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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

Trump Pushes Fresh Nile Dam Diplomacy Effort

 United States President Donald Trump has indicated his willingness to help revive long-stalled negotiations between Egypt and Ethiopia over the controversial hydroelectric dam on the Nile, signaling a renewed push for dialogue on one of Africa’s most sensitive water disputes. Trump made
January 22, 2026

Concerns Grow Over Besigye’s Health in Detention

The opposition People’s Front for Freedom has raised serious concerns over the deteriorating health of its leader, veteran politician Kizza Besigye, saying his condition has significantly worsened while he remains in detention. The party warned that the situation has reached a critical
January 21, 2026

Trump Renews Greenland Claim, Sparking Global Tensions

United States President Donald Trump has once again placed Greenland at the center of international attention after firmly restating his position that the territory should fall under U.S. control, declaring there would be “no turning back” on the issue. His remarks, delivered
January 21, 2026

Tanzania, Ghana Deepen Mining Local Content Cooperation

Tanzania and Ghana have taken concrete steps to strengthen institutional cooperation in the implementation of local content policies within the mining sector, as both countries seek to expand domestic participation in mineral value chains and ensure that a greater share of economic
January 21, 2026

Uganda on Edge After Army Chief Ultimatum

Uganda has entered a tense and uncertain moment after the country’s Chief of Defence Forces, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, publicly warned opposition leader Bobi Wine to surrender to the police within 48 hours or face serious consequences. The announcement, made through social media,
January 21, 2026

Trump’s Greenland Push Linked to Nobel Peace Prize Snub

U.S. President Donald Trump has significantly escalated diplomatic tensions with European allies by publicly linking his controversial campaign for control of Greenland to his disappointment over not receiving the Nobel Peace Prize, triggering an international standoff involving Denmark, Norway and the North
January 20, 2026

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