[This Day] Anthony Joshua has been discharged from hospital following the road accident that occurred on December 29, 2025, which claimed the lives of his two close friends, Lateef Ayodele and Sina Ghami.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has set the stage for a major shift in how Kenya finances and delivers development, unveiling the National Infrastructure Fund as a cornerstone of the country's deliberate march toward a first-world economy.

[Premium Times] The inflation-beating performance stands 36.8 per cent higher than consumer inflation for November, which was 14.5 per cent.

[Liberian Observer] Finance and Development Planning Minister Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan has called on government institutions to immediately absorb exceptional interns following the successful conclusion of the Ministry's Young Professionals Internship Program, emphasizing that youth empowerment and national development remain central to President Joseph Nyuma Boakai's vision.

[ENA] Addis Ababa -- The successful realization of the Dire Dawa Free Trade Zone's national vision hinges on strong coordination and integrated action among all sector stakeholders, according to Industrial Parks Development Corporation CEO Fisseha Yitagesu.

[Nile Post] The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has called on young people to innovate beyond technology, emphasizing that creativity and ideas are critical in addressing unemployment and driving socio-economic transformation.

[Nile Post] President Museveni has commissioned a $100 million (about Shs 380 billion) ethanol and extra-neutral alcohol (ENA) manufacturing plant owned by PRO Industries Pte Limited in Ndibulungi Village, Luweero District, marking a major boost to Uganda's agro-industrialisation and clean energy agenda.

[Nile Post] Police in Kassanda District have launched investigations into a mining accident that claimed one life and left three others seriously injured after a gold pit collapsed on Tuesday morning.

[Nile Post] A 30-year-old boda boda rider has been murdered and his motorcycle stolen in Kamuli Municipality, in what Police believe was a case of aggravated robbery carried out under the cover of darkness, adding to growing fears over night-time attacks targeting riders in the district.

[Nile Post] As we close the 2025, there are prominent persons whose souls we lost and cannot forget.

[ENA] Addis Ababa -- The Ministry of health has affirmed that Ethiopia is aggressively modernizing its medical facilities to ensure every hospital in the country provides fully digitalized services by 2030.

[The Point] Members of The Gambia Tobacco Industry Monitoring Team have undergone a refresher capacity-building training aimed at strengthening surveillance, intelligence sharing, and documentation of tobacco industry activities, as the country intensifies efforts to safeguard public health policies from industry interference.

[The Point] Ousainou A.N.M. Darboe, flag-bearer of the United Democratic Party (UDP), has delivered a scathing end-of-year address, accusing the Barrow administration of "neglect, misplaced priorities and failing to improve" the living conditions of Gambians despite earlier promises.

[The Point] The Africa-UAE Economic Forum in Dubai on Thursday 18th and Saturday 20th December 2025, convened at a critical moment in Africa's economic trajectory. With capital seeking stability, predictability, and credible legal protection, the forum offered an opportunity to confront one of the most persistent barriers to investment in Africa i.e. the perception that the continent lacks secure and reliable legal frameworks for foreign investment.

[The Point] The Gambia Revenue Authority (GRA) has recorded its strongest revenue performance in history, collecting over D23.2 billion by the end of November 2025 and still counting in December. Commissioner General Yankuba Darboe says total collections could reach D25 billion by end of year.

[ENA] Addis Ababa -- The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) marks a definitive turning point in Ethiopia's quest for economic sovereignty, international energy expert Mikael A. Gorsky said.

[Premium Times] Tony Elumelu, chairman of Heirs Energies, said, "This acquisition reflects our strong belief in Africa's ability to own, develop, and responsibly manage its strategic resources.

[Premium Times] Mr Obi announced his defection to the African Democratic Congress on Wednesday during a political rally at the Nike Lake Resort Hotel in Enugu, Enugu State.

[Vanguard] The Federal Government has announced that all federal ministries have transitioned to a fully paperless mode of operation, marking a major shift in how official business is conducted across the civil service.

[Vanguard] The Nigeria Employers' Consultative Association, NECA, has warned that a blanket ban on sachet alcoholic beverages would amount to "economic suicide," cautioning that such a policy would fuel smuggling, worsen unemployment, and overstretch already burdened secuOyerinde questioned the effectiveness of prohibition, especially in a country with numerous unmanned borders and weak enforcement capacity.rity agencies.

[Daily News] Zanzibar -- The Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar said it has embarked on the construction of three major referral hospitals: the new Mnazi Mmoja Hospital, the Binguni Cancer Treatment Hospital, and a Teaching Hospital to be built in Binguni, saying that all these hospitals will be accompanied by residential housing for staff.

[SAnews.gov.za] The City of Cape Town has advised the public of several road closures in the Central Business District (CBD) on New Year's Eve.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- In 2025, the average Kenyan household has grappling with a cost-of-living crisis that goes beyond headline inflation figures.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- As 2025 comes to an end, President William Ruto faces pressing questions about whether Kenya's economic fundamentals and flagship projects are translating into real gains for ordinary citizens.

[New Times] Rwanda is exploring large-scale conversion of fuel-powered motorcycles into electric models to reduce air and noise pollution.

[Ghanaian Times] The Ministry of Finance has announced that it has successfully settled a $709-million Eurobond obligation on Tuesday 30th December 2025, ahead of its due date.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- An out-of-control Toyota Hilux pick-up crashed into an oncoming Probox, killing four people in a fatal road accident along the Meru-Nanyuki Highway in the early hours of Wednesday, police said.

[Vanguard] Nigeria recorded an overall Balance of Payments (BOP) surplus of $4.60 billion in the third quarter of 2025, marking a turnaround from the deficit position in the preceding quarter.

[Liberian Observer] The Government of Liberia says it is positioning the mining and energy sector to generate more than US$3 billion in revenue, following the rollout of the Ministry of Mines and Energy's (MME) Five-Year Strategic Plan for 2025-2029, a policy document aimed at modernizing the sector and transforming it into a major pillar of national economic growth.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- At least half of Kenyans are experiencing heightened stress due to sustained economic pressures, with one in four reporting mental health challenges directly linked to financial strain, according to the latest Infotrak End-of-Year Poll.