January 10
Kenya: Ngetich Delivers Masterclass in Florida to Maintain Kenyan Win Streak in World Cross Country
Capital FM
Agnes Ngetich ensured that a 10th successive senior women's title for Kenya never looked in doubt as she secured a processional victory at the World Athletics Cross Country… Read more »
Nigeria: Impeachment Notice - Jandor Says Fubara 'Politically Safe' in APC
Premium Times
The Rivers House of Assembly initiated fresh impeachment proceedings against Governor Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu. Read more »
Nigeria: Outrage Over N13,000 Registration Fee Requirement for Cross River Loan Scheme
Premium Times
The Cross River State Government has ordered an immediate halt to all payments linked to the empowerment programme. Read more »
Nigeria: Osimhen Shuts Critics With Man of the Match Display in Afcon Quarter-Final
Premium Times
Osimhen's night summed up his influence on this Super Eagles team -- goals, assists, work rate and leadership Read more »
Algeria/Nigeria: Afcon 2025 - 'Nigeria Outplayed Us', Says Algeria Coach Petkovic
Vanguard
Algeria head coach Vladimir Petkovic graciously conceded that Nigeria fully deserved their 2-0 victory in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 quarter-final at the Grand Stade de… Read more »
Morocco: Morocco Attracts Data Center Investments Despite Power, Demand Gaps
Daba Finance
Morocco is positioning itself as a major data center hub, with private operators announcing projects that could bring total installed capacity close to 2 gigawatts. That figure far… Read more »
Nigeria/Algeria: Revenge Not On Super Eagles Mind, Says Moses Simon
This Day
Super Eagles winger, Moses Simon has revealed that Nigeria is not seeking revenge ahead of the quarterfinal clash against Algeria at the ongoing African Cup of Nations (AFCON)… Read more »
Nigeria: 'Empty Barrel Makes Loudest Noise' - Otti Fires Back At Orji Kalu, Others
Premium Times
Abia North Senator, Orji Kalu, recently vowed to do all within his powers to deliver Abia to the APC in the 2027 elections. Read more »
Ethiopia: Bishoftu International Airport to Transform Ethiopia's Logistics System, Says PM Abiy
ENA
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said the construction of the Bishoftu International Airport will provide a lasting solution to Ethiopia's decades-old logistics system challenges. Read more »
Africa: TotalEnergies CAF Afcon Morocco 2025 Fan Zones to Deliver Night of Music and Culture
CAF
TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025 Fan Zones across the country will come alive with music and culture on Sunday, 11 January 2026, with a full programme… Read more »
Africa: Operi, Boly Confident As Côte d'Ivoire Prepare for Egypt Quarter-Final Test
CAF
Côte d'Ivoire defenders Christopher Operi and Willy Boly have expressed confidence and determination ahead of their highly anticipated quarter-final clash against Egypt, as… Read more »
Africa: Egypt Vs Côte d'Ivoire - A Clash of Familiar Foes, Dreams and History
CAF
Egypt and Côte d'Ivoire are no strangers to each another. And, when the two continental heavyweights collide at the Grand Stade d'Agadir in the quarter-finals of the… Read more »
Africa: Afcon 2025 / Rolling Updates of Today's Action - Egypt 3-2 Cote d'Ivoire and Algeria 0-2 Nigeria
CAF
🏁 Semi finals teams known | Quarter-finals complete Read more »
Africa: Osimhen, Akor Fire Nigeria Into the Semis
CAF
Osimhen scored his fourth goal of the competition and assisted as Nigeria edged Algeria 2-0 Nigeria will face Morocco in the last four clash in Rabat Holders Cote D'Ivoire battle… Read more »
Africa: Blockbuster Afcon Semi-Finals Confirmed As Morocco Face Nigeria, Senegal Play Egypt
CAF
The semi-final line-up for the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 has been confirmed, with Africa's traditional heavyweights left standing after a dramatic… Read more »
Africa: Homegrown Tacticians in Control - African Coaches Poised to Continue Afcon Legacy
CAF
For the first time in AFCON history, all four semi-finalists in 2025 are guided by African coaches, guaranteeing that the fourth successive edition of the Africa Cup of Nations… Read more »
Nigeria/Algeria: Osimhen Hails Fans, Eyes Afcon Final After Algeria Victory
Leadership
Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen, has expressed gratitude to Nigerian fans worldwide following the Nigerian national soccer team's impressive 2-0 victory over Algeria in the… Read more »
Africa: Somaliland's Case for Recognition - Response to AU Chairperson's Misguided Statement [opinion]
Addis Standard
By any objective legal, historical, or political measure, Somaliland's quest for international recognition is one of the most compelling unresolved cases on the African continent.… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Steps Up Gomba Campaign, Deploys Kalumba-Led Team to Reclaim NRM Support
Nile Post
President Museveni has stepped up his campaign in Gomba District by deploying a strong mobilisation team in the final days to the elections, as the ruling National Resistance… Read more »
January 09
Burkina Faso: Assassination Plot Against President Ibrahim Traore Foiled in Burkina Faso
People's Dispatch
A plot to kill Burkina Faso's president, Ibrahim Traoré, and disable a drone base, ahead of a planned foreign military intervention, was thwarted by security forces, while… Read more »
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 »
Niger: Niger's New Emergency Law Threatens Rights [press release]
HRW
Decree Grants Authorities Sweeping Powers Amid Deepening Repression Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Faces Economic Shock As U.S. Pulls Back From Global Organizations
Capital FM
For decades, Kenya's economic stability has been partly underwritten by a multilateral framework anchored in Washington. That anchor has now been dislodged. Read more »
