- 26 January, 2026
Somalia cancels all agreements with UAE over accusations of undermining national unity
Somalia says it has cancelled all agreements with the United Arab Emirates due to evidence the Gulf state is engaged
Lagos dredging boom fuels development but sinks fishing livelihoods
Authorities have pledged to crack down on illegal dredging, but residents say enforcement remains inconsistent — as Lagos faces rising
ICJ hears opening statements in genocide case against Myanmar
Long-awaited hearings at the United Nations top court opened in The Hague on Monday in a case accusing Myanmar of
Ghana settles $1.47 billion energy sector debt to restore power stability
Ghana also settled all outstanding gas invoices owed to energy partners ENI and Vitol, paying around $480 million, and cleared
Iran’s nationwide protest movement enters third week amid violent crackdown
Activists say 544 people have been killed in the protests. Iranian authorities have accused the United States and Israel of fuelling unrest
Iran warns Washington it will retaliate if the US launches an attack
US President Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened to intervene to protect demonstrators amid a deadly crackdown by Iranian security forces…Read
Kenyan women’s fight for their land rights after death of husbands
Thousands of widows, unaware of their constitutional rights, face losing everything…Read More
Kampala decked in colours of Ugandan president’s party ahead of polls
The 81-year-old Yoweri Museveni, who has ruled the country since 1986, is seeking re-election…Read More
Construction gets underway in Ethiopia on ‘Africa’s biggest airport’
At a cost of $12.5 billion, the Bishoftu International Airport will feature four runways and accommodate up to 110 million
Thousands gather to mark Benin’s Vodun Days showcasing local culture
The Voodoo festival has become a real tourist magnet, attracting visitors from the continent and beyond every year…Read More