January 29
Botswana: Drugs Availability Stands At 50 Per Cent in Moshupa District
Botswana Daily News
Overall drug availability at Moshupa District Pharmacy Warehouse stands at 50 per cent. Read more »
Somalia: Somalia Appoints New Army Chief, Approves Anti-Smuggling Ministerial Committee
Shabelle
Somalia's Cabinet on Thursday unanimously approved the appointment of Gen. Ibrahim Mohamed Mahmoud as the new chief of the Somali National Army. Read more »
Mozambique: Situation Out of Control - Schools Closed, Lack of Drinking Water, and Cholera Spreading After Floods
Agenzia Fides
In Mozambique, the resumption of school activities in the country has been postponed until 27 February 2026. The decision was taken by the country's Council of Ministers following… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Bust Syndicate Involved in International Trafficking of Women
Premium Times
"Preliminary investigations indicate that a (trafficking) victim who is a native of Abia State was allegedly deceived into resigning from her job in Aba with the promise of a more… Read more »
Gambia: Solicitor General Advises Against Hate Speech Ahead of Elections
The Point
The Solicitor General, Hussein Thomasi, has urged Gambians to avoid hate speech and inflammatory conduct, especially with the upcoming elections. This call is part of efforts to… Read more »
South Africa: Parents Exhume Son's Remains Five Years After State Mistakenly Buried Him
GroundUp
In 2021, Msindisi Phike was buried by the state as a pauper while his family was still waiting for his DNA results to be completed Read more »
Kenya: Viral Image of Kenya's Former Health Minister Susan Nakhumicha Seemingly Pregnant Is Fake
Africa Check
Viral image of Kenya's former health minister Susan Nakhumicha seemingly pregnant is fake Read more »
Kenya: Hundreds of Govt Workers Locked Out for Lateness During CS Ruku's Surprise Visit to Kisumu
Capital FM
Hundreds of government employees were locked out of their workstations on Wednesday morning after reporting late, as Public Service, Human Capital Development and Special… Read more »
Kenya: Ai Detects Sha Fraud After Member Registered With 381 Children
Capital FM
Artificial intelligence (AI) has helped the Social Health Authority (SHA) uncover fresh cases of suspected fraud in Kwale County, Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has revealed,… Read more »
Africa: U.S., AU Launch Strategic Investment Group to Boost Trade and Infrastructure
Capital FM
The United States and the African Union (AU) have launched a Strategic Infrastructure and Investment Working Group (SIWG) aimed at accelerating US-Africa economic partnerships. Read more »
Africa: French Senate Adopts Bill On Restitution of Stolen Cultural Property
RFI
French senators on Wednesday adopted a bill to simplify the return of artworks looted during the colonial era to their countries of origin. Previously, each restitution had to be… Read more »
Ghana: Supreme Court Rejects Attorney-General's Bid to Review Ruling On Adu-Boahene Case
Ghanaian Times
The Supreme Court has, by a 6-1 majority decision, dismissed an application filed by the Attorney-General seeking a review of its earlier ruling on criminal disclosures in the case… Read more »
South Africa: Public Comment Sought On Proposal to Classify Performers As Employees
SAnews.gov.za
The Department of Employment and Labour has invited public comment on a proposal to classify performers in South Africa's advertising, artistic and cultural sectors as employees --… Read more »
Somalia: Us Resumes WFP Food Aid in Somalia After Mogadishu Admits Fault
Capital FM
The United States on Tuesday announced the resumption of World Food Programme (WFP) food distribution in Somalia after the federal government acknowledged responsibility for… Read more »
Malawi: Only Two Malawians Apply As Foreign Coaches Dominate Bullets Job Race
Nyasa Times
FCB Nyasa Bullets have raised concern after it emerged that only two out of 16 applicants for the club's head coach position are Malawians, highlighting the continued dominance of… Read more »
Tanzania: No Food Shortage, PM Affirms As Tanzanians Brace for Ramadhan, Easter
Daily News
PRIME Minister Mwigulu Nchemba has asked Tanzanians to remain calm over food supplies as the country approaches Ramadhan and Easter, stressing that there is no shortage of food. Read more »
Africa: Ghana Ranks 7th Strongest Financial Market in Africa
Ghanaian Times
Ghana has been ranked as the seventh strongest financial market in Africa, recording a financial market index score of 60, according to the Absa Africa Financial Markets Index… Read more »
Ghana: GAF Launches Investigation Into Alleged Assault On Journalist
Ghanaian Times
The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has launched an investigation into an alleged assault on a journalist, which reportedly occurred on the outskirts of Walewale in the North East Region. Read more »
Kenya: Report Flags Mombasa As Key Heroin Entry Point
Capital FM
A new report has flagged Mombasa as the main entry point for heroin into Kenya, highlighting the coastal city's central role in the distribution of the illicit drug. Read more »
Somalia: U.S. Praises Somalia for Taking Responsibility, WFP Food Aid to Resume
Shabelle
The United States has praised the Federal Government of Somalia for acknowledging its role in affecting World Food Program (WFP) operations, including U.S.-funded assistance. Read more »
Ethiopia: Conflict, Flooding, Fuel Shortages Strained Humanitarian Logistics in Ethiopia in Late 2025, Report Says
Addis Standard
Addis Abeba--Ethiopia's humanitarian logistics network faced mounting pressure in the final quarter of 2025 as conflict, climate shocks, and disease outbreaks continued to drive… Read more »
South Africa: South African Cinemas Pull Melania Trump Documentary Ahead of Release
allAfrica
South Africa's major cinema chains withdrew the documentary Melania just days before its scheduled international release on January 30. The documentary focuses on the US First… Read more »
Africa: All of Africa Today - January 29, 2026
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Ghana: IShowSpeed To Get Ghanaian Passport Following Africa Tour
allAfrica
Darren Jason Watkins Jr, popularly known as IShowSpeed, one of the world's most popular content creators, has received approval for a Ghanaian passport following his… Read more »
South Africa: Opposition Parties Call for More Police to Tackle Gang Violence - South African News Briefs - January 29, 2026
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