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US House passes 3-year AGOA extension but South Africa’s inclusion is unclear
The United States House of Representatives has overwhelmingly approved a three-year extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act. The trade programme gives more than 30 sub-Saharan African countries duty-free access to American markets.
Facts about the new Bishoftu Airport set to become Africa’s biggest aviation hub
The project was expected to cost $10 billion but was later revised to $12.5 billion due to inflation and other modifications.
Residents in the Sudanese capital welcome the government’s return to the city
For nearly three years, the administration has operated from its wartime base in Port Sudan.
Pix of the Day January 13, 2026
Pix of the Day January 13, 2026
Trump’s travel ban on African countries puts World Cup dreams in jeopardy
Fans of two of Africa's top soccer nations have had their World Cup plans upended because of a travel ban imposed by the Trump administration.
Bobi Wine warns of protests if Uganda election is rigged
Rights groups including the United Nations and Amnesty International have accused Ugandan authorities of cracking down on dissent ahead of the vote, citing arrests of Wine’s supporters.
Legendary boxer Muhammad Ali to be honoured with US postage stamp
Ten years after his death, the American boxer and activist is being honoured with a commemorative United States postage stamp.
UN says doctors in Sudan are doing all they can to provide support to people
The United Nations population agency (UNFPA) says this includes donating their own blood.
The Gambia Reparations Commission begins payments to victims of Jammeh-era abuses
The authoritarian rule of former dictator Yahya Jammeh was marked by human rights violations, including extrajudicial killings and arbitrary arrests.
Somalia cancels all agreements with United Arab Emirates
It accuses the UAE of undermining the country’s sovereignty and unity.