January 08
Mozambique: Quelimane Mayor Complains of Harassment
AIM
Manuel de Araujo, mayor of the central Mozambican city of Quelimane, has complained of "political harassment' by the Zambezia Provincial Attorney's Office. Read more »
Mozambique: Government Says It Cannot Pay End of Year Bonus
AIM
Mozambican Prime Minister Benvinda Levi announced on Wednesday that the government is unable to pay the traditional new year bonus for 2025 to workers in the public administration. Read more »
Mozambique: Primary School to Be Inaugurated in February
AIM
The Mozambican branch of the Buddhist Tzu Chi charitable foundation has promised to deliver to the Mozambican government, at the start of the 2026 school year in February, the… Read more »
Mozambique: Terrorists Still Control Parts of Quiterajo
AIM
Islamist terrorists remain in control of part of the Quiterajo administrative post, in Macomia district, in the northern Mozambican province of Cabo Delgado, but the rest of… Read more »
East Africa: Ethiopia Expands Early Childhood Education Nationwide
ENA
Ethiopia is ramping up efforts to strengthen early childhood education, establishing thousands of kindergarten-level schools across the country, Office of the Prime Minister… Read more »
East Africa: Ethiopia, China Vow to Deepen Strategic Coordination On Bilateral and Multilateral Platforms
ENA
Ethiopia and China have agreed to further strengthen strategic coordination across bilateral, regional, and multilateral cooperation platforms, following high-level talks held… Read more »
South Africa: DA Demands Parliamentary Briefing On SAPS Body-Worn Camera Rollout Amid Deadly Police Operations in KZN [press release]
DA
The Democratic Alliance (DA) will formally call on the Ministry of Police to urgently brief Parliament on the stalled rollout of police body-worn cameras, amid a growing number of… Read more »
Gambia: Tribute to Mr. Abubacarr Camara
The Point
As you conclude your tenure as Director General of the Gambia Tourism Board, it is fitting to acknowledge your exemplary leadership and the cordial working relationship you… Read more »
Africa: Health Emergencies in Sub-Saharan Africa!
The Point
Health emergencies are situations that pose a significant threat to public and global health. Read more »
Gambia: Art27 Founder Unveils Plan for Permanent Art Gallery in the Gambia By 2026
The Point
In a major boost to The Gambia's growing creative sector, Ferenc Donderer, founder of ART27 - Visual Arts Promotion, has announced plans to establish a permanent art gallery in the… Read more »
West Africa: The Gambia Nominates Dr. Satang Nabaneh for AU Child Rights Committee
The Point
The Government of The Gambia has formally announced the candidature of renowned legal scholar and human rights advocate Dr. Satang Nabaneh for election as a member of the African… Read more »
Gambia: Gid Promotes 91 Senior & Superior Immigration Officers
The Point
The Deputy Director General of Immigration, on behalf of the Director General, announces the promotion of 91 Senior and Superior Immigration Officers from the rank of Assistant… Read more »
Gambia: Police Confirm 7 Dead in Farafenni-Soma Highway Road Accident
The Point
Police in Farafenni have responded to a fatal road traffic accident that occurred along the Farafenni-Jarra Soma Highway, between Farafenni and Bereto. Read more »
Gambia: Madi Blasts State for Failing to Sustain Citizens On Migration
The Point
The Edward Francis Small Centre for Rights and Justice (EFSCRJ) during a press conference on statistics on migration stated that while young people continue to die on the… Read more »
Gambia: CGG Calls for Voting Age to 16 Years in Local, Parliamentary Polls
The Point
The Center for Good Governance (CGG) on Wednesday called for a gradual reduction of the voting age to 16-17 for local government and parliamentary elections, warning that the… Read more »
Gambia: VP Jallow Launches Book On History of Public Health in the Gambia
The Point
A great scholarly masterpiece authored by the late Alh. Dawooda M.B. Jagne, a man considered to be the architect of public health in The Gambia now deceased, was yesterday launched… Read more »
Gambia: Barrow Welcomes New Ecomig Force Commander
The Point
His Excellency President Adama Barrow bid farewell to outgoing ECOMIG Commander Col. Ndiagne DIOUF and welcomed the incoming Force Commander Aliou TINE at the State House. Read more »
Gambia: GRA to Collect D27.5b Revenue in 2026 As Authority Records 21 Percent Growth in 2025
The Point
The Gambia Revenue Authority (GRA) has been tasked to collect D27.5 billion in revenue for the government in 2026, Commissioner General Yankuba Darboe has said. Read more »
Tunisia: Tap Forum On 'Investing in Sports Infrastructure' Gets Underway [update 1]
Tunis Afrique Presse
A forum on "Investing in Sports Infrastructure for Higher competitiveness" opened Thursday at the premises of the Arab States Broadcasting Union (ASBU). Read more »
Eritrea: The Potemkin Party and Ethiopia's Territorial Provocations
Shabait
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Eritrea: Call for Reinforced Water and Soil Conservation
Shabait
At a meeting conducted with area administrators, Mr. Zeray Berhe, administrator of Molqui sub-zone, called for reinforced water and soil conservation activities led by… Read more »
Eritrea: Seminar to Nationals in Gothenburg On Objective Situation
Shabait
- Mr. Fesehatsion Petros, Eritrea's Ambassador to Italy and non-resident Ambassador to Sweden, conducted a seminar for nationals residing in Gothenburg, Sweden, focusing on the… Read more »
Kenya: Cashew Nuts Revival to Create 350,000 Jobs, Add Sh30bn to GDP
Capital FM
The government plans to revive Kenya's struggling cashew nut industry, with projections showing the sector could create up to 350,000 jobs and contribute more than Sh30 billion to… Read more »
South Sudan: United States' Suspension and Review of Assistance in Response to South Sudanese Officials' Interference [press release]
U.S. Embassy Juba
On January 8, the U.S. government suspended U.S. foreign assistance in Ayod County, Jonglei State. Read more »
Ghana: Zaato Rates Mahama Administration 60 Percent On Economy, Urges Caution in Early Praise
Ghanaian Times
A Senior Lecturer and political analyst at the University of Ghana, Dr Joshua Jebuntie Zaato, has given President John Dramani Mahama's administration a 60 percent score for its… Read more »
