Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Africa

January 17, 2026

Uganda’s 81-year-old President Museveni wins, extends 40-year grip on power

Mr Museveni polled 72 per cent of the votes, while his main challenger, Bobi Wine, a music star, polled 25 per cent.

Yoweri Museveni
January 17, 2026

Funding freeze pushes 1.2 million people in North-East deeper into hunger: WFP

WFP urgently requires over $453 million in the next six months to continue humanitarian assistance across the region. 

malnourished children
January 16, 2026

Shettima arrives in Guinea for President Doumbouya’s inauguration

Mr Shettima was received by senior Guinean government officials and members of the Nigerian diplomatic corps. 

Vice-President Kashim Shettima
January 16, 2026

Uganda Election: About seven killed as 81-year-old Museveni eyes seventh term

The Ugandan strongman has won every single election by a huge margin since the country started direct elections.

Uganda President Yoweri Museveni
January 16, 2026

AU renews call for UN Security Council reform

Mr Nena reiterated the call for Africa to be allocated no fewer than two permanent seats with all prerogatives and privileges of permanent membership.

UN General Assembly
January 15, 2026
Cholera
January 15, 2026

Egypt receives €1 biilion financial support from EU

The EU aims to expand its cooperation with Egypt in the fight against unwanted migration despite criticism from human rights organisations.

European union logo
January 15, 2026

AFCON 2025: Fans decry poor officiating in Nigeria’s loss to Morrocco

Mr Egbi stated, “He said, “AFCON should never have referees from Africa officiating its games again.”

SUPER EAGLES AT AFCON
January 14, 2026

U.S. suspends visa processing for Nigeria, Somalia, Yemen, 72 other countries indefinitely

The U.S. noted that indefinite pause to visa processing for the countries would take effect from January 21.

U.S. Visa