January 30
South Africa: Thabo Bester Transferred to Ebongweni Correctional Centre
SAnews.gov.za
Convicted rapist and murderer, Thabo Bester, has been transferred to the super maximum eBongweni Correctional Centre in Kokstad. Read more »
South Africa: Deadline Looms for NSFAS Rejected Students to Appeal
SAnews.gov.za
Students, including first-time applicants and continuing students, who were rejected by the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) for funding, have until 31 January to… Read more »
South Africa: Reform Agenda Improves Lives of Citizens
SAnews.gov.za
The structural reforms being implemented by government to support inclusive economic growth and job creation are beginning to have a measurable impact on the lives of ordinary… Read more »
Kenya: Education Takes Biggest Share of Budget, but Funding Gaps Persist - PS Kiptoo
Capital FM
Education continues to receive the largest share of government spending among ministries, but critical funding gaps remain, particularly in school capitation and scholarships,… Read more »
Africa: Chairperson of the African Union Commission Calls for Maximum Restraint in Tigray Region, Ethiopia
African Union
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, is closely monitoring the unfolding situation in parts of Tigray Region of the Federal Democratic… Read more »
Nigeria: Electoral Act - Senate Constitutes Review Panel
Daily Trust
The Senate has constituted a seven-member ad hoc committee to harmonise and distil senators' inputs on the proposed amendment of the Electoral Act, as lawmakers intensify efforts… Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Sets Up Ad Hoc Panel to Review Electoral Act Amendment
This Day
The Senate, yesterday, constituted a high-powered ad hoc committee to review contentious clauses in the proposed amendments to the Electoral Act 2022, following concerns raised by… Read more »
Nigeria: Again, Ibe Kachikwu Denies Involvement in Diezani's Alleged Bribery Trial
This Day
For the umpteenth time, a former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Dr. Ibe Kachikwu, has dismissed reports that he was bribed by one of his predecessors, Diezani Alison-Madueke, who… Read more »
Africa: Lessons for Africa From U.S. Military Action in Venezuela [analysis]
ISS
Had Maduro enjoyed undisputed electoral legitimacy, his capture by a foreign power would have been far more costly. Read more »
Ghana: Nkoko Nkitinkiti Initiative - Broiler Processing Project Takes Off -Targets 18m Birds This Year
Ghanaian Times
The National Broiler Project, an offshoot of the Nkoko Nkitinkiti Initiative, is gradually taking shape with the rollout of a poultry processing pilot programme. Read more »
Ghana: Ladma MCE Denies Allegations of Victims of Kpeshie Lagoon Demolition
Ghanaian Times
The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) of the La Dade-Kotopon Municipal Assembly (LaDMA), Mr Alfredos Nii Anyetei, has denied allegations by victims of last Monday's demolition… Read more »
Liberia: Sen. Konneh Questions Unbudgeted Presidential Villa Project in Foya Project in Foya
FrontPageAfrica
Senator Amara Konneh, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Public Accounts and Audit, has raised concerns over what he described as off-budget public spending, irregular procurement… Read more »
Liberia: Court Reassigns Hearing On Motion to Quash Subpoena in Assets Retrieval Case
FrontPageAfrica
The First Judicial Circuit, Criminal Court "A" for Montserrado County has re-assigned a hearing in a legal dispute involving the Asset Recovery and Property Retrieval Taskforce… Read more »
Liberia: Former Defense Minister Samukai Calls On Government to Arm LRA Officers
FrontPageAfrica
Former Defense Minister Brownie J. Samukai has urged the Government of Liberia(GoL) to equip the Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) officers with firearms to protect them while they… Read more »
Liberia: Liberia's Culture Delegation Departs for India Tour
FrontPageAfrica
With support from the Government of India, a 15-member delegation of the Liberia National Culture Troupe on Thursday, January 29, 2026 departed the country for a 15-day tour of… Read more »
Liberia: Pres. Boakai Agrees to Recall Controversial Port Reform Bills Amid Public Backlash and Stakeholder Concerns
FrontPageAfrica
Amid growing public pressure, intense lobbying, and mounting controversy, President Joseph Boakai has accepted a request from members of the 55th National Legislature to recall two… Read more »
Kenya: Undelivered Goods - EACC Denies Clearing Contested Sh6.1bn NYS Payments
Capital FM
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has clarified its role in a multi-agency investigation into alleged irregular payments at the National Youth Service (NYS),… Read more »
Kenya: Low Transportation, Food and Internet Costs Cut Inflation to 4.4pc in Jan
Capital FM
Lower transportation, food as well as information and communication costs helped ease inflation to 4.4 percent in January from 4.5 percent in December last year, latest data shows. Read more »
Kenya: 'It Is Not Fair' - EACC CEO Says Graft Claims On Northern Kenya Unproven
Capital FM
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) CEO Abdi Mohamud has dismissed claims that Northern Kenya is uniquely corrupt, describing such assertions as unfair and misleading. Read more »
Liberia: Senate Concurs With House On Passage of AML Deal
New Dawn
Monrovia, January 30, 2026: The Liberian Senate has overwhelmingly passed the Third Amendment to the Mineral Development Agreement (MDA) between the Government of Liberia and… Read more »
Liberia: Senate Engulfed in Flames - Over President Boakai's 70,000 Jobs Disclosure
New Dawn
The plenary of the Liberian Senate was thrown into a heated debate following a communication from Bomi County Senator Edwin Melvin Snowe, who called for a comprehensive and full… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Police Arrest Suspect in Brutal Masvingo Child Murders
263Chat
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has arrested a 29-year-old man in connection with the killing of two children in Masvingo province in what authorities have described as a… Read more »
Kenya: Footage Shows Police Officer Carrying 105-Year-Old Woman to Nairobi Courtroom Amid Missing File Puzzle
Capital FM
Heartwarming footage has emerged showing an Administration Police officer carrying a 105-year-old woman to a courtroom at Milimani Law Courts, Nairobi, as she made yet another trip… Read more »
Nigeria: SAN to Nasarawa Govt - Your Silence On Mass Killing of Tiv Indigenes Dangerous
Vanguard
A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Terkaa Aondo, has demanded urgent action from the Nasarawa State Government over the killing of Tiv indigenes, warning that continued silence and… Read more »
Nigeria: Owobo Ogunde Returns in 'Aníkúlápó - the Ghoul Awakens'
Premium Times
PREMIUM TIMES earlier reported that in "Aníkúlápó: Rise of the Spectre", Bashorun was an influential chief within the ruling council of Oyo, whose… Read more »
