Nigeria: Many Universities Operating Without Electricity in Last 3 Months - SSANU

[Daily Trust] The leadership of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) on Wednesday revealed that many public universities in Nigeria have been operating in the last three months without electricity to carry out research and do major academic works.

Posted on: 30 January 2025 | 12:09 am

Nigeria: My Sister Lost Over N50m to Crypto - Seun Kuti

[Daily Trust] Seun Kuti, the youngest son of late Afro-beat maestro, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, has claimed that his sister lost over N50 million in cryptocurrency.

Posted on: 30 January 2025 | 12:09 am

Uganda: Delays Hit Tororo-Gulu Railway Project As URC Cites Extreme Weather Challenges

[Nile Post] The rehabilitation of the Tororo-Gulu railway line is facing significant delays due to unexpected design challenges and extreme weather conditions, officials from the Uganda Railways Corporation (URC) have revealed.

Posted on: 30 January 2025 | 12:06 am

Namibia: Namibia's Poverty Rate Surges - Women and Children Bear the Brunt of Economic Crisis, Report Reveals

[Namibian] Selma Fillipus (28) is a fruit and vegetable vendor struggling to make ends meet.

Posted on: 30 January 2025 | 12:06 am

West Africa: Despite Exit, Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger Citizens, Goods to Enjoy Ecowas Rights

[Leadership] Following the withdrawal of Burkina Faso, the Republic of Mali and the Republic of Niger from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) effective Wednesday, January 29, 2025, citizens, goods and services from the three former member-states are to continue to be treated according to ECOWAS protocols and policies.

Posted on: 30 January 2025 | 12:01 am

South Africa: Limpopo Reports Three Malaria Deaths - South African News Briefs - January 30, 2025

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Posted on: 29 January 2025 | 11:39 pm

Kenya: Kenya Among Countries Hit By Internet Disruptions in 2024 - Report

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Cybersecurity firm Surfshark recorded 116 cases of internet disruptions globally in 2024, with Kenya among the affected countries.

Posted on: 29 January 2025 | 11:21 pm

Mozambique: Halted Again At Maputo Tollgate

[AIM] Maputo -- Traffic once again ground to a halt on the Maputo-South Africa motorway (National Road EN4) on Wednesday morning, as motorists refused to pay the tolls at the tollgate between the cities of Maputo and Matola.

Posted on: 29 January 2025 | 11:20 pm

Mozambique: Mozambique Short of 12,000 Teachers

[AIM] Maputo -- Mozambique is short of 12,000 primary and secondary teachers, required for the 2025 school year which is due to begin on Friday.

Posted on: 29 January 2025 | 11:17 pm

South Africa: Villagers Block Roads in Northern Kwazulu-Natal

[GroundUp] Silonjane villagers say they've been sidelined

Posted on: 29 January 2025 | 11:10 pm

Africa: DRC Green Corridor Project - Greenpeace Africa Cautiously Welcomes 'World's Largest Forest Reserve', Urges Inclusive Approach

[Greenpeace] Kinshasa, 29 January 2025 - Greenpeace Africa welcomes the creation of the Kivu to Kinshasa Green Corridor Reserve, an ambitious initiative to establish a vast protected area of more than 54,000 km², which will be dedicated to the conservation and sustainable management of natural resources. Felix Tshisekedi, President of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), made the announcement at the World Economic Forum in Davos on January 22nd 2025.

Posted on: 29 January 2025 | 11:10 pm

Cameroon: Japan and WFP Join Forces to Strengthen Food Security of Vulnerable Populations in Cameroon

[WFP] Yaounde -- The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) welcomes a Japanese Yen 200 million (approx. US$ 1.27 million) contribution from the Government of Japan to provide lifesaving food assistance to crisis-affected people across six regions in Cameroon In collaboration with the government, WFP will provide general food distributions to 17,000 most vulnerable refugees, internally displaced people, vulnerable host populations, including primary school-aged children in the Far North, North, East, Adamawa,

Posted on: 29 January 2025 | 11:10 pm

Nigeria: Nigeria, Australia Begin Talks to Strengthen Economic Ties

[Daily Trust] Nigeria and Australia have commenced high-level bilateral consultations aimed at strengthening economic ties and exploring new areas of cooperation, particularly in trade, mining, agriculture, and food security.

Posted on: 29 January 2025 | 11:03 pm

Nigeria: Customs Records N10.51bn Worth of Seizures At Lagos Airport

[Daily Trust] The Murtala Muhammed Airport command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NSC) says it recorded N10.51 billion worth of seizures in 2024.

Posted on: 29 January 2025 | 11:03 pm

Nigeria: NCC Moves to Licence Application to Person Services in Nigeria, Amid Stakeholders' Pushback

[This Day] The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), in exercise of its powers under the Nigerian Communications Act 2003, has commenced the process of developing a framework on licensing Application to Person (A2P) services in Nigeria.

Posted on: 29 January 2025 | 11:02 pm

Kenya: Online Child Sexual Exploitation Increasing in Kenya, Says Report

[VOA] Nairobi, Kenya -- For young people like Winnie Muyam, accessing digital platforms was her way to connect with friends and entertainment, until last year when the 17-year-old said strangers began to chat with her.

Posted on: 29 January 2025 | 10:56 pm

Zimbabwe: Zanu-PF Cluster Notes Beitbridge Border Challenges

[The Herald] THE Zanu PF Economic Development Cluster yesterday visited several illegal crossing points along the Limpopo River in Beitbridge where the Government is tightening screws on illegal activities, including border jumping and smuggling.

Posted on: 29 January 2025 | 10:55 pm

Zimbabwe: Smear Campaigns Harm Zimbabwe's Economy - Presidential Advisor

[The Herald] SPECIAL Presidential Investment Advisor to the United Arab Emirates and prominent businessman, Dr Paul Tungwarara, has strongly criticised recent attacks on President Mnangagwa by a small group of war veterans led by Cde Blessed Geza.

Posted on: 29 January 2025 | 10:55 pm

South Africa: Vhembe's Farmers Suffer As Roads Deteriorate

[GroundUp] Farmers say their livelihoods are threatened by poor road maintenance

Posted on: 29 January 2025 | 10:55 pm

South Africa: South African Poetry Has a New Digital Archive - What's Behind the Project

[The Conversation Africa] South African poetry, rich with history, has long been an underappreciated cornerstone of the country's cultural landscape. But a new free-to-access digital archive is helping change that.

Posted on: 29 January 2025 | 10:49 pm

Chad: Chad's Parliamentary Election Hands Mahamat Déby Absolute Control. Here's Why It's Dangerous

[The Conversation Africa] Chad held parliamentary elections in late December 2024. The final results released on 21 January 2025 gave the well-established former ruling party, the Movement Patriotique du Salut (MPS), 124 seats out of 188.

Posted on: 29 January 2025 | 10:49 pm

South Africa: South Africa's G20 Presidency Is a Chance for the West to Engage With Global South Priorities

[Chatham House] Pretoria's foreign policy focus on multilateralism, development and reforming global governance will be seriously tested by geopolitical division.

Posted on: 29 January 2025 | 10:49 pm

Africa: Financial, Fiscal, and Budgetary Planning Crucial for African Cities

[Africa Renewal] To manage rapid urbanization effectively, African cities must enhance fiscal strategies and broaden revenue sources.

Posted on: 29 January 2025 | 10:49 pm

Ghana: Somalia, Ghana Leaders Forge Stronger Ties At Africa Energy Summit

[Shabelle] Dar es Salaam -- On the margins of the Africa Energy Summit, Presidents Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of Somalia and John Dramani Mahama of Ghana convened to bolster the ties between their countries. The meeting, held in Dar es Salaam, was marked by a warm exchange and mutual pledges to strengthen their nations' relationship.

Posted on: 29 January 2025 | 9:57 am

Liberia: Jeety Rubber LIC and SRC Plantation Set Ablaze

[New Dawn] Margibi -- Salala Rubber Corporation (SRC) in Margibi County reports an arson attack on its facilities here.

Posted on: 29 January 2025 | 9:51 am