Ghana firms up mining rules, to double royalty charges amid surge in gold prices
Ghana will scrap long-term mining investment stability agreements and double royalties under sweeping reforms, the regulator in Africa’s top gold producer told Reuters, as it seeks to capture more benefits from surging bullion prices.
15 Jan, 2026
Egypt and three other nations talked Trump out of possible Iran attack: Reuters
Four states conducted intense diplomacy with the United States and Iran this week to prevent a threatened US attack on Iran over Tehran’s action against protesters, a Gulf official told Reuters.
15 Jan, 2026
Somali, Ugandan, AU troops kill at least 30 Al Shabab terrorists in southern Somalia
Somali, Ugandan and African Union (AU) forces on Thursday killed more than 30 Al Shabab terrorists and injured several others during a joint operation in southern Somalia, the AU peacekeeping mission said.
15 Jan, 2026
Floods kill at least 10 people in South Africa, triggers closure of iconic national park
Flooding triggered by torrential rains in northeastern South Africa claimed at least 10 lives overnight and forced the closure of the iconic Kruger National Park, officials said on Thursday.
15 Jan, 2026
Ethiopia says it has seized ‘over 56,000 rounds of ammunition’ from a neighbouring nation
Türkiye opposes ‘any military intervention’ against Iran: Foreign Minister Fidan
Uganda elections: Voting hit by technical glitches amid internet shutdown
South Africa voices concern over Iran unrest
EU, foreign envoys urge urgent action to rescue South Sudan peace process
15 Jan, 2026
Africa’s fastest growing billionaires 2026
Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote’s wealth has increased by $451 million to reach $30.4 billion in the first two weeks of 2026.
15 Jan, 2026
Kenya reaches preliminary ‘duty free’ deal with China: ministry
The agreement allows 98.2% of Kenya’s export goods duty-free access to the Chinese market.
15 Jan, 2026
Voting begins in Uganda’s election under internet shutdown
Polling stations in several parts were still not open hours after voting was due to start on Thursday, with some 21.6 million registered voters expected to cast their ballots.
14 Jan, 2026
Egypt won’t ‘hesitate to take necessary measures’ to preserve Sudan unity: Foreign Minister
Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty said on Wednesday that Cairo would take all necessary measures to preserve Sudan’s unity, as the neighbouring country approaches its fourth year of war between the army and its paramilitary rivals.
14 Jan, 2026
Terrorists kill 14 people in Cameroon’s northwest, government says
Terrorists killed 14 people, half of them children, in an attack in Cameroon’s English-speaking Northwest region on Wednesday, state media reported.
14 Jan, 2026
Museveni adviser exudes confidence he will win Uganda election with ‘at least 70%’
A senior Ugandan official on Wednesday defended the internet shutdown implemented ahead of elections, saying it was necessary to prevent “riots and misinformation.”
14 Jan, 2026
Egypt says all parties agree on Gaza technocratic committee members
Egypt said on Wednesday that all the members of a 15-person Palestinian technocratic committee meant to administer post-war Gaza had been agreed upon by all Palestinian factions, who swiftly offered their support.
14 Jan, 2026
Rwanda joins Ghana in sending military engineers to Jamaica
Rwanda has sent a contingent of military engineers to Jamaica to “support the Caribbean country’s recovery efforts by rehabilitating infrastructure destroyed by a powerful cyclone” in 2025, the Rwanda Defence Force said on Wednesday.
14 Jan, 2026
South Sudan tensions: AU mission visits ahead of landmark elections
The African Union delegation, led by South Africa’s Foreign Minister Ronald Lamola, will examine the status of the peace agreement and steps being taken towards the election.
14 Jan, 2026
South Africa’s Western Cape moves to officially declare disaster over wildfires, water crisis
More than 100 000 hectares of land have burned across the province, with fires in the Overstrand and Cape Winelands regions.
