January 12
Tanzania: Obama Not Addressing Tanzania's 2025 Elections, Protests in Viral Video
Africa Check
Former US president Barack Obama not addressing Tanzania's 2025 elections, protests in viral video - speech from 2018 Read more »
Kenya: iShowSpeed's Crew Member Injures Spine During Nairobi Livestream
Capital FM
A member of American streaming sensation iShowSpeed's production team sustained a spinal injury during a high-energy livestream segment in Nairobi, even as the influencer's Kenya… Read more »
Nigeria: Maduro's Kidnap - Saving the World Order From Trump's Abuses [editorial]
Premium Times
The message Mr Trump has very clearly sent across the world is that powerful countries can bully their weak, hapless neighbours without scruples. Read more »
Somalia: Somalia, Palestine Reject 'Illegal' Israeli Recognition of Somaliland
Shabelle
Somalia's Foreign Minister Abdisalam Abdi Ali met with his Palestinian counterpart, Varsen Aghabekian Shaheen, in Jeddah to coordinate a unified front against Israel's recent… Read more »
Somalia: China FM Rejects Somaliland-Taiwan 'Collusion,' Reaffirms Somalia's Sovereignty in Call With Somali FM
Addis Standard
China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi has reiterated Beijing's opposition to what it described as attempts by "Somaliland" to collude with Taiwan authorities, reaffirming China's… Read more »
Africa: China, Africa to Hold Nearly 600 Cultural, People-to-People Exchange Events in 2026
Daily Trust
China and Africa will jointly host nearly 600 cultural and people-to-people exchange activities in 2026 to enhance exchanges and mutual learning between the two civilizations. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Arrives United Arab Emirates for 2026 Sustainability Summit
This Day
President Bola Tinubu on Sunday evening arrived in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, to participate in the 2026 edition of the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW… Read more »
Sudan: UN High Commissioner for Human Rights to Visit Sudan On Wednesday
SNA
Port Sudan, 12 January 2026 (SUNA) -- United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk is scheduled to visit Sudan from 14 to 18 January 2026, during which he… Read more »
Nigeria: Did the US Military Strikes in Nigeria Hit the Right Target?
The New Humanitarian
"I swear to you, there will be uncontrolled tears among the people such that those who bomb us will be sorry for the civilians." Read more »
Africa: African Union's 51st Permanent Representatives' Committee Session Begins, Prioritizing Peace, Reform and Agenda 2063
African Union
The 51st Ordinary Session of the Permanent Representatives' Committee (PRC) kicked off today, ahead of the 48th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council and the 39th Summit of the… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Digital ID System Trnasform Refugee Access to Essential Services - - UNHCR
ENA
Digital identity is reshaping humanitarian assistance and refugee inclusion in Ethiopia, according to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). Read more »
South Africa: President Ramaphosa Arrives in UAE
SAnews.gov.za
President Cyril Ramaphosa has arrived in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) at the invitation of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, to participate… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia, South Korea Affirm Ties Amid Sovereignty Tensions
Shabelle
Somalia's Foreign Minister Abdisalam Abdi Ali held virtual talks Monday with his South Korean counterpart, Cho Hyun, as Mogadishu continues an aggressive diplomatic campaign to… Read more »
Rwanda: Why Belgians Created a Kingdom of Banyabwisha From Scratch [opinion]
New Times
In the previous article, we saw how Belgium replaced Chief Karera, a native Tutsi of the Byahi chiefdom, with Mukunja, who was given the name Gahembe--meaning "horn" in… Read more »
Africa: Emaswati Welcome Foreign Powers, Favour Free Trade
Afrobarometer
Most say African countries should have a greater say in international decision-making bodies such as the United Nations. Read more »
Nigeria: Echoes of Venezuela - Nigeria and Economic Turmoil
This Day
This week, I attended a birthday celebration hosted by a friend in the oil and gas sector, with guests deeply involved in Nigeria's petroleum industry: former colleagues, industry… Read more »
January 11
South Africa: President Ramaphosa to Attend UAE Summit
SAnews.gov.za
President Cyril Ramaphosa will participate in the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ASDW) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Monday. Read more »
Tanzania: Tanzania, China Deepen Ties
Daily News
PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan has reaffirmed Tanzania's commitment to its long-standing strategic partnership with China and acknowledged her consistent support for Tanzania. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Arrives in UAE, Targets Renewable Energy Partnerships [press release]
Premium Times
President Tinubu is visiting the UAE at the official invitation of the President of the United Arab Emirates, Mohamed Al Nahyan. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Arrives Abu Dhabi for Sustainability Week Summit
Daily Trust
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has Arrived in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates, to attend the 2026 Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW). Read more »
South Africa: Deputy Minister Emphasises Importance of Community-Run Organisations
SAnews.gov.za
Deputy Minister in the Presidency, Nonceba Mhlauli, has emphasised the importance of community-run and faith-based organisations in helping to move the country forward. Read more »
Somalia: Built On Care and Connection - How One Somali-British Woman Is Strengthening Diaspora Communities
UN News
When her family moved from Somalia to London in the 1980s, Safia Jama watched women in her community help her mother navigate a new life in the UK -- booking doctor's appointments,… Read more »
Nigeria: Diverted Kano-Bound Saudi Airlines Flight Locks Passengers Inside Cabin for 5 Hours in Abuja
Leadership
Hundreds of Nigerian pilgrims returning from Saudi Arabia were stranded for about five hours aboard a Saudi Arabian Airlines flight at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in… Read more »
January 10
Sudan: Civil War Leaves Millions Hungry, Health System Nears Collapse
UN News
Sudan's protracted conflict has spiralled into one of the world's most severe humanitarian crises, with hunger, displacement and the collapse of basic services exacting a daily… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Vows to Strengthen Fight Against Insecurity As Trump Threatens More U.S. Strikes
This Day
Nigeria has vowed to intensify its fight against rising insecurity, signaling a renewed commitment to protecting citizens amid escalating threats. Read more »
