January 21
Africa: UN Assembly President Defends Multilateralism, UN Charter in Davos
UN News
From Davos, the President of the UN General Assembly on Wednesday warned that the world has entered a "make-or-break" moment for multilateralism, saying the rules-based order can… Read more »
January 20
Mozambique: UNICEF Warns of 'Deadly Threat' to Children as Floods Ravage Mozambique
allAfrica
The UN children's agency, UNICEF, warns severe flooding in Mozambique poses a "deadly threat" to children, as extreme weather continues to cause havoc across the region. Speaking… Read more »
Africa: The Shared Challenges of Giving Birth
MSF
Hermina lives in the Central African Republic (CAR), Murjanatu in northern Nigeria, and Sabera is a Rohingya refugee in Bangladesh. Though they live in vastly different places, the… Read more »
Ethiopia: The Danger of Renewed U.S. Interest in the GERD [blog]
CFR
In a region already crowded with external actors, the U.S. risks escalating tensions. Read more »
Africa: World Enters Era of 'Global Water Bankruptcy'
UN News
The world has moved beyond a water crisis and into a state of global water bankruptcy, says a new flagship report released on Tuesday by UN researchers. Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) Takes Steps to Strengthen Financial Preparedness for Disasters and Climate Shocks [press release]
World Bank
new report by the World Bank Group, in partnership with the Government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), identifies priority reforms that would help the government,… Read more »
Central African Republic: At the Edge of War - The Central African Republic's Uneasy Border With Sudan
UN News
The land flattens on the approach to Birao, a cut-off town ringed by savannah in the far north of the Central African Republic, where roads dissolve into dust and motorcycles… Read more »
Liberia: Ex-Deputy Foreign Minister Explains U.S. Visa Suspension for Liberians
Liberian Observer
Former Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador B. Elias Shoniyin, has provided clarity on the recent suspension of U.S. immigrant visa processing for Liberians, describing… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Drops to 88th in Latest FIFA Rankings After AFCON Disappointment
Nile Post
Uganda has dropped three places to 88th in the latest Fifa World Rankings released on Monday, after earning just one point in the group stages of the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon)… Read more »
Senegal: CAF Warns Their Will Be Consequences for Bad Behaviours During AFCON Final
This Day
The Confédération Africaine de Football ("CAF") has condemned the unacceptable behaviour of some players and officials during the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of… Read more »
Nigeria: IMF Raises Nigeria's Economic Growth to 4.4 Percent
Daily Trust
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised Nigeria's economic growth to 4.4 percent in 2026, from 4.2 percent in 2025, amidst impact of ongoing government reforms and… Read more »
Africa: The Somaliland Crisis Demands That the AU Break Free From Its Rigid Adherence to Postcolonial Sovereignty
Daily Maverick
The African Union operates within a framework where sovereignty is treated as a static legal artefact, a 'frozen right' granted irrevocably at the moment of decolonisation,… Read more »
Mozambique: Mozambique Floods Heighten Disease, Malnutrition Risks - UN Agencies
UN News
Catastrophic flooding across Mozambique is devastating lives and livelihoods, sharply increasing the risk of disease outbreaks and malnutrition, while also forcing dangerous… Read more »
Liberia: MCC, Lerc Hold High-Level Talks On Future Electricity Investments
Liberian Observer
As part of the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Compact development process, a high-level delegation from the United States government agency on Monday, January 19, held… Read more »
Nigeria: Shettima - Nigeria House, Davos, Reflects Nation's Renewed Resolve to Contribute to Global Economic Conversations
This Day
Vice President Kashim Shettima on Monday declared that the opening of Nigeria House in Davos reflected the country's renewed seriousness, readiness, and resolve to take its place… Read more »
Liberia: MCC, Lerc Hold Technical Engagements
New Dawn
Monrovia, January 20, 2026: As part of the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Compact development process, a high-level delegation from the United States government agency met… Read more »
Ethiopia: Tigray Political Actors Voice Concerns Over U.S. Envoy's Western Tigray Visit
Addis Standard
Tigray political actors have raised concerns over the remarks and actions of the United States Ambassador to Ethiopia following his recent visit to Western Tigray, warning that… Read more »
Botswana: Ambassador Van Vranken Remarks for C-130 Parts Handover Ceremony [press release]
U.S. Embassy Gaborone
Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of State President, Defence, and Security Ms. Goitsemang Morekisi, Commander of the Botswana Defence Force General Mpho Mophuting,… Read more »
Liberia: World Bank Builds Clinic, but Housing Gap Threatens Healthcare in Yediaken
New Republic
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Sudan: Minister of Interior Meets UNHCR Representative in Sudan
SNA
- Lieutenant General Babiker Samra Mustafa, Minister of Interior, received Ms. Marie Helene, Representative of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Sudan,… Read more »
Sudan: Turkish Media Delegation Witnesses RSF Violations in East Al-Gezira
SNA
A Turkish media delegation, comprising representatives from Anadolu Agency, TRT Arabi, TRT English, TRT Haber, TRT Digital, and CNN Turk, on Tuesday visited the towns of… Read more »
Africa: Beyond a Crisis - We're in a New Era of Global 'Water Bankruptcy', Says UN Report
Daily Maverick
Amid alarming global water shortages, a UN report declares a new era of 'water bankruptcy', emphasising the need for urgent action and redefined policies to address irreversible… Read more »
Nigeria: Ekong On Verge of Switch to Qatar's Al Ahli
This Day
Former Super Eagles captain William Ekong is set to complete a transfer to Al Ahli of Qatar. Read more »
Africa: How the U.S. Withdrawal From WHO Could Affect Global Health Powers and Disease Threats [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Hours after Donald Trump began his second term as United States president on Jan. 20, 2024, he signed an executive order to end American membership in the World Health Organization… Read more »
Africa: Corruption Enables Human Trafficking and Exploitation, New UN Report Finds
UN News
In 2011, a trafficker in Chile was convicted for recruiting economically vulnerable Peruvian citizens and arranging for them to be brought into the country - destined to become… Read more »
