January 27
Nigeria: CBN Upgrades Fintech Licences As Digital Lenders Outgrow Regulation
Premium Times
It said several firms were operating far beyond the limits of their original licences. Read more »
Nigeria: Reserved Seats for Women Bill and the Fierce Urgency of Now! [opinion]
Premium Times
The clock is ticking. The 2027 cycle is already casting its shadow. It is time to move from the politics of "someday" to the justice of "now." Read more »
Nigeria: Human Rights Activist, Okei-Odumakin, Loses Sister
Vanguard
The family of Dr Joe Okei-Odumakin, a prominent human rights activist, has announced the demise of her younger sister, Comrade Francisca Mebu, nee Okei. Read more »
Nigeria: National Grid Fails Again, With Second Outage in 5 Days
Vanguard
Nigeria's electricity grid suffered another collapse on Tuesday morning, plunging several parts of the country into darkness and triggering widespread power outages. Read more »
Nigeria: Alleged N1.02bn Fraud - Court Remands 3 Kano Electoral Officials in Prison
Vanguard
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday remanded the Chairman of the Kano State Independent Electoral Commission (KANSIEC), Professor Sani Malumfashi, and three others in prison… Read more »
Tanzania: PM Fires a Warning Shot to Irresponsible, Dishonest Public Officials
Daily News
THE Tanzanian government will continue implementing policy reforms that directly affect the interests and well-being of its citizens, while stressing that it will not tolerate… Read more »
Malawi: State Seeks High Court Review After Man Jailed 6 Years for Defilement Despite Evidence Girl Was 19
Nyasa Times
The State has asked the High Court sitting in Lilongwe to urgently review a controversial and deeply troubling judgment delivered by the Mchinji Magistrate's Court, which sentenced… Read more »
Malawi: Maize Wars in MCP - Mkaka Says 'Not a Cash Crop', Ayuba James Calls It 'Lazy Thinking'
Nyasa Times
A fierce ideological battle has erupted within the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) over the future of maize, laying bare deep divisions in how the former ruling party understands food… Read more »
Ethiopia: From Binary Politics to Creative Compromise - Why Ethiopia Needs Political Imagination to Bypass Gridlock [opinion]
Addis Standard
Each time I think about negotiation, my mind returns to a parable about camels that I read some time ago in one of William Ury's books, "Getting to Yes with Yourself: How to Get… Read more »
Namibia: Parliamentary Committee Holds Housing Consultations With Major Local Authorities At Rundu
Namibian
The parliamentary standing committee on urban and rural development is this week holding consultative meetings at Rundu with the five most populous local authorities to assess land… Read more »
Nigeria: 10 African Countries Nigerians Can Visit Without a Visa
Vanguard
Planning a trip within African countries doesn't always have to involve long embassy queues, costly visa fees, or complicated paperwork. Read more »
South Africa: Brian Baloyi Warns of SA Goalkeeper Crisis Ahead of World Cup
Scrolla
Brian Baloyi says Safa must meet the PSL to fix the flood of foreign goalkeepers taking spots from local players. Almost half of Betway Premiership teams play foreign… Read more »
South Africa: Premier Furious At King Over Secret Israel Meetings and Hospital Donations
Scrolla
Premier Oscar Mabuyane says the Israeli Embassy breached diplomatic protocol by visiting public institutions without government approval in the Eastern Cape. Eastern Cape Premier… Read more »
Nigeria: INEC Announces Conviction of Nine Vote Buyers in Osun
Premium Times
The Osun INEC REC called for media cooperation to control misinformation. Read more »
Nigeria: Dangote Refinery Increases Petrol Gantry Price
Premium Times
Despite the price adjustment, the Dangote Petroleum Refinery said it remains focused on delivering energy security, price stability, and long-term value for Nigerians Read more »
Africa: Rwanda - a 'Smart Power' Without a Regional Peace Strategy [analysis]
ISS
Rwanda's military dominance in the Great Lakes Region deters countries from sending troops to help stabilise eastern DRC. Read more »
Kenya: Why Kenya Must Invest and Enforce Its Way to Ending FGM
Capital FM
On the 2026 International Day of Zero Tolerance for FGM, Kenya faces a turning point. While we have lowered prevalence and strengthened laws, progress is not a final victory. Read more »
South Africa: Steenhuisen Announces Establishment of New South African Veterinary Council
SAnews.gov.za
Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen has welcomed the establishment of the South African Veterinary Council (SAVC), saying its composition brings together a broad and diverse… Read more »
South Africa: SANDF Conducts Project Owethu Outreach in Limpopo
SAnews.gov.za
The South African National Defence Force (SANDF), through the South African Military Health Service (SAMHS), is conducting Project OWETHU, a humanitarian community outreach… Read more »
South Africa: Agreement to Strengthen Pharmacy Education Quality
SAnews.gov.za
The Council on Higher Education (CHE) and the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) have formally entered into a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) to strengthen cooperation,… Read more »
South Africa: Families Must Buy Staple Food Even When Prices Rise
Scrolla
Core staple foods make up more than half of a low-income household's monthly food spending and cannot be skipped, even when prices rise. Families buy basics like maize meal, rice… Read more »
Nigeria: Akwa Ibom PDP Holds Stakeholders' Meeting, Reaffirms Commitment to Party's Rebirth [press release]
Premium Times
"Don't let anyone lie to you. The PDP is very strong in Akwa Ibom. That is why, despite all the people they claim they have, they are still afraid and are still coming after those… Read more »
Liberia: When Numbers Speak Louder Than Lives: Rethinking Employment Claims in President Boakai's State of the Nation Address [editorial]
FrontPageAfrica
President Joseph Boakai's State of the Nation Address sought to reassure Liberians that the country is on a steady path toward recovery, reform, and shared prosperity. Delivered… Read more »
Kenya: IEBC Drops Pre-2027 Boundary Changes - Here's Why
Capital FM
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has postponed the substantive review and delimitation of electoral boundaries until after the 2027 General Election. Read more »
Nigeria: 26 Street-Connected People Jailed, 115 Beggars Arrested in Lagos
Premium Times
The 26 street-connected people were jailed by a magistrate court in Oshodi, Lagos. Read more »
