January 06
Mozambique: Civil Society Group Claims Police Killed 38 in Northern District
AIM
The civil society organisation Koxukhoro, based in the northern Mozambican city of Nampula, claims that 38 people have died in clashes between artisanal miners and the police in… Read more »
Southern Africa: A pragmatic reset to unlock South Africa–Taiwan tech cooperation [guest column]
allAfrica
In an era when artificial intelligence and advanced manufacturing are reshaping the world as we know it, Taiwan has become one of the world's most consequential technology… Read more »
Central African Republic: CAR President Touadera Wins Re-Election, Results Show
RFI
Central African Republic President Faustin-Archange Touadera has won a third term in office, securing an outright majority in the presidential election held on 28 December,… Read more »
Ethiopia: More Than 20 Ethiopian Migrants Killed in Road Accident
Nile Post
At least 22 migrants have been killed and 65 others injured after a lorry they were travelling in overturned in Ethiopia's north-eastern Afar region, authorities have confirmed. Read more »
Uganda: A Senseless Election [blog]
CFR
Museveni's efforts to ensure an electoral victory will almost certainly be successful, but will only exacerbate simmering resentment. Read more »
Sudan: Drone Strike Kills 10 in El Obeid As Sudan's War Escalates Across Darfur and Kordofan
Dabanga
At least 10 civilians were killed in North Kordofan's capital of El Obeid on Monday evening when a paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) drone struck a residential area, hitting… Read more »
Somalia: U.S. Conducts Airstrikes On Isis in Northeastern Somalia
Shabelle
The United States military said it carried out a series of airstrikes targeting the Islamic State group in Somalia in coordination with the federal government between January 1 and… Read more »
Nigeria: Dangote Refinery Debunks Shutdown Rumours
This Day
· Reaffirms N699/litre gantry price as marketers evacuate over 48m litres last Sunday Read more »
Nigeria: Police Begin Probe As Suspected U.S. Missile Warhead Found in Niger Village
Leadership
Residents of Zugurma in Mashegu local government area of Niger State were thrown into panic on Monday following the discovery of a strange missile-like object in a bush near the… Read more »
Nigeria: Missile Discovered in Niger Community – Believed to be U.S. Tomahawk Warhead
Daily Trust
A missile has been discovered in the Zugurma area of Mashegu Local Government Area of Niger state. 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 an airstrike targeting al-Shabaab between the evening of Jan. 3-4, 2026. Read more »
Somalia: African Union Peace And Security Council Condemns Israel's Recognition of Somaliland [document]
African Union
Adopted by the Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union (AU) at its 1324th meeting held on 6 January 2026 at the Ministerial level, on the preservation of the… Read more »
Nigeria/Algeria: Afcon 2025 - Algeria Set for Quarter-Final Showdown With Nigeria After Extra-Time Win
Premium Times
With Nigeria's attacking confidence and Algeria's hard-earned resilience, the clash promises to be one of the standout fixtures of AFCON 2025. Read more »
Namibia: Conservationist Slams Western Animal Rights Groups Over Ivory Trade
Namibian
African wildlife will not be protected through Western conservation approaches but through the involvement of local communities, says conservationist Margaret Jacobsohn. Read more »
Sudan: Oil Deal 'Highlights Economic Drivers Behind Sudan's War'
Dabanga
As the new year began, the United States set a deadline for Sudan's warring parties to reach a humanitarian truce, aiming to open safe corridors, protect civilians, and pave the… Read more »
Africa: Heavyweights Collide as #AFCON2025 Quarter-final Clashes Confirmed
CAF
The quarter-final line-up for the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 has been confirmed, setting up a series of heavyweight clashes as Africa’s biggest… Read more »
Cote d'Ivoire/Burkina Faso: Algeria, Côte d'Ivoire Win to Finalize #Afcon2025 Quarter-final Line Up
CAF
Algeria 1–0 DR Congo (AET)Scorer: Adil Boulbina (118) Read more »
Sudan: Thirteen More Lives Lost in Sudan As 1,000th Day of War Looms
UN News
Thirteen more lives - including children - were reportedly lost on Tuesday in another drone attack on Sudan's North Kordofan region. Read more »
West Africa: Ecowas Condemns U.S. Capture of Venezuelan President
FrontPageAfrica
The Economic Community of West African States has issued a strong diplomatic condemnation following the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by United States… Read more »
Uganda: Bobi Wine Set to Campaign in Amudat, Moroto and Napak
Nile Post
National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, is expected to campaign today in the Karamoja sub-region, with scheduled… Read more »
South Africa: SA Condemns U.S. Military Action Against Venezuela At UN Security Council
SAnews.gov.za
The unilateral military strikes conducted by the United States against Venezuela, along with the abduction of President Nicolás Maduro and his spouse from Venezuelan… Read more »
Uganda: UCC Reaffirms Professionalism and Readiness to Respond to Any Internet Disruptions
Nile Post
The Executive Director of the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC), Thembo Nyombi, has reiterated the Commission's commitment to professionalism, efficiency, and responsible… Read more »
Africa: Nigeria Ranks 5th in Africa for English Proficiency
Leadership
Nigeria has emerged as the fifth-best English-speaking country in Africa, according to the 2025 EF English Proficiency Index, cited by reporters on EF's website on Monday. Read more »
Africa: Oil Prices Fall After U.S. Captures Venezuelan Leader
This Day
Oil prices fell yesterday as adequate global supplies offset concerns about supply disruptions due to the US capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in an audacious raid… Read more »
North Africa: Tunisia Court Frees NGO Workers Accused of Helping Migrants
RFI
A Tunisian court has freed a group of humanitarian workers after handing them suspended sentences for facilitating the "illegal entry and residence" of migrants, a support… Read more »
