East Africa: Tanzania Values SGR and EACOP As Key Partnership Projects for EAC Nations/in /by
[Daily News] London -- THE Minister of State, President's Office - Planning and Investment, Professor Kitila Mkumbo, has highlighted the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) connecting the Port of Dar es Salaam to markets in the Great Lakes region, and the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project as Tanzania's strategic projects implemented in partnership with its East African Community neighbours.
Russia reportedly pulling forces out of bases in Syria’s north-east/in /by
There has been no official statement from Moscow about the withdrawal from Qamishli.
South Sudanese government insists it is not at war despite heavy fighting/in /by
This latest clashes between factions loyal to President Salva Kiir and his long-time rival, Riek Machar, erupted in late December in Jonglei State, north of the capital Juba.
Prolonged drought in Kenya leaves millions vulnerable/in /by
The National Drought Management Authority has put about nine counties on alert, as two million people face worsening food insecurity.
Nigeria: Minister, AGF, NUPRC Ask Court to Dismiss Suit On Four Oil Fields/in /by
[Premium Times] The suit seeks to block assigning, or allocating the oil fields in Yorla South in Rivers State.
In surprise new policy, migrants living in Spain without permission can apply for legal residency/in /by
Immigrants living and working in Spain without authorisation will soon be able to apply for legal residency and permission to work.
Teachers strike in Gabon continues to paralyse education system/in /by
Angered by a 10 year freeze on wages, thousands of teachers have been staying away from class for over a month.
Trump says Ilhan Omar’s wealth is under investigation/in /by
The US president claims Omar left Somalia in the 1990s with “nothing” and is now worth over 44 million dollars. The Minnesota representative denounced “lies and conspiracy theories.”
Dutch court jails Eritrean human trafficker for 20 years/in /by
On Tuesday, a Dutch court sentenced an Eritrean man to 20 years in prison for running a human trafficking network in which migrants were tortured, and their families extorted.
Pix of the Day January 27, 2026/in /by
Pix of the Day January 27, 2026