Thursday 22 January 2026
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The Democratic Republic of Congo has shared a shortlist of state-owned mining assets with the United States for potential American investment, including projects linked to manganese, copper-cobalt, gold and lithium, Reuters reported, citing two senior Congolese officials.
According to Reuters, the…
The Democratic Republic of Congo has shared a shortlist of state-owned mining assets with the United States for potential American investment, including projects linked to manganese, copper-cobalt, gold and lithium, Reuters reported, citing two senior Congolese officials.
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Somalia’s largest telecommunications company, Hormuud Telecom, has accused Kenyan troops stationed in the Lower Juba region of “deliberately destroying” its telecommunications infrastructure, an allegation Kenya has not responded to.
In a statement released on Tuesday, Hormuud said the destruction…
Somalia’s largest telecommunications company, Hormuud Telecom, has accused Kenyan troops stationed in the Lower Juba region of “deliberately destroying” its telecommunications infrastructure, an allegation Kenya has not responded to.
In a statement released on Tuesday, Hormuud said the destruction…
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The International Criminal Court’s prosecutor said there are reasonable grounds to believe “war crimes and crimes against humanity were committed” in El Fasher, Darfur, following its capture by Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in late October 2025, according to a new report submitted to the UN…
The International Criminal Court’s prosecutor said there are reasonable grounds to believe “war crimes and crimes against humanity were committed” in El Fasher, Darfur, following its capture by Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in late October 2025, according to a new report submitted to the UN…
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Uganda’s Electoral Commission in Jan 17 declared President Yoweri Museveni the winner of a contested general election, saying he secured about 71.6% of the vote, while his main challenger, opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi — popularly known as Bobi Wine — received roughly 24.7%. The result…
Uganda’s Electoral Commission in Jan 17 declared President Yoweri Museveni the winner of a contested general election, saying he secured about 71.6% of the vote, while his main challenger, opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi — popularly known as Bobi Wine — received roughly 24.7%. The result…
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Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the African Union Commission, has strongly defended Africa’s growing partnership with China, describing it as a relationship rooted in “mutual interest, respect and mutual understanding,” and dismissing criticism that Chinese engagement has pushed African…
Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the African Union Commission, has strongly defended Africa’s growing partnership with China, describing it as a relationship rooted in “mutual interest, respect and mutual understanding,” and dismissing criticism that Chinese engagement has pushed African…
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The International Monetary Fund’s Executive Board has completed the fourth review of Ethiopia’s 48-month Extended Credit Facility (ECF), clearing the way for an immediate disbursement of about US$261 million to help meet the country’s balance-of-payments and fiscal financing needs.
The latest…
The International Monetary Fund’s Executive Board has completed the fourth review of Ethiopia’s 48-month Extended Credit Facility (ECF), clearing the way for an immediate disbursement of about US$261 million to help meet the country’s balance-of-payments and fiscal financing needs.
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This week, US President Donald Trump offered to resume American mediation in the long-running Nile water dispute between Egypt and Ethiopia over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), according to a letter sent to Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and published on Truth Social. In the…
This week, US President Donald Trump offered to resume American mediation in the long-running Nile water dispute between Egypt and Ethiopia over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), according to a letter sent to Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and published on Truth Social. In the…
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Uganda’s 2026 presidential election has been declared in favor of incumbent President Yoweri Museveni, who secured 71.65 percent of the vote, according to results announced by the Electoral Commission. His closest challenger, opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi…
Uganda’s 2026 presidential election has been declared in favor of incumbent President Yoweri Museveni, who secured 71.65 percent of the vote, according to results announced by the Electoral Commission. His closest challenger, opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi…
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Saudi Arabia is finalizing a new military cooperation pact with Somalia and Egypt aimed at countering the growing regional influence of the United Arab Emirates, Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with the matter.
Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud is expected to travel to Saudi…
Saudi Arabia is finalizing a new military cooperation pact with Somalia and Egypt aimed at countering the growing regional influence of the United Arab Emirates, Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with the matter.
Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud is expected to travel to Saudi…
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US President Donald Trump has offered to resume the American mediation role between Egypt and Ethiopia in the long-running dispute over the sharing of Nile River waters and the rules governing the filling and operation of Ethiopia’s Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD). The move would return…
US President Donald Trump has offered to resume the American mediation role between Egypt and Ethiopia in the long-running dispute over the sharing of Nile River waters and the rules governing the filling and operation of Ethiopia’s Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD). The move would return…