Africa

Senegal eagerly awaited the return of its champions on Monday, with streets decked out in banners and flags and the population given a public holiday following the country’s thrilling Africa Cup of Nations win over Morocco.

Armed gangs kidnapped 163 worshippers after storming two churches in Nigeria’s northern Kaduna State on Sunday, a member of the clergy told AFP.

Africa still lags in social protection coverage compared to the rest of the world, leaving its population precarious and susceptible to socioeconomic shocks. Only 19.1% of the continent’s population is covered by at least one social protection plan.

Museveni’s victory cements his position as one of Africa’s longest-serving leaders, having first come to power in 1986.

A UN report said authorities estimated that more than 400,000 people had been affected

President Cyril Ramaphosa is scheduled to visit the flood-stricken communities in Mpumalanga on Monday.

President Yoweri Museveni told the nation on Sunday that his landslide victory in Uganda’s election showed the dominance of his party.

South Africa on Sunday declared a national disaster after widespread flooding that destroyed homes and killed dozens, while thousands sought shelter in neighbouring Mozambique.

Ugandan authorities partially restored internet services late on Saturday after President Yoweri Museveni won a seventh term in the January 15, 2026 elections.

Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, the chairperson of the African Union Commission, has congratulated President Yoweri Museveni for winning Uganda’s January 15, 2026 presidential election.