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Uganda: Uganda's Autocratic Political System Is Failing Its People - and Threatens the Region

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[The Conversation Africa] When he was first sworn in as Uganda's president in 1986, Yoweri Museveni declared that his victory represented a "fundamental change". He promised that Ugandans would no longer die at the hands of fellow citizens. He also criticised African leaders who sought international prestige while their people lacked food, healthcare and dignity.

Women's AFCON 2026: groups announced after final draw

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The final draw for this year's women's AFCON took place in Rabat, Morocco, on Thursday. The four groups will lead to some already highly anticipated encounters.

Families in Sudan pushed to the brink amidst brutal conflict and famine as WFP resources dry up

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ROME, Italy, 15 January 2026-/African Media Agency(AMA)/-As Sudan marks more than 1,000 days of brutal conflict this month, what has become the world’s

Uganda: Blanket Internet Shutdown Violates Rights

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 Ugandan authorities should immediately restore internet access and refrain from imposing blanket shutdowns that undermine fundamental rights and threaten

The Climate Finance Gap: Why Africa’s Most Vulnerable Nations Get the Least Support

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Morocco celebrates Afcon win: 'Today is about couscous not jollof'

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Moroccan fans celebrated through the night as their beloved Atlas Lions beat Nigeria to make it to the Afcon final.

With polls closed, vote counts are underway in Uganda presidential election

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Polls closed in Uganda on Thursday after a chaotic day of voting that took place under an internet blackout and with long delays caused by technical breakdowns as President Yoweri Museveni seeks to extend his 40 years in power.

The “equity pricing” model shaking up African nightlife

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A pioneering South African DJ named Desiree is reshaping club culture with her MMiNO event series through an intentional practice called equity pricing. When

Ethiopia and Eritrea’s rift deepens

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Tensions between Ethiopia and Eritrea have flared again after Ethiopian police accused Asmara of secretly supplying ammunition to rebels in the Amhara region.

Kenya inks preliminary trade deal with China

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Kenya is moving to rebalance its trade relationship with China after securing a preliminary agreement that grants duty-free access for 98.2% of its exports.

Nigeria and UAE strike sweeping trade deal

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Nigeria is strengthening economic ties with the United Arab Emirates through a sweeping trade agreement designed to boost commerce and attract fresh

How Oageng Manana is shaping African design

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South African designer Oageng Manana is reimagining modern interiors by fusing cultural heritage with material science. As a co-founder of Meetlo, meaning

The fight to save Accra’s Ga language

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Accra’s rapid growth and cosmopolitan energy are quietly pushing the Ga language toward the margins, sparking fears of cultural erasure in Ghana’s capital. As

Nigeria launches major carbon trading framework

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Nigeria is betting big on carbon markets, unveiling a new framework it hopes will generate up to $3 billion annually by 2030 while positioning the country as

Africa’s strongest passports in 2026

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The latest Henley Passport Index reveals which African passports offer the greatest global mobility in 2026. Seychelles once again leads the continent, giving

Kinshasa’s historic Zando Market set to reopen

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Kinshasa’s historic Zando market is poised for a grand reopening, following a five-year, $70 million transformation led by local entrepreneur Dieudonné

In Senegal, observing chimpanzees saves some from working in the mines

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In Senegal's Kedougou region, a group of locals have had their lives changed - thanks to a community of chimpanzees. From working in precarious conditions in the many gold mines of the region, the men have become researchers and observers of the primates as part of a 15-year-old scientific project.

Ethiopia says seized ammunition sent by Eritrea to rebels as tensions rise

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Eritrea denies the claim and accuses Ethiopia of seeking a pretext to attack, amid fears of renewed conflict.

Ai Weiwei launches first solo exhibition in India

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India welcomes Ai Weiwei's first solo exhibition, blending art and political critique, in New Delhi. The show features works from over two decades of his career.

Mozambique: Over Six Million Dollars Channeled to Sovereign Fund

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[AIM] Maputo -- The Bank of Mozambique, in its role as regulator of the national financial system, has announced that the country's Sovereign Wealth Fund recorded, up to 12 January, a market valuation of 6.5 million US dollars.

Mozambique: Rainfall Reaching 'Critical' Levels

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[AIM] Maputo -- The National Meteorology Institute (INAM) has issued an urgent warning for southern and central Mozambique forecasting that rainfall could reach critical levels by the weekend.

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