January 17
Somalia: Somaliland Graduates 6,000 Soldiers in Sool, Strengthening Regional Stability
Horn Diplomat
The Republic of Somaliland on Saturday concluded a large-scale military training program in the Sool Region, graduating more than 6,000 fully trained soldiers into the Somaliland… Read more »
Ethiopia: National Interests Vs Political Pretense - Deconstructing Regional Opposition to Somaliland's Recognition
Addis Standard
In late 2025, Israel officially announced its recognition of Somaliland, a self-declared independent region in northern Somalia that has asserted its sovereignty since 1991 but… Read more »
Nigeria: Popular Radio Broadcaster Oriyomi Hamzat Declares for Oyo Governorship On Accord Platform
Premium Times
Mr Hamzat, who is the Executive Chairman of Agidigbo FM, said his decision to seek the governorship was driven by what he described as an overwhelming call from the people to… Read more »
January 16
Uganda: Uganda - Eight Feared Dead in Butambala Voter Security Clash
Independent (Kampala)
At least eight people are feared dead following clashes between voters and security forces in Butambala District last night. Read more »
Uganda: No, BBC News Didn't Publish 'Projections' Saying Bobi Wine Will Lose Uganda's 2026 Election By a Wider Margin
Africa Check
No, BBC News didn't publish 'projections' saying Bobi Wine will lose Uganda's 2026 election by a wider margin Read more »
Uganda: Uganda - Three Dead, 34 Arrested in Luwero Town Night Protests
Independent (Kampala)
At least three people have died and 34 others arrested following night-long protests in Luwero Town Council after tensions erupted over the handling of election results. Read more »
Uganda: Nandala Injured in Election Fracas
Independent (Kampala)
Presidential candidate Nathan Nandala Mafabi was injured during a fracas at Bukimali polling station in Bugusege Sub-county, Sironko District on Thursday. Read more »
Uganda: Electoral Body Starts Releasing Provisional Presidential Results
Independent (Kampala)
🟥 Provisional results Read more »
South Africa: Damage Caused By Limpopo Floods 'Catastrophic' - Says President
SAnews.gov.za
President Cyril Ramaphosa has visited the Limpopo province where heavy rainfall and flooding has left at least 19 people dead and caused destruction to homes, businesses and… Read more »
Nigeria: Former Senate Minority Leader Defects to APC
Premium Times
Simon Mwadkwon represented Plateau North in the 10th National Assembly and briefly served as Senate Minority Leader in 2023. Read more »
Kenya: 'Elections Are in 2027, Not 2026' - Amis Urges ODM to Slow Down Amid Wrangles
Capital FM
Saboti MP Caleb Amisi has warned that the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) risks weakening itself through internal wrangles and rushed political manoeuvres, even as rival parties… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Election - Bobi Wine Protests Ballot Stuffing, Arrests and Intimidation
Capital FM
Uganda's main opposition presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has accused authorities of widespread electoral malpractice, including "massive… Read more »
Uganda: First Preliminary Presidential Poll Results Reported
Nile Post
The Electoral Commission (EC) has released the first preliminary results for the 2026 presidential elections, showing incumbent President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni with a clear lead… Read more »
Africa: Museveni's Militarised Elections - A Gen Z Reckoning [analysis]
African Arguments
The 15 January elections in Uganda are almost a foregone conclusion, preceded, as has become customary, by a violent crackdown against the opposition. As the results begin to… Read more »
Uganda: Ugandan Opposition Leader Bobi Wine Under House Arrest As Museveni Leads Vote
RFI
Uganda's main opposition candidate, Bobi Wine, was under house arrest, his party said, as early results on Friday showed veteran President Yoweri Museveni with a commanding lead in… Read more »
Uganda: Outgoing President Yoweri Museveni Leads in Provisional Presidential Election Results
Agenzia Fides
According to preliminary results released by the electoral commission, outgoing President Yoweri Museveni leads the presidential election held on January 15 with 76.25% of the… Read more »
Uganda: U.S. Embassy Issues Security Alert for Uganda [press release]
U.S. Embassy Kampala
Location: Uganda, countrywide Read more »
Uganda: Police Use Tear Gas to Disperse NUP Supporters in Kayunga
Independent (Kampala)
Police have used tear gas to disperse hundreds of National Unity Platform (NUP) supporters who gathered at the Kayunga District tally centre, demanding the immediate declaration of… Read more »
Kenya: IEBC Holds National Planning Meeting Ahead of February 26 By-Elections
Capital FM
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) on Friday held a joint National Planning Meeting as part of its preparations for February 26 by-elections. Read more »
Uganda: Aceng Accuses Amongi of Campaigning During Voting
Independent (Kampala)
The Minister of Health, Dr Jane Ruth Aceng, has accused the Minister of Gender, Labour and Social Development, Betty Amongi Akena, of illegally campaigning on polling day in Lira… Read more »
Nigeria: Impeachment Move Against Fubara Will Continue - Rivers Lawmakers
Premium Times
The latest development came a day after the lawmakers failed to reconvene on Thursday, a week after initiating the impeachment move. Read more »
Nigeria: Breaking - Rivers Lawmakers Vow to Resume Fubara, Odu's Impeachment
Vanguard
Members of the Rivers State House of Assembly of Ijaw extraction have called on the Speaker, Martin Amaewhule, to reopen the chambers to allow lawmakers resume impeachment… Read more »
Liberia: Dillon & Dock Workers Union Clash Over Port Bill
New Dawn
A heated debate has emerged in Liberia as Montserrado County Senator Abraham D. Dillon and the Liberia Dock Workers Union (DOWUL) express sharply contrasting views on the Port… Read more »
Liberia: Senator Konneh Proposes Bill Seeking to Enforce 25 Percent Procurement for Local Businesses, Protecting the Informer Economy
FrontPageAfrica
Gbarpolu County Senator Amara Konneh has proposed a bill seeking to protect the informal economy of the country and enforce 25% Procurement for Liberian Businesses operating in the… Read more »
Liberia: What Morlu and Others' Detention Means for Future Protests
New Dawn
The recent detention of Mulbah Morlu and several others following the December 17 protest may signal a tougher posture by the Liberia National Police (LNP) toward street… Read more »
