January 27
Nigeria: Why Türkiye?
This Day
On Monday this week President Bola Ahmed Tinubu departed for a two-day official visit to the Republic of Türkiye. The stated agenda--military cooperation and trade… Read more »
January 26
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Declares End of First-Ever Marburg Virus Disease Outbreak
WHO-AFRO
The Government of Ethiopia has officially declared the end of its first-ever outbreak of Marburg virus disease (MVD) following the completion of enhanced surveillance and the… Read more »
Africa: All of Africa Today - January 26, 2026
allAfrica
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Uganda: A Gathering Impunity [blog]
CFR
Geopolitical transformation appears to have induced political license across Africa. Read more »
Ethiopia: When Mediation Becomes Intimidation - GERD, Trump, and Ethiopia's Sovereign Rights
Addis Standard
The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) now functions as a cornerstone of Ethiopian national infrastructure, actively generating power and transforming the socio-economic… Read more »
East Africa: South Sudan Army Threat to 'Spare No-One' Condemned
Nile Post
The United Nations says it is gravely concerned after a senior military leader in South Sudan urged his troops to "spare no-one" including "children, the elderly, and civilians"… Read more »
Africa: Top 5 Powerful Indian-Origin Billionaires Who Built Wealth and Influence in Africa
New Times
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South Africa: Interpol-Wanted Drug Trafficker Found Working At Constantia Virgin Active As a Personal Trainer
Daily Maverick
A man, originally from Bulgaria, is listed by the global police organisation Interpol as wanted by Romania for 'trafficking in drugs'. And he's been in Cape Town, offering personal… Read more »
Africa: World Bank Supports a Stronger and More Resilient Health System in Botswana [press release]
World Bank
The World Bank's Board of Executive Directors approved the Botswana Health Emergency Preparedness, Response and Resilience (HEPRR) Project, which will support the strengthening of… Read more »
Somalia: U.S. Forces Conduct Airstrikes Targeting ISIS-Somalia
Africom
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted airstrikes targeting ISIS-Somalia Jan. 23-24, 2026. Read more »
Somalia: U.S. Forces Conduct Strikes Targeting Al-Shabaab
Africom
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted airstrikes targeting al-Shabaab militants from Jan. 25-26, 2026. Read more »
South Sudan: UN and Rights Experts Warn Against Risk of Mass Violence in Jonglei
UN News
The UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) is sounding the alarm over the threat of escalating violence in Jonglei state which is putting lives at risk and further weakening prospects… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia, UNFPA Agree to Strengthen Cooperation On Development Planning
Shabelle
Somalia's Minister of Planning, Investment and Economic Development Mohamud Abdirahman Beene-Beene met with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) representative in Somalia, Dr… Read more »
Togo: Regional English Language Fellows Conference Strengthens U.S.-Togo Education Partnerships [press release]
U.S. Embassy Lome
Senior government officials, educators, and partners convened in Lomé for the Regional English Language Fellows Conference to advance collaboration in English language… Read more »
Liberia: Liberia Reels in €25m EU Fisheries Grant
Liberian Observer
The Government of Liberia and the European Union (EU) have signed a €25 million grant financing agreement aimed at strengthening the artisanal fisheries value chain, improving… Read more »
Kenya: Unon, Israeli Embassy to Lead Holocaust Remembrance in Nairobi On Jan 27
Capital FM
The United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON), in partnership with the Israeli Embassy in Kenya, will lead a commemoration on Tuesday to mark the International Day of Commemoration… Read more »
Sudan: ICC's Work Vital for Justice in Darfur
HRW
Prosecutor Briefs UN Security Council Amid US Attacks on the Court Read more »
South Africa: South Africa to Host World Economic Forum Summit in 2027
Scrolla
The World Economic Forum Africa Summit will be held in South Africa in 2027 to boost tourism and create jobs. South Africa last hosted the summit over seven years ago in Cape… Read more »
Nigeria: Katsina, Poland Discuss Strategic Partnership in Agriculture, Security, Mining [press release]
Premium Times
The Polish Ambassador, Mr Michal Cygan expressed Poland's preparedness to mobilise investors, universities and security institutions for concrete collaboration with Katsina Read more »
Zambia/Nigeria: CAF Champions League - Finidi Admits Rivers United Needed More Than a Draw in Zambia
Premium Times
For Rivers United, the Ndola draw may not have ignited their Champions League campaign, but it has kept it alive Read more »
Sudan: TSC President Meets British Delegation
SNA
- President of the Transitional Sovereignty Council (TSC) and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, met today, Monday, in Port Sudan with a… Read more »
Ethiopia: World Bank Reaffirms Support for Ethiopia's Reform, Development Agenda
ENA
The World Bank has reaffirmed its strong support for Ethiopia's reform and development priorities following high level discussions with senior government officials, signaling… Read more »
Nigeria: Jeremiah Useni's UK Property Eyed By Ozekhome Remains Unclaimed After Forfeiture Notice - Ccb
Premium Times
CCB seeks an order of final forfeiture of the UK property shadily acquired by former FCT minister, the late Jeremiah Useni, a retired general, in 1993. Read more »
South Sudan: President of South Sudan Receives Sudan's TSC Vice-President
SNA
Juba, 26 January 2026 (SUNA) - President of the Republic of South Sudan, Salva Kiir Mayardit, received the Vice-President of the Transitional Sovereignty Council (TSC) of Sudan,… Read more »
January 25
Kenya: From Family Farm to Climate Tech - How One Kenyan Woman Is Helping Farmers Outsmart Drought
UN News
"Giving up is not an option - so many people depend on you," the words of Maryanne Gichanga, a participant in a UN supported initiative, which aims to help farmers in Kenya find… Read more »
