January 28
Nigeria: Soludo Abolishes Monday Sit-At-Home in 12 More Markets
Vanguard
The Anambra State government has directed traders in 12 additional markets to resume full business activities on Mondays, warning that non-compliance could result in temporary… Read more »
Nigeria: President Tinubu Didn't Slip, Opposition Behind 'Fake' Viral Video in Turkey - Lege Maimi
Premium Times
A viral video circulated on Tuesday, showing the Nigerian President stumbling briefly during a state visit to Turkey. Read more »
Liberia: Piah Clarifies Error in President Boakai's SONA
New Dawn
Information Minister Jerolinmick Mathew Piah has clarified what he described as a "clerical mistake" in President Joseph Nyuma Boakai's 2025 State of the Nation Address (SONA),… Read more »
Liberia: UN Begins Training Lawyers Ahead of War Crimes Court's Establishment
FrontPageAfrica
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Liberia: Opposition Blasts Boakai's SONA, Questions 'Progress,' Jobs Claims, and Budget Priorities
FrontPageAfrica
Liberia's opposition political parties have sharply criticized President Joseph Nyuma Boakai's 2026 State of the Nation Address (SONA), dismissing the administration's claims of… Read more »
Kenya: 'We Will Not Defy Court Orders,' Ruto Says At Swearing-in of Appeal Court Judges
Capital FM
President William Ruto has reaffirmed his administration's commitment to upholding the rule of law, pledging that no court ruling will be disregarded under any circumstances. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria, Turkiye Sign Nine Agreements, Target $5 Billion Trade Volume
Premium Times
Mr Erdogan said the establishment of the Joint Economy and Trade Committee between the two countries will create opportunities to expand Turkish investments in Nigeria. Read more »
South Africa: Missing Ekurhuleni MMC's Body Found After Floods - South African News Briefs - January 28, 2026
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Rwanda: Rwanda Explains Arbitration Case Against UK Over Cancelled Migration Partnership
New Times
Rwanda has given details of the legal and factual basis of its arbitration case against the United Kingdom, saying it was left with no option but to pursue formal proceedings after… Read more »
Uganda: Byanyima Rubbishes Baryomunsi's Allegations of Not Being Husband's Next of Kin
Nile Post
Winnie Byanyima has publicly rebuked ICT Minister Chris Baryomunsi, calling him a "shameful liar" over claims that she is not listed as the next of kin of her husband, opposition… Read more »
Angola: Angola's First Public University Trains 40,000 Cadres in 50 Years
ANGOP
Throughout the 50th anniversary of Angola's independence, the state-owned Agostinho Neto University (UAN) has trained 40,000 professionals in various courses, thus becoming the… Read more »
Angola: Memorandum of Understanding Signed to Combat Drought
ANGOP
A memorandum of understanding for the implementation, operationalization, and expansion of the Drought Combat Project Platform was recently signed, in Luanda, by two national… Read more »
Uganda: Stop the Comedy, Return Home - Nabbanja Urges Bobi Wine
Nile Post
Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja has urged opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, alias Bobi Wine, to stop his alleged "comedy" and return home to his family. Read more »
Africa: Namibia Ranks As Africa's Best Country to Start a Business
Namibian
Namibia has been ranked as the most trustworthy and stable country to start a new company in Africa. Read more »
Africa: Presidency Co-Hosts Africa Social Impact Summit Policy Engagement
Leadership
The Office of the Vice President will co-host the 2026 Africa Social Impact Summit (ASIS) High-Level Policy Engagement, as stakeholders converge to deepen policy reforms and… Read more »
Nigeria: Diezani Received £100,000 in Cash As Bribe - UK Prosecutor
Leadership
The prosecutor, Alexandra Healy, in the ongoing trial of former petroleum minister Diezani Alison-Madueke, on Tuesday told the Crown Court in Southwark, England, that the… Read more »
Nigeria: Primary School Teacher Awarded N50m, Car, House
Daily Trust
A primary school teacher, Solanke Francis Taiwo, has emerged as the Overall Best Teacher in Nigeria for 2025, winning N50 million, a brand-new car, and a fully furnished… Read more »
Nigeria: Wilfred Ndidi Pays Emotional Tributes to His Late Father
This Day
*NSC, NFF send condolence messages to the Super Eagles captain Read more »
Nigeria: Maaun Tops Ad Scientific Index 2026 Varsity Rankings in Niger
Leadership
Maryam Abacha American University of Niger (MAAUN) has been ranked the number one university in the Republic of Niger by the AD Scientific Index, emerging ahead of five public… Read more »
Nigeria: NBA, Anti-Corruption Committee, ICPC, Acan Sign MOU On Corruption
Premium Times
The agreements were said to offer Nigerians a future built on transparency, accountability, and the rule of law as "undeniable pillars." Read more »
Nigeria: NHRC Speaks On Demolitions in Lagos, Market Closure in Anambra
Premium Times
The NHRC said the ongoing demolitions in Lagos and closure of a major market in Anambra State have serious human rights implications. Read more »
South Africa: South Africans Cut Cellphone Bills When Money Gets Tight
Scrolla
Old Mutual surveyed working people aged 18 to 65 about money worries and found cellphone bills are first to go. Read more »
South Africa: Meat Stokvels Boom As Foot and Mouth Disease Drives Beef Prices Sky High
Scrolla
Premier Panyaza Lesufi says foot and mouth is a national animal crisis. Gauteng has 195 outbreaks and 261,018 animals affected. Read more »
Nigeria: Kwara Tightens Curfews As Security Forces Hunt Bandits
Premium Times
Edu and Ifelodun local governments in Kwara State imposed 24-hour curfews on some communities Read more »
South Africa: KZN Hawks Boss Grilled for Sharing SAPS Officers' Personal Details With 'Cat' Matlala
Daily Maverick
Despite holding top-secret clearance, KwaZulu-Natal Hawks head Major General Lesetja Senona allegedly shared a SAPS docket containing officers' sensitive personal details with… Read more »
