February 03
Gambia: WCR Governor Encourages Youth to Speak Out Issues Affecting Their Lives
The Point
Governor of West Coast Region, Ousman Bojang, has encouraged youth to speak up on issues affecting their lives. Read more »
Gambia: Sadibou Kamaso, Kemo Ceesay Set As Race for Football House Looms
The Point
Sadibou Kamaso, Kemo Ceesay are set, as race for Football House edges closer. Read more »
Gambia: Environment Ministry Reviews Progress, Sets Course for 2026
The Point
The Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Natural Resources (MECCNAR) on Friday opened a four-day Planning Retreat at Kunta Kinteh Roots Camp in Jufureh, bringing together… Read more »
Gambia: Future Bi Triumph Over Prisons to Close Gap On Gaf in Women's League 2
The Point
Future Bi Female Football Team have closed gap on The Gambia Armed Forces in the 2025\2026 Gambia Football Federation (GFF) Women's League Division Two. Read more »
Gambia: Passport Scandal - Officer Exposes How Fugitive Mbemba Escaped
The Point
In a dramatic courtroom testimony yesterday before Justice Justice Sidi K. Jobarteh at the High Court in Banjul, Detective Superintendent Lamin Saidykhan, head of the Serious Crime… Read more »
Nigeria: Ogun @ 50 - Abiodun Celebrates Legacy, Progress in State Broadcast [press release]
Premium Times
Governor Abiodun highlighted the contributions of past leaders to the growth and stability of the state, acknowledging the roles played by former President Olusegun Obasanjo,… Read more »
Liberia: Salala to Host Major Agricultural Investment Project
Liberian Observer
In a significant development for Liberia's agriculture sector, the Uniland Group of Companies, through its Liberian subsidiary, Unifarm Liberia, has identified potential project… Read more »
Africa: Cwinya-Ai, Kabasweka Lead Uganda At Africa Amateur Championship in Johannesburg
Independent (Kampala)
The Royal Johannesburg Golf Course will be a hive of activity this week when the continent's best talent descend upon South Africa for what promises to be a compelling Africa… Read more »
Malawi: Small Firms Facing Barriers to Grow
Nyasa Times
Malawi's micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) are finding it hard to grow because they cannot easily access loans, struggle to expand their businesses, and have problems… Read more »
Malawi: Ray of Hope for the People of Nsanje - Joseph Mwandidya, an Unsung Hero
Nyasa Times
Malawi's well-known philanthropist and business leader, Joseph Mwandidya, has called on young people to take up leadership roles and actively participate in community development. Read more »
Malawi: 72 Handouts Cases Dismissed - a Legal System That Protects the Problem?
Nyasa Times
The dismissal of 172 campaign handouts cases by the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties is more than an administrative failure. It exposes deep legal and institutional… Read more »
Ethiopia: Aircraft Damaged in Niamey Will Return to Service - Ethiopian Airlines
Reporter
Two Boeing aircraft leased by ASKY Airlines have been rendered temporarily out of service after sustaining damage in an attack on Niger's Diori Hamani International Airport last… Read more »
South Africa: Military Veterans Called to Participate in Verification Drive
SAnews.gov.za
The Department of Military Veterans (DMV) has urged all eligible applicants in KwaZulu-Natal and across the country to participate in its verification drive to finalise their… Read more »
South Africa: Tourism a Jewel in SA's Crown - President Ramaphosa
SAnews.gov.za
President Cyril Ramaphosa says government is "determined to strengthen the regulatory and policy environment to further grow" the tourism sector. Read more »
Nigeria: Inconsistent Regulations Stifling Energy Projects - Nuprc
Daily Trust
The Commission Chief Executive of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), Mrs. Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, has stated that inconsistent regulatory frameworks across… Read more »
Nigeria: 'Illegal Mining' - EFCC Nabs 10, Impounds Trucks in Kwara
Daily Trust
Operatives of the Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 10 persons over alleged involvement in illegal mining activities in… Read more »
Nigeria: The Miraculous Return of 80 Kidnapped Worshippers [opinion]
Daily Trust
In the heart of Kaduna State, a story of hope and resilience has emerged, captivating the nation and sparking intense debate. The miraculous escape and return of eighty abductees… Read more »
Africa: RSSB Deepens Focus On Member Benefits As Africa's Pension Funds Unite
New Times
The Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB) has reaffirmed its commitment to delivering stronger returns and better services to members, according to its Chief Executive Officer, Regis… Read more »
Rwanda: Youth Volunteers Reflect On Patriotism During Visit to Heroes Mausoleum
New Times
Representatives of youth volunteers from the City of Kigali on February 2 visited the National Heroes Mausoleum in Remera to honour Rwanda's national heroes, before taking part in… Read more »
Tanzania: Government Allocates 1.9bn/ - for Albinism Skin-Care Lotion
Daily News
THE government has set aside 1.9bn/- in the 2025/26 financial year for the procurement of skincare lotion for persons with albinism, in line with national policies, laws and… Read more »
Tanzania: Kenya in a New Dispute With the World Bank - a Crisis With Far-Reaching Economic Implications Ahead of Its 2027 General Election
Daily News
KENYA remains haunted by the prospect of entering into a fresh dispute with the institution that ranked it the 10th poorest country in the world, as it continues to consider how to… Read more »
Tanzania: Govt ICT Integration Key to Revenue Growth
Daily News
MOSHI District Commissioner Godfrey Mnzava has said that President Samia Suluhu Hassan's vision to integrate government Information and Communication Technology (ICT) systems is… Read more »
Tanzania: President Wants Judiciary to Uphold Justice, Integrity
Daily News
PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan has stressed that judicial independence is a sacred trust that demands justice to be delivered with integrity, transparency and strict adherence to… Read more »
Tanzania: Tanzania Appoints Man City's Brydon As Its Goodwill Ambassador
Daily News
TANZANIA has officially appointed Brydon as a Tanzania Tourism Goodwill Ambassador, recognising his contribution to promoting the country's tourism and global image. Read more »
Tanzania: Feasibility Study for Mbamba Bay SGR Completed
Daily News
THE government has completed the feasibility study and preliminary design for the construction of a 1,000-kilometre Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) from Mtwara to Mbamba Bay,… Read more »
