January 04
Madagascar: Madagascar's Youth Revive Ancestral Rites in Search of Identity
RFI
Facing unemployment and social tensions, young people in Madagascar are returning to ancestral possession rituals and traditions tied to identity and belonging. Read more »
Ethiopia: PM Abiy Highlights Ethio-Djibouti Railway As Key to Strengthening National Logistics
ENA
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed visited the Ethio-Djibouti Railway Corporation today, emphasizing the railway's pivotal role in enhancing the country's operational capacity and… Read more »
South Africa: DA Demands Disciplinary Action and Public Apology Following Reckless Nuclear Threat By Senior Dirco Official [press release]
DA
The Democratic Alliance demands that the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) urgently institute disciplinary action against its Head of Public Diplomacy,… Read more »
Nigeria: CPPE Urges Phased Implementation of Tax Reform
Premium Times
"Nigeria's ongoing tax reform ranks among the most ambitious fiscal restructuring efforts in recent decades." Read more »
Rwanda: What Major Sports Events Will Rwanda Host in 2026?
New Times
Rwanda is scheduled to host several international sports events across different disciplines in 2026. They will include competitions in handball, cycling, football, volleyball,… Read more »
Rwanda: Power FM Introduces Play, a Youth Experiential Platform [press release]
New Times
Kigali, Rwanda, January 1, 2026 Read more »
Rwanda: How Tax Reforms in 2025 Raised Over Rwf130bn in Six Months
New Times
Rwanda's 2025 tax reforms generated more than Rwf131.7 billion within the first six months of implementation, surpassing government targets and underscoring the growing role of… Read more »
Rwanda: Beyond Dry January - Psychologists On Why Celebration Without Restraint Leaves Lasting Scars
New Times
January has a way of stripping life back to its essentials. The music fades, decorations disappear, and the group chats that buzzed relentlessly through December fall quiet. Read more »
Rwanda: How Service Experience Helped Blaise Ishimwe Create a Protocol Brand
New Times
Before there was a company name or a formal title, there was just work. Long hours. Demanding customers. And the kind of quiet lessons you only pick up by being on the floor. Read more »
South Africa: Familiar Fare - The Most Anticipated Movies and TV Series of 2026
Daily Maverick
Six new movies - including sequels, retellings of old stories and new tales from old franchises - as well as four television series, all prequels or new seasons, suggest there is… Read more »
Uganda: Amid Global Geopolitical Chaos, Remember Uganda's Battle to Unseat an Authoritarian
Daily Maverick
In Uganda, an opposition is attempting against all odds to unseat an authoritarian who has held firmly on to the reins of power for nearly 40 years. Read more »
Ethiopia: PM Abiy Urges Ethiopian Scholars to Lead National Narrative Against Poverty
ENA
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has called upon Ethiopian scholars to exercise stronger intellectual leadership by forging a shared national narrative vital to breaking free from poverty… Read more »
South Africa: Nelson Mandela Bay's Courts Brace for High-Profile Criminal Trials in 2026
Daily Maverick
From corruption allegations involving senior municipal officials, to claims of organised gun running and murder-for-profit syndicates, Nelson Mandela Bay's courts are set for a… Read more »
South Africa: Historic St Augustine's Cathedral Plunged Into Darkness Amid Ongoing Vandalism in Gqeberha
Daily Maverick
Gqeberha's St Augustine's Cathedral experienced prolonged power outages throughout December, caused by vandalism at a nearby substation. Read more »
South Africa: The Tech Challenges of 2026
Daily Maverick
Pricier devices, weirder ways of working and an exploitative data economy - all of these await us. Read more »
South Africa: 'Tweede Nuwe Jaar' Parade Goes Ahead Despite Last-Minute Court Battle
Daily Maverick
Amid some intense wrangling over venue management and route changes, the Kaapse Klopse are set to prove why the annual parade remains one of the major drawcards on Cape Town's… Read more »
Ethiopia: Global Vehicle Giant Eyes Major Opportunity in Ethiopia As New Energy Solutions Transform Transport
ENA
Emerging energy solutions in Ethiopia could play a transformative role in reshaping the country's transport and logistics sector, according to SHACMAN, a leading global commercial… Read more »
East Africa: Ethiopia's Education Sector to Gain Major Boost From Digital Ethiopia 2030 Strategy - Ministry
ENA
The Ministry of Education said the Digital Ethiopia 2030 strategy is expected to play a decisive role in improving the quality and accessibility of education across the country. Read more »
East Africa: Ethiopia Gears Up to Welcome Global Visitors for Christmas (Genna) and Timket Celebrations
ENA
Ethiopia is finalizing wide-ranging preparations to welcome both international and domestic tourists for the upcoming celebrations of Ethiopian Christmas (Genna) and Epiphany… Read more »
Tunisia: CNAM Crisis Driven By Liquidity Crunch, Calls for Sweeping Social Security Reform - - Expert
Tunis Afrique Presse
Tunisia's health insurance system, which covers about 3.5 million members and is characterised by a diversity of treatment schemes, is facing a severe liquidity crisis that has led… Read more »
Namibia: Ondonga Traditional Authority Chairperson Condemns Shooting of Oshikoto Headmen
Namibian
The chairperson of the Ondonga Traditional Authority, John Walenga, has condemned the shooting incident which led to the death of Onelago village headman Sam Nepando and left the… Read more »
Kenya: Omalla Bags Brace As Nairobi United Humble Shabana At Gusii Fortress
Capital FM
- Nairobi United thrashed Shabana 3-1 in a Kenya Premier League encounter at the Gusii Stadium on Sunday afternoon. Read more »
Kenya: Body Retrieved From Collapsed South C Building, One Person Still Missing
Capital FM
A body has been retrieved from the rubble of the collapsed South C building as search and rescue operations entered the third day on Sunday, with emergency teams continuing an… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Hails Restoration of Peace in Kerio Valley At Thanksgiving Service
Capital FM
President William Ruto on Sunday joined residents of Kerio Valley in thanksgiving for peace after years of deadly banditry and cattle rustling conflicts. Read more »
Kenya: Peerless Okutoyi Clinches ITF Women's World Tour Title in Nairobi
Capital FM
- Kenya's Angella Okutoyi put on a masterclass to win the International Tennis Federation (ITF) Women's World Tour at the Parklands Sports Club on Sunday afternoon. Read more »
