January 27
Namibia: Namibia Needs to Introduce Mandatory DNA Testing At Birth
Namibian
A silent crisis is affecting many men across Namibia, one that rarely makes headlines but leaves deep emotional, psychological, and social scars. Read more »
Namibia: Minister James Sankwasa Faces Backlash Over Xenophobic Remarks to Journalist
Namibian
Urban and rural development minister James Sankwasa has been criticised for the xenophobic remarks he made against The Namibian's Tracy Tafirenyika following an article the… Read more »
Namibia: Police Officer Shoots Girlfriend After Three Death Threats in Windhoek Murder-Suicide Attempt
Namibian
A friend of the police officer who fatally shot himself after shooting and injuring his girlfriend over the weekend, says the suspect had threatened to kill her on several… Read more »
Uganda: Singer Nina Rose Criticises Ugandan Feminists Over Silence On Alleged Abuse
Nile Post
Renowned singer and former political aspirant Nina Kankunda, popularly known as Nina Rose, has criticised sections of Uganda's feminist movement, accusing them of selective… Read more »
Uganda: Smooth Biometric Machines Performance in Wakiso Polls Raises Questions Among Voters
Nile Post
The smooth operation of Biometric Voter Verification Kits (BVVKs) during Tuesday's local government elections in Wakiso District has sparked debate among voters, many of whom… Read more »
Uganda: Court Orders Full Recount of Kalungu East Parliamentary Votes
Nile Post
The Masaka Grade One Chief Magistrate's Court has ordered a full recount of votes for the Kalungu East parliamentary seat, following an application by former minister Vincent… Read more »
Liberia: Legislators Withdraw Controversial Port Autonomy Bill
New Dawn
The National Legislature has notified the Executive Branch, through the Office of the President, of its decision to withdraw the contentious Port Autonomy Bill for further review… Read more »
Liberia: U.S.$30.7m Road Deal Signals New Momentum in Liberia's Post-Conflict Infrastructure Drive
New Republic
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Uganda: Museveni to Inspect Biometric Voting As Low Turnout Marks Entebbe Local Government Polls
Nile Post
President Museveni is expected to visit a polling station at Children's Park in Division A, Entebbe Municipality, Wakiso District, to assess the ongoing local government elections. Read more »
Malawi: Government Challenges COP30 Stakeholders to Support Climate Action
Nyasa Times
The Chief Secretary to the Government, Justin Adack Saidi, has challenged stakeholders, including private sector players, to take a more proactive role in addressing… Read more »
Nigeria: Wike Approves ₦12bn for January Salaries of FCTA Workers, Says Blackmail Won't Move Him
Leadership
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has disclosed that he has approved January salaries for FCT Administration (FCTA) staff amounting to over ₦12… Read more »
Nigeria: DHQ Denies Neglecting Wounded-in-Action Soldiers
Leadership
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has denied neglecting wounded-in-action soldiers and reaffirmed commitment to the welfare of its personnel. Read more »
West Africa: WSIS+20 - Reflecting On Ghana's Position and Engagement [press release]
MFWA
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West Africa: Soldiers Assault Journalist, Wipe Out Data From His Phone
MFWA
On Monday, January 26, 2026, soldiers in Walewale, a town in Ghana's North East Region, assaulted and detained Solomon Kwame Kanaluwe, a journalist with the Media General Group,… Read more »
Liberia: Boakai Credits LPRC Leadership for Fuel Price Stability
Liberian Observer
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. has highlighted the Liberia Petroleum Refining Company (LPRC) as a critical pillar in maintaining stability within Liberia's petroleum sector and… Read more »
Liberia: YouTube Sensation Ishowspeed Brings Global Spotlight to Liberia
Liberian Observer
The streets of Liberia's capital were temporarily brought to a standstill on Saturday, January 24, as global YouTube sensation Darren Watkins Jr., popularly known as IShowSpeed,… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Army Foils Terrorist Escape, Rescues 11 Kidnap Victims After 3 Months in Captivity
Leadership
The Nigerian Army has rescued 11 kidnap victims during a late-night counter-terrorism operation along the Kaduna-Abuja Expressway corridor, marking another major success in the… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Plans Overhaul of Health Institutions, Transmits 24 Bills to Senate for Legislative Action
Leadership
The Senate has received the transmission of 24 health sector bills from President Bola Tinubu for legislative consideration, in line with Section 58(2) of the Constitution of the… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Stumbles, Regains Balance During Welcome Ceremony in Turkey
Leadership
President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday, stumbled during a welcome ceremony in Ankara, Turkey, where he is on an official visit to strengthen bilateral relations between both nations. Read more »
Nigeria: President Bola Tinubu's State Visit to Turkey - the Quick Wins
Daily Trust
President Bola Tinubu, on Monday, arrived in Ankara, the state capital of Türkiye, to commence a historic state visit. On Tuesday, before a grand reception at the Presidential… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Stumbles, Falls in Turkey
Daily Trust
President Bola Tinubu missed his step briefly and fell in Ankara, capital of Turkey, on Tuesday. Read more »
Nigeria: Not Even the Military Damaged Our National Life Like APC - Atiku
Daily Trust
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, of damaging the country's national life, describing it as "Worst administration" in his… Read more »
Tanzania: Tanzania Allocates 6.02bn/ - for Residents Involved in the Ludewa Power Project
Daily News
THE Tanzanian government has set aside a total of 6.02bn/- to pay off residents of Lifua, liungai and Masimavalafu villages in Ludewa district, Njombe region, who facilitated the… Read more »
Tanzania: Tanzanian Emerges Top Contender for UN Human Rights Post
Daily News
A Tanzanian lawyer and human rights advocate, Advocate Onesmo Olengurumwa, has emerged as one of the leading global contenders for the position of United Nations Special Rapporteur… Read more »
Nigeria: National Grid Records Second Collapse in 4 Days
Daily Trust
Nigeria's electricity grid has once again experienced collapse with all electricity distribution companies not getting supply. Read more »
