Benin ruling bloc sweeps parliamentary elections

Beninese President Patrice Talon’s ruling bloc won a clean sweep in legislative elections, according to provisional results.
18 Jan, 2026
Guinea’s President Doumbouya vows not to use power for personal gains

Doumbouya won December election with 86.7% of vote.
18 Jan, 2026
Somali businesses suffer in Minneapolis amid Trump’s crackdown

A Somali man says his business is down $20,000 monthly since the crackdown started.
18 Jan, 2026
Egypt and Sudan welcome Trump’s offer to mediate the Nile dam dispute

President Sisi expresses appreciation for Trump’s interest in the Nile issue, describing it as “the lifeline of the Egyptian people.”
17 Jan, 2026

Somali president attends inauguration of Northeast state leader in Las Anod

Uganda’s Museveni wins presidential election by landslide to extend 40-year rule

Sisi welcomes Trump offer to mediate Nile dam dispute with Ethiopia

Seven killed in suspected extortion shooting near Cape Town: police

Uganda’s police deny arresting opposition leader ahead of presidential vote results
17 Jan, 2026
Kenya starvation cult: Prosecutor hails breakthrough after grave digger admits guilt
The prosecution said the key suspect, who served as a grave digger for the sect, confessed to participating in the deaths and burials of victims, most of them children.

17 Jan, 2026
Ugandan opposition figure Bobi Wine taken away in army helicopter, party says
National Unity Platform says opposition leader was taken to unknown location amid internet blackout and reports of post-election violence.

16 Jan, 2026
At least 10 killed as Uganda awaits election results, Museveni seen winning
The electoral commission said President Yoweri Museveni was on 75.4 percent to opposition leader Bobi Wine’s 20.7 with close to 60 percent of votes counted.

16 Jan, 2026
Chad blames Sudan’s RSF paramilitary for killing of its soldiers at border
Chadian government spokesman said an incursion by armed fighters from Sudan led to a clash when Chadian troops ordered them to leave.

16 Jan, 2026
Torrential rains, floods kill over 100 across southern Africa
Southern Africa has experienced a series of extreme weather events in recent years, including devastating cyclones and a scorching drought.

16 Jan, 2026
Ex-heavyweight champion Joshua back in gym after car crash in Nigeria
Anthony Joshua shared online footage of himself hitting pads with a trainer just weeks after a car crash which killed two of his close friends.

16 Jan, 2026
World Turkic Languages Family Day celebrated in Senegal
Turkish ambassador to Senegal, Nur Sağman, led the celebrations at an event attended by representatives of Turkish institutions and students enrolled in Turkish language courses.

16 Jan, 2026
Nigeria’s northeast faces worst hunger in a decade, UN says
Conflict, displacement and economic pressures have driven food insecurity for years, WFP says.

16 Jan, 2026
Somali President Mohamud, PM Barre pay rare visit to Lasanod
The visit comes as President Mohamud’s government intensifies efforts to ensure national unity and protection of Somalia’s territorial integrity.

16 Jan, 2026
Côte d’Ivoire showcases art returned from German researcher’s collection
Nearly 100 artefacts, along with around 15,000 photographs and a dozen films, have now been returned to their country of origin.




