Somalia annuls UAE security and defence agreements over ‘sovereignty interference’
Somalia’s Council of Ministers has annulled all agreements and memoranda of understanding related to bilateral security and defence cooperation between Somalia and the United Arab Emirates, citing concerns over national sovereignty.
12 Jan, 2026
AU voices concern after US announces plan to withdraw from UN entities
The African Union has expressed concern after the United States’ government recently directed the cessation of funding and participation in some of the United Nations’ entities.
12 Jan, 2026
RSF drones attack Sudan’s eastern city of Sinja: military source
Since April 2023, the conflict between the army and the RSF has killed tens of thousands and left around 11 million people displaced.
12 Jan, 2026
Museveni vs Wine: What is at stake in Uganda’s elections?
President Museveni, who came to power at the head of a rebellion in 1986, is aiming for a seventh term in office.
12 Jan, 2026
Sudan war: Hundreds of civilians displaced in latest South Kordofan’s violence
Sudan’s government returns to Khartoum after more than two years of war
China voices support for Somalia after top diplomat postpones visit
Benin holds parliamentary and local elections a month after failed coup
Why Mombasa’s proposed ban on addictive stimulant ‘muguka’ is a public-policy flashpoint
10 Jan, 2026
China opposes foreign meddling in Tanzania in wake of contested election
Beijing says it “opposes any external force interfering in Tanzania’s internal affairs” and stresses its support for the country’s “national sovereignty and security”.
10 Jan, 2026
South Africa’s Ramaphosa urges ANC to fix poor public services ahead of local polls
ANC often performs worse in local polls than national, as voters vent their frustrations over leaky water pipes, sewage discharges and crumbling roads.
10 Jan, 2026
Ethiopia begins construction of ‘Africa’s biggest airport’
Bishoftu International Airport will have space to park 270 planes and capacity for 110 million passengers a year, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali said.
10 Jan, 2026
China, Russia, Iran begin military exercises in South African waters
China is leading the naval drills which the host nation says are aimed at improving capabilities and sharing information.
10 Jan, 2026
Guinea-Bissau bans ‘unauthorised’ press conferences to avoid ‘violence’
The military seized power in Guinea-Bissau in November, toppling President Embalo.
10 Jan, 2026
OIC and 22 Muslim nations condemn Israeli FM’s Somaliland visit as illegal
A joint statement says the visit violates international law, undermines Somalia’s territorial integrity, and risks fuelling regional instability.
9 Jan, 2026
Gambia intercepts hundreds of migrants bound for Europe after boat capsize
The authorities said at least 31 people were killed when an overloaded migrant boat capsized overnight on New Year’s Eve.
9 Jan, 2026
China’s top diplomat skips historic Somalia visit in Africa tour
The visit scheduled for Friday would have been the first by a Chinese foreign minister to Somalia since the state collapsed in 1991
9 Jan, 2026
Sudan war: Army says it inflicts heavy losses on RSF in Darfur, Kordofan
The Sudanese military says air and ground operations destroyed hundreds of vehicles over past week
9 Jan, 2026
China, Russia, Iran warships arrive in South Africa for military exercises
Chinese, Russian and Iranian warships have arrived in South African waters to practice maritime safety and anti-piracy operations.
