January 15
Africa: UN Chief Warns of a World in Chaos As Impunity and Unpredictability Spreads
UN News
In his final annual address outlining his priorities, UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned that the world is "brimming with conflict, impunity, inequality and… Read more »
Sudan: WFP Warns Sudan Food Aid Could Run Out in March
UN News
The World Food Programme (WFP) said on Thursday that it is struggling to keep emergency operations running in Sudan, where more than 1,000 days of war have pushed families to the… Read more »
Libya: The US Is Re-Engaging With Libya--and It's the Right Call [blog]
Atlantic Council
This article is part of a series published by the Atlantic Council's Africa Center and the GeoStrategy Initiative of the Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security exploring the… Read more »
Africa: Deal-Making Trumps Democratic Principles in U.S. Approach to Africa [analysis]
ISS
Donald Trump's national security strategy mentions Africa in passing as a source of critical minerals and a counter to China's dominance. Read more »
Mozambique: Nationals Detained for Illegal Mining in Nampula
AIM
Mozambican authorities have detained five Chinese nationals, in the northern province of Nampula, for alleged involvement in illegal mining and identity forgery. Read more »
Liberia: 'A Temporary Halt, Not a Ban'
Liberian Observer
The government has moved to calm public anxiety following the decision by the United States to temporarily pause the issuance of certain immigrant visas affecting nationals of… Read more »
Liberia: U.S. Visa Freeze Raises Diplomatic Stakes for UNSC A3 After Venezuela Rebuke
Liberian Observer
A sweeping U.S. pause on immigrant visa processing has placed Liberia and its fellow African members of the United Nations Security Council's A3 group--Somalia and the Democratic… Read more »
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 »
Tanzania: Tanzania Lures Indonesian Investments in Agro-Processing, Mining, Energy, Tourism Sectors
Daily News
TANZANIA, has invited Indonesian investors to explore investment opportunities in the country in the various sectors of agriculture, agro-processing, mining, manufacturing, energy,… Read more »
Africa: WHO Urges Higher Taxes On Sugary Drinks, Alcohol to Curb Preventable Deaths
Premium Times
The organisation urged countries to raise and redesign taxes as part of its new 3 by 35 initiative, which aims to increase the real prices of tobacco, alcohol and sugary drinks by… Read more »
Togo: U.S. Embassy Lome and Fbi Launch Training to Combat Human Trafficking [press release]
U.S. Embassy Lome
The U.S. Embassy in Lomé, in partnership with the Government of Togo and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), is proud to launch a specialized training course focused… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwandan-American Prodigy Ament Progresses Ahead of NBA Draft
New Times
Highly rated Rwandan-American basketball talent Nate Ament has continued to fight his way up ahead of the 2026 NBA Draft. Read more »
Rwanda: Why Belgium Deposed Bucyanayandi to Eliminate a Rear Base for Rwandan Tutsi [opinion]
New Times
In a corrupt country like the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo), lies often drive out the truth, and the nation finds itself immersed in a cycle of deception fuelled by… Read more »
Ethiopia: President Taye Receives Credentials of 14 Ambassadors
ENA
President Taye Atske Selassie received the credentials of 14 newly appointed ambassadors today. Read more »
Botswana: Burundi First Lady Vistits Botswana
Botswana Daily News
Burundi First Lady, Ms Angeline Ndayishimiye Ndayubaha (left), First Lady Kaone Boko (centre) and National Museum curator, Ms Tshepiso Gabonthone during a tour of National Museum… Read more »
Somalia: Plane That Flew Yemen's Al-Zubaydi From Mogadishu Deepens Somalia-UAE Rift
Shabelle
Fresh details have emerged about an aircraft that reportedly flew Yemen's southern separatist leader Aidarus al-Zubaydi out of Mogadishu while he was evading authorities in Yemen,… Read more »
Tanzania: Tanzania, Korea Unveil a Joint Bid to Bring Rufiji Water to Dar Residents
Daily News
TANZANIA, and Korea have held discussions on the implementation of the Rufiji Water Project as a long-term plan to improve the provision of clean and safe water services for… Read more »
Kenya: Finland Education Scholarship Case Resumes in Nakuru
Capital FM
The Sh1.1 billion Finland Education Scholarship programme trial resumed hearings as the Director of Public Prosecutions unveiled the 137th witness at the Nakuru Law Courts. Read more »
Africa: Global Power Struggles Over the Ocean's Finite Resources Call for Creative Diplomacy [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Oceans shape everyday life in powerful ways. They cover 70% of the planet, carry 90% of global trade, and support millions of jobs and the diets of billions of people. As global… Read more »
Africa: What Next? United States Exits Key Entities, Vital Climate Treaties in Major Retreat From Global Cooperation [column]
IPS
President Donald Trump has escalated efforts to further distance the United States from international organizations and entities focused on climate, the environment, and energy.… Read more »
Tanzania: Tanzania Embarks On Strategic Mining Deals With India, Korea
Daily News
THE Minister for Minerals, Anthony Mavunde, has held separate discussions with the Ambassador of India to Tanzania, Bishwadip Dey, and the Ambassador of Korea to Tanzania, Eunju… Read more »
Ethiopia: How a Single Visit Put Addis Ababa in the Global Spotlight
ENA
Addis Ababa captured the attention of millions around the world this week following a high-profile visit by internationally renowned social media influencer and live-streaming… Read more »
Africa: African Union Receives AU-EAC-SADC Panel of Facilitators On Eastern DRC Situation
ENA
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, on Wednesday received the AU-EAC-SADC Panel of Facilitators on the situation in the eastern Democratic… Read more »
Ethiopia: EU, Member States Remain Reliable Partners of Ethiopia - FM Gedion
ENA
Foreign Minister Gedion Timothewos said the European Union and its member states remain reliable partners of Ethiopia, describing the relationship as a critical partnership… Read more »
January 14
Nigeria: Tinubu Administration Pays Republican Strategist $9 Million to Appease Trump Amid Us Strike Threats - Report
Premium Times
The controversial contract is aimed at persuading the Trump administration that Nigeria is taking concrete steps to address insecurity, including killings of Christians in the… Read more »
