Dutch court sentences Eritrean to 20 years in jail for human trafficking
A Dutch court on Tuesday sentenced an Eritrean man to 20 years in prison for operating a human trafficking ring in which migrants were extorted.
27 Jan, 2026
Gunmen kill 10 in attack on Niger police post near Algeria border
Deadly attack at key migrant transit hub underscores mounting pressure on Sahel states as they roll out a new regional force.
27 Jan, 2026
Uganda denies crackdown on opposition with president’s rival still on the run
Uganda’s information minister acknowledges that arrests had taken place, but says they were limited to individuals who had caused “problems.”
27 Jan, 2026
Somalia says seized food aid returned to WFP after fallout with the US
The US earlier this month suspended all assistance to Somalia following reports that local officials had seized donor-funded food aid at a WFP warehouse in Mogadishu.
27 Jan, 2026
Tanzania set to sign $42 billion mega gas project
Suspected ADF terrorists kill 22 people in eastern DRC: UN report
Sudan army says it has broken RSF siege on South Kordofan city
Uganda says internet fully restored countrywide after January 15 elections
Mali kills over 100 terrorists in air strike: military
26 Jan, 2026
Senegal says Morocco ties ‘stronger than emotion’ after tense AFCON final
Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko said on Monday in Rabat that ties with Morocco were “stronger than emotion”, days after tense scenes during the two nations’ face-off in the Africa Cup of Nations final.
26 Jan, 2026
Nigeria says it will try military officers over 2025 coup plot against Tinubu
Nigeria’s military said on Monday it will try several officers over a plan to oust President Bola Tinubu last year.
26 Jan, 2026
Over 3 million Sudanese displaced by war return home: UN
More than three million Sudanese people displaced by nearly three years of war have returned home, the United Nations migration agency said on Monday.
26 Jan, 2026
Kenya starvation cult preacher to be charged over 52 more deaths
A self-proclaimed preacher in Kenya linked to a starvation cult that killed more than 400 people will be charged over a further 52 deaths at another village, prosecutors said on Monday.
26 Jan, 2026
Guinness recognises Kenyan climate activist for 72-hour tree hug
Guinness World Records on Monday recognised Kenyan climate activist Truphena Muthoni for breaking her own world record by hugging a tree continuously for 72 hours.
26 Jan, 2026
Ethiopia declares end of Marburg outbreak
Several countries on the continent have been affected by Marburg outbreaks in recent years, including Ghana, Equatorial Guinea, South Africa and Tanzania.
26 Jan, 2026
The world fears, Africa holds: Turning gold panic into African power
Africa can convert this moment of global uncertainty into a foundation for lasting African prosperity, stability, and financial self-determination. Let the world seek shelter in gold; let Africa build its future upon it.
26 Jan, 2026
South Africa province halts private school transport amid permit crackdown after tragic bus crash
Fourteen school pupils were killed on January 19 when their school transport minibus collided with a truck.
26 Jan, 2026
South Sudan orders evacuations of UN staff, civilians in three counties ahead of military offensive
An operation code-named “operation enduring peace” was “imminent,” the government said in a statement.
26 Jan, 2026
World Bank, Qatar to support electricity supply for 300 million people in Africa
The cooperation deal between the World Bank and Qatar also includes job creation and supporting countries hit by armed conflicts.
