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Lagos Assembly Orders Halt To Makoko Demolitions

The Lagos State House of Assembly has ordered an immediate halt to demolition activities in the historic waterfront community of Makoko, following widespread protests by residents and civil society activists. The suspension comes as authorities respond to concerns over human rights, forced
February 5, 2026
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Northern Kenya Media Rejects Gachagua Interview Invitation

On January 22, 2026, media outlets across northern Kenya announced their decision not to participate in a scheduled interview with former Deputy President of Kenya, Rigathi Gachagua. The decision, explained in a joint statement, emphasized the importance of upholding professional journalistic standards,
January 23, 2026
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Trump Issues Warning To Iran Over Nuclear And Protests

 United States President Donald Trump has delivered a strong warning to the government of the Islamic Republic of Iran, criticizing the country’s use of force against protesters and reiterating that Tehran must not pursue nuclear weapons. Speaking at the World Economic Forum
January 23, 2026
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Ugandan Army Chief Sparks Controversy Over Opposition Arrests

Uganda is facing renewed political tension after the country’s army chief, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, claimed that security forces had killed dozens of individuals linked to the opposition National Unity Platform and detained thousands more in what he described as a preemptive operation
January 23, 2026
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Al-Shabaab Claims Raid On Strategic Somali Island

Fighting broke out on a strategic island off southern Somalia after fighters from Al-Shabaab launched a coordinated assault, triggering clashes with government-aligned forces and renewing concerns over security in the volatile region. The attack targeted Kuday Island, located along Somalia’s southern coastline,
January 23, 2026
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Putin Weighs Backing Trump’s Global Peace Proposal

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signaled that Moscow may be open to supporting a new international peace initiative championed by  United States President Donald Trump, hinting at a potential financial contribution that could place Russia among the permanent members of the proposed
January 22, 2026
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Guinea-Bissau Sets December Date For Elections

Guinea-Bissau’s military-led transitional authorities have announced that presidential and legislative elections will be held on 6 December 2026, formally setting a timetable for a return to civilian governance more than a year after the country’s latest seizure of power. The decision was
January 22, 2026
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ACT Wazalendo Condemns Police Blocking CHADEMA Events

Tanzania’s opposition party, ACT Wazalendo, has strongly condemned police actions that prevented Chama cha Demokrasia na Maendeleo (CHADEMA) from celebrating its founding anniversary on January 21, 2026, in Nkasi District, Rukwa Region. The planned celebrations, which included community service initiatives such as
January 22, 2026
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Tanzania Plans National Farewell for Edwin Mtei

Tanzania is preparing to honor the life and legacy of Edwin Mtei, a pioneering economist and opposition leader whose contributions helped shape the country’s democratic and financial institutions. The funeral for the late Mtei is scheduled for Saturday, January 24, 2026, according
January 22, 2026
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Bobi Wine Says Life Threatened After Uganda Election

Uganda’s leading opposition figure, Robert Kyagulanyi, widely known as Bobi Wine, has confirmed that he is currently in hiding, citing serious fears for his personal safety following the country’s disputed general election. In a rare interview with international media, the opposition leader
January 22, 2026
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Heche Hails Mtei Legacy as Democratic Transformation

Senior opposition leader John Heche has described the late Edwin Mtei as one of the most influential architects of Tanzania’s democratic and economic transformation, saying his legacy goes far beyond founding a political party and instead lies in the policy reforms and
January 22, 2026
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