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U.S. Delivers Military Aid to Nigeria Following Christmas Day Strikes on Militants

The United States delivered “critical military supplies” to Nigeria on Tuesday, reinforcing security cooperation following U.S. airstrikes on December 25 against militant groups in the country’s northwest. The strikes targeted…

Africa News Now January 14, 2026

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Museveni Rallies Supporters in Kampala as Uganda Heads to Tense Election

Thousands of supporters gathered in Kampala on Tuesday for President Yoweri Museveni’s final campaign rally ahead of Uganda’s general election on Thursday, closing a bruising campaign marked by heavy security…

Africa News Now January 14, 2026

ANN Eastern Africa

Bobi Wine Threatens Mass Protests Ahead of Uganda’s Presidential Election

Uganda’s opposition leader Bobi Wine has warned of mass demonstrations if President Yoweri Museveni manipulates Thursday’s presidential election, as over 20 million citizens prepare to vote. Speaking to AFP, Wine…

Africa News Now January 13, 2026

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Gambia Begins Reparations for Victims of Jammeh’s Human Rights Abuses

The Gambia Reparations Commission has started disbursing payments to victims of human rights violations committed under the 22-year rule of former dictator Yahya Jammeh. The commission described the move as…

Africa News Now January 13, 2026

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Ghana Clears $1.47bn Energy Debt, Restores Power Sector Guarantees

The Government of Ghana says it has paid a total of $1.47 billion in 2025 to settle long-standing debts in the energy sector, a move officials say has stabilized power…

Africa News Now January 12, 2026

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Uganda Votes Amid Allegations of Repression and Fears of Election Violence

Ugandans go to the polls on Thursday in a presidential election that opposition figures say is being conducted under heavy political repression and widespread intimidation. Opposition leader Bobi Wine has…

Africa News Now January 12, 2026

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Sudan Government Returns to Khartoum After Nearly Two Years of War

Sudan’s prime minister has announced the official return of the government to Khartoum, marking a symbolic milestone as the country passes 1,000 days of civil war. “We are back today,”…

Africa News Now January 12, 2026

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China and Lesotho Pledge Deeper Cooperation in Agriculture, Energy and Infrastructure

China and Lesotho have agreed to expand cooperation in key development sectors following an official visit by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, underscoring the two countries’ long-standing diplomatic and economic…

Africa News Now January 12, 2026

ANN Eastern Africa

Ugandan Youth Rally Behind Bobi Wine as Museveni Seeks Seventh Term

As Uganda prepares for its January 15 presidential election, thousands of opposition supporters have taken to the streets around Kampala, rallying behind Bobi Wine, the musician-turned-politician challenging President Yoweri Museveni.…

Africa News Now January 9, 2026

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PM Sonko Rules Out Debt Restructuring as Senegal Faces Rising Fiscal Pressure

Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has said his government will not pursue a debt restructuring, even as the country faces mounting repayment pressures and reduced access to international financing. Speaking…

Africa News Now January 9, 2026

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Somalis Protest Israel’s Recognition of Somaliland, Government Reaffirms Territorial Unity

Hundreds of demonstrators gathered in Mogadishu on Thursday night to protest Israel’s recent recognition of Somaliland, a self-declared region that broke away from Somalia in 1991 but has never previously…

Africa News Now January 9, 2026