February 05
Kenya: Ruto Announces Early Completion for Sh3.5 Billion Ngong-Naivasha Road Flyover
Capital FM
President William Ruto has announced that the Ngong Road-Naivasha Road flyover will be opened a year ahead of schedule. Read more »
Kenya: Above-Average Rains Expected in Key Regions, Weatherman Warns of Dry Spells Elsewhere
Capital FM
Several parts of the country are expected to receive near-average to above-average rainfall during the March-April-May (MAM) 2026 long-rains season, even as other regions face… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto to Launch the NYOTA Project in Malindi
Capital FM
President William Ruto is expected to preside over the NYOTA beneficiaries' disbursement exercise covering Kilifi, Tana River, and Lamu Counties. Read more »
Uganda: Late Detection Driving High Cancer Deaths in Uganda, Says UCI's Dr. Bogere
Nile Post
As the world marked World Cancer Day on Wednesday, Uganda paused to confront a growing and deeply troubling cancer burden that continues to claim tens of thousands of lives each… Read more »
Uganda: Muntu Warns Ugandans of Consequences of Political Choices After Elections
Nile Post
The Alliance for National Transformation (ANT) leader and retired army general Gregory Mugisha Muntu has urged Ugandans to reflect deeply on their political choices, warning that… Read more »
Nigeria: Shettima Unveils Vision 2050 Blueprint for South-East Economic Growth
Daily Trust
Vice President Kashim Shettima on Wednesday launched a 25-year development blueprint, South-East Vision 2050, describing the region as a central pillar of Nigeria's economic… Read more »
Africa: South Sudan Country Climate Development Report (Ccdr) 2026 [press release]
World Bank
This infographic shows insights from the South Sudan Country Climate Development Report (CCDR) 2026. Read more »
Rwanda: Kagame - Leaders Must Be Held Accountable for Delayed Projects
New Times
President Paul Kagame has called on leaders at all levels to be accountable for their actions and ensure that development projects are properly implemented. Read more »
Africa: How Nigeria Can Reclaim Its Place As Africa's Aviation Hub - Ex-CEO of Adc Airlines [press release]
Premium Times
Speaking of Nigeria's aviation history, Mr Okon recalled a period when Nigerian pilots and engineers operated intercontinental flights and performed major aircraft maintenance… Read more »
Nigeria: Agriculture - Jigawa Governor Undertakes High-Level Technical Engagement in Argentina [press release]
Premium Times
The delegation is studying the world-class agricultural ecosystem in the Province of Córdoba, a region whose semi-arid conditions are similar to those of Northern Nigeria Read more »
Nigeria: Acfta Fest 2026 Holds Press Conference in Lagos [press release]
Premium Times
The festival, billed to hold on the 26th to 28th of March 2026 in Abuja, is set to empower 1.5 million youths in entrepreneurship, arts and sports while facilitating over five… Read more »
Nigeria: Cappa Seeks Stricter Regulation of Sugar-Heavy, Ultra-Processed Food Ads
Premium Times
"Nigeria must act decisively to regulate its food environment in the public interest," CAPPA said. Read more »
Nigeria: Sowore's Obsession With President Tinubu, Reno Omokri & I, By Femi Fani-Kayode [opinion]
Premium Times
I conclude by mentioning the fact that it is a reflection of President Tinubu's decency and humanity that he can welcome into his ranks those who once fought against him and… Read more »
Kenya: Three Arrested in Thika West Phone Theft Crackdown
Capital FM
Police in Thika West Sub-County have arrested three men in connection with a series of mobile phone snatching incidents in the Jomoko area. Read more »
Ghana: 800-Acre Galamsey Land Reclaimed At Nyakumase Commendable
Ghanaian Times
THE sight of young cassia and teak trees taking root on 800 acres of once devastated land at Nyankumase at Manso Adubia in the Amansie South District of the Ashanti region is more… Read more »
Ghana: An Investment in African Education Is an Investment in a Brighter Future [opinion]
Ghanaian Times
AFRICA stands at a pivotal moment in its education journey. Across Nigeria, Ghana, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda and other countries across the continent are working to improve their… Read more »
Ghana: Highlights of the 3rd Meeting of the First Session of the 9th Parliament [document]
Ghanaian Times
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Uganda: Uganda Transmission Project Breaks New Ground As Amari Moves to Construction
Independent (Kampala)
Gridworks and the Government of Uganda have signed two key agreements that clear the way for the Amari Power Transmission project to enter the construction phase in the coming… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Freda Rebecca On Shaky Ground in Botha Mine Dispute
263Chat
Developments in the ongoing dispute between Freda Rebecca Gold Mine and operators at Side Electrical (Pvt) Ltd T/A Botha Gold Mine are increasingly tilting in favour of Botha,… Read more »
Africa: Communiqué of the 1327th Meeting Held On 26 January 2026 On Consideration of the Half-Year Report of the Chairperson of the AU Commission On Elections in Africa - July to December 2025 and Outlook for 2026 [document]
African Union
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Africa: AUC Chairperson This Morning Received the Letters of Credence of H.E. Baak Valentino Wol, Ambassador of the Republic of South Sudan
African Union
H.E. @ymahmoudali, Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), this morning received the Letters of Credence of H.E. Baak Valentino Wol, Ambassador of the Republic of South… Read more »
Nigeria: Political Distractions Won't Derail My Govt's Commitment to People - Fubara
Daily Trust
Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has stated that the political distractions his government is facing will not derail the administration's commitment to the people,… Read more »
Nigeria: Reps Constitute Conference Committee On Electoral Act Amendment
Daily Trust
The House of Representatives has constituted a bipartisan Conference Committee on the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill to harmonise areas of difference between the versions of the… Read more »
Nigeria: Abducted Kaduna Worshippers Regain Freedom
Daily Trust
Worshippers kidnapped from churches in Kurmin Wali town in the Kufana axis of Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State have been released, Daily Trust has learnt. Read more »
Nigeria: Fani-Kayode to Sowore - Reno Omokri and I Retracted Harsh Criticism of Tinubu Years Ago
Daily Trust
Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, has said that both he and former presidential aide Reno Omokri have long retracted previous harsh criticisms made against President… Read more »
