January 06
Africa: Global Population Requiring Interventions Against Trachoma Falls Below 100 Million for the First Time [press release]
WHO
The number of people requiring interventions against trachoma, the world's leading infectious cause of blindness, has fallen below 100 million for the first time since global… Read more »
Ethiopia: News - Ethiopia Bond Gains As Government Agrees On Debt Restructuring
Addis Standard
Ethiopia's sole Eurobond rose sharply after the government reached an agreement in principle with bondholders on a restructuring plan that would impose a 15% haircut on the… Read more »
Sudan: News - UN Warns of Rising Civilian Risks As Ethiopia Aid Cuts Deepen and Violence Escalates in Sudan
Addis Standard
The United Nations has warned that civilians are facing growing risks across multiple crisis zones, with funding shortages pushing Ethiopia's refugee response to the brink, while… Read more »
Africa: Africa Voices Outrage Against U.S. Invasion of Venezuela and Kidnapping of President Maduro
People's Dispatch
Following the shocking invasion of Venezuela and the abduction of President Nicolás Maduro, African states, social movements, trade unions, and political parties have… Read more »
Nigeria: Nine Soldiers Die, Five Seriously Injured in Mine Blast, Ambush in Borno
This Day
· Troops eliminate five terrorists, rescue kidnapped hostages in Borno, says military Read more »
Nigeria: Afcon - Top Scorers After Round of 16
Vanguard
Morocco's Brahim Díaz leads the Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON top scorers chart after the conclusion of round-of-16 matches, having netted four goals so far in the… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Young Rapper Giving Voice to Zimbabwe's Streets
263Chat
A new generation of Zimbabwean hip-hop artists is beginning to find its voice, and among them is Gareth4L, a rising talent whose music blends personal storytelling with… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Econet Wireless Zimbabwe Plans Voluntary Delisting From ZSE
Daba Finance
Econet Wireless Zimbabwe Limited has announced plans to pursue a voluntary delisting from the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange, subject to shareholder approval, as the company seeks to… Read more »
Egypt: Egyptian Exchange Eyes Strong 2026 With Wave of New Listings
Daba Finance
Egyptian Exchange is preparing for one of its strongest investment years, with plans to list around eight new companies in 2026, mainly from the medical and tourism sectors,… Read more »
West Africa: Nigeria Imports 12.96bn Litres of Petrol, Gets 7.4bn Litres Local Supply in 13 Months
This Day
Nigeria remained structurally dependent on imported petrol between November 2024 and November 2025, despite a measurable contribution from the Dangote Refinery, according to a… Read more »
West Africa: Nigeria Has a High Poverty Rate - What This Has to Do With Ethnic Conflicts [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Nigeria has endured decades of violent insurgencies and ranks 6th on the 2025 Global Terrorism Index. Numerous people have been killed and millions displaced. The number of… Read more »
East Africa: Israel Recognizes Somaliland [analysis]
African Arguments
On 26 December 2025 Prime Minister Netanyahu of Israel announced the official recognition of Somaliland by his government. Read more »
South Africa: South Africans Embrace Ethnic Identity, Distrust Other Ethnic Groups
Afrobarometer
More than four in 10 citizens say the government discriminates against their ethnic group. Read more »
Nigeria/Mozambique: Player Ratings As Super Eagles Maul Mambas in Morocco
Premium Times
On paper, Nigeria went into the tie as overwhelming favourites. On the pitch in Fès, they played like a team intent on removing all doubt Read more »
Uganda: UCC Denies Plans to Shut Down Internet Ahead of Polls - Nyombi
Nile Post
The Executive Director of the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC), Thembo Nyombi, has dismissed claims that the government is planning to shut down internet services during the… Read more »
Nigeria/Mozambique: Afcon - Super Eagles Thrash Mozambique 4:0 to Reach Quarterfinals
Leadership
Nigeria's Super Eagles emphatically booked their place in the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) quarter-finals on Monday night, dismantling Mozambique's Mambas with a… Read more »
Rwanda: Kayko Raises $1.2m to Expand SME Finance Access in Rwanda
Daba Finance
Rwandan fintech startup Kayko has raised $1.2 million in seed funding to expand its data-driven platform for small and medium-sized businesses. Read more »
Algeria/Congo-Kinshasa: DRC Boss Desabre Says Algeria Clash Offers Chance to Show Squad's Progress
RFI
Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) head coach Sebastian Desabre urged his players to show the extent of their experience and tactical development during Tuesday night's clash… Read more »
Rwanda: Parliament Passes Road Traffic Bill Replacing 39-Year-Old Law
New Times
The lower chamber of Parliament, on January 5, passed a new road traffic bill aimed at improving road safety through enhanced use of technology and the introduction of a merit and… Read more »
Somalia: ITUC Voices Concern Over Israel's Recognition of Somaliland
Shabelle
The International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC), representing more than 200 million workers worldwide, expressed strong concern over Israel's announcement recognizing… Read more »
East Africa: Diageo Agrees to Sell East African Breweries Stake to Asahi
Daba Finance
Diageo has agreed to sell its entire 65% stake in East African Breweries plc to Japan's Asahi Group Holdings, marking a major ownership shift in one of Africa's largest beverage… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerians Favour Open Trade, Call for Greater African Voice in International Decision-Making Bodies
Afrobarometer
Majorities welcome the economic and political influence of China, the United States, ECOWAS, and the AU. Read more »
Somalia: Somali Forces Kill Five Militants in Gedo Operation
Shabelle
CILAAN, Somalia, Jan. 6, 2026 - The Somali National Army (SNA) said it killed five militants during a security operation in the Ceel-Cilaan area, about 30 kilometres east of… Read more »
Mozambique/Nigeria: Afcon 2025 - Five Defining Takeaways From Nigeria's 4-0 Demolition of Mozambique
Premium Times
Against a Mozambique side coached by Chiquinho Conde, the Super Eagles blended intensity, power, and clarity of purpose to overwhelm their opponents from the first whistle Read more »
Nigeria: Nursing Association Condemns Member's Killing, Demands Justice
Premium Times
Chinemerem Chuwumeziem, a staff member of the Federal Medical Centre, Abuja, was reportedly on her way home from work on Saturday, 3 January, when she was killed. Read more »
