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Wed, 28 Jan 2026 09:29:30 GMTKenya: 'We Will Not Defy Court Orders,' Ruto Says At Swearing-in of Appeal Court Judges
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has reaffirmed his administration's commitment to upholding the rule of law, pledging that no court ruling will be disregarded under any circumstances.
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 09:05:16 GMT
Liberia: Who Leaked the President's Speech?
[Liberian Observer] The unauthorized circulation of President Joseph Nyuma Boakai's 2026 State of the Nation Address (SONA) before the conclusion of its delivery has triggered sharp debate, raising questions about government protocol, institutional d...
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 07:23:17 GMT
Nigeria: Nigeria, Turkiye Sign Nine Agreements, Target $5 Billion Trade Volume
[Premium Times] Mr Erdogan said the establishment of the Joint Economy and Trade Committee between the two countries will create opportunities to expand Turkish investments in Nigeria.
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 07:22:10 GMT
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Wed, 28 Jan 2026 05:39:15 GMT
South Africa: Missing Ekurhuleni MMC's Body Found After Floods - South African News Briefs - January 28, 2025
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Benin
Fri, 16 Jan 2026 11:35:09 GMTBenin - 10,000 Women Entrepreneurs Receive Business Development Support
[World Bank] Washington -- The World Bank approved $100 million in financing from the International Development Association (IDA) to help Benin promote access to finance and growth for women entrepreneurs in both the formal and informal sectors.
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 09:57:16 GMT
Africa's 2026 Elections - Navigating Complexity to Build Responsiveness to Citizens
[ACSS] Africa's 2026 elections must navigate a diverse array of complexities from conflicts to entrenched incumbents, growing youth restlessness, and external actor influences for citizens to be heard.
Sun, 11 Jan 2026 04:26:55 GMT
Benin Heads to Polls After Failed Coup Shakes Political Landscape
[RFI] Benin votes on Sunday in legislative and local elections that come just over a month after an attempted coup shook the commercial capital Cotonou. The vote follows weeks of campaigning and comes ahead of a presidential election in April.
Sat, 10 Jan 2026 00:39:38 GMT
Federal Government Secures Release of Nigerian Pastor Jailed in Benin Republic
[Leadership] The Federal Government has secured the release of a Nigerian pastor, Benjamin Egbaji, who was jailed in the Republic of Benin for over two years under what officials described as "dehumanising conditions."
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 18:33:25 GMT
African Union to Monitor Benin Elections
[African Union] At the invitation of the Government of the Republic of Benin, the Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), His Excellency Mr. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, following the proposal of the Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and ...
Botswana
Sun, 28 Dec 2025 09:56:43 GMTBenin Republic Scores First Afcon Win Against Botswana
[This Day] Former Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has said Benin Republic's historic first-ever AFCON win over Botswana has boosted their chances of reaching the knockout rounds of the tournament.
Thu, 25 Dec 2025 15:22:01 GMT
Afcon Matchday 3 - Tunisia Defeats Uganda, Lookman's Swift Reply Seals Nigeria Win, Senegal Cruise Past Botswana, DR Congo Edge Benin
[CAF] DR Congo secure narrow 1-0 win over Benin in Rabat Senegal cruise to 3-0 win against Botswana Nigeria recover from scare to beat Tanzania Tunisia ease past Uganda
Fri, 26 Dec 2025 22:03:51 GMT
Ramoreboli Takes Positives From Senegal Defeat
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Despite losing 3-0 to Senegal in their opening TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Group D clash on December 23 evening, the senior national football team, Zebras head coach Morena Ramoreboli saw some positiv...
Fri, 26 Dec 2025 22:03:51 GMT
Revellers in for TreaKE WA BOTETI Festival
[Botswana Daily News] Letlhakane -- One of t Festival organisers has promised nothing but a thriller event to be held in Mmatshumo on Christmas Day.
Fri, 26 Dec 2025 22:03:49 GMT
Tlokweng Border Officials Warn Travellers Over Child Documentation
[Botswana Daily News] Tlokweng -- As the festive travel season reaches its peak, Tlokweng Border Post officials are raising the alarm over a recurring issue of parents attempting to cross the border with children without the required birth certificat...
Burkina Faso
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 10:18:10 GMTRussia, Burkina Faso Mull Satellite Project for Sahel Alliance
[Daba Finance] Officials from Russia and Burkina Faso have discussed cooperation on launching a Russian telecommunications satellite to serve the Alliance of Sahel States, extending Moscow's growing engagement across the region.
Thu, 15 Jan 2026 21:55:42 GMT
Burkina Faso Football Chiefs Sack Coach Traor for Failure At Cup of Nations
[RFI] Burkina Faso football federation bosses on Wednesday sacked coach Brama Traore and all of his staff just over a week after the national squad was eliminated from the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 10:16:30 GMT
Côte d'Ivoire, Mali and Burkina Faso - a Shared History Collides With Political Fractures
[African Arguments] For many decades, Côte d'Ivoire, Burkina Faso and Mali constituted one of the most integrated spaces of human and economic circulation in West Africa. Beyond simple geographical neighbours, these three former French colonies ...
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 07:20:24 GMT
Assassination Plot Against President Ibrahim Traore Foiled in Burkina Faso
[People's Dispatch] A plot to kill Burkina Faso's president, Ibrahim Traoré, and disable a drone base, ahead of a planned foreign military intervention, was thwarted by security forces, while Burkinabes took to the streets sloganeering in suppor...
Sat, 10 Jan 2026 07:18:47 GMT
Macron Seeks to Reset France's Africa Policy Amid Shrinking Influence
[RFI] President Emmanuel Macron has called for a "rebalanced", "equal-to-equal" partnership between France and African countries, signalling a continued shift away from the military-heavy approach that long defined France's presence on the continent.
Burundi
Fri, 16 Jan 2026 07:36:52 GMTBurundi - Sandra Muhoza Sentenced to 4 Years in Prison in 2nd Trial
[CPJ] Nairobi -- The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on Burundian authorities to end the persecution of jailed journalist Sandra Muhoza who has been given a four-year sentence for comments she made on WhatsApp, after almost two years in detent...
Fri, 16 Jan 2026 07:38:43 GMT
Burundi First Lady Vistits Botswana
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Burundi First Lady, Ms Angeline Ndayishimiye Ndayubaha (left), First Lady Kaone Boko (centre) and National Museum curator, Ms Tshepiso Gabonthone during a tour of National Museum in Gaborone yesterday.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 23:11:26 GMT
Can Ndayishimiye Rewrite His African Story
[New Times] As President Évariste Ndayishimiye prepares to take on the chairmanship of the African Union, Burundi stands before a rare diplomatic crossroads, and so does the man himself. Leadership of the AU is more than a ceremonial rotation; i...
Thu, 01 Jan 2026 08:32:50 GMT
Health Advances Marked 2025 As Wars and Funding Cuts Strained Systems
[UN News] From eliminating deadly infections to expanding access to lifesaving vaccines, 2025 delivered meaningful progress for global health, according to the UN World Health Organization (WHO), offering cautious optimism at the close of a year mark...
Cameroon
Thu, 25 Dec 2025 22:13:17 GMTAfcon 2025 Day 4 Roundup - Zidane Watches Algeria Cruise As Côte d'Ivoire, Cameroon Secure Vital Wins
[Premium Times] In Casablanca, Burkina Faso produced the most dramatic moment of the day, scoring twice deep into stoppage time to overturn Equatorial Guinea 2-1 in Group E.
Thu, 25 Dec 2025 15:15:02 GMT
Champs Ivory Coast, Cameroon, Algeria Win 2025 Afcon Opener Matches
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Manchester United forward Amad Diallo's composed strike gave holders Ivory Coast 1-0 victory over Mozambique in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Group F opener in Marrakech.
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 10:01:15 GMT
Match Stats - Cameroon Vs Gabon - TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 Group F
[CAF] Cameroon and Gabon will meet for a third time at the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations when they face off in their opening Group F fixture on Wednesday in Agadir. Kick-off is at 21h00 local time (20h00 GMT).
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 04:47:24 GMT
Autocracies in Transition - in 2025, Cameroon and Tanzania Rulers Clung to Power - but Look More Vulnerable Than Ever
[The Conversation Africa] Autocratic leaders in Africa like their numbers to be in the high 90s, it appears.
Wed, 24 Dec 2025 08:06:32 GMT
U.S. and Cameroon Sign Landmark Five-Year Health Memorandum of Understanding Under the America First Global Health Strategy
[U.S. Embassy Yaounde] With the recent release of the America First Global Health Strategy (AFGHS), the United States set out a forward-looking vision for U.S. engagement in global health that is built around three pillars: protecting Americans by pr...
Cape Verde
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 04:52:33 GMTMan Kidnapped By Terrorists in Mocímboa DA Praia
[AIM] Maputo -- A group of Islamist terrorists last Sunday kidnapped a man in a surprise attack in the town of Mocímboa da Praia village, in the northern Mozambican province of Cabo Delgado,.
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 09:57:16 GMT
Africa's 2026 Elections - Navigating Complexity to Build Responsiveness to Citizens
[ACSS] Africa's 2026 elections must navigate a diverse array of complexities from conflicts to entrenched incumbents, growing youth restlessness, and external actor influences for citizens to be heard.
Sun, 04 Jan 2026 11:18:37 GMT
10 African Countries With Highest Cost of Living At Start of 2026
[Vanguard] Living costs differ significantly across Africa, shaped by factors such as import dependence, currency strength, urbanisation and consumer demand. While some countries remain relatively affordable, others stand out for their high day-to-da...
Central Africa
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 07:22:10 GMTAfrica: All of Africa Today - January 28, 2025
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Wed, 28 Jan 2026 04:44:24 GMT
Rwanda: Rwanda Explains Arbitration Case Against UK Over Cancelled Migration Partnership
[New Times] Rwanda has given details of the legal and factual basis of its arbitration case against the United Kingdom, saying it was left with no option but to pursue formal proceedings after London failed to honour key financial and resettlement co...
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 15:33:01 GMT
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 learnt.
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 08:19:49 GMT
Congo-Kinshasa: Facing a Critical Funding Gap, the Humanitarian Community in DR Congo Is Forced to Strictly Prioritize Its Response in 2026
[OCHA] Kinshasa, 28 January 2026 - The Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the humanitarian community in the country today launched an urgent appeal for US$1.4 billion to address humanitarian needs in 2026.
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 04:44:25 GMT
Rwanda: New Faces in Music to Keep an Eye On in 2026
[New Times] A new year in Rwanda's music industry carries significant promise as fresh talents continue to emerge and reshape the soundscape.
Central African Republic
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 23:28:37 GMTAt the Edge of War - The Central African Republic's Uneasy Border With Sudan
[UN News] The land flattens on the approach to Birao, a cut-off town ringed by savannah in the far north of the Central African Republic, where roads dissolve into dust and motorcycles vastly outnumber cars. Less than two hours' drive from the Sudane...
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 07:32:33 GMT
The Shared Challenges of Giving Birth
[MSF] Hermina lives in the Central African Republic (CAR), Murjanatu in northern Nigeria, and Sabera is a Rohingya refugee in Bangladesh. Though they live in vastly different places, the struggles they have faced simply for being pregnant bring them ...
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 08:33:29 GMT
Fresh Violence Tests Touadéra's New Mandate in Central African Republic
[RFI] Central African Republic President Faustin-Archange Touadéra is facing renewed violence in the country's remote south-east just days into his third term, after a militia originally formed with Russian backing turned against the government.
Sun, 11 Jan 2026 11:40:16 GMT
CAR's Disputed Election - Stability at a Cost?
[allAfrica] The Central African Republic's latest presidential election has delivered a familiar outcome.
Sat, 10 Jan 2026 07:18:47 GMT
Macron Seeks to Reset France's Africa Policy Amid Shrinking Influence
[RFI] President Emmanuel Macron has called for a "rebalanced", "equal-to-equal" partnership between France and African countries, signalling a continued shift away from the military-heavy approach that long defined France's presence on the continent.
Chad
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 04:30:25 GMTSudanese Refugees in Eastern Chad Face Dire Humanitarian Crisis - Protests and Testimonies Reveal Severe Deprivation.
[Darfur Network for Human Rights] Sudanese refugees in eastern Chad are facing a severe humanitarian crisis. On Monday, hundreds of refugees in Marah camp took to the streets demanding food, water, shelter, and medical care. Testimonies from Qaga cam...
Sun, 14 Dec 2025 17:14:51 GMT
Sahel - Gold At the Heart of Relations With the United Arab Emirates
[Centre 4s] The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has strong diplomatic relations with the Sahel, also based on the precious metal: gold. Concerned countries are: Sudan, Libya, Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger, Chad, Cameroon, and Mauritania. Togo, a gold producer...
Mon, 08 Dec 2025 04:46:50 GMT
Darfur-Bound Aid Destroyed, 20 Civilians Dead As Drones Hit Eastern Chad Market
[Dabanga] Adré, Chad -- A drone strike on the weekly market in Adikon, near the Adré crossing at the Sudan-Chad border, left a large number of civilians dead and injured on Friday afternoon after a missile hit the market area, as well as hu...
Mon, 08 Dec 2025 05:11:08 GMT
Air Strikes Threaten to Close a Vital Crossing Between Sudan and Chad
[Ayin Network] The Rapid Support Forces accused the Sudanese army of bombing the Adré border crossing with Chad in the west of the country - the Adikong gate - which is used for the passage of humanitarian and commercial convoys from Chad to Sud...
Wed, 03 Dec 2025 05:06:00 GMT
Japan Contributes JPY 200 Million to WFP's Emergency School Meals Programme in Chad
[WFP] N'djamena, Chad -- The Government of Japan has contributed JPY 200 million (US$1.3 million) to the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) to support emergency school meals in Chad. This contribution will allow WFP to assist 44,000 schoolchil...
Comoros
Tue, 30 Dec 2025 17:57:09 GMTEl Kaabi Brace Powers Morocco to Win, Bafana Brave Fightback, Egypt Top Group and Mali Reach Knockout Stage
[CAF] Morocco top of Group A after 3-0 win over Zambia Ten-man Mali reach knock-out stage after holding Comoros South Africa survive Zimbabwe fightback to book knockout place Egypt top group despite goalless draw with Angola
Wed, 31 Dec 2025 04:59:16 GMT
South Africa Through, Angola Must Wait, Zambia, Zimbabwe and Comoros Out
[Cosafa] South Africa advanced to the Round of 16 of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025, while Angola must wait to see if they will joint them in the next stage as one of the four best third-placed sides.
Sun, 28 Dec 2025 14:05:21 GMT
Mali Hold Morocco in Rabat ... Zambia and Comoros Share the Spoils, Salah Leads Egypt to Victory Over South Africa and Qualification for the Knockout Stage
[CAF] -Mali hold Morocco in Rabat
Congo-Brazzaville
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 09:57:16 GMTAfrica's 2026 Elections - Navigating Complexity to Build Responsiveness to Citizens
[ACSS] Africa's 2026 elections must navigate a diverse array of complexities from conflicts to entrenched incumbents, growing youth restlessness, and external actor influences for citizens to be heard.
Congo-Kinshasa
Fri, 26 Dec 2025 13:05:01 GMTAfcon 2025 Best XI - Standout Performers After First Round of Games
[Premium Times] Across six host cities and nine stadiums, players have stepped up in crucial moments earning Men of the Match honours, shaping results and giving fans early markers of who could matter most as the tournament develops
Sat, 27 Dec 2025 06:17:58 GMT
Ituri - Civilians Find Refuge in Monusco Base After Fighting Between Soldiers and Militiamen
[Monusco] Twenty-eight civilians, including nine children and seven women, found refuge on Thursday, December 25 in the MONUSCO military base in Bayoo, approximately 95 kilometers from Bunia, in Ituri. These people were fleeing violence following cla...
Thu, 25 Dec 2025 15:22:01 GMT
Afcon Matchday 3 - Tunisia Defeats Uganda, Lookman's Swift Reply Seals Nigeria Win, Senegal Cruise Past Botswana, DR Congo Edge Benin
[CAF] DR Congo secure narrow 1-0 win over Benin in Rabat Senegal cruise to 3-0 win against Botswana Nigeria recover from scare to beat Tanzania Tunisia ease past Uganda
Wed, 24 Dec 2025 04:46:09 GMT
Displaced People in South Kivu Close to 'Utter Desperation', WFP Says
[UN News] An estimated 500,000 people have been forced from their homes since fighting erupted in South Kivu province, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), at the beginning of December.
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 16:06:55 GMT
Between M23 'Ghost' Militiamen and Private Vendettas, Uvira Lives in Uncertainty
[Agenzia Fides] Kinshasa -- A city suspended in limbo. This is the situation in Uvira, a city in South Kivu, in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, on the border with Burundi, which was captured on December 10 by M23/AFC (Congo River Alliance) guer...
Djibouti
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 10:54:30 GMTDiversification Over Dependency - Why Ethiopia Should Fast-Track Berbera Amid Djibouti's Ban On Multimodal Operators
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Ethiopia's logistics moment of truth has arrived with a clarity that can no longer be ignored by policymakers in Addis Abeba or the business community. The recent decision by the Djibouti Ports and Free Zones Authority...
Sat, 24 Jan 2026 00:00:05 GMT
Deputy Secretary Landau's Travel to Egypt, Ethiopia, Kenya, and Djibouti
[State Department] The below is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott:
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 09:57:16 GMT
Africa's 2026 Elections - Navigating Complexity to Build Responsiveness to Citizens
[ACSS] Africa's 2026 elections must navigate a diverse array of complexities from conflicts to entrenched incumbents, growing youth restlessness, and external actor influences for citizens to be heard.
Sun, 11 Jan 2026 07:55:37 GMT
Djibouti Wins Key Arbitration Case As Saudi Arabia Gains Port Foothold
[Daba Finance] Djibouti has secured a rare legal victory in its long-running dispute with Dubai Ports World, easing years of tension with the United Arab Emirates while reshaping port competition in the Horn of Africa.
Mon, 05 Jan 2026 08:29:33 GMT
PM Abiy Highlights Ethio-Djibouti Railway As Key to Strengthening National Logistics
[ENA] Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed visited the Ethio-Djibouti Railway Corporation today, emphasizing the railway's pivotal role in enhancing the country's operational capacity and supporting Ethiopia's ambitious development goals.
East Africa
Mon, 24 Jun 2019 07:00:00 +0000ジスロマックは風邪に効く？
ジスロマックは細菌感染に効く薬ですが、医師の診断によっては風邪の際にも処方される場合があります。 この記事では
Mon, 24 Jun 2019 07:00:00 +0000
ジスロマックの飲み方まとめ
クラミジアの治療薬として使用される「ジスロマック」は、細菌による症状に効果がある抗生物質です。 この記事ではジ
Mon, 24 Jun 2019 07:00:00 +0000
【ジスロマックの飲み方】食前・食後、いつ飲めばいい？
クラミジアの治療薬である「ジスロマック」は正しく服用することで効果を期待できるお薬ですが、では食後か食前か、い
Mon, 24 Jun 2019 07:00:00 +0000
【ジスロマックの飲み方】お酒（アルコール）と一緒に飲んでも大丈夫？
薬を飲むとき、「お酒と一緒に飲んでしまった・・・」という場合、どのような対処が必要なのでしょうか？そもそも、お
Mon, 24 Jun 2019 07:00:00 +0000
【ジスロマックの飲み方】子供（小児）が飲んでも大丈夫？
ジスロマックは細菌性の感染症の治療に用いられる抗生物質です。子供の場合、マイコプラズマ肺炎、咽頭炎や急性気管支
East Africa
Mon, 24 Jun 2019 07:00:00 +0000ジスロマックは風邪に効く？
ジスロマックは細菌感染に効く薬ですが、医師の診断によっては風邪の際にも処方される場合があります。 この記事では
Mon, 24 Jun 2019 07:00:00 +0000
ジスロマックの飲み方まとめ
クラミジアの治療薬として使用される「ジスロマック」は、細菌による症状に効果がある抗生物質です。 この記事ではジ
Mon, 24 Jun 2019 07:00:00 +0000
【ジスロマックの飲み方】食前・食後、いつ飲めばいい？
クラミジアの治療薬である「ジスロマック」は正しく服用することで効果を期待できるお薬ですが、では食後か食前か、い
Mon, 24 Jun 2019 07:00:00 +0000
【ジスロマックの飲み方】お酒（アルコール）と一緒に飲んでも大丈夫？
薬を飲むとき、「お酒と一緒に飲んでしまった・・・」という場合、どのような対処が必要なのでしょうか？そもそも、お
Mon, 24 Jun 2019 07:00:00 +0000
【ジスロマックの飲み方】子供（小児）が飲んでも大丈夫？
ジスロマックは細菌性の感染症の治療に用いられる抗生物質です。子供の場合、マイコプラズマ肺炎、咽頭炎や急性気管支
Equatorial Guinea
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 15:37:24 GMTAUC Chairperson This Afternoon Received H.E. Miguel Ntutumu Evuna Andeme, Ambassador of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea
[African Union] The Chairperson of the AU Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, this afternoon received H.E. Miguel Ntutumu Evuna Andeme, Ambassador of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea to Ethiopia & Permanent Representative to the African ...
Thu, 01 Jan 2026 08:27:18 GMT
Côte d'Ivoire Stun Gabon with Last-Minute 3-2 Thriller to Top Group F
[CAF] · Guélor Kanga 11', Denis Bouanga 21'/ Côte d'Ivoire: Jeanâ€'Philippe Krasso 44', Evann Guessand 84', Bazoumana Touré 90+1' · Côte D'Ivoire came from two goals down to beat Gabon and win group F...
Sat, 03 Jan 2026 15:53:27 GMT
Afcon 2025 - Aubameyang and Nsue Make History Among Oldest Goalscorers
[CAF] As the group stage of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 drew to a close on Wednesday night, the tournament delivered not only drama and qualification battles, but also moments of history.
Thu, 01 Jan 2026 08:58:18 GMT
Afcon 2025 - Players Banned for Insulting Referee
[Leadership] Two Equatorial Guinea players have been handed suspensions for verbally abusing a referee at the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), while Burkina Faso captain Bertrand Traoré has been fined over comments made after a group ...
Mon, 29 Dec 2025 14:37:53 GMT
Algeria advance, Sudan surprise, Mozambique make history and Cameroon hold Cote d'Ivoire
[CAF] Algeria defeat Burkina Faso to reach the knockout stages Sudan secure a vital win over Equatorial Guinea Mozambique edge Gabon 3-2, claiming their first-ever AFCON win Cameroon and Côte d'Ivoire play to exciting draw in Marrakech
Eritrea
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 07:22:10 GMTAll of Africa Today - January 28, 2025
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Wed, 28 Jan 2026 06:16:23 GMT
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 later this year.
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 05:35:26 GMT
Veteran Freedom Fighter Musa Husein Naib Passes Away
[Shabait] Asmara, 26 January 2026 - Member of the PFDJ Central Committee and National Assembly, veteran freedom fighter Mr. Musa Husein Naib, passed away today, 26 January, at the age of 77 due to illness.
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 21:40:36 GMT
Adult Education Opens Educational Opportunity
[Shabait] - At an activity assessment meeting conducted in Barentu on 23 January, it was reported that the adult education program has opened educational opportunities to many citizens in the Gash Barka Region.
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 21:40:35 GMT
Potable Water Project in Guakat
[Shabait] - A potable water project put in place by the Adi-Halo Project in the Guakat administrative area of Dekemhare Sub-Zone was inaugurated on 20 January.
Ethiopia
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 14:33:43 GMTThousands Return From Saudi Arabia in a Week As Govt Continues Repatriation
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- 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 of Women and Social Affairs said.
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 14:34:25 GMT
From Binary Politics to Creative Compromise - Why Ethiopia Needs Political Imagination to Bypass Gridlock
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- 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 What You Truly Want." It tells a Middle ...
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 10:54:30 GMT
Sudan's Army Recaptures Key Area Near Ethiopian Border From RSF
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Sudanese army forces say they have recaptured the Al-Sillik area in Blue Nile state, near the border with Ethiopia, from the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), following heavy fighting over the weekend.
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 10:54:30 GMT
Diversification Over Dependency - Why Ethiopia Should Fast-Track Berbera Amid Djibouti's Ban On Multimodal Operators
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Ethiopia's logistics moment of truth has arrived with a clarity that can no longer be ignored by policymakers in Addis Abeba or the business community. The recent decision by the Djibouti Ports and Free Zones Authority...
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 12:11:50 GMT
Ethiopia Declares End of First-Ever Marburg Virus Disease Outbreak
[WHO-AFRO] Addis Ababa -- The Government of Ethiopia has officially declared the end of its first-ever outbreak of Marburg virus disease (MVD) following the completion of enhanced surveillance and the mandatory follow-up period, with no new confirmed...
Gabon
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 16:17:52 GMTFaced With Alarm Over 'Ritual Murders', the President Asks the Population Whether They Want the Death Penalty Reintroduced
[Agenzia Fides] Libreville -- Citizens will decide whether the death penalty will be imposed for so-called "ritual murders." This was announced by the President of Gabon, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, in his New Year's address on January 2. The death...
Sat, 03 Jan 2026 15:11:03 GMT
Elections, Coups and Crackdowns - Africa's Mixed Democratic Record in 2025
[RFI] Across Africa, contested ballots, violent crackdowns, coups d'état and military transitions morphing into long-term rule combined to make 2025 a year in which, as one analyst tells RFI, "the law of the strongest has become commonplace".
Fri, 02 Jan 2026 05:10:00 GMT
Gabon Suspends National Team, Sacks Coach After 'Disgraceful' Afcon Outing
[Leadership] The Gabonese government has suspended its senior national football team, dissolved its coaching staff, and expelled star forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Bruno Ecuele from the squad following what officials described as a "disgracef...
Thu, 01 Jan 2026 08:27:18 GMT
Côte d'Ivoire Stun Gabon with Last-Minute 3-2 Thriller to Top Group F
[CAF] · Guélor Kanga 11', Denis Bouanga 21'/ Côte d'Ivoire: Jeanâ€'Philippe Krasso 44', Evann Guessand 84', Bazoumana Touré 90+1' · Côte D'Ivoire came from two goals down to beat Gabon and win group F...
Sat, 03 Jan 2026 15:53:27 GMT
Afcon 2025 - Aubameyang and Nsue Make History Among Oldest Goalscorers
[CAF] As the group stage of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 drew to a close on Wednesday night, the tournament delivered not only drama and qualification battles, but also moments of history.
Gambia
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 14:51:27 GMTJustice Jaiteh Frees Three in Murder Trial
[The Point] The Banjul High Court, presided over by Justice Ebrima Jaiteh, has acquitted and discharged Muhammed Ceesay, Sait Jallow, and Alagie Jadama in the murder case of Sheriff Hydara, citing serious evidential gaps and the absence of direct eye...
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 14:49:56 GMT
Seedy Njie Claims UDP Is Opposition to National Development
[The Point] Hon. Seedy S.K. Njie, Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly and National People's Party (NPP) spokesperson, has cautioned Old Yundum residents from supporting the UDP, claiming they oppose national development and would undermine progre...
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 14:49:41 GMT
Man Facing 23 Charges Urged to Produce D4.5m Title Deed for Bail
[The Point] Magistrate Manneh of the Kanifing Magistrates' Court yesterday ordered Manjang Cham, an accused, to produce a title deed worth D4.5M to secure bail. The title deed should be in his name or in the name of a third person. He should also dep...
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 14:54:57 GMT
Hakalang Road Safety Drive Gains Support Across North Bank Communities
[The Point] The weeklong Hakalang Road Sensitization Campaign is gaining strong community support as it moves through towns and schools along the newly constructed 84-kilometre Hakalang Road in The Gambia's North Bank Region.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 14:53:41 GMT
Moherst Commends World Bank Support for Higher Education Development
[The Point] The Ministry of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (MoHERST) has reaffirmed the Government of The Gambia's commitment to transforming the country's higher education sector, while acknowledging the critical support of the W...
Ghana
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 10:21:50 GMTGaf Rejects 60 Percent HIV Claim in Recruitment Medical Screening
[Ghanaian Times] The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has described as untrue reports circulating in sections of the media alleging that nearly 60 per cent of applicants who recently underwent medical screening for military recruitment tested positive for HI...
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 05:13:19 GMT
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, over where he had parked his motorbike.
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 05:13:19 GMT
WSIS+20 - Reflecting On Ghana's Position and Engagement
[MFWA] Introduction
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 10:24:22 GMT
Thumbs Up for Fisheries and Aquaculture Development Minister
[Ghanaian Times] I write to commend the Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development, Hon Emelia Arthur, for her quick, decisive and courageous action to ban the use of a hazardous fishing method at the Bruben and its surrounding fishing communi...
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 11:44:13 GMT
Govt Fast-Tracks Payments to Revive Kpong Irrigation Project - Minister
[Ghanaian Times] The Minister of Food and Agriculture, Mr Eric Opoku, has assured that the stalled works at the Kpong Irrigation Scheme will resume within days to help complete the project faster for farmers.
Guinea
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 23:17:42 GMTGuinea's Path to Electoral Autocracy
[IPS] Montevideo, Uruguay -- In December, the dust settled on Guinea's first presidential election since the military took control in a 2021 coup. General Mamady Doumbouya stayed in power after receiving 87 per cent of the vote. But the outcome was n...
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 11:11:48 GMT
Boakai, Friedland Seen On Sidelines of Guinea Inauguration
[Liberian Observer] Liberian President Joseph N. Boakai and Mr. Robert Friedland, the majority shareholder of Ivanhoe Atlantic, had an opportunity to engage on the margins of the inauguration of Guinean President Mamady Doumbouya -- a symbolic meetin...
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 10:08:01 GMT
Renew Ghana-Guinea Pan-African Spirit-Vice President
[Ghanaian Times] THE Vice President, Professor Nana Jane Opoku Agyemang, has called for the renewal of the historic Pan-African ties between Ghana and Guinea, urging both countries to deepen cooperation in the spirit of African unity and shared devel...
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 07:22:10 GMT
Convicted Former Guinean Official Dies in Prison
[HRW] Justice Stalled in 2009 Stadium Massacre Proceedings
Mon, 05 Jan 2026 18:02:16 GMT
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission Commends the Smooth Conduct of the Presidential Election in the Republic of Guinea
[African Union] The Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), H.E. Mr. Mahamoud Ali Youssouf, extends his warmest congratulations to the President-elect of the Republic of Guinea, H.E. General Mamadi Doumbouya, on his election with 86.72% of...
Guinea Bissau
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 15:18:46 GMTMan Close to Bissau's Ex-President's Arrested With €5m in Suitcase
[The Point] Portuguese judicial police have seized suitcases containing nearly €5 million from a man reportedly close to former Guinea-Bissau President Umaro Sissoco Embaló during a late-night stopover in Lisbon.
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 08:17:48 GMT
Coup - ECOWAS Demands Release of Political Detainees in Guinea-Bissau
[Premium Times] ECOWAS also instructed its commission to urgently "operationalise the long-planned Regional Counterterrorism Brigade."
Mon, 15 Dec 2025 08:59:20 GMT
Ecowas Threatens Sanctions Over Coup in Guinea-Bissau
[Premium Times] On the bloc's efforts to address the political crisis in Guinea-Bissau, Mr Touray said, "the authorities shall impose targeted sanctions on individuals or groups of persons that obstruct the transition process."
Tue, 09 Dec 2025 07:57:37 GMT
Guinea-Bissau Coup - Election Uncertainty Has Triggered Military Takeovers Before
[The Conversation Africa] Guinea-Bissau has had nine attempted coups and five successful ones since its independence in September 1973. Salah Ben Hammou, a researcher with a focus on the politics of military coups, explains that the coup on 26 Novemb...
Thu, 04 Dec 2025 11:43:55 GMT
Guinea-Bissau Electoral Commission Says Poll Results 'Destroyed' in Coup
[RFI] Guinea-Bissau's electoral commission says that it cannot publish the results of last week's contested election as the vote counts have been destroyed in an attack. The military took control of the country a day before the provisional results we...
Kenya
Sat, 27 Dec 2025 19:54:17 GMTStigma and Sisterhood - How One Kenyan Woman Knitted a Healthcare Revolution
[RFI] Mary Mwangi turned to her knitting needles for solace during her cancer treatment - and then used them to help other women survivors reclaim their dignity.
Sat, 27 Dec 2025 06:12:39 GMT
CS Murkomen Announces Kiganjo-Style Security Facility in Kerio Valley
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The government is set to bolster long-term security in Kerio Valley by establishing permanent security installations, including a joint police and military training facility modelled on the Kiganjo Police Training College.
Wed, 24 Dec 2025 06:28:03 GMT
All of Africa Today - December 24, 2025
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Wed, 24 Dec 2025 10:43:23 GMT
JSC Appeals High Court Ruling Suspending Petitions Against Judges
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has filed an appeal following a High Court decision suspending all petitions against judges, citing the absence of officially gazetted guidelines for handling complaints against members of...
Wed, 24 Dec 2025 09:05:32 GMT
Why 55% of Kenyans Are Saying No to Christmas This Year
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- A recent survey has revealed that 55 percent of Kenyans will not celebrate Christmas this year, marking a 5% increase from 2024.
Kenya Daily Nation
Kenya East African
Kenya Headlines
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 12:33:27 +0300Why DPP Igonga is seeking withdrawal of fraud case against Artur
According to the prosecution, the decision to withdraw the case followed a review conducted of the charges and evidence by the DPP.
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 20:00:00 +0300
Opposition issues demands to IEBC, threatens mass action if not addressed
Opposition leaders threatened to lead mass action against the commission should it fail to address their concerns for a free, fair and verifiable election.
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 18:59:21 +0300
Report: Kenya lacks standalone femicide law despite 10 pc rise in killings
Technical working group exposes legal gaps, fragmented services and cultural practices that perpetuate violence against women and girls
Sun, 25 Jan 2026 20:22:38 +0300
CS Ruku claims Gachagua staged managed Othaya church chaos
Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has accused former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua of allegedly stage managing and sponsoring violence in church, for political mileage.
Sat, 24 Jan 2026 15:19:37 +0300
Ruto fears me, Kalonzo says as he promises free university education
Kalonzo says that President Ruto had slipped into a panic mode following his rising popularity across the country.
Kenya News
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 06:25:00 +0300Senate flags counties for failing to fully run municipalities
The Committee Chairperson Senator Godfrey Osotsi said that the counties have got no option but to comply with the urban areas and Cities act
Thu, 15 Jan 2026 13:37:31 +0300
Twenty-three counties facing food shortage as drought crisis deepens
Camels seek for pastures in Moyale in Marsabit County where drought has adversely affected the pastoralist's community due to failed rains. [Antony Gitonga, Standard]
Tue, 06 Jan 2026 17:01:44 +0300
IPOA probes fatal shooting of 14-year-old in Kisauni
Investigations into the fatal shooting of Dennis Ringa Swaleh, 14, in Kisauni, Mombasa, ongoing; IPOA says key witnesses interviewed and postmortem conducted.
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0300
Governors want Treasury to comply with SHA funds agreement
CoG has urged National Treasury CS John Mbadi to comply with the resolution they passed with President William Ruto to release all the expenses related to wages and deductions.
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0300
Security and unity dominate Jamhuri celebrations in counties
Calls for improved security ahead of the Christmas festivities, alleged unfulfilled promises by the government, and unity dominated speeches as Kenyans convened in counties.
Lesotho
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 04:38:45 GMTLesotho's Anti-Corruption Paradox - Empowered but Undermined
[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. Power oscillated between Pakalitha Mosisili--first as ...
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 10:52:15 GMT
Three Accused of Stealing From Lesotho Organisation for the Blind
[GroundUp] Trio appeared in court on Friday
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 07:48:23 GMT
Lesotho Village With Solar Farm Has No Power
[GroundUp] Villagers say they gave up grazing land for solar panels in 2022, but they have not seen any reward
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 17:42:00 GMT
Lesotho Village With Solar Farm Has No Electricity
[Daily Maverick] Villagers say they gave up grazing land for solar panels in 2022, but they have not seen any reward.
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 12:12:51 GMT
Why People From Lesotho Cross the Border Illegally
[GroundUp] Document offices across the country overwhelmed over the festive season with long queues
Liberia
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 09:05:16 GMTWho Leaked the President's Speech?
[Liberian Observer] The unauthorized circulation of President Joseph Nyuma Boakai's 2026 State of the Nation Address (SONA) before the conclusion of its delivery has triggered sharp debate, raising questions about government protocol, institutional d...
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 10:10:56 GMT
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 case, despite facing legal hurdles, political press...
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 10:57:44 GMT
New $30 Million Push to Make Ebola Vaccines More Affordable and Easier to Store for Low - and Middle-Income Countries
[Liberian Observer] A major breakthrough in the fight against Zaire ebolavirus was announced at the World Economic Forum in Davos. CEPI (the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations) is partnering with the pharmaceutical company MSD to create ...
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 10:10:35 GMT
GOL, Badea Sign U.S.$30m Salayea-Konia Road Agreement
[Liberian Observer] The Government of Liberia has signed a US$30 million loan agreement with the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA) for the upgrading of the 50-kilometer Salayea-Konia Road in Lofa County.
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 05:15:34 GMT
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 and correction.
Liberian Dialogue
Madagascar
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 14:25:52 GMTMadagascar's 'Coup' Prompts Contrasting Responses
[ISS] Whether or not Andry Rajoelina's toppling was a coup, the key is how long it takes to restore democratic civilian government.
Mon, 05 Jan 2026 09:19:23 GMT
Madagascar's Youth Revive Ancestral Rites in Search of Identity
[RFI] Facing unemployment and social tensions, young people in Madagascar are returning to ancestral possession rituals and traditions tied to identity and belonging.
Sat, 10 Jan 2026 17:42:50 GMT
Advancing the America First Global Health Strategy Through Landmark Bilateral Global Health MOUs with Botswana, Madagascar, Sierra Leone, and Ethiopia
[State Department] Washington, DC -- On December 22 and 23, the United States signed four additional new, landmark global health Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with Madagascar, Sierra Leone, Botswana, and Ethiopia, reinforcing U.S. leadership th...
Malawi
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 04:44:26 GMTPrincess Royal Enhances Scotland's Links With Malawi At Milestone Event in Edinburgh
[Nyasa Times] Great Britain's Princess Royal has reinforced Scotland's links with Malawi during a milestone event in Edinburgh, Scotland, which was hosted by Lord Provost Robert Aldridge at the City Chambers -- marked the 20th anniversary of the Scot...
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 05:15:24 GMT
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 climate-induced disasters and accelerating global climate action so th...
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 14:37:37 GMT
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 Ernest Chimpeni to six years in prison for allegedly de...
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 14:37:19 GMT
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 security, markets, and economic policy.
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 14:36:32 GMT
K206 Billion Missing As Neef Exposed for Massive Mismanagement
[Nyasa Times] The National Economic Empowerment Fund (NEEF) has been exposed as a major financial failure after revelations that years of poor management under the previous administration left the institution with over K206 billion in unpaid loans.
Malawi Times
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 06:34:00 +0000Mec yet to move as deadline looms
By Isaac Salima:
With only two days to go before the deadline which President Peter Mutharika gave for some institutions to relocate from Lilongwe elapses, the Malawi Electoral Commission (Mec) is the only one yet to move.
In Order Number 1 of 2025,...
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 06:30:41 +0000
Vitumbiko Mumba, Jessie Kabwila fail to take plea
By Brenda Kayo:
Lilongwe Senior Resident Magistrate Bracious Kondowe Wednesday adjourned the plea-taking of former minister of Trade and Industry Vitumbiko Mumba and Malawi Congress Party (MCP) spokesperson Jessie Kabwila to February 23, 2026.
The a...
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 06:28:35 +0000
Hunt for Big Bullets coach starts
FCB Nyasa Big Bullets have said 16 coaches have applied for the vacant post of head coach.
The post became vacant following the dismissal of the club’s legend Peter Mponda towards the end of the 2025 football season.
Gilbert Chirwa is in charge of ...
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 12:59:05 +0000
India pledges food, health support to Malawi
By Jimmy Chazama:
The government of India has pledged to support Malawi with 1,000 metric tonnes (mt) of rice to boost food security.
It has also pledged to provide anti-cancer drugs and general medicines to strengthen the health sector.
Indian High ...
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 12:54:11 +0000
Nasfam slow to penetrate export markets
By Mercy Matonga:
National Smallholder Farmers Association of Malawi (Nasfam) Deputy Chief Executive Officer Richard Petautchere has said the organisation is facing challenges in exporting products to international markets.
Petautchere made the remar...
Mali
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 10:16:30 GMTCôte d'Ivoire, Mali and Burkina Faso - a Shared History Collides With Political Fractures
[African Arguments] For many decades, Côte d'Ivoire, Burkina Faso and Mali constituted one of the most integrated spaces of human and economic circulation in West Africa. Beyond simple geographical neighbours, these three former French colonies ...
Sun, 11 Jan 2026 11:22:16 GMT
Afcon 2025 Semi-Finals - Indigenous Coaches Take Centre Stage
[Premium Times] The milestone marks a growing shift in African football, where local coaches are increasingly trusted to lead, innovate, and succeed at the highest level of the continent.
Sat, 10 Jan 2026 06:43:55 GMT
#Afcon2025 - Morocco Roar Past Cameroon to Reach Semis, Ndiaye Strike Sends Senegal Into Last Four
[CAF] The Atlas Lions roared past Cameroon with a convincing 2-0 win over on Friday evening at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat to secure a place in the semi-finals of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations.
Sat, 10 Jan 2026 07:18:47 GMT
Macron Seeks to Reset France's Africa Policy Amid Shrinking Influence
[RFI] President Emmanuel Macron has called for a "rebalanced", "equal-to-equal" partnership between France and African countries, signalling a continued shift away from the military-heavy approach that long defined France's presence on the continent.
Sat, 10 Jan 2026 07:22:07 GMT
Senegal Outmuscle 10-Man Mali to Reach Last Four At 2025 Africa Cup of Nations
[RFI] Senegal moved into the last four at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations on Friday night following a gritty 1-0 win over Mali in Tangier.
Mauritania
Mauritius
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 08:03:08 GMTEnergy, Not Connectivity, Will Decide Mauritius' AI Future
[L'Express] Over the last few weeks, we have seen a flurry of optimism surrounding the adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Mauritius. From the use of AI in the workplace, to Mauritius Telecom's bold new vision of an AI corridor with GPU archi...
Mon, 15 Dec 2025 11:06:17 GMT
Crashing My Way Into the Mauritian Family Tree
[L'Express] The car could only play one song. Someone with more technical skill than judgment had hacked the stereo so that Britney Spears' My Prerogative played on an endless loop. Perhaps it was fitting. After all, for reasons I still cannot explai...
Wed, 10 Dec 2025 12:58:35 GMT
U.S. Bill Aims to Restore and Extend Trade Benefits to 2028
[L'Express] A new bill introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives - and scheduled for markup today - seeks to extend the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) for three more years, preserving duty-free access for thousands of African exports...
Mon, 08 Dec 2025 10:31:16 GMT
Mauritius Investment Corporation - Fixing a Financial Scandal
[L'Express] The newly released audited accounts of the Bank of Mauritius (BoM) reveal an impairment loss of Rs 5.4 billion relating to its subsidiary, the Mauritius Investment Corporation (MIC). The financial improprieties underlying MIC's investment...
Wed, 03 Dec 2025 15:05:03 GMT
Lseza Wraps Up Economic Zones Study Tour in Mauritius
[Liberian Observer] The Liberia Special Economic Zones Authority (LSEZA), with support from the World Bank-funded Liberia Investment, Finance, and Trade (LIFT) Project, has successfully concluded a strategic study tour to Mauritius, aimed at strength...
Mozambique
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 07:36:42 GMTMozambique - Police Linked to Killings of Artisanal Miners
[HRW] Johannesburg -- Ensure Immediate Impartial Investigations in Nampula Province
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 14:34:52 GMT
Huge Flood Hits Mozambique
[Mozambique News Reports And Clippings] A flood as bad as the one in 2000 is hitting southern and central Mozambique and is worsening. More rain is expected today and tomorrow, and more flood waters will come in rivers from South Africa and Zimbabwe,...
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 14:35:41 GMT
Former Prime Minister Luisa Diogo dies
[Mozambique News Reports And Clippings] Luisa Diogo died in Lisbon Friday 16 January after an illness. Born in 1958 in Tete she joined the Ministry of Finance in 1980 while still a student. She became Deputy Minister of Finance in 1994, then Minister...
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 07:26:52 GMT
Ekurhuleni Councillor Missing in Mozambique Amid Catastrophic Flooding Crisis
[Daily Maverick] A councillor from Ekurhuleni is missing in Mozambique after floods swept away his vehicle, prompting a rescue mission amid catastrophic flooding affecting thousands.
Thu, 15 Jan 2026 17:33:50 GMT
Mozambique Not Included in New U.S. Visa Restrictions
[AIM] Maputo -- The Trump regime in the United States has imposed visa restrictions on 75 countries, 26 of which are in Africa, but not including Mozambique.
Namibia
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 22:02:31 GMTNNN in Good Health, Says Presidency
[Namibian] President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah's spokesperson, Jonas Mbambo, has said that she is in good health.
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 22:02:30 GMT
Namibia in Numbers - How the Cost of Living Evolved in 2025
[Namibian] Inflation slowed in 2025, and prices did not rise as fast throughout the year as in recent years, with the Namibia Consumer Price Index (NCPI) suggesting that the cost of living for the average Namibian increased by 3.2% at the end of Dece...
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 22:02:32 GMT
Rare Goat Triplets Delight Mariental Farmer
[Namibian] A farmer from Mariental in the Hardap region was pleasantly surprised when he discovered that one of his goats gave birth to triplets this week.
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 22:02:31 GMT
Ombudsman Shuts Dooron Copyright Clash
[Namibian] The Office of the Ombudsman on Tuesday dismissed a Keetmanshoop resident's latest copyright complaint against Mobile Telecommuncation Limited (MTC).
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 22:02:31 GMT
Abduction of Fugitives and Jurisdiction
[Namibian] For decades before 1991, when it came to questions of criminal jurisdiction in cases concerning a trial of a fugitive abducted from a foreign country, courts rigidly followed the legal maxim mala captus, bene detentus, which translates to:...
Niger
Sat, 10 Jan 2026 07:18:47 GMTMacron Seeks to Reset France's Africa Policy Amid Shrinking Influence
[RFI] President Emmanuel Macron has called for a "rebalanced", "equal-to-equal" partnership between France and African countries, signalling a continued shift away from the military-heavy approach that long defined France's presence on the continent.
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 16:23:59 GMT
Niger's New Emergency Law Threatens Rights
[HRW] Decree Grants Authorities Sweeping Powers Amid Deepening Repression
Thu, 01 Jan 2026 08:32:50 GMT
Health Advances Marked 2025 As Wars and Funding Cuts Strained Systems
[UN News] From eliminating deadly infections to expanding access to lifesaving vaccines, 2025 delivered meaningful progress for global health, according to the UN World Health Organization (WHO), offering cautious optimism at the close of a year mark...
Nigeria
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 09:41:24 GMTNigeria's Former Election Umpire Has Been Appointed an Ambassador - Why This Is a Red Flag
[The Conversation Africa] The Nigerian Senate confirmed the appointment of the immediate past chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as an ambassador in December 2025. This has resurfaced concerns about electoral integrity i...
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 16:09:40 GMT
Gunmen Abduct Over 100 Worshippers in Three Kaduna Churches
[Vanguard] Over 100 worshipers were kidnapped in Kaduna on Sunday as gunmen carried out coordinated attacks on three churches in Kurmin Wali community, Kajuru LGA of the state.
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 10:08:39 GMT
On Nigeria's Plan to Supply Electricity to More Neighbouring Countries
[Vanguard] Following a recent proposal by the Federal Government of Nigeria to expand the exportation of electricity to neighbouring countries, a familiar national debate may be in the offing. Should Nigeria sell power to neighbouring countries when ...
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 07:37:47 GMT
Tinubu Gives Nigeria's Second-Highest Honour to Controversial Businessman Gilbert Chagoury
[Premium Times] Mr Otedola alluded to Mr Chagoury's contribution to Lagos's development in his post on X.
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 07:25:12 GMT
Kaduna Govt., Police, Can Disagree Over 'Abduction' of 163 Church Members
[Premium Times] CAN's chairperson in Kajuru LGA, Enoch Kaura, earlier confirmed to PREMIUM TIMES during a telephone interview on Monday that armed bandits abducted about 163 worshippers during a church service in the LGA on Sunday.
Nigeria African Herald Express
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Nigeria The Nation
Nigeria The Will
Fri, 28 Nov 2025 08:56:04 +0000Guinea-Bissau: Military Junta Appoints Gen. Horta N’Tam As Transitional President
November 28, (THEWILL) — Guinea-Bissau’s military authorities on Thursday appointed Major-General Horta N’Tam as transitional president, a day after soldiers ousted President Umaro Sissoco Embaló in a swift coup. The junta, calling itself the ...
Fri, 28 Nov 2025 06:24:48 +0000
Tunisia Beat Nigeria 88-78 In Overtime To Extend Rades Winning Streak
November 28, (THEWILL) — Coach Adel Tlatli declared Oussama Marnaoui and Omar Abada amongst Africa’s finest players following their dominant display in Tunisia’s 88-78 overtime victory against Nigeria at Salle Omnisport in Rades. The du...
Fri, 28 Nov 2025 06:24:48 +0000
Malen’s Double Sees Aston Villa Beat Young Boys In Europa League
November 28, (THEWILL) — Aston Villa recorded their fourth UEFA Europa League victory in five outings with a 2-1 defeat of Young Boys at Villa Park on Thursday. The result lifted Villa to second in the standings before the evening’s remaining...
Fri, 28 Nov 2025 06:24:36 +0000
Taraba Govt Creates New Ministries, Re-Designates Two Others
November 28, (THEWILL) — The Taraba State Government has announced the creation and re-designation of key ministries as part of ongoing reforms, which aims to improve service delivery, social welfare, and the education. A statement signed by the Se...
Fri, 28 Nov 2025 06:24:22 +0000
Zulum Sponsors Degrees In Piloting, Aeronautical Engineering, Others For Borno Youths
November 28, (THEWILL) — Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has directed immediate selection and sponsorship of indigent youths for degree programmes in high-value fields, including Piloting, Aeronautical Engineering and related ...
Rwanda
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 07:21:14 GMTMajor Multipurpose Dams Set to Ease Water Shortages By 2026
[New Times] Thacien Rwampozeho, a livestock farmer in Nyagatare District, still remembers the long treks he used to make during dry spells in search of water for his cows, journeys that could take up to four hours.
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 07:37:20 GMT
Alleged Musanze Apparitions - What Catholic Church Says
[New Times] Reports of divine visions at G.S. Rwinzovu school in Musanze District have sparked a debate across Rwanda this week, prompting response from Catholic church leadership.
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 10:09:45 GMT
Kagame Congratulates Museveni On Re-Election
[New Times] President Paul Kagame has congratulated his Ugandan counterpart, Yoweri Museveni, on his re-election as president of the neighbouring country, saying he looks forward to continued strong and productive cooperation between Rwanda and Ugand...
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 10:45:36 GMT
'It Is My Calling' - Papa Sava On His 30-Year Artistic Journey
[New Times] Celebrated artist Gratien Niyitegeka, widely known in the cinema industry as Papa Sava, says he is living his dream after a career that has spanned three decades in artistry, long before Rwanda's film industry fully took shape.
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 10:45:11 GMT
Taleb Blasts Referees After Dauda's Disallowed Goal Against Al Merrikh
[New Times] APR FC head coach Taleb Abderrahim has criticized match officials following his side's goalless draw with Al Merrikh on Sunday at Amahoro Stadium, insisting a controversial refereeing decision cost his team all three points.
Senegal
Sat, 27 Dec 2025 19:55:25 GMT'All the Comforts You Find in Paris' - the Man Helping African 'Repats' Head Home
[RFI] Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire - Many young Africans who have studied in Europe are turning the dream of returning home to build a career or start a business into a reality. RFI spoke to Pierre Djemis, who organises forums in Abidjan and Paris to ...
Fri, 26 Dec 2025 13:05:01 GMT
Afcon 2025 Best XI - Standout Performers After First Round of Games
[Premium Times] Across six host cities and nine stadiums, players have stepped up in crucial moments earning Men of the Match honours, shaping results and giving fans early markers of who could matter most as the tournament develops
Thu, 25 Dec 2025 15:22:01 GMT
Afcon Matchday 3 - Tunisia Defeats Uganda, Lookman's Swift Reply Seals Nigeria Win, Senegal Cruise Past Botswana, DR Congo Edge Benin
[CAF] DR Congo secure narrow 1-0 win over Benin in Rabat Senegal cruise to 3-0 win against Botswana Nigeria recover from scare to beat Tanzania Tunisia ease past Uganda
Fri, 26 Dec 2025 22:03:51 GMT
Ramoreboli Takes Positives From Senegal Defeat
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Despite losing 3-0 to Senegal in their opening TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Group D clash on December 23 evening, the senior national football team, Zebras head coach Morena Ramoreboli saw some positiv...
Wed, 24 Dec 2025 09:36:47 GMT
Afcon 2025 Day 3 Roundup - Tunisia Fly Higher Than Super Eagles As Senegal Seal Biggest Win
[Premium Times] While Nigeria were made to dig deep against Tanzania, Tunisia delivered one of the most controlled performances of the tournament's opening days
Seychelles
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 20:12:24 GMTSeychellois Enjoy Gender Parity in Education and Employment but Call for Greater Protection Against Discrimination and Harassment
[Afrobarometer] Most citizens say women should have the same chance as men of being elected to public office.
Sun, 04 Jan 2026 11:18:37 GMT
10 African Countries With Highest Cost of Living At Start of 2026
[Vanguard] Living costs differ significantly across Africa, shaped by factors such as import dependence, currency strength, urbanisation and consumer demand. While some countries remain relatively affordable, others stand out for their high day-to-da...
Sierra Leone
Sat, 10 Jan 2026 17:42:50 GMTAdvancing the America First Global Health Strategy Through Landmark Bilateral Global Health MOUs with Botswana, Madagascar, Sierra Leone, and Ethiopia
[State Department] Washington, DC -- On December 22 and 23, the United States signed four additional new, landmark global health Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with Madagascar, Sierra Leone, Botswana, and Ethiopia, reinforcing U.S. leadership th...
Sierra Leone Patriotic Vanguard
Prime Minister Carney announces new measures to make groceries and other essentials more affordable for Canadians
It is a pleasure to be here with colleagues from the National Capital Region.
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The rapidly changing world is leaving Canadian families and businesses under a cloud of uncerta...
This week's selected writer: Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada
It's a pleasure – and a duty – to be with you at this turning point for Canada and for the world.
Today, I'll talk about the rupture in the world order, the end of a nice story, and the beginning of a brutal reality where geopolitics among the ...
4 Steps To Become a Creator (and actually build an audience)
By Hanna Larsson
Create content that connects emotionally before it informs.
Everyone wants to be a creator these days.
The creator economy is booming, it's projected to grow from $191B in 2025 to over $528B by 2030.
But creators who win don't s...
Mark Carney's Davos speech marks a major departure from Canada's usual approach to the U.S.
By Stewart Prest, Lecturer, Political Science, University of British Columbia
It was a moment of global clarity. Prime Minister Mark Carney's speech to the world's political and economic elite gathered in Davos this week described global realities,...
Prime Minister Carney builds resilient partnerships and attracts new investments at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting
As the global economy shifts, Canada's new government is focused on what we can control: we are diversifying our trade partnerships and attracting massive new investments to build a stronger, more sustainable, more resilient economy.
As part of thi...
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Somalia
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 08:42:13 GMTIsrael's Somaliland Gamble Is Repeating the Bloody History That Created Al-Shabaab
[African Arguments] The Boxing Day recognition will not bring stability but will ignite a conflict that empowers extremists and spills into Ethiopia's troubled east.
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 10:09:16 GMT
Jubaland Intelligence Agency Wraps Up Counter-Al-Shabaab Training for Elite Unit
[Shabelle] Raskamboni -- The director general of Jubaland's Intelligence and Security Agency (JISA), Mohamed Ahmed Sabriye, also known as Bassam, on Sunday officially concluded a military training programme for the Hanqadh Brigade in the coastal area...
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 10:31:23 GMT
Kagame, Egypt, Somalia Presidents Congratulate Museveni On Re-Election
[Nile Post] Rwandan President, Paul Kagame has sent a congratulatory message to his Ugandan counterpart, Yoweri Museveni , upon re-election for a seventh term.
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 23:43:49 GMT
'Alarming' Increase in Use of Death Penalty Last Year, Despite Global Trend Towards Abolition
[UN News] Despite a downward trend in the use of the death penalty globally, 2025 saw an 'alarming' increase in the number of executions in a small number of retentionist countries, the UN human rights office (OHCHR) warned on Monday.
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 22:25:42 GMT
Somali President Meets Puntland Elders in Las Anod, Stresses Unity and Peace
[Shabelle] Las Anod, Somalia -- Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Saturday met with traditional elders from Puntland in the northern town of Las Anod, underscoring the role of customary leaders in safeguarding national unity and advancing pea...
South Africa AllAfrica
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 09:43:05 GMTKiller Vigilantes Sentenced to Life Imprisonment
[SAnews.gov.za] The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has welcomed the sentences imposed by the Bhisho High Court in a matter relating to the vigilante killing of four people at Debenek in the Eastern Cape.
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 07:42:10 GMT
South African Tourist Hotspot Jeffreys Bay Has Not Been Declared a Refuge for Muslim Refugees
[Africa Check] South African tourist hotspot Jeffreys Bay has not been declared a refuge for tens of thousands of refugees but false information may stoke Islamophobia
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 14:13:09 GMT
Families Take Refuge in Churches After Limpopo Floods
[GroundUp] More than 40 families displaced since 14 January
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 09:41:55 GMT
Heavy Rains Leave Dozens Homeless in Limpopo Village
[Health-e] Around 70 people, including the elderly and babies, have sought temporary shelter in a local church in Mbaula Village near Giyani in Limpopo after their homes were damaged by heavy rains last week.
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 09:41:06 GMT
Getting Into University Is Only the First Hurdle for Students From Rural South Africa. Here's What Comes Next
[The Conversation Africa] As universities in South Africa prepare to admit a new group of students, thousands of young people from rural parts of the country hope for a life-changing opportunity.
South Africa Business Day
South Africa Independent
South Africa Mail & Guardian
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 17:07:53 +0000Johannesburg Social Housing Company CEO granted R50 000 bail on money laundering charge
Police said there was a possibility of more arrests following that of Themba Mathibe on Monday
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 13:47:00 +0000
KwaZulu-Natal Hawks head: I only advised ‘Cat’ Matlala
Lesetja Senoma testified that he was not aware of Matlala's criminal history although they were close, adding that he did not do background checks on friends
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 13:40:42 +0000
From coal to crops: Grootvlei’s climate-smart horticulture centre takes root
A new climate-smart horticulture centre at Eskom’s Grootvlei power station, backed by the Netherlands, is testing how South Africa’s energy transition can deliver jobs, food security and skills
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 13:35:43 +0000
Tributes pour in for Ekurhuleni MMC Andile Mngwevu who died in Mozambique floods
His body was recovered in southern Mozambique days after the vehicle he was travelling in was swept away by floodwaters
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 11:25:04 +0000
Refuse collection uneven in Randburg as Pikitup and workers trade blame
Some Randburg suburbs have gone more than two weeks without refuse collection as Pikitup and striking casual workers trade blame over service disruptions at the Randburg depot
South Africa News 24
Thursday Jan 29 2026 09:51:54News24 | Cat Matlala wants out of Kokstad prison
Attempted murder-accused tenderpreneur Vusimusi “Cat” Matlala wants out of the eBongweni Super Maximum Correctional Centre in Kokstad to which he was relegated last month, saying the move has made consultations nigh impossible.
Thursday Jan 29 2026 09:55:12
News24 | Senona among 5 cops to face charges as Ramaphosa acts on Madlanga Commission’s interim report
President Cyril Ramaphosa has accepted the recommendations in the interim report of the Madlanga commission of inquiry into the capture of the criminal justice system, which urges the criminal investigation of five police officers and nine Ekurhuleni...
Thursday Jan 29 2026 09:49:46
News24 | Eleven people killed in horror crash between taxi, truck in Durban
A devastating crash between a fully loaded taxi and a truck in Isipingo, in the south of Durban, claimed 11 lives on Thursday morning.
Thursday Jan 29 2026 06:11:39
News24 | Area monitored for flare-ups after Hout Bay, Llandudno blaze finally put out
After battling for around 12 hours, Cape Town firefighters have finally extinguished the blaze that raged in Hout Bay and Llandudno.
Thursday Jan 29 2026 08:25:12
News24 | Does the rand’s rally tilt the odds towards an interest rate cut?
If the Reserve Bank is optimistic about the rand’s current levels, it might move the interest rate cut forward to Thursday, from the currently expected March.
South Africa News 24
Thursday Jan 29 2026 09:51:54News24 | Cat Matlala wants out of Kokstad prison
Attempted murder-accused tenderpreneur Vusimusi “Cat” Matlala wants out of the eBongweni Super Maximum Correctional Centre in Kokstad to which he was relegated last month, saying the move has made consultations nigh impossible.
Thursday Jan 29 2026 09:55:12
News24 | Senona among 5 cops to face charges as Ramaphosa acts on Madlanga Commission’s interim report
President Cyril Ramaphosa has accepted the recommendations in the interim report of the Madlanga commission of inquiry into the capture of the criminal justice system, which urges the criminal investigation of five police officers and nine Ekurhuleni...
Thursday Jan 29 2026 09:49:46
News24 | Eleven people killed in horror crash between taxi, truck in Durban
A devastating crash between a fully loaded taxi and a truck in Isipingo, in the south of Durban, claimed 11 lives on Thursday morning.
Thursday Jan 29 2026 06:11:39
News24 | Area monitored for flare-ups after Hout Bay, Llandudno blaze finally put out
After battling for around 12 hours, Cape Town firefighters have finally extinguished the blaze that raged in Hout Bay and Llandudno.
Thursday Jan 29 2026 08:25:12
News24 | Does the rand’s rally tilt the odds towards an interest rate cut?
If the Reserve Bank is optimistic about the rand’s current levels, it might move the interest rate cut forward to Thursday, from the currently expected March.
South Africa Sowetan Live
South Africa Times Live
Tue, 30 Sep 2025 09:52:26 +0200Firing allowed, training is not: Trump administration shares shutdown plans
US President Donald Trump’s administration started detailing its plans on Monday for which services it will pause if the federal government shuts down this week, with the health department slated to furlough 41% of its workforce.
Tue, 30 Sep 2025 09:44:48 +0200
WATCH LIVE | Dumisani Khumalo continues testimony before Madlanga commission
Crime intelligence boss Lt-Gen Dumisani Khumalo is set to continue his testimony before the Madlanga commission of inquiry on Tuesday at the Brigitte Mabandla Justice College in Pretoria.
Tue, 30 Sep 2025 09:44:02 +0200
WATCH LIVE | Former Deputy President DD Mabuza estate battle in court
In a court bid to stop the payout of her late father's R44.7m pension, it was revealed that former deputy president David Mabuza's 24-year-old daughter's monthly living expenses amount to almost R40,000.
Tue, 30 Sep 2025 08:36:56 +0200
‘Remove them from society’ - Motsoaledi calls for lifetime bans of corrupt officials after Tembisa revelations
Health minister Aaron Motsoaledi says harsher measures are needed to ensure corrupt officials can never return to government service.
Tue, 30 Sep 2025 07:43:46 +0200
Trump secures Netanyahu’s agreement for Gaza deal but Hamas support in question
US President Donald Trump secured Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s backing on Monday for a US-sponsored peace proposal to end nearly two years of war in Gaza, but questions loomed over whether Hamas would accept the plan.
South Sudan
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 09:57:16 GMTAfrica's 2026 Elections - Navigating Complexity to Build Responsiveness to Citizens
[ACSS] Africa's 2026 elections must navigate a diverse array of complexities from conflicts to entrenched incumbents, growing youth restlessness, and external actor influences for citizens to be heard.
Sat, 10 Jan 2026 07:26:41 GMT
Abductions, Sexual Violence on the Increase in South Sudan
[UN News] Despite reductions in the overall number of conflict-related incidents in South Sudan, a rise in abductions and sexual violence is concerning, the UN peacekeeping mission in the country, UNMISS, said on Friday.
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 19:31:20 GMT
United States' Suspension and Review of Assistance in Response to South Sudanese Officials' Interference
[U.S. Embassy Juba] On January 8, the U.S. government suspended U.S. foreign assistance in Ayod County, Jonglei State.
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 07:41:40 GMT
Security Forces Abuse Power in 'Anti-Gang' Crackdown
[HRW] Mass Arbitrary Arrests; Ill-Treatment; Rape; Forced Conscription, Including Boys
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 19:31:20 GMT
Joint Statement Condemning Order Demanding Vehicles From NGOs
[U.S. Embassy Juba] The Embassies of Canada, Germany, Japan, the Netherlands, Norway, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States condemn a reported order issued by SPLM/A-IO Major General John Luk Bayak in northern Jonglei State for human...
South Sudan Nation
Southern Africa
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 09:43:05 GMTSouth Africa: Killer Vigilantes Sentenced to Life Imprisonment
[SAnews.gov.za] The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has welcomed the sentences imposed by the Bhisho High Court in a matter relating to the vigilante killing of four people at Debenek in the Eastern Cape.
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 07:42:10 GMT
South Africa: South African Tourist Hotspot Jeffreys Bay Has Not Been Declared a Refuge for Muslim Refugees
[Africa Check] South African tourist hotspot Jeffreys Bay has not been declared a refuge for tens of thousands of refugees but false information may stoke Islamophobia
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 07:36:42 GMT
Mozambique: Mozambique - Police Linked to Killings of Artisanal Miners
[HRW] Johannesburg -- Ensure Immediate Impartial Investigations in Nampula Province
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 14:34:52 GMT
Mozambique: Huge Flood Hits Mozambique
[Mozambique News Reports And Clippings] A flood as bad as the one in 2000 is hitting southern and central Mozambique and is worsening. More rain is expected today and tomorrow, and more flood waters will come in rivers from South Africa and Zimbabwe,...
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 14:13:09 GMT
South Africa: Families Take Refuge in Churches After Limpopo Floods
[GroundUp] More than 40 families displaced since 14 January
Sudan
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 23:43:49 GMTAtrocities 'Repeated Town By Town', ICC Prosecutor Tells UN Security Council
[UN News] Atrocities in Sudan's Darfur region are spreading from town to town in an organized campaign of violence that includes mass executions, rape and ethnic targeting, amounting to war crimes and crimes against humanity, the prosecutor of the In...
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 23:36:35 GMT
UN High Commissioner - 'Darfur Atrocities Could Spread to Kordofan', ICC Probes Sudan
[Dabanga] Nairobi / Merowe / Delling / Kadugli / El Fasher -- The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, has warned that the atrocities committed during and after the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces' (RSF) takeover of North Darfur...
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 07:45:32 GMT
UN Rights Chief Bears Witness to Trauma and Resilience in Sudan
[UN News] Nearly three years of war have plunged Sudan "into an abyss of unimaginable dimensions" and human rights must be at the centre of efforts to end the fighting and build lasting peace, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights said on Sunday ...
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 07:48:58 GMT
12 Sudanese Girls Gang-Raped in Eastern Chad - Refugees Appeal to Govt, UNHCR for Better Security
[Dabanga] Sudanese refugees in eastern Chad are appealing for increased security measures after a group of at least 12 Sudanese girls were reportedly subjected to horrific sexual violence by a gang on Friday, which left four of them with serious inju...
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 07:48:38 GMT
Explosive International Events Are Reshaping Priorities... Is Sudan Out of the Spotlight?
[Dabanga] Amsterdam -- "The events in El Fasher in late October brought the world's attention back to what is happening in Sudan, but this attention did not last long. Interest in Sudan peaked at the end of last year but quickly declined at the begin...
Swaziland
Swaziland Times
Tanzania
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 11:06:04 GMTUHI to Guarantee Affordable Healthcare for All Tanzanians
[Daily News] Dodoma -- THE government has affirmed that the Universal Health Insurance (UHI) will guarantee every Tanzanian fair and affordable access to healthcare, marking a major transformation in the country's health system as the national launch...
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 11:05:21 GMT
New TB Regimen Cuts Treatment Time to Six Months
[Daily News] Kilimanjaro -- THE Director of Kibong'oto Infectious Diseases Hospital (KIDH) in Siha District, Kilimanjaro Region, Dr Leonard Subi has said that the government, through the Ministry of Health is continuing to expand access to improved t...
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 11:04:33 GMT
TNCC Launches 2026 Climate Policy to Promote Sustainable Business Practices
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE Tanzania National Business Council, Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture (TNCC) has launched its 2026 Environment and Climate Change Policy, aimed at driving sustainable, responsible and climate-smart busine...
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 23:34:55 GMT
How Extreme Weather Is Testing Tanzania's $2 Billion Electric Railway Dream
[IPS] Around the world, railways are considered as pillars of climate action. Electric trains produce fewer emissions than road or air transport. Yet the experience of Tanzania's Standard Gauge Railway highlights a growing paradox: infrastructure des...
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 07:25:34 GMT
Zanzibar Uses Culture to Tackle Gender Violence
[Daily News] Zanzibar -- Community outreach events linked to Zanzibar's Sauti za Busara festival will place women's leadership and the fight against gender-based violence at the centre of public discussion, as government bodies and international part...
Tanzania Citizen
Togo
Thu, 02 Oct 2025 07:11:58 GMTNigerian Deported From U.S. Says Ghanaian Officials 'Dumped' Him in Togo
[Vanguard] A Nigerian deported from the United States to Ghana has cried out that he was now stranded in Togo after being secretly transferred across the border along with five others by Ghanaian officials.
Tue, 30 Sep 2025 04:58:12 GMT
Nigerians, Others Deported By U.S. to Ghana 'Dumped' in Togo
[Daily Trust] West Africans deported by the United States to Ghana are now fending for themselves in Togo after being dumped in the country without documents, lawyers, and deportees have told AFP.
Mon, 29 Sep 2025 05:19:05 GMT
Ghana Accused of Dumping West African Migrants Deported From U.S. in Togo
[RFI] West African migrants deported from the United States to Ghana earlier this month have been transferred to neighbouring Togo by force, according to their lawyers, who are pursuing lawsuits in US, Ghanaian and regional courts alleging violations...
Mon, 29 Sep 2025 12:25:11 GMT
Dep. Foreign Minister Takes Prestigious Ecowas Post in Togo
[Liberian Observer] The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is pleased to announce that Cllr. Deweh E. Gray, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs has been officially appointed to represent the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in the Republic ...
Fri, 26 Sep 2025 05:12:12 GMT
Liberian Deputy Minister Deweh Gray Appointed Ecowas Resident Representative in Togo
[Liberian Investigator] Deputy Foreign Minister Deweh E. Gray has been appointed as the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Resident Representative to Togo.
Uganda
Sat, 27 Dec 2025 06:17:58 GMTOpposition Leader Bobi Wine Pledges to Demilitarise Lake Victoria
[Nile Post] National Unity Platform presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu has promised to halt military operations on Lake Victoria and hold security officers accountable for alleged torture and extortion of fishermen if elected president...
Sat, 27 Dec 2025 06:17:51 GMT
Museveni Dissolves Fisheries Protection Unit
[Nile Post] President Museveni has directed the immediate dissolution of all landing site committees operating on lakes across the country following widespread complaints and controversies raised by fishing communities.
Sat, 27 Dec 2025 06:12:39 GMT
UPDF Regrets Death of Abim Reverend, Launches Investigation Into Military Vehicle Crash
[Nile Post] The Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) have expressed regret over the death of Rev. Bosco Achilla, who was knocked dead by a military vehicle in Abim District, and announced that investigations into the incident are underway.
Fri, 26 Dec 2025 16:07:44 GMT
Land Conflicts Rooted in Colonial Era, Says Museveni
[Nile Post] President Museveni has criticised Ugandans who collaborated with foreigners to grab land, saying the practice has left many citizens landless in their own country.
Thu, 25 Dec 2025 16:15:38 GMT
Ayadi - Uganda's Kiriyandongo Camp Hosts 400 Sudanese Refugees With Disabilities
[Dabanga] Kampala / Kiryandongo -- Mona Abu Al-Qasim, Director of the Ayadi Organisation for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, has revealed alarming humanitarian conditions faced by people with disabilities at Kiryandongo refugee camp in Weste...
Uganda Daily Monitor
West Africa
Sun, 28 Dec 2025 09:48:24 GMTNigeria/Tunisia: Afcon 2025 - Six Key Takeaways From Nigeria's Narrow Win Against Tunisia
[Premium Times] Chelle's greatest challenge is balance. Nigeria's ceiling is high, arguably higher than most teams in Morocco.
Sat, 27 Dec 2025 19:58:25 GMT
Ghana: 10 Injured At Ho Central Mosque Shooting Incident
[Ghanaian Times] At least 10 people d sustained gunshot wounds when five 10 injured at Ho Central Mosque shooting incident masked assailants opened fire on worshipers at the Ho Central mosque in the Volta Region on Friday.
Sat, 27 Dec 2025 19:51:42 GMT
Cote d'Ivoire: Two-Horse Race Predicted As Polls Open for Côte d'Ivoire Legislative Elections
[RFI] Following the reelection of President Alassane Ouattara on 25 October, Côte d'Ivoire is heading back to the polls - this time to elect the 255 members of the National Assembly.
Sat, 27 Dec 2025 19:55:25 GMT
Africa: 'All the Comforts You Find in Paris' - the Man Helping African 'Repats' Head Home
[RFI] Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire - Many young Africans who have studied in Europe are turning the dream of returning home to build a career or start a business into a reality. RFI spoke to Pierre Djemis, who organises forums in Abidjan and Paris to ...
Sun, 28 Dec 2025 09:53:03 GMT
Tunisia/Nigeria: Super Eagles Beat Tunisia in Five-Goal Thriller to Book Knockout Ticket
[This Day] Man-of-the-Match Ademola Lookman says Nigeria on right path to fourth trophy
Zambia
Sat, 27 Dec 2025 06:17:56 GMTZambia and Comoros Share the Spoils, Salah Leads Egypt to Victory Over South Africa and Qualification for the Knockout Stage
[CAF] Zambia and Comoros share the spoils in a goalless draw (0-0)· Egypt become the first team to qualify for the knockout stage of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025· Angola and Zimbabwe draw 1-1 in Marrakech· H...
Fri, 26 Dec 2025 13:05:01 GMT
Afcon 2025 Best XI - Standout Performers After First Round of Games
[Premium Times] Across six host cities and nine stadiums, players have stepped up in crucial moments earning Men of the Match honours, shaping results and giving fans early markers of who could matter most as the tournament develops
Thu, 25 Dec 2025 15:23:04 GMT
Afcon Matchday 2 Round-Up - Salah's Last-Gasp Goal Lifts Egypt, South Africa Edge Angola, Daka Strike Denies Mali
[CAF] Mohamed Salah scores a dramatic late winner as Egypt beats Zimbabwe Bafana Bafana begin campaign with hard fought win Patson Daka scores late for Zambia to hold Mali
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 07:15:32 GMT
Afcon 2025 - South Africa Make Bright Start As Zambia Escape Mali Defeat
[Premium Times] At the Grand Stade de Marrakech, Bafana Bafana made a bright start in their Group B opener.
Wed, 24 Dec 2025 00:01:00 GMT
Daka Injures Neck Celebrating Zambia Equaliser Against Mali
[Nile Post] Patson Daka landed on his neck trying to do a backflip celebration after scoring in stoppage time to secure a point for Zambia against Mali
Zimbabwe
Sat, 27 Dec 2025 06:17:53 GMTAngola, Zimbabwe Share Points in Afcon Group B Clash
[Leadership] In a tightly contested match at the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) on Friday, Angola and Zimbabwe played to a 1-1 draw in their Group B second fixture, both sides earlier looking to bounce back after disappointing defeats in ...
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 16:04:15 GMT
Opposition Leader Hebert Chamuka Urges Government to Suspend Elections
[263Chat] Opposition People's Unity Party (PUP) leader Hebert Chamuka has urged government to suspend the 2028 elections saying nothing good will come out of them as ZANU PF always rigs them.
Thu, 25 Dec 2025 15:23:04 GMT
Afcon Matchday 2 Round-Up - Salah's Last-Gasp Goal Lifts Egypt, South Africa Edge Angola, Daka Strike Denies Mali
[CAF] Mohamed Salah scores a dramatic late winner as Egypt beats Zimbabwe Bafana Bafana begin campaign with hard fought win Patson Daka scores late for Zambia to hold Mali
Wed, 24 Dec 2025 05:11:06 GMT
Zimbabwean Teachers Boosting English Proficiency - Education Minister
[New Times] The deployment of Zimbabwean teachers under a bilateral exchange programme is already yielding tangible results, particularly in improving English language proficiency among Rwandan students, according to Claudette Irere, the Minister of ...
Wed, 24 Dec 2025 05:00:59 GMT
Madzibaba Ishmael Jailed 20 Years for Raping Minor
[263Chat] Johane Masowe eChishanu Gorejena Penyeranyika Apostolic Sect leader, Ishmael Chokurongerwa who was recently found guilty of sexually assaulting a young girl within his congregation at Lily Farm, Nyabira has been sentenced to 20 years impris...
Zimbabwe Herald
Zimbabwe Mail
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 23:15:22 +0000Zimbabwe power distributor ZETDC signs 30-MW solar PPA
Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company (ZETDC) has signed a 25-year power purchase agreement (PPA) related to the 30-MW Vungu solar farm, a project that is part of a solar power procurement pilot. The project development was led b...
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 22:56:45 +0000
Tanganda mulls rights offer to plug funding gap
Tanganda Tea Company says it emerged from the Covid-19 pandemic period with a significant cash flow deficit, which got worse due to a combination of global and domestic headwinds, prompting directors to propose raising US$8 million through a Rights O...
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 22:43:30 +0000
Invictus walks away from US$500m Qatar funding deal
Invictus Energy has ended talks with Al Mansour Holdings after failing to agree a deal that would have seen the wealthy Qatari fund take an equity stake and fund gas exploration. Under the original deal, Al Mansour was to buy a 19.9% stake in Invictu...
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 22:38:52 +0000
CSC seeks post rescue turnaround specialist
The Cold Storage Company, once Zimbabwe’s biggest meat producer, is seeking a turnaround specialist to spearhead a high-priority recovery programme to revive the company. The recruitment follows CSC’s exit from corporate rescue in late 2022, and ...
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 22:31:36 +0000
Tanganda seeks US$8million rescue capital as cash deficit deepens
TANGANDA Tea Company says it emerged from the Covid-19 pandemic period with a significant cash flow deficit, a position that has worsened due to a combination of global and domestic economic headwinds, prompting directors to propose raising US$8 mill...