January 07
Malawi: ZGC-Ltd Charts a Course for a Brighter Tomorrow
Nyasa Times
In a resounding display of corporate excellence, Zozodo Gemstone Consultancy Limited (ZGC-LTD) convened its 2025 Annual Zonal General Meeting (AGM) under the theme "Planning for a… Read more »
Malawi: MCP Youth Director Malondera Condemns Chimwendo Detention As Illegal, Warns Justice System Is Being Weaponised
Nyasa Times
MCP Director of Youth Baba Malondera has issued a blistering condemnation of the continued detention of Malawi Congress Party Secretary General Richard Chimwendo Banda, MP,… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Teen in Court After Cap Row Ends in Fatal Stabbing
263Chat
A dispute over a cap escalated into violence when an 18-year-old allegedly stabbed a Kuwadzana man who had reportedly taken it from one of his younger brothers. Read more »
Zimbabwe: The Hills Partners With Lock Brothers - A New Era for Sport
263Chat
WestProp Holdings has officially signed Zimbabwe's top-ranked tennis stars, Benjamin and Courtney Lock, as ambassadors for the Hills Tennis Centre, a landmark facility within the… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia Rejects 'External Pressure' Over Palestinian Displacement
Shabelle
Somalia has rejected what it described as external pressure to accept the forcible displacement of Palestinians, condemning the proposal as a "criminal act" and vowing not to take… Read more »
East Africa: Somalia Condemns Israeli Foreign Minister's Visit to Hargeisa
Shabelle
Somalia on Tuesday strongly condemned the entry of Israel's Foreign Minister into Hargeisa, describing it as a "blatant violation" of the country's sovereignty, political unity,… Read more »
Rwanda: Walking Together - Brazil and Rwanda At the Start of a Shared Journey
New Times
This is my first time experiencing New Year in Kigali as well as celebrating the beginning of this new partnership between Brazil and Rwanda. Diplomatic relations between our… Read more »
Nigeria: Gov Radda Okays Appointment of Three New Permanent Secretaries [press release]
Premium Times
Among the newly appointed permanent secretaries is Tukur Hassan Dan Ali from Danmusa Local Government Area -- a highly respected journalist and current Chairman of the Katsina… Read more »
Nigeria: Kian Smith Lists Gold Worth Over N21 Billion On Lagos Commodities Exchange [press release]
Premium Times
The MD of the Exchange also commended Kian Smith for the great work they had done in the gold sector. Read more »
Nigeria/Algeria: AFCON 2025 - 'I'm Happy With These Kinds of Matches' -
Premium Times
For a tournament already rich in subplots, this is one layered with history, pedigree, and unfinished business. Read more »
Africa: Stanbic Bank Uganda's Agutamba in Africa's Top 100 Corporate Communication Leaders
Independent (Kampala)
Africa PR Week, the continent's leading platform for public relations and strategic communications professionals, has named Stanbic Bank Uganda's Kenneth Agutamba among the Top 100… Read more »
Kenya: Nairobi Police Arrest Four, Seize Large Quantities of Suspected Cannabis in South B and Kahawa West
Capital FM
Nairobi police officers have seized significant quantities of suspected cannabis sativa in two separate operations in the city, resulting in the arrest of four suspects. Read more »
Kenya: Shofco Awards 6,504 Full Scholarships to Students in Informal, Marginalised Areas
Capital FM
As schools reopen across the country for the 2026 academic year, thousands of students from informal settlements and marginalised communities in 11 counties are returning to… Read more »
Uganda: Ugandans Must Pay Up to Shs54m Bond for US Visa
Nile Post
Ugandans applying for a United States B1/B2 visitor visa (Tourist and business visa) will now be required to pay a visa bond of between Shs18M and Shs54M before their application… Read more »
Uganda: Police Arrest Suspect After Three Aggravated Robberies in Nakawa
Nile Post
Police have arrested one suspect and recovered stolen property following three aggravated robberies reported Tuesday night in Nakawa Division, Kampala. Read more »
Uganda: Nambooze Questions EC Preparedness for January 15 Polls
Nile Post
Mukono Municipality Member of Parliament Betty Nambooze has raised concerns over the management of the electoral process, questioning the transparency of computerized systems… Read more »
Uganda: 27 Battle for Five Workers' Seats
Nile Post
The race for the five available slots for Workers' representatives in the 12th Parliament has intensified, with 27 candidates actively campaigning for the positions. Read more »
Liberia: LFA Power Broker Murvee Gray Backs Raji's Third-Term Bid, Rules Out Re-Election
FrontPageAfrica
Assistant Minister of Youth and Sports and Liberia Football Association (LFA) Executive Committee member Murvee Gray has officially thrown his weight behind Mustapha Raji's… Read more »
Liberia: U.S. Amputee Football Star Melvin Coleman Inspires Local Players On Liberian Homecoming
FrontPageAfrica
United States of America's amputee football star Melvin Coleman is back on home soil for a visit that is already making a profound impact on players, administrators, and disability… Read more »
Liberia: Lofa County University On Five-Year Strategic Plan, Says LCU President Dr. Podah
FrontPageAfrica
The Lofa County University has begun the implementation of its five-year strategic plan aimed at improving the academic environment, infrastructures, staff development and upgrade… Read more »
Liberia: Patel Chairman Nimley Criticises Foreign Business Practices and Poor Telecom Services in Liberia
FrontPageAfrica
The Patriotic Entrepreneurs of Liberia, PATEL, has raised alarm over what it describes as the increasing involvement of foreign business operators in retail and distributive… Read more »
Liberia: Representative Banks Demands Accountability Over Alleged Disappearance of Development Funds in Grand Bassa's District Two
FrontPageAfrica
A controversy has emerged in Electoral District Two of Grand Bassa County following allegations that a social development fund intended to benefit local communities has gone… Read more »
Liberia: Senator Kogar Accuses Nimba Traditional Leaders of Political Bias and Loss of Neutrality
FrontPageAfrica
Senator Samuel G. Kogar of Nimba County has criticized traditional chiefs and elders of Nimba County, accusing them of abandoning neutrality, fairness, and moral authority in favor… Read more »
Liberia: Inside Dopa Village's Daily Struggle for Safe Drinking Water
FrontPageAfrica
As dawn breaks over Dopa Village in Foya District, Lofa County, the day begins not with the promise of opportunity, but with a familiar and exhausting routine. Before children… Read more »
Liberia: Lofa Basketball Defies County Sports Association, Suits Up in 'Illegal' Jerseys Amid Withdrawal Controversy
FrontPageAfrica
Chaos and open defiance have hit the 2025/2026 National County Sports Meet (NCSM) following a decision by the Lofa County Sports steering committee to withdraw its defending… Read more »
