January 22
Nigeria: Controversy Over LASEMA's 'Breach' of Protocols in Qatar Airways' Air Return Incident
Daily Trust
There was controversy in Lagos airspace over the weekend when a Qatar Airways aircraft developed a technical issue mid-flight and requested an air return to the Murtala Muhammed… Read more »
Africa: Coming Home to Roost [column]
Daily Trust
The conversation surrounding former President Donald Trump's cavalier and intransigent insistence on acquiring Greenland because "the US needs it for national security" is a stark,… Read more »
Nigeria: World Bank, WCO, Customs Train Officers for Trade Facilitation
Vanguard
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), in collaboration with the World Customs Organisation (WCO) and the World Bank Group (WBG), commenced the WCO Accelerated Trade Facilitation… Read more »
Nigeria: Osimhen Fires Blanks As Galatasaray Earn Draw Against Atletico
This Day
Nigerian striker, Victor Osimhen, played all 90 minutes on his return from the Africa Cup of Nations for Galatasaray as an own goal by Atletico Madrid's Marcos Llorente, earned the… Read more »
January 21
Somalia: Trump Lashes Out At Somalia, Somali Americans Over Minnesota Fraud Claims
Shabelle
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday launched a fresh verbal attack on Somalia and Somali Americans, alleging massive fraud in the US state of Minnesota and singling out a… Read more »
Sudan: ICC Deputy Prosecutor - RSF Conducted 'Organised, Calculated Campaign' of Atrocities in El Fasher [blog]
Darfur Network for Human Rights
The International Criminal Court's Deputy Prosecutor Nazhat Shameem Khan told the UN Security Council on Monday that the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) oversaw "an organised,… Read more »
Nigeria: Visa Freeze Clouds Fan Access Ahead FIFA World Cup
Daily Trust
Concerns are growing ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup following reports of expanded U.S. visa suspensions and stricter immigration controls that could affect supporters from… Read more »
Ghana: Arise Ghana Pickets At U.S. Embassy to Demand Deportation of Ken Ofori-Atta
Ghanaian Times
Arise Ghana; a pressure group, yesterday staged a protest at the United States Embassy in Accra, demanding the deportation of Ghana's former Minister of Finance, Mr Ken Ofori-Atta,… Read more »
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 »
Africa: Trump's Africa Policy - Strategy or Shakedown? [analysis]
ISS
The 2025 US National Security Strategy recasts Africa from partner to price tag in a transactional, resource-driven era of great-power rivalry. Read more »
East Africa: The Horn and the Gulf - How a New Geopolitical Confluence Is Emerging [analysis]
African Arguments
Israel's recognition of Somaliland continues to reverberate across the Red Sea's fast-changing geopolitics. How to read the emerging regional map? Certainly not through the lens of… Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan Woman in Cambodia Appeals for Urgent Govt Help Amid Human and Sex Trafficking Fears
Capital FM
A Kenyan woman stranded in Cambodia has issued a desperate appeal to the Kenyan government, warning that she and more than 100 other Kenyans are being held in unsafe conditions and… Read more »
Liberia: Liberia Ranks Low On Global Hunger Index, Retains 'Serious Hunger' Status With 30 Score
FrontPageAfrica
Liberia has once again been classified as a country facing "serious" hunger, according to the 2025 Global Hunger Index (GHI), ranking 112th out of 123 countries with sufficient… Read more »
Ethiopia: News - Report Tracks UAE-Linked Cargo Flights to Ethiopian Military Base Amid Regional Power Struggle
Addis Standard
A cargo aircraft previously linked to the supply of weapons to armed groups in Sudan has conducted multiple flights to Ethiopia in recent weeks, according to an exclusive… Read more »
Namibia: Usa Beat Namibia in Thriller
Namibian
The Namibian Capricorn Eagles' chances of reaching this year's T20 World Cup suffered a blow when they lost by four wickets to the United States (US) at the global qualifier in… 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 »
Liberia: Roads to Nowhere?
New Dawn
Gweayea Residents Accuse CHICO of Betrayal, Halt Work". Read more »
Nigeria: Elvira Beats Lowry to Dramatic Dubai Title
Daily Trust
Shane Lowry found water on the 18th hole as he missed out on the Dubai Invitational title to Nacho Elvira in a dramatic final round. 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 »
Liberia: 'Italian Trapattoni' to Coach All-Stars As Ishowspeed Arrives for County Meet Showcase
Liberian Investigator
- Liberia is set to draw rare global attention on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, as American internet star Darren "IShowSpeed" Watkins Jr. arrives in the country for a high-profile visit… Read more »
Nigeria: Galatasaray Boosted By Osimhen's Return Ahead Atletico Clash Tonight
This Day
With the return of Victor Osimhen from the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco where Nigeria won the bronze match of the tournament, Turkish side, Galatasaray, will be boosted… 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 »
Nigeria: NAHCON Chairman Concludes 2nd Pre-Hajj Visit to Saudi Arabia Ahead 2026 Exercise
Leadership
The chairman and chief executive officer of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Professor Abdullahi Saleh Usman, has concluded his second pre-Hajj visit to the… Read more »
