January 27
Kenya: Funding Crisis Freezes Registration of 32 New Political Parties Ahead of 2027 Polls
Capital FM
Registration of new political parties has stalled after the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP) ran out of funds to verify compliance requirements, potentially… Read more »
Sudan: Sudan, UK Conclude Talks On Security and Bilateral Relations
SNA
Sudanese-British talks concluded today in Port Sudan, with both sides underscoring the importance of sustaining constructive dialogue and expanding exchanges between political,… Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Commends U.S.-Nigeria Military Cooperation Against Terrorism
Vanguard
The Senate has commended the continued military collaboration between Nigeria and the United States in the fight against terrorism. Read more »
Morocco/Senegal: CAF Disciplinary Committee Meets Today Over Morocco-Senegal Feud
The Point
According to media reports the CAF disciplinary Committee will meet today to examine problems surrounding the final of the AFCON played Sunday 18 January 2026 in Rabat between… Read more »
Uganda: Tiktoker Arrested Over Threats to Harm Ruling Party Supporters
Nile Post
Security has arrested a man who threatened to harm supporters of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) ahead of the January 14 general elections. Read more »
Nigeria: Super Eagles Captain Wilfred Ndidi Loses Father in Fatal Accident
Premium Times
Ndidi's club, Turkish side Besiktas, confirmed the sad news in a statement released on Tuesday Read more »
Ethiopia: Thousands Return From Saudi Arabia in a Week As Govt Continues Repatriation
Addis Standard
A total of 3,422 Ethiopians returned to the country over the past week from Saudi Arabia, bringing the number of citizens repatriated since September 2025 to 45,093, the Ministry… Read more »
Nigeria: Blackout Across Nigeria As National Grid Collapses Again
Premium Times
This is the second time in less than five days that Nigeria's national grid has suffered a disturbance resulting in a nationwide power outage. Read more »
Africa: 'Avoid the United States' - Ex-FIFA President Blatter Backs Fans' Boycott As World Cup Security Fears Deepen
Premium Times
Blatter's comments, made on Monday via social media, lend high-profile support to a controversial warning issued by Mark Pieth, the Swiss anti-corruption lawyer who once worked… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia Returns Looted Aid Supplies to WFP, Pledges Stronger Oversight
Shabelle
The Federal Government of Somalia has confirmed that all goods taken from a warehouse affecting port expansion activities have been returned to the World Food Programme (WFP), the… Read more »
Liberia: Boakai Remains Resolute in Pursuing Capitol Arson Case
Liberian Observer
While delivering his State of the Nation (SONA) Address yesterday, President Joseph Boakai emphasized that his administration is committed to resolving the Capitol Building arson… Read more »
Africa: All of Africa Today - January 27, 2026
allAfrica
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Africa: From Lunch Tray to Lifelong Health - WHO Sets Global Standards for School Meals
UN News
For the first time ever, the World Health Organization (WHO) is providing recommendations for healthy and nutritious food in schools around the world. Read more »
Nigeria: Blackout Across Nigeria As National Grid Collapses
Premium Times
This is the second time in less than five days that Nigeria's national grid has suffered a disturbance resulting in a nationwide power outage. Read more »
Nigeria: Legal, Technical Reasons Stall Ex-Minister Alison-Madueke's Corruption Trial
Leadership
The trial of former petroleum minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke, at the Crown Court in Southwark over corruption allegations was stalled on Monday due to legal and technical issues. Read more »
Eritrea: Dutch Court Sentences Eritrean Migrant Smuggler to 20 Years
DW
A Dutch court on Tuesday sentenced Eritrean Amanuel W. to 20 years in prison in the Netherlands' largest migrant smuggling case so far. More suspects are set to appear in court… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Maintains Over 90% Immunisation Coverage As Measles, Mpox Decline - Health Ministry
Nile Post
Uganda's routine immunisation programme recorded strong performance in 2025, with coverage for most vaccines exceeding 90 percent, the Ministry of Health has said, even as the… Read more »
Kenya: Wednesday Blackouts - Kenya Power Names Affected Areas
Capital FM
Kenya Power has announced planned power interruptions that will affect parts of Nairobi and several other counties on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. Read more »
South Sudan: Risk of Atrocities Looms in South Sudan Amidst Renewed Civil War
HRW
Regional, International Partners Should Condemn Speech, Call for Safe Aid Access Read more »
Lesotho: Lesotho's Anti-Corruption Paradox - Empowered but Undermined [analysis]
African Arguments
Over the past decade, Lesotho's political landscape has been marked by repeated leadership turnover and fragile coalition governments, which have steadily eroded public trust.… Read more »
Rwanda: French Coach Frédéric Guérin Edges Closer to Rwanda Job
New Times
French tactician Frédéric Guérin is set to be appointed as the next head coach of Rwanda's senior men's and women's national volleyball teams, Times Sport has… Read more »
Uganda: No Second Internet Shutdown Announced By Uganda Communications Commission, Ignore Social Media Claims
Africa Check
No second internet shutdown announced by Uganda Communications Commission, ignore social media claims Read more »
Namibia: RA Warns Drivers About Flood-Affected Roads
New Era
Due to continuous rainfall, sections of the road between Bwabwata National Park and Kongola, as well as approximately 30 kilometres from Kongola towards Katima Mulilo, have… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Recover 558 Cattles From Suspected Cattle Rustlers in Ekiti
Vanguard
Ado-Ekiti-The Rapid Response Squad (RRS) of the Ekiti State Police Command has recovered a total number of 558 cattles from 16 suspected cattle rustlers. Read more »
South Africa: The Battle Over Cape Town's Oude Molen and the Meaning of Heritage in SA [opinion]
Daily Maverick
The ongoing redevelopment proposals for the Oude Molen Precinct in Cape Town reveal a deeper fault line in South Africa's heritage governance: the uneasy relationship between… Read more »
