Gambia: Juka Jabang Honoured With GWCC Lifetime Achievement Award

[The Point] Mrs Juka Jabang, a pioneering figure in The Gambia's civil service and a long-serving advocate for women's empowerment, was on Friday honoured with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award by the Gambia Women's Chamber of Commerce (GWCC). The award was presented during a ceremony held at the Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara Conference Centre. Source

Gambia: Nothing Can Stop Me From Running for 2029 Elections - - Sonko

[The Point] The "Martyrs' Day", commemorating the victims of political violence that occurred between 2021 and 2024, provided Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko the opportunity to deliver a two-pronged speech: an urgent appeal for internal cohesion within the party and the government, and a firm demand for judicial reform. Source

Gambia: High Court Denies 'Notorious' Jungler Sanna Manjang Bail

[The Point] The High Court of The Gambia, presided over by Justice Sidi K. Jobarteh, yesterday refused bail to alleged Jungler operative Sanna Manjang and ordered the State to file an indictment. Source

Gambia: UDP Victory Is Victory of All Gambians - Lawyer Darboe

[The Point] The leader and secretary general of the United Democratic Party (UDP) has declared that his victory come the 2026 presidential election is victory for all the people of The Gambia. Source

Lesotho: Knives Out for PAC Boss

[Lesotho Times] A parliamentary Public Accounts Committee (PAC) inquiry into the administration of Queen Mamohato Memorial Hospital (QMMH) took a dramatic turn this week, with PAC chairperson 'Machabana Lemphane-Letsie being asked to recuse herself from her position as chairperson because she herself is "corrupt" and thus "unfit" to lead a body tasked with probing graft. Source

Lesotho: Mosotho, Tsikoane Escalate IEC Fight to Appeal Court

[Lesotho Times] ATTORNEY Tumisang Mosotho and human rights activist Tsikoane Peshoane have taken their fight to overturn the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) recruitment process to the Court of Appeal, arguing that the Constitutional Court effectively impeded their right to a fair trial. Source

Lesotho: 'Unfazed' Lipholo Forges On

[Lesotho Times] BASOTHO Covenant Movement (BCM) leader, Dr Tšepo Lipholo, has vowed to forge ahead with his mission to reclaim a piece of land he alleges South Africa "illegally took" from Lesotho -- insisting that no amount of intimidation, arrest or government pressure will stop him. Source

Lesotho: 'Restructure or Shut Down' - Matlanyane

[Lesotho Times] THE government will not bail out any ailing parastatals that owe taxes to the Revenue Services Lesotho (RSL), but instead, non-performing entities will either be restructured or shut down, Minister of Finance and Development Planning, Dr Retšelisitsoe Matlanyane, has warned. Source

Central Africa: Facing Disinformation, Communities in North Kivu Mobilize to Protect Civilians

[Monusco] In a context marked by persistent armed violence and the spread of false information, MONUSCO brought together representatives of local authorities, security forces, and community leaders from the Lubero territory in Beni around a common objective: strengthening civilian protection by addressing the destabilizing effects of disinformation. Source

Nigeria: FCCPC Widens Probe to Curb 'Exploitative' Airfares On South-South, South-East Routes

[Vanguard] The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has expanded its investigation into what it suspects may be exploitative airfare practices on key domestic routes, particularly those serving the South-South and South-East, as end of year travel picks up. Source

Nigeria: Top 10 Countries in the World With Best Quality of Roads

[Vanguard] Road infrastructure remains one of the clearest indicators of a nation's development, influencing everything from economic productivity to safety standards and the overall travel experience. Source

Kenya: Explainer - Why Rhinos Are Ear-Notched - - and Why It Matters for Their Survival

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Every rhino in Kenya carries a unique story -- one that is told not through tags or collars, but through small, deliberate markings on its ears. These are called ear notches, and they play one of the most crucial roles in protecting one of the world's most endangered species. Source