January 30
Liberia: George Weah - the Architect of Liberia's 'Planting, Watering, and Harvesting' Seasons [opinion]
FrontPageAfrica
The name George Manneh Weah is synonymous with greatness. It is a name that resonates far beyond the borders of Liberia, echoing through the corridors of global football history. Read more »
Liberia: Rep. Kpoto Faces Backlash for 'Shielding' Health Minister During Payroll Probe
FrontPageAfrica
Lofa County Electoral District #2 Representative Momo Siafa Kpoto came under sharp criticism from his colleagues on Thursday after openly defending Health Minister Dr. Louise… Read more »
West Africa: Ecowas Bloc Hits 4.6% Growth Amid Global Economic Headwinds - President
Vanguard
ECOWAS President Dr Omar Touray says the bloc recorded 4.6 per cent economic growth in 2025, in spite of global economic challenges, and envisages 5 per cent growth in 2026. Read more »
Liberia: Cornelia Kruah Faces Senate Confirmation Nomination to Lead Liberia's Ministry of Youth and Sports
FrontPageAfrica
President Joseph Boakai's nominee for Minister of Youth and Sports, Attorney Cornelia W. Kruah, will face the Senate on Today Friday, Jan. 30 for confirmation hearings at the… Read more »
Kenya: Treasury Defers New Eurobond Issue After Easing Debt Pressure
Capital FM
Kenya has shifted its external debt strategy to focus on bond maturities beyond 2030 after successfully easing pressure from near-term commercial debt repayments, the National… Read more »
Liberia: EU-Backed Cso Coalition Signs Grant to Deepen Legislative Oversight
Liberian Observer
A major boost to legislative accountability efforts in the country took shape on Thursday, January 29, as the Legislative Monitoring Coalition of Liberia (LEMOL) formally signed… Read more »
Liberia: Chiefs Threaten to Unleash 'Country Devil' in Protest
Liberian Observer
Mounting frustration among Liberia's traditional leaders boiled over this week as reports emerged that some chiefs are threatening to invoke the feared "Country Devil"--a powerful… Read more »
Namibia: China to Expand Support for Namibians in 2026 Exchange Year
Namibian
Chinese ambassador to Namibia Zhao Weiping says the country will be supporting local people during the 2026 China-Africa activities celebration under the theme 'Year of… Read more »
Nigeria: Kebbi Governor Approves Payment of 2025 Gratuities, Death Benefits
Leadership
Kebbi State governor, Dr Nasir Idris, has approved the immediate payment of gratuities and death benefits of retired and deceased employees of the civil service, contract staff,… Read more »
Nigeria: Yusuf's Red Cap On Tinubu's Red Carpet
Leadership
After months of dallying and endless speculations, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State finally broke ranks with Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, his in-law, mentor and political… Read more »
Nigeria: Bauchi Varsity Warns Students Against Cultism, Exam Malpractice
Leadership
Sa'adu Zungur University, Gadau (SAZU), Bauchi has matriculated 4,024 students into various degree programmes for the 2025/2026 academic session. Read more »
Nigeria: 2027 and the Mindless Criticisms of Tinubu [opinion]
Vanguard
Galileo Galilei (1564-1642) was an Italian astronomer, physicist, and mathematician, often referred to as the "father of modern science." He made significant contributions to… Read more »
Kenya: No Evidence for X Post's Claim That US Ordered Kenya to End a Trade Deal With China
Africa Check
No evidence for X post's claim that US ordered Kenya to end a trade deal with China Read more »
Somalia: No, Document Claiming Chinese Foreign Minister Cancelled Visit to Somalia Over Security Concerns Fake
Africa Check
No, document claiming Chinese foreign minister cancelled visit to Somalia over security concerns fake Read more »
Nigeria: FCTA Workers Resume Strike As Wike Warns Appeal Doesn't Halt Court Ruling
Vanguard
Workers of the Federal Capital Territory Administration, FCTA, under the Joint Union Action Committee, JUAC, yesterday resumed the indefinite strike they began on January 19 over… Read more »
Kenya: Image Showing Supposed Intimacy Between Kenyan Parliamentarians Esther Passaris and Peter Salasya Is Digitally Manipulated
Africa Check
Image showing supposed intimacy between Kenyan parliamentarians Esther Passaris and Peter Salasya is digitally manipulated Read more »
Kenya: Viral Newspaper Column About a Prominent Kenyan Governor Defecting to Government Is Fake
Africa Check
Viral newspaper column about a prominent Kenyan governor defecting to government is fake Read more »
Nigeria: Faan Deploys 30 Electric Vehicles At Abuja Airport
Daily Trust
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) on Thursday launched 30 electric vehicles aimed at boosting intra-city transportation across Abuja city. Read more »
Liberia: Boakai Launches Justice Complex Project
New Dawn
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has broken ground for the construction of a permanent Justice Complex on Capitol Hill, a move aimed at saving the Liberian government millions of… Read more »
South Africa: De Kock Blasts SA to Series Victory
Scrolla
Quinton de Kock's explosive 115 off 49 balls led South Africa to a commanding seven-wicket win over the West Indies in the second T20 international at Centurion. Read more »
Kenya: African Leaders Unite to Take On the Global Order At Davos
Capital FM
Something curious happened at the annual shindig of billionaires and powerbrokers in the Swiss Alps village of Davos this time around. It is not clear, however, that enough members… Read more »
Uganda: Minister Baryomunsi Dismisses Claims of Besigye's Ill Health As Opposition, Wife Push Back
Nile Post
The Minister for Information and Communications Technology and National Guidance, Dr. Chris Baryomunsi, has yet again dismissed claims that detained opposition leader Dr. Kizza… Read more »
Uganda: U.S. Senator Calls On Uganda to Drop Charges Against Bireete
Nile Post
A senior United States senator has urged Ugandan authorities to drop all charges against human rights activist Sarah Bireete, following her release on bail after nearly a month in… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni's Son Withdraws Posts Claiming Termination of Cooperation With the U.S.
Capital FM
Uganda's Chief of Defence Forces and President Yoweri Museveni's son, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has retracted a series of controversial social media posts in which he announced the… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Triumphs in National Wheat Production, Harvest Surpasses 126 Million Quintals in Six Months
ENA
Ethiopia's ambitious journey toward food sovereignty has achieved a remarkable milestone, with national wheat production reaching 126.69 million quintals within the first two… Read more »
