January 28
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 »
South Africa: SANDF's Apparent Impunity Demands Immediate Action From Ramaphosa
Daily Maverick
Members of the SANDF appear to believe they are above the law, which raises questions about whether President Cyril Ramaphosa has proper control of our armed forces. Read more »
South Africa: Joburg On Track for 11th Mayor in 10 Years - - Here's What You Need to Know
Daily Maverick
The Joburg Council is due to decide the future of incumbent Mayor Dada Morero and the appointment of the very first deputy executive mayor which, if approved, will cost taxpayers… Read more »
South Africa: Civil Groups Slam Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Over Repeated Power Outages
Daily Maverick
Repeated electricity outages in Nelson Mandela Bay, caused by long-neglected infrastructure, are crippling businesses, disrupting water supply and threatening jobs, civil society… Read more »
Nigeria: Demolitions - Coalition, Activists Condemn Lagos Police, Lawmakers Over Crackdown On Protesters, Journalists
Premium Times
PREMIUM TIMES observed that the protest remained peaceful from the point of assembly until security operatives moved in to disperse the crowd shortly after 1 p.m. Read more »
Africa: The Sanctions Imposed by CAF Disciplinary Board For Afcon Final
CAF
The Confédération Africaine de Football ("CAF") Disciplinary Board imposed sanctions on the Fédération Sénégalaise de Football (FSF), the… Read more »
Uganda: Women Condemn Security Abuses As Activists Welcome Bireete's Release
Nile Post
Women's rights activists across Uganda have welcomed the release of Sarah Bireete, the Executive Director of the Centre for Constitutional Governance, while strongly condemning… Read more »
Nigeria: NHRC Condemns Forced Evictions in Lagos, Raises Alarm Over Sit-At-Home Enforcement in Anambra
Leadership
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has condemned recent forced evictions and demolitions in Lagos State and raised concerns over the enforcement of the illegal sit-at-home… Read more »
Nigeria: Climate Change, Resource Competition Fuel Rising Conflicts in Nigeria - Expert
Daily Trust
Climate change and growing competition over dwindling natural resources are major drivers of violent conflicts across Nigeria, stakeholders have said, warning that failure to… Read more »
Rwanda: MPs Raise Concerns Over Gaps in Isange One-Stop Centres
New Times
Members of Parliament have raised concerns related to staffing shortages, accessibility barriers and limited operating hours at Isange one-stop centres, warning that victims of… Read more »
Uganda: UPDF Delegates Elect 10 MPs, CDF Not On List of Candidates
Independent (Kampala)
Lt Gen Sam Okiding, D/CDF & IG Read more »
South Africa: Virgin Active Alerts Authorities After Gym Trainer Exposed As Drug Trafficking Fugitive
Daily Maverick
Virgin Active's legal team is now involved in the saga involving a personal trainer who was suspended earlier this week after Daily Maverick asked whether the health club was aware… Read more »
Liberia: Cental Pressures Boakai Administration to Match Anti-Corruption Rhetoric With Action
Liberian Investigator
Published: January 28, 2026 Read more »
West Africa: Youth Activist Sentenced, Released After 19 Days in Detention [press release]
MFWA
Jean-François Kouassi, also known as JFK, a youth leader in Côte d'Ivoire, has been convicted and sentenced to a short prison term following public criticism of… Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Steps Down Electoral Bill, Plans Executive Session Thursday
Daily Trust
The Senate has deferred consideration of the report on the Electoral Act, 2022 (Repeal and Enactment) Bill, 2026, opting to first subject the proposed amendments to further… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia, U.S. Discuss Investment Cooperation and Macroeconomic Reform
ENA
Ethiopia and the United States held high level talks focused on investment cooperation, macroeconomic reform, and long-term economic growth, underscoring a shared interest in… Read more »
Africa: AU-U.S. Talks Spotlight Security, Investment and Africa's Economic Potential
ENA
The African Union (AU) and the United States have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation to promote peace, security and economic growth across Africa. Read more »
Liberia: Boakai, Koung Strike Different Tones On Jobs As Unemployment Persists
Liberian Investigator
Published: January 28, 2026 Read more »
Nigeria: Toyin Saraki's Father Dies At 93
Daily Trust
A prominent member of the Lagos royal family and boardroom guru, Otunba (Dr.) Adekunle Ojora, the Otunba of Lagos and Lisa of Ife, has passed away. Read more »
