January 17
Kenya: Museveni Wins Again - Uganda President Secures 7th Term As Bobi Wine Cries Foul
Capital FM
Uganda's long-serving leader Yoweri Museveni has been declared the winner of the country's presidential election, securing a seventh term in office amid strong opposition… Read more »
Nigeria: Many Militants Surrender As Sophisticated Arms, Ammunition Are Recovered in Cross River
Premium Times
During the exercise, the militants voluntarily surrendered a cache of sophisticated weapons, ammunition, and other items Read more »
Ethiopia: Trump Offers to Restart GERD Mediation
Addis Standard
US President Donald J. Trump has offered to restart United States–led mediation between Egypt and Ethiopia over the Nile waters and the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Presidential Candidate Bobi Wine Issues Statement from 'Safe Location'
allAfrica
Following in the text of a post on X by Ugandan Presidential candidate Kyagulanyi Ssentamu Robert (Bobi Wine). WATCH VIDEO Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Declared Presidential Elect 2026-2031
Nile Post
Incumbent President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has been declared the winner of the 2026 presidential election after securing more than 50% of the votes cast in polls held countrywide… Read more »
Uganda: Ugandan President Re-Elected for 7th Time As Observers Decry Intimidation
RFI
President Yoweri Museveni was declared the winner of Uganda's election on Saturday, granting Africa's longest-serving leader a seventh term in office. African observers have… Read more »
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: News - Schools Remain Closed As IDPs Shelter in Classrooms - Refugee Camps Face Access Constraints in Gambella
Addis Standard
Government schools in parts of Gambella Region remain closed as thousands of internally displaced people (IDPs) continue to shelter in classrooms, while access to refugee camps… Read more »
Nigeria: How Imoudu Became 'Labour Leader Number One' [opinion]
Premium Times
In a paper I presented at the 20th posthumous commemoration of Comrade Michael Aithokhaimen Omiunu Imoudu's passing in Lagos, Nigeria, I highlighted how he acquired the sobriquet,… 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 »
Ethiopia: IMF Approves $261 Million Disbursement to Ethiopia
Addis Standard
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved the immediate release of US$261 million to Ethiopia under its Extended Credit Facility (ECF), following the completion of the… Read more »
Africa: Nigeria Beat Egypt in Shootout to Claim Third Place At Africa Cup of Nations
RFI
Nigeria beat Egypt in a penalty shootout following a goalless 90 minutes on Saturday night in Casablanca to claim third place at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Read more »
Nigeria: Governor Radda Hosts 40th Maulud of Sheikh Ibrahim Inyass, Urges Interfaith Harmony [press release]
Premium Times
The 2026 International Maulud of Sheikh Ibrahim Inyass held Saturday at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium in Katsina. 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 »
Nigeria: Gunmen Attack Oyo Factory, Abduct Chinese Expatriate
Premium Times
In the attack, one police officer was shot dead while attempting to repel the attack. Read more »
January 16
Africa: AU Commission Chairperson Congratulates Algeria On Successful Launch Earth Observation Satellite
African Union
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, congratulates the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria on the successful launch of the Alsat-3A Earth… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia, Morocco Convenes First-Ever Joint Defense Committee Meeting
ENA
Ethiopia and Morocco have convened their first-ever joint defense committee meeting aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation across various military fields on Thursday. Read more »
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 »
Nigeria: EU Removes Nigeria From High-Risk Financial List
Daily Trust
Nigeria has officially been removed from the European Union's list of high-risk jurisdictions for money laundering and terrorism financing. Read more »
South Africa: U.S. Slams South Africa for Hosting Naval Drills With Iran
Capital FM
The United States has protested South Africa's decision to take part in a multinational naval exercise involving Iran, describing Tehran as a "destabilizing actor and state sponsor… Read more »
South Africa: Army Deploys Helicopters for Flood Rescue In Limpopo
SAnews.gov.za
The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has deployed two helicopters to evacuate people stranded in Limpopo, due to the severe flooding and rising water levels in the… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia, UN Officials Review Drought Response and 2026 Humanitarian Plan
Shabelle
Somalia's disaster management chief and a senior United Nations official jointly chaired a high-level meeting in Mogadishu on Thursday to assess the country's worsening drought and… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Establishes Task Force to Tackle Medical Errors, Improve Patient Safety
Premium Times
The establishment of the task force follows concerns over medical errors in Nigeria's healthcare system, which persist in both public and private hospitals. Read more »
Africa: Ukraine War Videos Raise Questions Over Russia's Recruitment of Africans
RFI
Videos shared on Ukrainian social media since the weekend claim to show African nationals fighting in the ranks of the Russian army - raising fresh questions about Moscow's… Read more »
South Africa: Cape Flats Murders Are On the Rise
GroundUp
Some areas have improved, but the overall picture is grim Read more »
