January 10
Djibouti: Djibouti Wins Key Arbitration Case As Saudi Arabia Gains Port Foothold
Daba Finance
Djibouti has secured a rare legal victory in its long-running dispute with Dubai Ports World, easing years of tension with the United Arab Emirates while reshaping port competition… Read more »
South Africa: Why the New U.S. Ambassador to South Africa Could Strain Relations Even Further
RFI
Leo Brent Bozell III, the conservative activist picked by President Donald Trump to represent the United States in South Africa, is preparing to begin his new role as ambassador… Read more »
Nigeria: New U.S. Visa Bond Will Hurt Tourists, Legitimate Business Trips - Nigerians
Vanguard
Some Nigerians have condemned the new US visa Bond policy, requiring them to pay $15,000 when applying for a US visa saying it would hurt Nigerian tourists or those who are going… Read more »
Africa: At the Heart of Change - Spotlight Initiative Highlights Breakthroughs in Tackling Gender-Based Violence
UN News
When it comes to protecting women and girls from gender-based violence, change happens when they are "at the heart of every decision," according to Erin Kenny, Global Coordinator… Read more »
Africa: UAE-African Union Talks Highlight Peace, Technology, and Water As Pillars of Africa's Future
Capital FM
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the African Union Commission (AUC) have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening strategic cooperation following high-level talks held in Addis… Read more »
Nigeria: Trump Warns of More U.S. Strikes in Nigeria
Premium Times
Mr Trump had disclosed to the world through a post on Truth Social that the attack was part of the US effort to stop the operations of radical Islamic groups in the country. Read more »
January 09
South Sudan: Abductions, Sexual Violence on the Increase in South Sudan
UN News
Despite reductions in the overall number of conflict-related incidents in South Sudan, a rise in abductions and sexual violence is concerning, the UN peacekeeping mission in the… Read more »
Africa: Macron Seeks to Reset France's Africa Policy Amid Shrinking Influence [analysis]
RFI
President Emmanuel Macron has called for a "rebalanced", "equal-to-equal" partnership between France and African countries, signalling a continued shift away from the… Read more »
Africa: South Africa's Naval Exercises With China, Russia, Iran Show Its Indian Ocean Influence
RFI
Launching on Friday, South Africa's joint naval exercise with China, Russia and Iran goes beyond manoeuvres at sea. The drills signal determination to project influence in southern… Read more »
Nigeria: Trump Warns of Further U.S. Strikes in Nigeria
This Day
United States President Donald Trump has warned that the United States could carry out additional military strikes in Nigeria if Christians continue to be killed there, comments… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia's President Condemns Somaliland Actions, Warns Against Foreign-Backed Recognition
Shabelle
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Thursday strongly condemned recent moves by Somaliland authorities, warning they threaten Somalia's unity and sovereignty and accusing the… Read more »
Africa: Sudan - 1000 Days of War Deepen the World's Worst Health and Humanitarian Crisis
WHO
Today, the conflict in Sudan reaches its 1000th day, with over 20 million people requiring health assistance and 21 million desperately needing food. Read more »
Africa: Over Half of African States Subjected to Travel Bans or Visa Bonds By U.S.
RFI
Of Africa's 54 countries, 36 are now subject to either travel bans or visa bonds by the United States. African states are the prime target of President Donald Trump's latest round… Read more »
Somalia: China Foreign Minister Postpones Planned Visit to Somalia
Shabelle
A planned visit to Mogadishu by China's foreign minister Wang Yi was postponed on Friday due to unspecified reasons. Read more »
Sudan: After 1,000 Days of War, Millions of Civilians Still Bearing Brunt
UN News
Aid agencies marked 1,000 days of war in Sudan on Friday with a grim reminder that the conflict has created the world's biggest hunger crisis and largest displacement emergency.… Read more »
Africa: China's Foreign Minister Meets With Chairperson of the African Union Commission
Shabelle
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, and Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the… Read more »
Somalia: Somali, U.S.-Backed Forces Destroy Al-Shabaab Bomb Factory, Kill 18 in Middle Juba
Shabelle
Somali government forces, backed by international partners including the US military, carried out a planned operation late on Thursday night targeting Al-Shabaab in the town of… Read more »
Somalia: The Risky Calculations Behind Israel's Recognition of Somaliland [analysis]
RFI
Israel's decision to formally recognise Somaliland, a breakaway region of Somalia, has drew criticism from most African countries - most of all Somalia, which has long opposed… Read more »
Liberia: Liberia, China Sign 100m Rmb Agreement
Liberian Observer
The Government of Liberia and its Chinese counterpart have signed a 100 Million Renminbi (RMB) Development Cooperation Agreement, reaffirming their commitments to deepening… Read more »
Africa: China Says US Exit From UN Agencies Undermines Global Multilateral System
Leadership
China has said the United States' decision to withdraw from United Nations bodies and other entities was a proof that the international landscape was witnessing an effective… Read more »
Africa: Nigeria Urges Europe, Africa to Build Bridges, Not Walls
This Day
Nigeria's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar has called on Europe and Africa to reject isolationist tendencies and embrace a partnership rooted in shared history,… Read more »
Nigeria: FG Establishes Nigeria House Davos Ahead of World Economic Forum [press release]
Premium Times
Nigeria House Davos will serve as a sovereign convening platform for ministerial engagements, high level roundtables, policy dialogues... Read more »
Nigeria: EFCC Charges Austrian for Failing to Declare $800k, €651k At Lagos Airport
Vanguard
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Lagos Zonal Directorate 2, Okotie Eboh, Ikoyi, has arraigned an Austrian national, Kavlak Onal for allegedly failing to declare… Read more »
Southern Africa: Arrival Statement - African Union - Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa - Inter-Governmental Authority On Development Election Observation Mission to the 15 January 2026 General Elections in the Republic of Uganda [press release]
African Union
The African Union (AU), the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) and the Inter-Governmental Authority on Development (IGAD) announce the arrival in Uganda of the… Read more »
Liberia: U.S.-Based Liberian Philanthropist Urges Free Medical Checkups to Curb Rising Deaths
Liberian Investigator
A U.S.-based Liberian philanthropist, Dennis Garsinii, is calling on the Liberian government to introduce free nationwide medical checkups, arguing that high screening costs are… Read more »
