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Thursday, January 22, 2026

Africa

January 22, 2026

AU’s executive council to meet in February

AU has announced that it will hold its 48th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council on February 11 and 12 at the AU headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

African Union plenary
January 21, 2026

Ethiopia, UAE launch joint initiative to strengthen agricultural sector

The partnership reflected a shift from short-term assistance towards sustainable, locally anchored development solutions.

Ethiopia/UAE flags
January 19, 2026

U.S.-funded hepatitis B vaccine study in Guinea-Bissau cancelled, Africa CDC says

Mr Boum disclosed that the study did not meet acceptable ethical standards.

Hepatitis B vaccine
January 19, 2026

FIFA to establish regional development office in South Africa

South Africa will facilitate FIFA’s administrative and operational activities in the country, while the global football governing body will fund and staff the office.

Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA)
January 19, 2026

Kenya launches state oil pipeline firm IPO, targets $825 million

The sale is part of a drive by President William Ruto’s government to divest from state companies to raise funds for new infrastructure.

Gas pipelines
January 19, 2026

11 schoolchildren killed in South Africa’s minibus crash

Eleven schoolchildren were killed on Monday morning when a minibus collided with a truck in a city south of Johannesburg, South African media reported.

Schoolchildren
January 18, 2026

Para Badminton: Nigeria’s Eniola Bolaji wins gold at Egypt International Championship 

Mr Orbih also commended the team’s sponsors and the National Sports Commission for their continued support in the development of para badminton.

Eniola Bolaji
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