January 08
East Africa: Malawi Inflation Slows to 27.9 Percent As Food Prices Ease
Daba Finance
Malawi's year-on-year inflation rate fell to 27.9% in November 2025, down from 29.1% in October, driven mainly by slower increases in food prices. Read more »
Africa: Africa's Copper Market Faces Supply Strain As Demand Stays Firm
Daba Finance
Africa's copper market is entering 2026 pulled between strong demand expectations and tight supply conditions, as production of both refined copper and concentrates struggles to… Read more »
Africa: Africa Oil and Gas Regains Momentum Despite Lower Prices
Daba Finance
Africa's oil and gas sector ended 2025 on a stronger footing than expected, despite lower crude prices and continued pressure from environmental groups and global investors.… Read more »
South Africa: South Africa's Addressing System Is Still Not in Place [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
"Turn right after the first big tree; my house is the one with the yellow door." In parts of South Africa, where settlements have grown without formal urban planning due to rapid… Read more »
South Africa: Patients Wait Four Hours for an Ambulance in Rural Kwazulu-Natal
GroundUp
Rural hospitals' allocated ambulances park 130 to 150km away Read more »
Nigeria: Rector Warns Against Extortion of Students
Leadership
Rector of Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH), Engr. Ibraheem Abdul, has warned its newly recruited teaching and non-teaching staff against extorting students. Read more »
Nigeria: Broadband Subscriptions Hit 109.6m As Regulator Tightens Operators' Quality of Service Rules
Leadership
The executive vice chairman and chief executive officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr Aminu Maida, has disclosed that broadband subscriptions in Nigeria grew… Read more »
Nigeria: Fintiri Administration Continues Paying Backlog of Gratuities to Adamawa Pensioners
Leadership
The Adamawa State Government under the leadership of Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has continued the payment of outstanding gratuities owed to pensioners in the state, covering… Read more »
Nigeria: After Fintiri - The Moral Duty to Protect People-Centred Politics
Leadership
There are periods in the life of a society when governance stops being a distant abstraction and becomes a living presence in the daily experience of ordinary people. In Adamawa… Read more »
Nigeria: Researchers Share Firsthand Experiences of Tetfund's Research Impact
Leadership
As Nigeria intensifies efforts to strengthen research and innovation in its tertiary institutions, researchers funded by the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) are offering… Read more »
Nigeria: Court Orders Interim Forfeiture of N231bn Properties Linked to Malami
Leadership
The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the interim forfeiture of 57 properties linked to Mr Abubakar Malami, SAN, former Minister of Justice, to the Federal Government. Read more »
Nigeria: How I Overcame - Ishaku Amos: From Insurgency, IDP Camp to Doctoral Studies in Us
Leadership
For Ishaku Amos, a native of Gwoza local government area, it was not the head of the road when he was displaced by insurgency from his community in Borno State and headed up in an… Read more »
Nigeria: Ahmed Isah - The Voice of the Voiceless
Leadership
In a country where systemic gaps often swallow the cries of the common man, Ahmed Isah, the "Ordinary President" of Brekete Family Human Rights Radio and Television, has built an… Read more »
Nigeria: Kebbi Gov Laudds Outgoing Police Commissioner for Dedication to Security
Leadership
Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State has lauded the outgoing commissioner of police, CP Bello Sani, for his tireless efforts in bolstering security in the state. Idris made the… Read more »
Rwanda: Rutanga Retires From Professional Football At 34
New Times
Rutanga played for many major clubs in Rwanda including APR FC, Rayon Sports, Police FC and Gorilla FC. Read more »
Kenya: The Simpsons Retires Iconic Character
Capital FM
The Simpsons has retired a fan-favourite character. Read more »
Kenya: Activist Files Case Seeking to Kick Out Nca Boss Akech Over Building Collapses
Capital FM
A public interest activist has filed a petition seeking the removal of National Construction Authority (NCA) Executive Director Maurice Akech, accusing the regulator of failing to… Read more »
Kenya: 'Uhuru Will Fail You Miserably' - Atwoli Warns Matiang'i Ahead of 2027 Polls
Capital FM
Central Organisations Trade Union (COTU) Secretary General Francis Atwoli has blamed former President Uhuru Kenyatta for Raila Odinga's loss in the 2022 General Election. Read more »
Kenya: Pastor James Irungu Collapses 79 Hours Into 80-Hour Tree-Hugging Challenge, Rushed to Hospital
Capital FM
Pastor James Irungu, a Murang'a resident who set out to break the national tree-hugging endurance record, collapsed just minutes before completing his 80-hour marathon challenge. Read more »
Kenya: KTDA Urges Politicians to Stop Politicizing Tea Sector Reforms
Capital FM
The Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) has urged politicians to stop politicizing tea sector reforms and instead address the issues through Parliament, as mandated by the… Read more »
Nigeria: Governor Diri Orders Mandatory Health Check for Cabinet Members
Leadership
Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has ordered the commissioner for Health, Prof. Seiyefa Brisibe, to ensure that all members of the State Executive Council (SEC)… Read more »
Nigeria: Group Commends Judge for Warning Against Bribery in Malami's Trial
Leadership
The Democratic Front for Rule of Law, a coalition of civil society organisations, has commended a Federal High Court Judge, Justice Emeka Nwite, for issuing a stern warning against… Read more »
Nigeria: Dogara Promises Federal Govt Presence in Mambila Plateau
Leadership
The chairman of, National Credit Guarantee Company (NCGC) and former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Honourable Yakubu Dogara, has promised to collaborate with the Taraba… Read more »
Nigeria: Abuja Indigenes Hail Wike On Land Compensation
Leadership
The indigenes of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have lauded the Minister of the FCT, Barrister Nyesom Wike, for the significant progress made in the reintegration and… Read more »
Nigeria: I Have No Price Tag - Kwankwaso
Leadership
Leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement and former Governor of Kano State, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has declared that he has no "price tag," insisting that his conscience and… Read more »
