Sudan’s al-Fashir survivors recount torture at hands of RSF fighters/in /by
Thousands fled when the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces captured the city in late October.
Trump threatens more US air strikes in Nigeria/in /by
During an interview with the New York Times, US President Donald Trump threatened more US air strikes in Nigeria if Christians are killed. Abuja denies that Christians in the country face systematic persecution.
Venezuela: Government starts freeing political prisoners/in /by
Venezuela's government has started freeing detainees considered by rights groups as political prisoners, in what officials have referred to as a goodwill gesture. US president Donald Trump said the move came at the request of the United States.
Senegal prime minister says country will not seek debt restructuring/in /by
Ousmane Sonko said his government would not seek a deal to restructure its debt despite facing repayment difficulties
Somalis protest Israel’s recognition of Somaliland, vow national unity/in /by
Somalia’s government insists Somaliland remains an integral part of the country and warns that international recognition could destabilise the Horn of Africa.
Ahead of election, Uganda’s security forces are accused of using violence/in /by
The Ugandan presidential candidate known as Bobi Wine wears a flak jacket and helmet while campaigning to protect himself from gunfire. But the safety gear offers no protection from the stinging clouds of tear gas that often follow him on the campaign trail
Alliance of Sahel States condemns United States operation in Venezuela/in /by
It said the capture President Nicolas Maduro and his wife was a serious violation of international law.
Russian airstrike on multiple residential buildings in Kyiv leaves 4 dead, 24 injured/in /by
Ukraine faced fresh damage in Kyiv on 9 January after a Russian air strike hit several districts, killing four and injuring at least 24. Emergency crews are working to clear debris and restore services.
Rebel group holds funeral for victims of drone strike in eastern DR Congo/in /by
Twenty-two people died in the 2 January attack in Masisi which the rebels claim was carried out by the Congolese army.
Somalia denies aid seizure as US suspends assistance over WFP warehouse claims/in /by
Somalia remains heavily dependent on international aid, with the U.S. providing $770 million in assistance last year, though only a small share went directly to the government. It remains unclear how much aid will be affected by Washington’s suspension.