February 01
Nigeria: 'Fela Was More Than Music,' Tinubu Says After Grammy Award
Leadership
President Bola Tinubu has described Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo Kuti as more than a musician, following the posthumous conferment of the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award on… Read more »
Malawi: Reserve Bank Introduces New Accounts for Malawians Living Abroad
Nyasa Times
The Reserve Bank of Malawi has introduced new special bank accounts called Diaspora Foreign Currency Denominated Accounts (FCDAs). These accounts are meant to make it easier for… Read more »
Somalia: Sagaljet Turns 19, Expands Global Footprint and Regional Ambitions
Horn Diplomat
Sagaljet, a leading printing and creative services company in Somaliland, marked its 19th anniversary on Friday by honoring top-performing employees at a ceremony in Hargeisa,… Read more »
South Africa: Committee to Visit Walter Sisulu University's Komani Campus [press release]
Parliament of South Africa
The Portfolio Committee on Higher Education will tomorrow continue with its oversight programme with on-site visit to the Walter Sisulu University to assess the state of readiness… Read more »
Rwanda: Stay True to Yourself, Kagame Tells Rwandans
New Times
President Paul Kagame has called on Rwandans to remain grounded in their identity and embrace who they are, saying personal and national strength begins with self-acceptance. Read more »
Malawi: Govt Misses Target On 900 Health Posts As Communities Continue to Walk for Health Care
Nyasa Times
The Malawi Government is facing mounting criticism after failing to meet its own target of constructing 900 health posts across the country, a flagship promise meant to bring… Read more »
Ethiopia: Adwa Victory Memorial Emerges As Powerful Symbol of Ethiopia's National Heritage, Draws Visitors
ENA
-The Adwa Victory Memorial continues to attract thousands who see it as a vibrant symbol of Ethiopia's historic stand against colonialism and a testament to the nation's enduring… Read more »
Africa: Ethiopia Solidifies Position As Regional Powerhouse, Emerging As Africa's Renewable Energy Leader
ENA
- Ethiopia is translating long-held development ambitions into concrete achievements, reinforcing its role as a regional powerhouse and positioning itself as Africa's leading… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia, UK Sign Key Power Transmission Agreements in Meeting Presided Over By PM Abiy
ENA
-Ethiopia and the United Kingdom have signed major cooperation agreements aimed at strengthening public investment management and expanding Ethiopia's strategic power transmission… Read more »
Kenya: WHO Issues Alert As Nipah Virus Re-Emerges in India
Capital FM
The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a cautionary advisory to countries, including Kenya, following the confirmation of two cases of the rare but deadly Nipah virus (NiV)… Read more »
Nigeria: Fela's Grammy - Music World Has Honoured a Giant, Says Tinubu
Daily Trust
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has eulogised Afrobeat icon, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, following the Recording Academy of America's Lifetime Achievement Award conferred on the late… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Regime Won't Be Accepted Globally - Kalonzo
Capital FM
Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has warned that President William Ruto's government risks international isolation, saying the world will not accept what he described as a regime… Read more »
Kenya: Mt Kenya Will Decide 2027 Election Outcome - Gachagua
Capital FM
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has indicated that the Mt Kenya region could play a decisive role in the 2027 General Election, saying it was imminent that region will… Read more »
Kenya: United Opposition Determined to Back Single Presidential Candidate - Matiang'i
Capital FM
Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i has said the United Opposition is firmly committed to backing a single presidential candidate in the 2027 General Election,… Read more »
Nigeria: Fighting Insecurity Dangerous Because the Enemy Is Within - Defence Minister
Daily Trust
Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, has said insecurity continues to thrive in Nigeria when individuals and communities shield bandits, terrorists and other criminal elements… Read more »
Nigeria: How Tinubu Saved 27 States From Economic Collapse - Minister
Daily Trust
Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, says President Bola Tinubu's reforms saved no fewer than 27 states from economic collapse. Read more »
Nigeria: Kaduna Abduction - 86 Remain Missing As 80 Worshippers Escape
Daily Trust
The Village Head of Kurmin Wali in the Kufana Chiefdom of Kajuru Local Government Area, Kaduna State, Mr. Ishaku Dan'azumi , has said 80 out of the persons believed to have been… Read more »
Kenya: Privatization Revives Nzoia Sugar, Promises Timely Payments for Farmers, Wetangula Says
Capital FM
The resurgence of Nzoia Sugar Company is giving new hope to farmers and revitalising Bungoma's local economy, National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula has said. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya May Not Survive Five More Years Under Ruto - Matiang'i
Capital FM
Jubilee Party deputy leader and presidential hopeful Fred Matiang'i has warned that Kenya may not survive another five years under the current leadership if the country continues… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Announces National Govt Partnership With Nairobi to Solve Garbage Crisis
Capital FM
President William Ruto has announced that the national government will collaborate with the Nairobi County Government and residents from April 1 to find a lasting solution to the… Read more »
South Africa: DA to Hold Minister Mckenzie Accountable for Failed Priorities [press release]
DA
The Democratic Alliance (DA) will hold Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie accountable for his continued failure to protect high-impact economic and sporting… Read more »
South Africa: DA Condemns Deadly Abuse of Blue Light Convoys and Demands Urgent Accountability [press release]
DA
The Democratic Alliance (DA) strongly condemns the tragic killing of Air Force Sergeant Michael Swanton and extends our deepest condolences to his family and loved ones. Read more »
South Africa: Minister Mckenzie Misled the People, DA Demands Transparency On Eastern Cape Name Changes
DA
Minister Gayton McKenzie misled the people of the Eastern Cape when, a year and a half ago, he told the media that he was not approving the name changes for Graaff-Reinet and that… Read more »
Ethiopia: Mudavadi in Ethiopia for Bilateral Talks With Ethiopian and UK Foreign Ministers
Capital FM
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, has travelled to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, for a two-day visit aimed at strengthening Kenya's diplomatic and economic ties in the region. Read more »
Kenya: Police Recruit Dies During Training At GSU Magadi, Third Death Since Dec 2025
Capital FM
A police recruit collapsed and died while undergoing training at the General Service Unit (GSU) field in Magadi, Kajiado County, police have confirmed. Read more »
