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Uganda, Elections & the Internet
Uganda has once again shut down the internet just before the elections.
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Video: Hundreds of thousands in northern Kenya face catastrophic drought
Three consecutive seasons of drought have left people in Northern Kenya facing an emergency.
Published On 13 Jan 2026
Trump travel ban leaves Senegal, Ivory Coast fans in limbo for World Cup
Football fans at AFCON are dismayed with US president’s travel ban on select African nations before World Cup in June.
From: NewsFeed
Video: Somalia cuts ties with UAE over sovereignty violation claims
Somalia has cut all ties with the United Arab Emirates, due to what Somalia calls “harmful actions”.
Published On 13 Jan 2026
‘Protect the vote’: Bobi Wine, opposition brace for tense Uganda election
Does the main opposition candidate looking to unseat long-serving President Yoweri Museveni have any hope of winning?
From: Al Jazeera Untangles
Portuguese Empire: Ports and Profits
Portugal’s global trading empire – from fortified ports to faith-fuelled profits – across Africa, Brazil, and Asia.
Published On 12 Jan 2026
Somalia cancels all agreements with UAE over alleged sovereignty violations
Mogadishu accuses Abu Dhabi of undermining national unity as rift deepens over breakaway regions.
AFCON: Salah, Egypt clash with Senegal in star-studded first semifinal
Pre-tournament favourites Senegal face AFCON’s most successful team in Wednesday’s eagerly awaited first semifinal.
From: NewsFeed
Myanmar Rohingya genocide case begins at International Court
The UN’s top court is hearing a genocide case against Myanmar, accused of mass killings of Rohingya Muslims.
Published On 12 Jan 2026
AFCON 2025 organisers investigate clashes at Nigeria, Morocco games
Organisers warn of disciplinary action against players, team officials and journalists if found guilty of wrongdoing.
Nigeria, Egypt or Senegal: Who can spoil Morocco’s AFCON 2025 party?
Osimhen, Salah and Mane lead a star-studded showdown as hosts Morocco look to win the Africa Cup of Nations crown.
