January 26
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 »
Botswana: System Overhaul Critical to Address Health Sector Challenges
Botswana Daily News
The unfolding crisis in Botswana's health system, a problem that has, according to President Advocate Duma Boko, been simmering over decades ought to be halted and stopped from… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Pushes for Expanded Vaccine Support in High-Level Gavi Meeting
263Chat
Zimbabwe has reaffirmed its commitment in strengthening the national health system following high-level discussions with Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance held on the sidelines of the… Read more »
Ethiopia: Peace Conference Convened to Strengthen Tigray-Afar Relations
Addis Standard
A peace conference aimed at strengthening unity and coexistence between the peoples of Tigray and Afar was held in Adi-Gudem town, bringing together community members, elders,… Read more »
Mozambique: New Country Partnership Framework With World Bank
AIM
The World Bank Board of Executive on Thursday endorsed a new Country Partnership Framework (CPF) fpr the period 2026 to 2031. Read more »
Zimbabwe: ZIMURA Warns Public Against Unauthorised Claims
263Chat
Zimbabwe's music rights body has moved to distance itself from an unauthorised gathering linked to a faction calling itself the "ZIMURA Renewal Team" warning members and the public… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: New Massacres Committed By ADF Jihadists in Eastern DRC
Agenzia Fides
At least 25 people have been killed in North Kivu in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo in a series of attacks attributed to rebels of the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF). Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Warns of Arrests, Sackings Over Parish Development Model Misuse
Nile Post
President Museveni has warned parish chiefs and ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) leaders accused of frustrating or misusing Parish Development Model (PDM) funds that they… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Mourns Mother of Former Rebel Leader Francis Eregu, Hails Her As Symbol of Reconciliation
Nile Post
President Museveni has mourned the passing of Ajelena Aero, mother of former rebel commander Francis Eregu--widely known by his nom de guerre "Hitler"--describing her as a beacon… Read more »
Uganda: UPDF Commander Commends Troops' Discipline During Somalia Inspection
Nile Post
The Commander of Battle Group 45, Colonel Justus Musenene, has praised Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) troops deployed in Somalia for their discipline, resilience, and… Read more »
Liberia: Not for MRU, Fully for Govt of Liberia - Boakai Gives Final Clarity On Foya 'Presidential Project'
Liberian Investigator
A multimillion-dollar construction project rising in President Joseph Nyuma Boakai's hometown of Foya, Lofa County, has become a growing public controversy, fueled by conflicting… Read more »
Kenya: Climate Change Is Hurting Kenyan Women Working in Coastal Tourism - They Explain How [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
I returned home to Kenya's coast after months of winter in Germany, and the heat felt extreme. Temperatures rose past 35°C by midday under the blazing sun of Kilifi, a tourism… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda's Boda-Boda Drivers - the Digital Economy Hasn't Been the Route to Formal Work and Better Protection - Research [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Digital labour platforms - like fast food delivery and cab hailing services - are having a dramatic impact on people's labour rights and working conditions around the world. Read more »
Nigeria: Crime-Fighting in Lagos - Community Watch Groups Are the Preferred Choice for Residents, but They Carry Risks [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Criminal activities have developed into a security crisis in Nigeria. Alongside the responses of security agencies such as the police and military, there has been a huge local… 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 »
Congo-Kinshasa: Goma's Residents Reflect On Life a Year After DR Congo City Fell to M23 Rebels
RFI
A year after the M23 armed group and its Rwandan allies seized Goma in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, the politico-military movement has stepped up measures to tighten… Read more »
Nigeria: Kaduna Abduction - 1 Week After, 166 Victims Still in Captivity
Daily Trust
One week after the abduction of worshippers in the Kurmin Wali community of Kajuru Local Government Area, Kaduna State, residents are still anxiously awaiting the return of their… Read more »
Nigeria: We Initiated a 'New Nigeria Is Here' to Tell Success Stories of Our Unsung Heroes, Says Jide Peters
This Day
Jide Peters is the founder of Paul J. Peters Foundation and the promoter of "A New Nigeria is Here", a documentary focusing on success stories of Nigerians across the country. In… Read more »
Nigeria: Hazy Weather - FRSC Urges Motorists to Exercise Caution
This Day
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Monday cautioned motorists nationwide to exercise heightened caution following prevailing hazy weather conditions currently being experienced… Read more »
Nigeria: AGF Takes Over, to Review ICPC's Alleged Fraud Charges Against Ozekhome
This Day
The office of the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), on Monday, took over the case brought against Prof. Mike Ozekhome… Read more »
Nigeria: Sachet Alcohol Ban - Consumer Rights Advocates Protest At NAFDAC Lagos Office
Vanguard
A tense atmosphere enveloped the Lagos office of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Monday as consumer rights advocates staged a protest… Read more »
Nigeria: Osun LG Tenure Elongation Illegal, Undemocratic - Adeleke
Vanguard
- Adeleke's executive order caused the crisis - ALGON Chair Read more »
Nigeria: 13 Percent Derivation - FG Begins Plotting Coordinates for New, Disputed Oil Fields
Vanguard
The Federal Government, through the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), has commenced the process of plotting coordinates for newly drilled and disputed… Read more »
Nigeria: Kano - Gov Yusuf's Defection Signals Rising Confidence in APC, Tinubu's Reform Agenda - - Dankabo
Vanguard
The defection of Kano State Governor, Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf, from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has been described as an… Read more »
