January 16
Liberia: Govt Clarifies U.S. Visa Suspension for Liberians
Liberian Investigator
The Ministry of Information, Cultural Affairs and Tourism (MICAT) has clarified that the United States has not placed a ban on all visas for Liberian citizens and warned against… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia's President Meets World Bank Delegation to Boost Investment
Shabelle
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud met a delegation from the World Bank at the presidential palace in Mogadishu on Thursday to discuss strengthening economic cooperation and… Read more »
Eritrea: International Crisis Group Misses the Mark On Eritrea-Ethiopia Again! [editorial]
Shabait
Red Sea Beacon January 14, 2026 by @Dahlakib (Abridged) Read more »
Egypt: U.S Citizens Urged to be Vigilant [press release]
U.S. Embassy Cairo
Location: Egypt, countrywide Read more »
Sudan: Prime Minister Affirms Hope Government's Keenness to Enhance Cooperation With Regional, International Organizations
SNA
Khartoum, Jan. 15, 2026 (SUNA) - Prime Minister Dr. Kamil Idris affirmed the Hope Government's keenness to strengthening cooperation with regional and international organizations. Read more »
Kenya: China and Canada Announce Tariffs Relief After a High-Stakes Meeting Between Carney and Xi
Capital FM
Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Canadian PM Mark Carney have announced lower tariffs, signalling a reset in their countries' relationship after a key meeting in Beijing. 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 »
Tanzania: Tanzania Cherishes Its Six-Decade-Long Ties With Jica
Daily News
TANZANIA and Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) have affirmed to strengthen their long- existing cooperation in economic and social development projects, as the… 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: US Embassy in Pretoria Criticises Iran's Participation in Naval Drill Off Simon's Town
Daily Maverick
The US embassy has condemned the South African military for allegedly defying presidential orders by allowing Iran to join naval exercises in False Bay. Labelling Iran a 'state… Read more »
Liberia: Mixed Reactions As U.S. Suspends Immigrant Visa for Liberia, 74 Other Countries in New Screening Overhaul
FrontPageAfrica
Liberia's inclusion on a new United States visa suspension list has ignited intense debate across the country and within the Liberian diaspora, exposing deep frustrations,… Read more »
East Africa: Kenya Spared As U.S. Halts Immigrant Visa Processing for EAC
Capital FM
Kenya has been excluded from a new U.S. immigrant visa processing freeze that has hit several East African countries, as Washington moves to limit immigration from selected… Read more »
Somalia: Israel's Recognition of Somaliland Is About Political Alliances, Not Legal Principles [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Israel's decision to recognise Somaliland as an independent nation has been described as historic by Somaliland's president, Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi. He framed the December… Read more »
South Africa: Why South Africa Shouldn't Reject US Ambassador-Designate Bozell's Credentials
Daily Maverick
America's next ambassador to South Africa should arrive soon. While some South Africans argue his past views make him the wrong man at the wrong time for this important job,… Read more »
Mozambique: Mozambique Not Included in New U.S. Visa Restrictions
AIM
The Trump regime in the United States has imposed visa restrictions on 75 countries, 26 of which are in Africa, but not including Mozambique. Read more »
Liberia: Liberia Embassy Clarifies U.S. Immigrant Visa Pause, Says Tourist, Student Visas Unaffected
FrontPageAfrica
The Embassy of the Republic of Liberia in Washington, D.C. has issued a clarification on the United States Government's temporary administrative pause on the processing of certain… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia Backs UN Resolution to Bolster Red Sea Security
Shabelle
Somalia has voted in favour of a United Nations Security Council resolution aimed at strengthening international efforts to safeguard security in the Red Sea, one of the world's… Read more »
Liberia: US Investors Arrive in Liberia to Explore Opportunities in Key Sectors
FrontPageAfrica
A team of investors from the United States has arrived in Liberia for a one-week business development and medical mission aimed at exploring investment opportunities across key… Read more »
Africa: Benin - 10,000 Women Entrepreneurs Receive Business Development Support [press release]
World Bank
The World Bank approved $100 million in financing from the International Development Association (IDA) to help Benin promote access to finance and growth for women entrepreneurs in… Read more »
Angola: How Angola Turned a Fashion Designer Into a 'Terrorist' [analysis]
Maka
This report summarizes the case of Aisha Lopes and co-accused, originally published by Maka Angola in 2017. It demonstrates how the Angolan state fabricated terrorism allegations… Read more »
Angola: Angola - When the State Needs Terrorists, It Creates Them [analysis]
Maka
The Office of the Attorney General of the Republic (PGR) has formally confirmed in writing that the alleged "terrorist conspiracy" connected to the Luanda taxi strike of 28-30 July… Read more »
Nigeria: Kaduna's $200mn Mega Poultry Project Will Generate $450mn Annually - Governor
Premium Times
"In partnership with our Chinese counterparts, we are shaping an initiative that promises far more than increased output. Read more »
Nigeria: Iran's Ambassador to Nigeria Speaks On Mass Protests, Trump's Threat
Premium Times
"The Iranian government has undertaken economic support measures, strengthened social welfare mechanisms,..." Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia, India Implement Mutual Visa Waiver for Diplomatic Passport Holders
ENA
Ethiopia and India have formally implemented a mutual visa waiver agreement for holders of diplomatic passports, effective today, marking a significant step toward strengthening… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Wins Near-Zero Tariff Access for Exports to China
Capital FM
Kenya has secured a preliminary trade deal with China that will allow 98.2 percent of Kenyan exports to enter the Chinese market duty-free, a move expected to boost exports and… Read more »
