Trump says Ilhan Omar’s wealth is under investigation
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
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
Pix of the Day January 27, 2026
Senegal beach fitness club offers hope and healing through water aerobics
The Club des Dauphins de Ngor, just outside Dakar, is helping people with reduced mobility ease pain and improve their physical health.
Amadou Oury Bah re-appointed prime minister under Guinea’s new government
Guinea's newly elected president, former junta leader Mamady Doumbouya, has appointed a prime minister to the west African country's government less than two weeks after being sworn in.
Uganda’s army on the hunt for opposition leader Bobi Wine
Wine went into hiding shortly after Uganda's disputed presidential election on Jan. 15. An internet shutdown marred the vote, and the failure of biometric voter identification kits meant to prevent ballot stuffing.
Two Norwegians charged over bribes to Congo-Brazzaville president
Prosecutors allege the oil executives paid millions of dollars to Denis Sassou Nguesso and his family.
Nigeria: Dangote Refinery Increases Petrol Gantry Price
[Premium Times] Despite the price adjustment, the Dangote Petroleum Refinery said it remains focused on delivering energy security, price stability, and long-term value for Nigerians
Egyptian lawmakers working to limit children’s exposure to ‘digital chaos’ of social media
The Egyptian Parliament says it’s working on legislation to regulate children’s exposure to what it called the “digital chaos” of social media.
Nigeria: Pipeline Infrastructure Ltd Vows Commitment to Govt’s 2.5mbpd Crude Output Target
[Leadership] Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited, PINL, the private security company (PSC) in charge of surveillance of the Eastern Corridor of the Trans Niger Pipeline (TNP) has pledged to align its operations with the federal government's vision of attaining 2.5 million barrels per day crude oil production in 2026.