Africa

A seven-kilometer dirt road connecting Halhale, Emni-Tselim and Abune Butsu’amlak in the Dubarwa Sub-Zone was inaugurated on 20 January, constructed by Project Adi-Halo with the residents of the area and will help ensure social welfare in remote areas

Violence looms as thousands of rival forces converge on Jonglei, now a potential terminus for advancing rebel forces and a launch point for the opposition objective of “taking the war to Juba” and other government-controlled areas

On 19 January the National Authority for Elections of the Central African Republic published the official results of the elections held on 28 December 2025: incumbent President Faustin-Archange Touadéra won a third term with 77,9% of the vote

Ahead of Municipal Day, marked on 22 January, the city councillor of São Vicente announced plans to start a set of “structural works” including asphalt paving, stormwater drainage and the desilting of channels and dikes

One month after Algeria's parliament unanimously passed a law declaring France's colonisation, and the glorification of colonialism, a crime, and demanding an apology and reparations, details about implementation haven't been announced yet

Hope for Health Foundation has been launched; focusing on preventive care and supporting local health workers to serve communities more effectively and sustainably, it will guarantee better, sooner access to care especially in underprivileged environments

The chief of staff of the Department of Social Development, appointed - underqualified - at the age of 22, resigned without facing disciplinary hearing

Soccer team Indomitable Lions are excited for the upcoming intercontinental challenge at the expanded FIFA Series 2026; while the world's eyes turn to the 2026 World Cup, the March event is a unique stage for cross-continental friendlies

Access Bank Rwanda employees are leading a series of community initiatives, delivering healthcare, education, social support through the bank’s Employee Volunteering Program which empowers staff to identify and implement projects aligned with local needs

A hotline has been launched for road defects, ranging from invading vegetation to potholes, with calls directly reaching provincial road engineers; the move aims to prompt a practical and effective response as the condition of roads is deteriorating

President Museveni, 81, once a critic of rulers clinging to power, has won a 7th term in office in contested polls; opposition candidate Bobi Wine decried results but said he will not take them to court, calling for a 'peaceful change' in Uganda

Senegal are the champions of Africa, winning the title in the most dramatic fashion imaginable: a 1-0 extra-time victory that came only after a player walk-off, a disallowed goal, and a saved penalty

As part of the Vodun Days 2026 event in Ouidah, in Maro Square paintings of the Egungun are on display, depicting them dancing: the Vodun Days Artistic Direction has chosen to go beyond live performance adding an exhibition of paintings of the Egungun