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Gunmen Abduct Worshippers in Northern Nigeria Churches

At least 163 worshippers have been abducted after heavily armed gangs raided two churches in Kaduna State, northern Nigeria, in one of the latest mass kidnappings to shake the country’s already fragile security landscape. The attacks, which took place over the past
January 20, 2026

Europe Pushes Back Against Tariff Threats Over Greenland

European leaders have moved to calm rising tensions after  United States President Donald Trump renewed his controversial push to acquire Greenland, coupling the demand with threats of sweeping trade tariffs against key European nations. Denmark’s Prime Minister, Mette Frederiksen, said Europe would
January 19, 2026

Observers Raise Concerns Over Uganda Military Election Role

International election observers have voiced unease over the involvement of Uganda’s military in the conduct of the country’s recent general election, warning that public directives issued by senior defence officials could weaken confidence in the democratic process. In their assessment of the
January 19, 2026

Trump Rekindles Trade Dispute Over Greenland Demand

President Donald Trump has once again placed transatlantic relations under strain after issuing a fresh warning that links future trade penalties against Europe to his long-standing interest in Greenland, a move that has unsettled diplomats and markets alike. In a statement shared
January 19, 2026

Museveni Declared Winner Of Uganda Presidential Election

Uganda’s long-serving president, Yoweri Museveni, has been declared the winner of the 2026 presidential election after securing 71.65 per cent of the total votes cast, according to official results released by the country’s electoral authorities. His closest challenger, opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi,
January 17, 2026

Africa Faces Growing Debate Over Election Internet Shutdowns

The use of internet shutdowns during elections is increasingly coming under fire across Africa, with political actors, governance experts, and human rights advocates warning that the practice risks weakening democratic institutions and eroding public confidence in electoral processes. Across the continent, governments
January 17, 2026

Uganda Opposition Leader Remains Home Amid Tight Security

Ugandan authorities on Saturday moved to ease public anxiety after confirming that opposition presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, remained at his private residence in Magere, Wakiso District, amid heightened security restrictions that have fuelled widespread speculation. Police spokesperson
January 17, 2026