January 06
West Africa: Nigeria's Unfinished War
This Day
Fifty-six years on, the country still lives with unresolved pain, writes Patrick O. OKIGBO Read more »
North Africa: Egypt's Tactful Ai Partners With Consumer Finance Firm Valu
Daba Finance
Egypt-based Tactful AI has partnered with consumer finance company Valu to improve customer engagement across Valu's digital platforms, as financial firms in the region invest in… Read more »
Uganda: Nala Secures PSP and PSO Licences From Bank of Uganda
Daba Finance
African payments startup Nala has been granted Payment Service Provider and Payment System Operator licences by the Bank of Uganda, expanding its regulatory footprint in East… Read more »
Nigeria: Explosion Kills 9 Soldiers, Injures Others in Borno
Leadership
Nine soldiers have been reportedly killed while others sustained varying degrees of injuries when a military convoy rammed on a landmine in Bindundul, near Kareto in the Mobbar… Read more »
January 05
Sudan: Egyptian, Saudi Push for Peace As Sudanese Launch 'Cairo Charter'
Dabanga
Egypt and Saudi Arabia have renewed calls for closer coordination within the Quartet mechanism to push for a humanitarian truce in Sudan, as Sudanese civil and political forces… Read more »
Nigeria/Mozambique: Super Eagles Crush Mozambique at Afcon 2025
This Day
Nigeria's Super Eagles breezed into the quarterfinals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) with 4-0 demolition of Mozambique's Mambas in the Round of 16 clash in Fes, Morocco. Read more »
Africa: Venezuela Attack a Wake Up Call for Africa
Legalbrief
The African Union (AU) and several African leaders have echoed the international condemnation of the US' military attacks on Venezuela, and the arrest of President… Read more »
South Africa: SA Expresses Concern Over Venezuelan Military Strike
SAnews.gov.za
Government has noted with grave concern the United States' military strike against Venezuela at the weekend. Read more »
Angola: Amor Carlos Tomé - From Journalist to "Terrorist" (Part I) [analysis]
Maka
A public broadcaster journalist is charged with terrorism for texts describing a taxi strike that urged citizens to stay home. The case raises urgent questions about press freedom… Read more »
Nigeria: Flutterwave Acquires Mono in Deal Reportedly Valued Up to $40m
Daba Finance
Flutterwave has acquired Nigerian open banking startup Mono in an all-stock transaction valued between $25 million and $40 million, according to people familiar with the deal. Read more »
Egypt: The Pharaohs See Benin Off at Afcon 2025
RFI
Marwan Attia scored and set up a goal as Egypt saw off Benin 3-1 on Monday night to advance to the quarter-finals at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Read more »
Rwanda: Genocide - Suspect Who Hid Under Bed for Two Decades Sentenced
New Times
Busasamana Primary Court in Nyanza District has sentenced Emmanuel Ntarindwa to 15 years in prison after finding him guilty of crimes related to the 1994 Genocide against the… Read more »
Africa: Liberia, Somalia and DR Congo Call for Dialogue On Venezuela At UN
Liberian Investigator
Liberia, alongside Somalia and the Democratic Republic of Congo, on Tuesday called for restraint, dialogue and respect for international law as the United Nations Security Council… Read more »
Zimbabwe: MSD Warns of More Heavy Rains As Thunderstorms Sweep Across Zim
263Chat
The Meteorological Services Department (MSD) has warned that unsettled weather conditions are set to continue after widespread thunderstorms brought heavy rain to parts of the… Read more »
Kenya: High-Profile Adani Power Deal Among Projects Halted By State
Capital FM
The government has officially announced the termination of the Adani-sponsored Power Transmission Lines project, which had faced intense public scrutiny after receiving approval… Read more »
Uganda: Bobi Wine Appeals to Elon Musk After Starlink Shutdown Ahead of Uganda Election
Capital FM
Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine has appealed directly to billionaire tech entrepreneur Elon Musk, urging him to intervene following the shutdown of Starlink internet services… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: The Challenges of Protecting Wildlife From War in Eastern DRC
RFI
In eastern Democratic Republic of Congo's Maiko National Park, a few committed rangers have succeeded in protecting gorillas, elephants and other animals from the surrounding… Read more »
Africa: Cedi Ends 2025 As 4th Best Performing Currency in Africa
Ghanaian Times
The Ghana cedi ended 2025 as the 4th best performing currency in Africa. Read more »
West Africa: Ghana Condemns US Military Invasion of Venezuela
Ghanaian Times
GHANA has expressed alarm and strong condemnation over the unilateral and unauthorised military invasion of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela by the United States of America,… Read more »
Nigeria: NDLEA Detains 22 Indians Over Ship Laden With Cocaine
Vanguard
...Nabs 'Mama Kerosine', seizes opioids, skunk in 5 states Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Orders Manhunt As Terrorists Kill 42 in Niger
Leadership
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the Minister of Defence, Gen Christopher Musa (rtd), the Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede, the Service Chiefs, the… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Masisi Drone Strike Blamed On Monusco As Death Toll Rises to 10
New Times
The AFC/M23 has directly accused the UN mission in DR Congo (MONUSCO) of complicity in the deadly drone strike on Masisi-Centre as of January 4, with the provisional death toll… Read more »
East Africa: Uganda's Trade Deficit Narrows By Over 70 Percent As Export Earnings Surge
Nile Post
Uganda's merchandise trade position improved markedly in October 2025, with the trade deficit narrowing significantly on the back of a strong rebound in export earnings, according… Read more »
South Africa: Heavy Storms Expected in Parts of South Africa
Scrolla
A yellow level 4 warning is in place for Limpopo, Mpumalanga, parts of KwaZulu-Natal, Free State and North West. Heavy rain, strong winds, flooding and some damage to buildings… Read more »
Namibia: Namibia's Blood Reserves Only Enough for One Day, Nambts Urges Donations
Namibian
The Blood Transfusion Service of Namibia (NamBTS) has confirmed a critical blood shortage, with the current supply only enough to last a day. Read more »
