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M23 Holds Funeral in Goma for Victims of Deadly Drone Strike in Eastern DR Congo

The AFC/M23 armed group on Thursday held a collective funeral in Goma for 22 people killed in a drone strike earlier this month in Masisi territory, North Kivu province, eastern…

Africa News Now January 9, 2026

ANN Eastern Africa

Somalia Rejects U.S. Claims of Aid Diversion

Somalia’s government has strongly denied U.S. allegations that it ordered the demolition of a World Food Programme (WFP) warehouse in Mogadishu and seized American-funded food aid meant for vulnerable civilians.…

Africa News Now January 9, 2026

ANN Southern Africa

Chinese, Iranian Warships Arrive in South Africa Ahead of BRICS+ Naval Drill

Warships from China and Iran have arrived in Cape Town’s False Bay as South Africa prepares to host a major BRICS+ naval exercise called “Will for Peace 2026.” The week‑long…

Africa News Now January 8, 2026

African Diaspora ANN West Africa

Mali and Canada Strengthen Cooperation to Protect Education Amid Insecurity

Mali and Canada have reaffirmed their commitment to supporting education in regions affected by insecurity, aiming to improve access to schooling and sustain learning for vulnerable children. On Monday in…

Africa News Now January 8, 2026

ANN Eastern Africa

Somalia Launches “Total War” Against al-Shabab as Government Reclaims Key Towns

Somalia’s National Army has intensified operations against al-Qaida-linked al-Shabab militants, aiming to dismantle networks threatening the capital, Mogadishu, and regain control over southern and central regions. The campaign is part…

Africa News Now January 8, 2026

ANN Southern Africa

South Africa Assures U.S. It Will Not Block Controversial Afrikaner Refugee Program

South Africa has agreed not to interfere with a U.S. refugee program that allows white South Africans to emigrate, according to a December 23 internal meeting summary reviewed by Reuters.…

Africa News Now January 8, 2026

ANN West Africa

Nigerian Air Force Takes Lead After U.S. Strikes on Jihadists in Sokoto

The Nigerian Air Force will assume primary responsibility for counterterrorism operations following U.S. airstrikes on Christmas Day targeting jihadist groups in Sokoto State, northwestern Nigeria, according to a Nigerian official.…

Africa News Now January 7, 2026

ANN West Africa

Burkina Faso Says Security Forces Foiled New Coup Plot Against Junta Leader

Burkina Faso’s authorities say they have foiled a new coup attempt aimed at destabilizing the country and overthrowing military leader Captain Ibrahim Traoré, amid ongoing political volatility since the 2022…

Africa News Now January 7, 2026

ANN Southern Africa

China-Led BRICS Naval Drill to Begin in South African Waters

The first naval exercise held under the expanded BRICS banner is set to begin on Friday in South African waters, marking a new step in defense cooperation among the bloc’s…

Africa News Now January 7, 2026

ANN Eastern Africa

Political Campaign Repression Hits Uganda Ahead of January Elections

Amnesty International has accused Ugandan authorities of carrying out a “brutal campaign of repression” against the opposition ahead of the country’s general election on January 15, as security forces intensify…

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