South Africa: Hundreds Walk in Silence for Deaf Awareness
[GroundUp] People who can hear wore earplugs for the 5km route
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Malawi: Mutharika Shake-Up Begins - Chimango Chirwa Promoted From Chief of Protocol to PS
[Nyasa Times] President Arthur Peter Mutharika has kicked off a government reshuffle ahead of his administration's first anniversary, appointing veteran diplomat Ambassador Chimango Chirwa as Principal Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, with immediate effect.
Kenya: Mudavadi, Garcia Chart Deeper Kenya-Us Cooperation On Trade, Health, Security and Critical Minerals
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya and the United States are seeking to deepen their strategic partnership by expanding trade and investment, lowering healthcare costs and strengthening cooperation on critical minerals, defence and regional security.
Kenya: Nairobi Business Networking Event Targets Entrepreneurs, Investors and Executives
[Capital FM] NAIROBI -- Business leaders, entrepreneurs and investors are set to meet in Nairobi this month for a networking event targeting players in Kenya's private sector.
Burundians rush to leave Kenya ahead of crackdown on unregistered traders
Kenya is due to start enforcing measures to restrict foreign nationals from operating small-scale businesses.
After initial ‘capture’, army declares notorious terror kingpin wanted, places ₦30 million bounty
The Nigerian military had announced that troops of its Operation Udo Ka “captured” the notorious terror kingpin during an operation in Imo State between eight and 13 October 2025, before he resurfaced on 28 January 2026. The post After initial ‘capture’, army declares notorious terror kingpin wanted
Tanzanian President Samia's husband dies in hospital
Hafidh Ameir Hassan kept a low profile and was rarely seen in public with the president.
Nigeria: One Week, Eight Big Gaffes
[This Day] The 2027 general and presidential election campaign season kicked off in earnest last week, not with great elocution, thoughtful programs, mouth-watering campaign promises or slam-dunk observations, but with eight notable gaffes spewed by important political actors.
Kenya: Experts Meet in Oxford to Strengthen Clean Energy Research Partnerships
[Capital FM] OXFORD -- Researchers, industry experts and government officials are meeting at the University of Oxford to explore ways of strengthening international partnerships in clean energy research and innovation.
Ghana: Ghana National Fire Service (Gnfs) Goes Digital
[Ghanaian Times] With the introduction of the Automated Fire Compliance and Safety System (AFCAS)