February 03
Liberia: NCD Finalizes 4-Year Strategic Roadmap
Liberian Observer
The National Commission on Disabilities (NCD) in collaboration with various stakeholders has ended a one-day validation gathering on its (2026 - 2029) Four Year Strategic Plan to… Read more »
Namibia: 88 Energy's Namibian Oil Hunt Extended for a Year
Namibian
The Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy has extended 88 Energy's PEL 93 licence until October, allowing for further geophysical surveys and prospect de-risking. Read more »
Namibia: The NAD Continues Winning Against the USD
Namibian
The Namibia dollar (NAD) has continued to trade at a low rate against the United States dollar (USD) since the beginning of the year. Read more »
Namibia: Capricorn to Spend N$1.6 Million On Education Initiatives
Namibian
The Capricorn Foundation has committed N$1.6 million to three education initiatives to provide learning materials and improve infrastructure for early childhood development… Read more »
Namibia: Zero Tolerance for 'Illness' of Incomplete Hospitals
Namibian
The parliament has demanded accountability following an oversight visit that revealed stalled infrastructure projects and critical equipment shortages at Okakarara District… Read more »
Namibia: Grysblok Residents Raise Alarm Over Unsafe Bridge
Namibian
Some Katutura residents have raised serious concerns over a bridge in Windhoek's Grysblok area which has not been repaired for almost a year. Read more »
Namibia: The Colonial Roots of Donkeys in Northern Namibia
Namibian
Donkeys are an unassuming yet ubiquitous presence in northern Namibia. Read more »
Namibia: When a Personal Loan Makes Sense
Namibian
Personal loans often get a reputation they do not deserve. Read more »
Namibia: Why Namibian Brands Are Losing the Streets
Namibian
If you walk through the open markets of Oshakati, the busy terminals of Windhoek, or the coastal streets of Walvis Bay, you see a country full of economic energy. Read more »
Namibia: Navigating Global Politics and Defending Our Right to Self-Determination
Namibian
The First month of 2026 exposed the fragility of every small nation's right to self-determination in a geo-political environment regulated not by international law, but by the "law… Read more »
Namibia: Beyond Blame - Embracing the Politics of Solutions
Namibian
Over the past year, I have reflected deeply on what I can do differently in my second term as a member of parliament. Read more »
Namibia: Chevron Returns As Diamond Sponsor for Energy Conference As Namibia Eyes First Oil
Namibian
Chevron has returned as a diamond sponsor for the 2026 Namibia International Energy Conference as the country prepares for first oil following major offshore discoveries. Read more »
Liberia: Liberia Launches First Girls' Education Scorecard!
Liberian Observer
At the 2025 Joint Education Sector Review in Buchanan, the Ministry of Education and partners unveiled the National Policy on Girls' Education (NPGE) Indicators… Read more »
Liberia: LACRA to Introduce Policy for Oil Palm
Liberian Observer
The Liberia Agriculture Commodity Regulatory Authority (LACRA) is set to introduce a policy to govern the oil palm sector of Liberia. Read more »
Liberia: Nigerian Arrested in Maryland With $10k in Drugs
Liberian Observer
In a major anti-narcotics operation highlighting intensified drug enforcement efforts in southeastern Liberia, the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) has arrested a 45-year-old… Read more »
Liberia: LiRWOCA, EPA Rally to Save Mesurado Wetlands
Liberian Observer
The Liberia Rural Women Organization for Climate Action (LiRWOCA), in partnership with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), on Monday, February 2, 2026, joined national and… Read more »
Liberia: Monrovia District UMC Men Induct New Leadership
Liberian Observer
The United Methodist Men Organization of the Monrovia District Conference has formally inducted a new corps of officers, with newly elected President Garrison Bailey outlining an… Read more »
Ethiopia: Industrial Production Capacity Rises to 66.3 Percent
ENA
Ethiopia's industrial sector is demonstrating sustained recovery and expansion with production capacity rising to 66.3 percent from 47 or 48 percent three years ago, PM Abiy said. Read more »
Ethiopia: Federal Revenue Annual Plan Target Revised Upwards to 1.5 Trillion Birr
ENA
The federal revenue collected in the first six months of the fiscal year has reached 709 billion Birr, prompting the government to revise its annual target upwards from 1.2… Read more »
East Africa: Ethiopia, European Investment Bank Sign 110 Million Euro Loan
ENA
The Government of the Ethiopia and the European Investment Bank (EIB) have signed a 110-million Euro loan agreement to support the implementation of the Rural Finance and… Read more »
Ethiopia: PM Abiy Reaffirms Government Commitment to IDPs Return
ENA
The federal government is committed toward resettling the internally displaced people (IDPs) in northern Ethiopia, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said today. Read more »
Ethiopia: President Taye Urges Trust-Based Global Partnership At World Governments Summit
ENA
President Taye Atske Selassie has called for a renewed, trust-based global partnership, saying Africa must be recognized as an active architect of its future amid shifting… Read more »
Ethiopia: Inflation Drops to 9.7 Percent As Govt Intensifies Structural Measures
ENA
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said Ethiopia's inflation rate has declined to 9.7 percent, marking what he described as a "major achievement" following years of sustained macroeconomic… Read more »
Gambia: Kabba Bajo Bows Out Gracefully
The Point
President of The Gambia Football Federation (GFF), Lamin Kabba Bajo will not contest in the GFF presidential elections in August 2026. Read more »
Gambia/Tunisia: Striker Bubacarr Suso On Verge of Completing Move to Esperance Sportive De Tunis
The Point
Bubacarr Suso is on the verge of completing a move to Tunisian giants Esperance Sportive de Tunis from Colley Stars FC. Read more »
