January 29
Africa: Afcon Success Shows Africa's Readiness for World Stage - - Journalists' Network President
The Point
The President of the International Network of Arab and African Journalists, Mr. Cheikh Tidiane Diouwara, has described the successful hosting of the 35th edition of the Africa Cup… Read more »
Gambia: Dleag Arrests 48 With Cocaine, Kush, Others
The Point
The Drug Law Enforcement Agency, The Gambia (DLEAG), has arrested forty-eight (48) individuals across the country for possession and suspected trafficking of prohibited drugs,… Read more »
Gambia: IEC to Inspect Voter Registration Centres, Party Offices
The Point
The Independent Elections Commission (IEC) has announced a nationwide assessment of all designated voter registration centres and the regional offices of registered political… Read more »
Nigeria: Oil Prices Rise for Third Consecutive Day Amid Us-Iran Tension
Premium Times
Brent crude futures rose by 94 cents, or 1.4 per cent, to $69.34 a barrel by 07:30 GMT on Thursday. Read more »
Namibia: Five People Report Experiencing Minor Earthquake-Like Tremor in Windhoek
Namibian
A magnitude 2.4 tremor was recorded in the Windhoek area last Thursday. Read more »
Somalia: Somali Forces Destroy Al-Shabab Bases in Middle Shabelle Operation
Shabelle
Somali National Army forces carried out a planned operation Thursday to destroy al-Shabab bases in the Alanley area of the Middle Shabelle region. Read more »
Nigeria: 'She Raised Us Alone Ever Since Our Father Left' - Omije Ojumi's Daughter Opens Up On Family Struggles
Premium Times
Omije Ojumi will be buried on Thursday Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Airport Temporary Terminal Nears Completion - - FAAN
Premium Times
The Authority says the temporary terminal at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport is over 90 per cent complete and will support international flight operations during the… Read more »
Gambia: Garnbia-Japan Signs ¥2oom Food Assistance Agreernent
The Point
The Government of The Gambia and the Government of Japan on Tuesday signed Exchange Notes for the provision of Japanese food assistance amounting to ¥200 million, equivalent to… Read more »
Uganda: Frustrated Mbidde Out to Find Out Repeated Voter Rejection
Nile Post
Fred Mukasa Mbidde is out to do a post-mortem of his political career. The Democratic Party (DP) National Deputy President wants to find out why voters keep rejecting him. One,… Read more »
Uganda: Hoima City East Mayor Survives Anti-NRM Wave in Tight Division Race
Nile Post
Hoima City East Division mayor John Bosco Muhanuzi has survived a strong voter backlash against National Resistance Movement (NRM) flag bearers in Hoima City, emerging victorious… Read more »
Uganda: Kawempe Mayoral Winner Declared After EC Orders Recount of Sealed Ballot Boxes
Nile Post
The Electoral Commission (EC) has officially declared National Unity Platform (NUP) candidate Emmanuel Sserunjoji as the Mayor of Kawempe Division following a tense standoff that… Read more »
Uganda: Five-Year-Old Girl Electrocuted By Live Stay Wire in Kibuli
Nile Post
Police in Kampala are investigating circumstances under which a five-year-old girl died after being electrocuted by a live stay wire in Kakunguru Zone, Kibuli, Makindye Division. Read more »
Kenya: Ignore Fake News Graphics Claiming Kenyan Politician Babu Owino Is Shifting His Governor Ambitions From Nairobi to Kisumu
Africa Check
Ignore fake news graphics claiming Kenyan politician Babu Owino is shifting his governor ambitions from Nairobi to Kisumu Read more »
Nigeria: Beware of Fake Ads for Non-Existent Jobs At Nigeria's Anti-Corruption Agency
Africa Check
Beware of fake ads for non-existent jobs at Nigeria's anti-corruption agency Read more »
Nigeria: No, Viral Video Does Not Show Nigerian President Tinubu's Support for Minister Wike Amid Rivers State Political Feud
Africa Check
No, viral video does not show Nigerian president Tinubu's support for minister Wike amid Rivers state political feud Read more »
Namibia: Omusati Vaccinates Over 500 Children for Polio
Namibian
A total of 532 children have been vaccinated against polio so far as the vaccination campaign continues at border post clinics in the Omusati region. Read more »
Namibia: ACC Arrests Police Officer and Inmate On Bribery Charges At Ondangwa
Namibian
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has arrested an inmate and a police officer at Ondangwa in connection with an alleged bribery incident dating back to 2023. Read more »
Kenya: Two Rivers Sez to Build Second 22-Storey Office Tower
Capital FM
Two Rivers International Finance and Innovation Centre (TRIFIC) has revealed plans to build a 22-storey Grade A office tower, signalling strong demand for its rental space. Read more »
Kenya: Treasury - Kenya to Resume IMF Funding Talks in February
Capital FM
The National Treasury has said that the government will resume negotiations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on a fresh funding arrangement in February 2026, marking a… Read more »
Kenya: Over 20,000 Students in Alego Usonga and Nyando Benefit From Pilot Feeding and Mentorship Programme
Capital FM
More than 20,000 students from 47 public mixed-day secondary schools in Alego Usonga and Nyando sub-counties are benefiting from a pilot feeding and mentorship programme aimed at… Read more »
Nigeria: Bala Mohammed - Standing for Unity, Democracy Amid Witch-Hunt, Persecution, By Shehu Ahmed [press release]
Premium Times
The APC regime's simplistic and persecution modus operandi consists of patronage and material inducement or in the alternative, coercion, using the instruments of state control to… Read more »
Cameroon: Army Facilitates Return of Nigerian Refugees From Cameroon
Premium Times
The repatriation, according to a statement issued on Thursday morning, was conducted by the Joint Task Force of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) in the North-east. Read more »
Nigeria: Soldiers Rescue Eight Kidnapped Persons in Kaduna
Premium Times
The Nigerian military says the eight victims were rescued unhurt and have been reunited with their families. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Coltart Warns of 'Lawlessness' After Taxi Ploughs Into Crowd, Killing Two
263Chat
Bulawayo Mayor Cllr David Coltart has condemned what he described as growing lawlessness in the city following a deadly road accident in the central business district that left two… Read more »
