2025 Read more »
