January 23
Tunisia: President Kaïs Saïed Meets Polish Ambassador On Farewell Visit
Tunis Afrique Presse
President of the Republic, Kaïs Saïed, had a meeting on Friday morning at Carthage Palace with Poland's Ambassador to Tunisia, Justyna Porazińska, on a farewell visit… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia, Belarus Sign Military MOU Ahead of Air Force's 90th Anniversary
Addis Standard
Ethiopia and Belarus have signed a bilateral memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening military cooperation between the two countries, the Ethiopian National Defense… Read more »
Nigeria: Presidency Reverses Appointment of Ambassador to Turkey
Daily Trust
The Presidency has reversed the appointment of Usman Dakingari Suleiman as Ambassador to Turkey. Read more »
Uganda: Putin Congratulates Museveni On Re-Election, Promises Strengthened Uganda-Russia Ties
Nile Post
Russian President Vladimir Putin has congratulated President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on his re-election, reaffirming Moscow's commitment to strengthening bilateral ties with Uganda. Read more »
Liberia: Arept Team Files Landmark Case in UK High Court, Cllr. Martin Says 'No Witch Hunt, Only Due Process'
FrontPageAfrica
Liberia's Asset Recovery and Property Retrieval Taskforce (AREPT) has expanded its operations both domestically and internationally, filing a landmark case in the British High… Read more »
January 22
Kenya: German Foreighn Minister Lauds Kenya's Role in Regional Mediation and Global Security Efforts
Capital FM
Germany has reaffirmed its commitment to peace and stability in Africa, commending Kenya for its leadership in regional mediation and contributions to global security initiatives. Read more »
West Africa: Nigeria, Others to Get 557m Euros for Humanitarian Aid
Vanguard
...As EU votes €1.9bn budget for 2026 Read more »
January 21
Egypt: Salah Future Down to Manager and Club - Szoboszlai
Ghanaian Times
Dominik Szoboszlai says he spoke to Mohamed Salah "almost every day" when he was at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) but has refused to speculate on the Egypt forward's future at… Read more »
Liberia: EU, Nafaa Validate Artisanal Fisheries Assessments, Chart Path for Inclusive Sector Growth
Liberian Investigator
Liberia's marine artisanal fisheries sector is poised for targeted reforms after stakeholders, with support from the European Union (EU), validated two key assessments and agreed… Read more »
Gambia: Momodou Jobarteh, Pa Modou Sohna Join Paide Linnameeskond in Estonia
The Point
Gambian duo Momodou Jobarteh and Pa Modou Sohna have joined Paide Linnameeskond in the Estonian League. Read more »
Gambia: CPA UK Delegation, NA Deepen Parliamentary Ties
The Point
In a broader move to strengthen parliamentary cooperation while improving the effectiveness of legislative committees, the National Assembly of The Gambia recently hosted a… Read more »
Ghana: Amb Djewu Appiah Presents Letter of Credence to Pres Putin
Ghanaian Times
Ghana's Ambassador to Russia, Dr Djewa Appiah, has officially presented his Letter of Credence to President Vladimir Putin in a colorful ceremony at the Kremlin, formally beginning… Read more »
Nigeria: BII Provides $1bn for Allianz's Blended Finance Fund
This Day
British International Investment (BII), yesterday announced it will be an anchor investor for the $1billion for Allianz Credit Emerging Markets fund (ACE). Read more »
January 20
Somalia: EUTM-Somalia Trains Somali National Forces in Strategic Communication Skills
Shabelle
The European Union Training Mission in Somalia (EUTM-Somalia) has conducted a series of seminars and trainings aimed at strengthening strategic communication skills among the… Read more »
January 19
Nigeria: Finland to Cancel International Student Permits Over Social Welfare
Vanguard
Finland is planning stricter immigration rules that could see the residence permits of non-EU students cancelled if they receive basic social assistance from the state. Read more »
Ethiopia: An Interview With Zena - London, Addis Ababa, and Everything in Between. [interview]
Afropop
Zena is a London-born duo composed of Kokoroko keyboardist Yohan Kebede and bassist Menelik. Informed by their shared Ethiopian heritage, they mix traditional Ethiopian sounds with… Read more »
East Africa: Sudan, Poland Explore Expanded Agricultural Cooperation
SNA
Warsaw, Jan. 19, 2026 (SUNA) - The Ambassador of Sudan to Poland, Ilham Ibrahim Mohamed Ahmed, met Polish Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Adam Nowak on January… Read more »
Sudan: Sudan's Ambassador to Germany Meets President of Poland
SNA
Warsaw, Jan. 19, 2026 (SUNA) - The Ambassador of Sudan to Germany, accredited as non-resident Ambassador to the Republic of Poland, Ilham Ibrahim Mohamed Ahmed, met with President… Read more »
Tanzania: Aweso Graces the Signing of the Tanzania-AFD Water Project
Daily News
THE Minister for Water, Jumaa Aweso, Morogoro Regional Commissioner Adam Malima, and the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Water, Engineer Mwajuma Waziri, have witnessed the… Read more »
January 18
Africa: Africa Should Watch the West Carefully--Not Cheer, Not Panic, but Prepare
Vanguard
For much of the post-Cold War period, Africa was cast in Western imagination as a continent of permanent emergency; defined by conflict, dependency, and the need for external… Read more »
January 16
Nigeria: EU Removes Nigeria From High-Risk Financial List
Daily Trust
Nigeria has officially been removed from the European Union's list of high-risk jurisdictions for money laundering and terrorism financing. Read more »
Africa: Ukraine War Videos Raise Questions Over Russia's Recruitment of Africans
RFI
Videos shared on Ukrainian social media since the weekend claim to show African nationals fighting in the ranks of the Russian army - raising fresh questions about Moscow's… Read more »
Sudan: Sudan's Ambassador to Switzerland Conveys TSC President Al-Burhan's Greetings to Swiss President Parmelin
SNA
Sudan's Ambassador to Switzerland, Hassan Hamid, conveyed the greetings and congratulations of His Excellency President of the Transitional Sovereignty Council (TSC), General… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia's New Ambassador Presents Credentials to Russia's President Putin
Shabelle
Somalia's new ambassador to Russia, Mohamed A. Zubeyr, formally presented his letters of credence to President Vladimir Putin on Thursday during an official ceremony in Moscow,… Read more »
January 15
South Africa: We Should Not Be Playing War Games With Iran, Russia and China [editorial]
GroundUp
Repressive regimes should have no place in our military strategy Read more »
