January 29
Liberia: MFDP Begins Fy2026 Budget Execution W'shop
Liberian Observer
The Government of Liberia, through the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning (MFDP), has commenced a three-day Budget Execution Workshop focused on the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026… Read more »
Liberia: Cummings Questions Govt Over On Agric, Youth, Women Empowerment
Liberian Observer
The standard Bearer of the Alternative National Congress (ANC) has strongly framed at President Joseph Nyuma Boakai recent claims of his government providing supports for Liberian… Read more »
Liberia: Legislature Risks Ceding Its Authority to Arcelormittal
Liberian Observer
As the Legislature peruses ArcelorMittal Liberia's proposed Third Amendment to its Mineral Development Agreement (MDA), legal and policy experts are warning that provisions… Read more »
Liberia: 'Human Capital Must Be the Priority'
Liberian Observer
The Political Leader of the Liberian National Union (LINU), Dr. Clarence K. Moniba, has warned that Liberia risks long-term economic stagnation and social decline if the government… Read more »
Liberia: Liberia Charts a Principled Path On Middle East At UNSC
Liberian Observer
Just weeks after assuming its seat as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council, Liberia has signaled the contours of its diplomatic posture on one of the… Read more »
West Africa: System Operator Joins West Africa Power Pool Amid Nigeria's Grid Disturbances
Leadership
The Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) has been integrated into the West Africa Power Pool (WAPP), a pivotal step toward regional power stability, even as the national… Read more »
South Africa: Government Launches Efforts to Rebuild Basketball in SA
SAnews.gov.za
The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC) has formally commenced a process to rebuild and stabilise the governance of basketball in South Africa. Read more »
South Africa: Grootvlei Climate Smart Horticulture Centre Launched
SAnews.gov.za
Eskom, together with the Government of the Netherlands and the Mpumalanga provincial government, have officially launched the Grootvlei Climate Smart Horticulture Centre at the… Read more »
South Africa: President Ramaphosa Acts On SAPS and Ekurhuleni Officials Named in Madlanga Interim Report
SAnews.gov.za
At least 14 high-ranking South African Police Service (SAPS) and Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality (EMM) officials have been referred for investigation after being identified as… Read more »
South Africa: Serious Risks Posed By Unregulated Vaccine Use
SAnews.gov.za
The national Foot and Mouth Disease Response Plan - the first comprehensive roadmap to decisively address FMD in South Africa in 30 years - has been developed by a Ministerial Task… Read more »
Kenya: Faith Mwaura Ditches Moses Kuria's CCK for Uda, Declares 2027 Roysambu MP Bid
Capital FM
Former Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria's running mate in the 2022 Kiambu gubernatorial race, Faith Mwaura, has defected to the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and declared… Read more »
Kenya: United Opposition Challenges IEBC Credibility in Meeting With Ethekon-Led Team
Capital FM
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has called on the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to move beyond rhetoric safeguard the integrity of the 2027… Read more »
Kenya: Bitok Unveils Portal for Grade 10 Hitches Amid Rebuke By MPs
Capital FM
Basic Education Principal Secretary Julius Bitok announced an online platform for reporting corruption or malpractice in the placement of Grade 10 learners into senior secondary… Read more »
Africa: CAF Suspends Coach, Players, Fines Senegal, Morocco Over Misconduct in Afcon '25 Final
Daily Trust
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has suspended several players and officials and imposed heavy fines on Senegal and Morocco following misconduct during the 2025 Africa… Read more »
Nigeria: Insecurity - Ndume Urges FG to Prioritise Armed Forces Budget
This Day
The Senator representing Borno South Senatorial District at the National Assembly, Senator Ali Ndume has urged the President Bola Tinubu-led federal government to prioritise the… Read more »
Nigeria: Court Order - NLC, Tuc Urge FCT Workers Not to Suspend Strike
This Day
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have asked staff of the Federal Capital Territory to continue with the industrial action despite the… Read more »
South Africa: Humans of Joburg - Young Video Artists Tell the City's Stories of Resilience
Daily Maverick
A new generation of video journalists set out to find the people who make the City work despite the worst efforts of our local government. It's a window into the soul of… Read more »
Liberia: Job Creation and the Credibility Test Facing the Boakai Administration [editorial]
FrontPageAfrica
JOB CREATION is not merely another policy issue in Liberia. It is a deeply personal and urgent concern for thousands of families struggling to survive in an economy marked by… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Harare Duo in Court Over Whatsapp Hijacking Scam
263Chat
Two Harare men appeared in court for allegedly hacking Artemis Herbal Centre (Pvt) Limited's WhatsApp groups to seize administrative control and falsely advertise services such as… Read more »
Africa: Decision Making Under Pressure - Africa's Test in 2026 [analysis]
ISS
The greatest risk to Africa's future is not inaction, but reactive crisis responses that inadvertently lock in long-term constraints. Read more »
Nigeria: Emirate Tussle to End Soon, Kano Govt Assures
Vanguard
The Kano State Government says the lingering issues surrounding the Emirate tussle will soon be resolved amicably. Read more »
Nigeria: Seven Suspected Traffickers Arrested While Negotiating Sale of Day-Old Baby
Premium Times
Troops of the Nigerian Army and NAPTIP arrested seven suspected traffickers in Calabar during negotiations to sell a day-old baby for N3 million. The suspects were handed over for… Read more »
Nigeria: Turkish Officials Were Shocked Tinubu Stumble Made Headlines in Nigeria - Abike Dabiri
Vanguard
Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, said Turkish officials dismissed the debate in Nigeria over President Bola Tinubu's brief stumble… Read more »
Tunisia: Flood Damage - President Saïed in Bhar Lazreg, Sidi Bou Said Says Need to Address Root Causes to Avoid Repeat
Tunis Afrique Presse
President of the Republic Kaïs Saïed visited on Wednesdat afternoon the area of Bhar Lazreg, La Marsa (northern suburbs) so as to take stock of the damage caused by… Read more »
Nigeria: After 15 Years, Iyabo Obasanjo Returns to Politics, 'Joins' APC
Daily Trust
Iyabo Obasanjo, daughter of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, has returned to active politics after about 15 years and joined the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of… Read more »
