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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 GMTLiberia: 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 GMTNigeria: 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 GMTAfrica: All of Africa Today - January 28, 2025
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Wed, 28 Jan 2026 05:39:15 GMTSouth Africa: Missing Ekurhuleni MMC's Body Found After Floods - South African News Briefs - January 28, 2025
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Wed, 28 Jan 2026 04:44:24 GMTRwanda: 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...
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 06:22:48 GMTNigeria: Legal, Technical Reasons Stall Ex-Minister Alison-Madueke's Corruption Trial
[Leadership] The trial of former petroleum minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke, at the Crown Court in Southwark over corruption allegations was stalled on Monday due to legal and technical issues.
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 06:16:23 GMTEritrea: 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.
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 11:56:59 GMTAfrica: The UAE as a key actor in promoting Africa's tourism landscape
[InfoWire] Over the past four years, the UAE has consolidated its position as one of Africa's leading foreign investors, channeling more than USD 118 billion into a wide range of sectors. While mining, energy, technology and logistics continue to att...
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 17:42:53 GMTNigeria: A Mirage of Extraversion - The Political Cost of Nigeria's Lobbying Deal
[African Arguments] The Nigerian government has recently engaged the services of a Washington-based lobbying firm to promote its efforts at protecting the lives of Nigerians against terrorists, particularly Christians.
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 05:15:42 GMTNamibia: Over 1,000 Namibian Pupils Left Without School Places As Classroom Shortages Reach Crisis Point
[Namibian] The education ministry is struggling to place over 1 000 pupils in schools nationally due to rapid population growth and a shortage of classrooms.
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 05:15:38 GMTUganda: Winnie Byanyima Accuses Baryomunsi of Lying About Besigye's Health
[Nile Post] Winnie Byanyima, the wife of jailed veteran opposition leader Dr Kizza Besigye, has accused the government of misleading the public about her husband's health and conditions of detention, disputing assurances issued by the Minister of ICT...
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 05:13:15 GMTNigeria: Tinubu Stumbles, Regains Balance During Welcome Ceremony in Turkey
[Leadership] President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday, stumbled during a welcome ceremony in Ankara, Turkey, where he is on an official visit to strengthen bilateral relations between both nations.
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 04:52:35 GMTKenya: Govt Moves to Clear NHIF Legacy Bills to Protect Health Services
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Ministry of Health has intensified efforts to resolve longstanding unpaid medical bills inherited from the now-defunct National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) as part of the transition to the Social Health Authority (SHA),...
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 04:52:34 GMTKenya: Wednesday Blackouts - Kenya Power Names Affected Areas
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya Power has announced planned power interruptions that will affect parts of Nairobi and several other counties on Wednesday, January 28, 2026.
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 04:40:59 GMTSouth Sudan: Risk of Atrocities Looms in South Sudan Amidst Renewed Civil War
[HRW] Regional, International Partners Should Condemn Speech, Call for Safe Aid Access
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 15:34:31 GMTKenya: Funding Crisis Freezes Registration of 32 New Political Parties Ahead of 2027 Polls
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Registration of new political parties has stalled after the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP) ran out of funds to verify compliance requirements, potentially locking out dozens of emerging outfits from partic...
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 10:06:13 GMTAfrica: Building Africa's Future Together - OAFLAD's Renewed Leadership and Strategic Direction
[35Nord] At a critical juncture for Africa's development trajectory, the Organization of African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD) enters a renewed phase of leadership and institutional consolidation.
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 15:34:02 GMTSudan: Sudan, UK Conclude Talks On Security and Bilateral Relations
[SNA] Port Sudan -- Sudanese-British talks concluded today in Port Sudan, with both sides underscoring the importance of sustaining constructive dialogue and expanding exchanges between political, economic, and security institutions in the two countr...
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 15:33:31 GMTNigeria: Senate Commends U.S.-Nigeria Military Cooperation Against Terrorism
[Vanguard] The Senate has commended the continued military collaboration between Nigeria and the United States in the fight against terrorism.
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 15:32:45 GMTMorocco/Senegal: CAF Disciplinary Committee Meets Today Over Morocco-Senegal Feud
[The Point] According to media reports the CAF disciplinary Committee will meet today to examine problems surrounding the final of the AFCON played Sunday 18 January 2026 in Rabat between Morocco and Senegal and after the finals.
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 15:32:05 GMTUganda: Tiktoker Arrested Over Threats to Harm Ruling Party Supporters
[Nile Post] Security has arrested a man who threatened to harm supporters of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) ahead of the January 14 general elections.
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 14:36:53 GMTNigeria: Super Eagles Captain Wilfred Ndidi Loses Father in Fatal Accident
[Premium Times] Ndidi's club, Turkish side Besiktas, confirmed the sad news in a statement released on Tuesday
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 14:33:43 GMTEthiopia: Thousands 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 12:17:50 GMTNigeria: Blackout Across Nigeria As National Grid Collapses Again
[Premium Times] This is the second time in less than five days that Nigeria's national grid has suffered a disturbance resulting in a nationwide power outage.
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 11:02:34 GMTAfrica: 'Avoid the United States' - Ex-FIFA President Blatter Backs Fans' Boycott As World Cup Security Fears Deepen
[Premium Times] Blatter's comments, made on Monday via social media, lend high-profile support to a controversial warning issued by Mark Pieth, the Swiss anti-corruption lawyer who once worked with FIFA
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 10:32:14 GMTSomalia: Somalia Returns Looted Aid Supplies to WFP, Pledges Stronger Oversight
[Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- The Federal Government of Somalia has confirmed that all goods taken from a warehouse affecting port expansion activities have been returned to the World Food Programme (WFP), the agency said.
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 10:10:56 GMTLiberia: 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...
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 04:44:22 GMTUganda: Byanyima Rubbishes Baryomunsi's Allegations of Not Being Husband's Next of Kin
[Nile Post] Winnie Byanyima has publicly rebuked ICT Minister Chris Baryomunsi, calling him a "shameful liar" over claims that she is not listed as the next of kin of her husband, opposition leader Dr Kizza Besigye.
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 09:48:34 GMTAfrica: From Lunch Tray to Lifelong Health - WHO Sets Global Standards for School Meals
[UN News] For the first time ever, the World Health Organization (WHO) is providing recommendations for healthy and nutritious food in schools around the world.
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 06:36:51 GMTNigeria: Blackout Across Nigeria As National Grid Collapses
[Premium Times] This is the second time in less than five days that Nigeria's national grid has suffered a disturbance resulting in a nationwide power outage.
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 05:15:40 GMTUganda: Uganda Maintains Over 90% Immunisation Coverage As Measles, Mpox Decline - Health Ministry
[Nile Post] Uganda's routine immunisation programme recorded strong performance in 2025, with coverage for most vaccines exceeding 90 percent, the Ministry of Health has said, even as the country responded to outbreaks of measles and Mpox during the ...