January 28
Africa: Six Moments That Defined IShowspeed's Africa Tour
New Times
American YouTube star Darren Jason Watkins Jr., popularly known as iShowSpeed, concluded his month-long Africa tour on Tuesday, January 27, in Namibia, marking the end of a… Read more »
East Africa: Tanzania Is Losing Fertile Land to Soil Erosion [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Across large parts of northern Tanzania, gully erosion - soil erosion caused by flowing water - is cutting deep scars through fertile farmland, grazing areas, roads and even… Read more »
Sudan: A Land Abandoned - The Cost of Global Silence On Darfur
Dabanga
I write this not only from a place of pain but from the centre of an open wound, one that has been bleeding for over two decades. I write because silence has never saved us. And… Read more »
Ethiopia: Deluge, Defense, and Demolition - Themes in PM Abiy's AAU Lecture [analysis]
Addis Standard
When Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed appeared at Addis Ababa University (AAU) on 02 January 2026, to mark its 75th anniversary, many expected him to reflect on the university's journey… Read more »
Ethiopia: Allied Gold Sells Kurmuk Project to China's Zijin [opinion]
Reporter
Egyptian firm poised to earn USD 375mln from sale, Ethiopian gov't likely to get nothing Read more »
Nigeria: NUPRC Courts Global Investors Ahead of 2025 Oil Licensing Round
Premium Times
NUPRC said the webinar is designed to provide investment clarity and execution certainty for companies seeking to participate in the licensing round, which will offer 50 oil and… Read more »
Africa: Joint U.S. - African Union Statement on Launch of a Strategic Investment Working Group [press release]
State Department
The following joint statement was released by the Government of the United States of America and the African Union Commission on the occasion of today's agreement to establish a… Read more »
Africa: AU, Qatar Officials Meet in Mogadishu to Discuss Peace and Security Cooperation
Shabelle
The African Union's Special Representative and Head of AUSSOM, Ambassador El Hadji Ibrahima Diene, met today in Mogadishu with Qatar's Ambassador to Somalia, Dr. Abdullah bin Salem… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Mourns Father of Super Eagles' Captain, Sunday Ndidi
This Day
President Bola Tinubu has extended heartfelt condolences to the captain of the Super Eagles, Wilfred Ndidi, on the passing of his father, Sunday Ndidi. Read more »
Gambia: Judiciary Still Faces Shortage of Courtrooms & Office Space
The Point
Chief Justice Hassan B. Jallow has highlighted the Judiciary's challenges, including shortage of courtrooms and office space, hindering judicial officers' effectiveness. Read more »
Somalia: Al-Shabaab Commander Surrenders to Galmudug Forces in Central Somalia
Shabelle
A senior Al-Shabaab commander, identified as Abdirahman Talxo Shuuke, surrendered to Galmudug Darawiish forces, specifically the Galayr unit responsible for protecting the regional… Read more »
Algeria: U.S. Senior Advisor for Arab and African Affairs Massad Boulos Visits Algeria [press release]
U.S. Embassy Algiers
U.S. Senior Advisor for Arab and African Affairs Massad Boulos returned to Algeria on January 26 to meet with President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, Minister of State, Minister of Foreign… Read more »
East Africa: Ethiopia's Finance Minister Holds Bilateral Talks With EU Official Ahead of Horn of Africa Initiative Ministerial
ENA
Ethiopia's Minister of Finance, Ahmed Shide, arrived in Mogadishu today to participate in the 27th Ministerial Roundtable of the Horn of Africa Initiative (HoAI). Read more »
South Africa: State Is Blocking Access to Sassa Grants, Argue Activists
GroundUp
The Institute for Economic Justice (IEJ) and the #PayTheGrants campaign want the Supreme Court of Appeal to dismiss government's appeal Read more »
Nigeria: Soldiers Rescue Kidnap Victim in Taraba
Premium Times
The development was disclosed in a statement issued by the Acting Assistant Director of Army Public Relations, Read more »
Malawi: Malawi Faces K71 Billion Disaster Relief Shortfall As Zimbabwe Donates Supplies
Nyasa Times
The Chief Secretary to the Office of the President and Cabinet, Dr Justin Adack Saidi, has appealed for additional food and humanitarian assistance after the government confirmed a… Read more »
Ethiopia: PM Abiy Holds Talks With U.S. Deputy Secretary of State, Africom Commander
ENA
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed received a courtesy visit from the United States Deputy Secretary of State, Christopher T. Landau, accompanied by the Commander of U.S. Africa Command… Read more »
Uganda: Defence Force Denies Targeting Bobi Wine
Nile Post
The Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) has dismissed allegations that the army is hunting for National Unity Platform (NUP) president and former presidential candidate Robert… Read more »
South Sudan: AU Urges De-Escalation, Respect for Revitalised Peace Agreement in South Sudan
Nile Post
The African Union Commission has urged all parties in South Sudan to de-escalate rising tensions and respect the 2018 peace deal amid fresh violence that has forced civilians from… Read more »
West Africa: How Cameroon's Contested Elections Affected Border Communities in Nigeria, CAR, Chad
Premium Times
Post-election 'ghost town' protests disrupted trade, revealing neighbouring countries' economic reliance on stability in Cameroon. Read more »
East Africa: Why East Africa Tops Africa's 2026 Economic Projections
Independent (Kampala)
East Africa is expected to be Africa's fastest-growing subregion in 2026, with GDP projected to expand by 5.8%, according to the UN World Economic Situation and Prospects 2026. The… Read more »
Africa: CAF May Weigh Stricter Rules On Goalkeepers' Towels After Afcon Controversy
Vanguard
President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Referees Committee, Olivier Safari, has hinted that the body may move to review existing regulations guiding the use of… Read more »
Liberia: Konneh Says Boakai's Economic Gains Failed to Ease Hardship On Liberians
Liberian Investigator
Senator Amara M. Konneh on Wednesday issued a data-driven assessment of President Joseph Nyuma Boakai's third State of the Nation Address, warning that the administration's… Read more »
Nigeria: Court Rejects Nnamdi Kanu's Request for Transfer From Sokoto Prison
Leadership
Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has struck out a motion filed by the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, to be… Read more »
Nigeria: Boko Haram 'Kill 7 Soldiers, Capture 13 Others' in Borno
Leadership
Suspected Boko Haram terrorists have killed seven soldiers and captured 13 others, including their commanding officer on Monday in Damasak, Mobbar local government area of Borno… Read more »
