January 2026

South Africa’s Artisanal Miners Keep Coal Flowing Amid Crackdown and Energy Transition

Thousands of informal miners work daily in South Africa’s coal heartland, digging in pitch-black, often unsafe tunnels in Mpumalanga province. While the government labels them “illegal miners,” many describe themselves…

Africa News Now January 7, 2026

African Diaspora ANN Southern Africa

Ramaphosa Condemns U.S. Military Capture of Venezuela’s Maduro, Urges UN Action

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has strongly condemned the recent U.S. military operation in Venezuela that resulted in the capture of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, calling it a…

Africa News Now January 7, 2026

ANN West Africa

Suspected Jihadists Attack Mali’s Morila Gold Mine, Employees Taken Hostage

Suspected jihadists attacked Mali’s Morila gold mine over the weekend, destroying equipment and briefly taking seven employees hostage, according to eyewitnesses. All hostages were later released unharmed. The incident occurred…

Africa News Now January 7, 2026

ANN Eastern Africa

Somalia Condemns Israeli Foreign Minister’s Visit to Somaliland

Somalia’s Foreign Ministry has strongly condemned a visit by Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar to Hargeisa, calling it a serious violation of Somalia’s territorial sovereignty and international law. The trip…

Africa News Now January 6, 2026

ANN Northern Africa

Morocco’s Tourism Boom Breaks Records as Visitor Numbers Surge

Morocco’s tourism sector has reached record levels, with the country welcoming 19.8 million visitors in 2025, a 14 percent increase from the previous year, according to the tourism ministry. The…

Africa News Now January 6, 2026

ANN West Africa

Ghana Rejects Claims of 25% Fee Increase at University of Ghana

Ghana’s Ministry of Education has denied reports that academic fees at the University of Ghana have been increased by 25 percent, saying no such adjustment has been approved by the…

Africa News Now January 6, 2026

ANN West Africa

Ivory Coast Terror Trial Resumes Over Deadly 2020 Kafolo Attack

The trial of 45 people accused of involvement in a deadly 2020 attack on an Ivorian military checkpoint resumed on Monday at Côte d’Ivoire’s Anti-Terrorism Court in Abidjan, as authorities…

Africa News Now January 6, 2026

ANN Northern Africa

Tunisia Finally Frees Aid Workers Tried for Assisting Migrants

Tunisian authorities have released six humanitarian workers who were on trial for allegedly helping migrants, ending more than 20 months of detention for some of the accused, according to their…

Africa News Now January 6, 2026

ANN Central Africa

Touadéra Wins Third Term in Central African Republic After Contested Vote

President Faustin Archange Touadéra has secured a third term in office following last month’s presidential election, according to provisional results released by the Central African Republic’s National Electoral Authority. The…

Africa News Now January 6, 2026

ANN Eastern Africa

Uganda Denies Plans for Internet Shutdown Ahead of January Elections

Ugandan authorities have denied plans to shut down the internet during next week’s general elections, pushing back against opposition claims that access will be cut to limit mobilization and control…

Africa News Now January 6, 2026

ANN Southern Africa

Cape Town Minstrels Parade Fills Streets With Music, History and Colour

Thousands of performers flooded the streets of Cape Town on Monday for the annual Minstrels’ Parade, known locally as the Kaapse Klopse, turning the city into a vibrant display of…

Africa News Now January 5, 2026