Whatsapp Will Stop Working On These Phones From 1 January (Full List)
Premium Times
Read this to know if your phone will be affected. Read more »
Over 30 Homes Collapse in Afar As Earthquakes Intensify in Awash Fentale
Addis Standard
Residents of Awash Fentale in the Afar region have reported that over 30 houses have collapsed due to frequent earthquakes, forcing many to flee their homes and seek refuge in… Read more »
President Ruto Announces First-Ever Bonus for Sugar Farmers
Capital FM
President William Ruto announced that sugar farmers will get a bonus for the first time in January 2025. Read more »
Zimbabwe Extends Retirement Age for Civil Servants, Uniformed Forces
New Zimbabwe
The government has increased the retirement age for civil servants and uniformed forces by an additional five years, effective 1 January 2025. Read more »
Miss Rwanda 2020 Naomie Nishimwe, Michael Tesfay Tie Knot
New Times
Miss Rwanda 2020 Naomie Nishimwe introduced her husband Michael Tesfay during a stunning introduction and dowry ceremony held at Intare Conference Arena, Rusororo, on Sunday,… Read more »
7 African Countries On the U.S. Govt's 'Do Not Travel' List
Vanguard
As of December 2024, the U.S. Department of State has categorised 21 nations under its Level 4 "Do Not Travel" advisory, including seven African countries. Read more »
Court Halts Bruno Oguda's Appointment As Portland Cement Md
Capital FM
The High Court in Nairobi has temporarily suspended the appointment of Bruno Oguda Obodha as Managing Director of East Africa Portland Cement Company pending the determination of a… Read more »
Where Is Deputy President Kithure Kindiki?
Capital FM
The conspicuous absence of Deputy President Kithure Kindiki from national events continues to spark widespread curiosity and speculation among Kenyans. Read more »
Obasanjo Doubts Workability of Port Harcourt, Warri Refineries Despite NNPC's Announcement
This Day
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo yesterday expressed reservations over the workability of the Port Harcourt and Warri refineries, despite recent announcements by the Nigerian… Read more »
Awash Fentale Hit By Series of Quakes, Including Tremor Felt in Addis Abeba
Addis Standard
A 5.0 magnitude earthquake struck the Awash area yesterday evening, ranking among the most significant seismic activities recorded in recent weeks. The earthquake, which occurred… Read more »
President Signs Laws Giving 2025 Budget Effect
The Herald
President Mnangagwa has signed into law two Acts operationalising the ZiG276,4 billion 2025 National Budget presented by Finance, Economic Development and Investment… Read more »
Ghana Scraps Visas for African Passport Holders in Landmark Shift
RFI
Ghana will allow visa-free entry to citizens of all African countries starting in early 2025. The move, approved by President Nana Akufo-Addo in December, makes Ghana the fifth… Read more »
New President Takes Office On 15 January
AIM
The Constitutional Council, Mozambique's highest body in matters of electoral law, announced on Thursday that the investiture of the new President of the Republic will take place,… Read more »
Nigeria Warns Citizens Against Travelling to Australia
Premium Times
According to the ministry, there has been a recent surge in antisemitic and Islamophobic hate crimes in Australia that has heightened the risk of violence. Read more »
Busy 2025 Schedule for Chevrons
The Herald
The senior men's national cricket team, who are taking on Afghanistan in a second Test at Queen's Sports Club, have a busy 2025. Read more »
