January 29
Ghana: IShowSpeed To Get Ghanaian Passport Following Africa Tour
allAfrica
Darren Jason Watkins Jr, popularly known as IShowSpeed, one of the world's most popular content creators, has received approval for a Ghanaian passport following his… Read more »
Togo: U.S. Embassy Lomé Celebrates Launch of American Chamber of Commerce in Togo [press release]
U.S. Embassy Lome
The U.S. Embassy in Lomé joined business leaders and government officials on January 26 to celebrate the official launch of the American Chamber of Commerce in Togo… Read more »
January 28
Africa: How Did Africa Fare in 2025? A Test of U.S. Policy Choices - Ambassador Cohen [guest column]
allAfrica
For generations, American candidates have asked voters a familiar question: Are you better off now than you were four years ago? Read more »
Nigeria: Trump's Framing of Nigeria Insurgency As a War On Christians Risks Undermining Interfaith Peacebuilding [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Nigeria "must do more to protect Christians," a senior U.S. State Department official demanded on Jan. 22, 2026, during a high-level security meeting in the African nation's… Read more »
Kenya: Govt Not Liable to Compensate 1998 Bomb Blast Victims, High Court Rules
Capital FM
The government will not compensate victims of the 1998 Nairobi bomb blast after the High Court dismissed a petition seeking damages, dealing a blow to a case that had been filed… Read more »
Africa: Joint U.S. - African Union Statement on Launch of a Strategic Investment Working Group [press release]
State Department
The following joint statement was released by the Government of the United States of America and the African Union Commission on the occasion of today's agreement to establish a… Read more »
Algeria: U.S. Senior Advisor for Arab and African Affairs Massad Boulos Visits Algeria [press release]
U.S. Embassy Algiers
U.S. Senior Advisor for Arab and African Affairs Massad Boulos returned to Algeria on January 26 to meet with President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, Minister of State, Minister of Foreign… Read more »
Ethiopia: PM Abiy Holds Talks With U.S. Deputy Secretary of State, Africom Commander
ENA
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed received a courtesy visit from the United States Deputy Secretary of State, Christopher T. Landau, accompanied by the Commander of U.S. Africa Command… Read more »
Ethiopia: Foreign Minister Gedion Meets U.S. Deputy Secretary of State to Strengthen Bilateral Ties
ENA
Foreign Minister Gedion Timothewos held talks today with United States Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau at his office, focusing on strengthening bilateral relations… Read more »
Africa: AUC Chairperson Received a High-Level U.S. Delegation Led By Deputy Secretary of State Landau
African Union
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, this afternoon received a high-level United States delegation led by the Deputy Secretary of State, H.E.… Read more »
Ethiopia: PM Abiy Receives U.S. Deputy Secretary Christopher Landau, Africom Commander As Ethiopia, Us Agree to Deepen Security Cooperation
Addis Standard
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said he received a courtesy visit from US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher T. Landau and the Commander of the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM),… Read more »
Kenya: 1998 U.S. Embassy Bombing - Court Rules Govt Not Liable for Victims' Compensation
Capital FM
The government will not compensate victims of the 1998 Nairobi bomb blast after the High Court dismissed a petition seeking damages, dealing a blow to a case filed more than two… Read more »
Africa: Destination Uganda Wins 'Best in Show--Africa' At 2026 New York Travel & Adventure Show
Independent (Kampala)
Destination Uganda has won the "Best in Show - Africa" award for its immersive and experiential showcase at the Travel & Adventure Show. Read more »
January 27
Nigeria: A Mirage of Extraversion - The Political Cost of Nigeria's Lobbying Deal [analysis]
African Arguments
The Nigerian government has recently engaged the services of a Washington-based lobbying firm to promote its efforts at protecting the lives of Nigerians against terrorists,… Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Commends U.S.-Nigeria Military Cooperation Against Terrorism
Vanguard
The Senate has commended the continued military collaboration between Nigeria and the United States in the fight against terrorism. Read more »
Tunisia: A Shared Burden - African Lion 26 Planning Concludes, Uniting Nato and African Partners for Regional Security
Africom
Service members from Tunisia, the United States, France and Italy met in Tunis Jan. 21-24 for the final planning event of the Tunisian portion of African Lion 2026. The exercise,… Read more »
Africa: Where Was Africa in Davos? [column]
This Day
To state the truth, Africa was significantly nowhere at the World Economic Forum which took place this January 19 - 23. You may say absent figuratively, sidelined more… Read more »
Rwanda: Alleged Rwandan Statement Condemning US Strikes On Venezuela Is Fabricated
Africa Check
Alleged Rwandan statement condemning US strikes on Venezuela is fabricated Read more »
South Africa: South Africa Confirms Temporary Withdrawal From the G20, As U.S. Takes the Helm
RFI
South Africa has decided to "temporarily withdraw" from the G20, after a request by the United States. Washington takes on the rotating presidency for the year 2026, following on… Read more »
January 26
Uganda: A Gathering Impunity [blog]
CFR
Geopolitical transformation appears to have induced political license across Africa. Read more »
Ethiopia: When Mediation Becomes Intimidation - GERD, Trump, and Ethiopia's Sovereign Rights
Addis Standard
The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) now functions as a cornerstone of Ethiopian national infrastructure, actively generating power and transforming the socio-economic… Read more »
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 »
Togo: Regional English Language Fellows Conference Strengthens U.S.-Togo Education Partnerships [press release]
U.S. Embassy Lome
Senior government officials, educators, and partners convened in Lomé for the Regional English Language Fellows Conference to advance collaboration in English language… Read more »
January 25
Nigeria: Nigeria's $9 Million Lobbying Deal [opinion]
This Day
The contract may momentarily shape perceptions, but it will not substitute for demonstrable progress on security and economic stability, contends FELIX OLADEJI Read more »
