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Rescue operations are underway in South Africa and Mozambique, where flooding has claimed dozens of lives. It comes after weeks of heavy rains have lashed the two neighbouring countries.Sourced from Africanews Read More

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Belgian court reopens Patrice Lumumba murder case

January 20, 2026 Village ReporterAfricaglobalvillage, africanews0 comment

The family of murdered Congolese independence icon Patrice Lumumba said Tuesday they hope to get justice, as a Belgian court weighs prosecuting the sole surviving suspect over the 1961 killing.Sourced from Africanews Read More

South Africa to probe Iran’s role in naval drills that angered US

January 17, 2026 Village ReporterAfricaglobalvillage, africanews0 comment

The controversy comes at a sensitive time for Pretoria, which is trying to repair strained relations with the United States. Ties have worsened under President Donald Trump’s administration, which has accused South Africa of anti-American policies, imposed steep trade tariffsSourced from Africanews Read More

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Uganda: tensions between police and protesters as Museveni leads polls

January 16, 2026 Village ReporterAfricaglobalvillage, africanews0 comment

Police in the Ugandan capital of Kampala lobbed tear gas at protesters and put out fires lit after the Ugandan electoral commission announced early results showing incumbent president Yoweri Museveni leading a presidential ballot.Sourced from Africanews Read More

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AFCON 2025: Who is leading the Golden Boot race?

January 16, 2026 Village ReporterAfricaglobalvillage, africanews0 comment

Brahim Díaz continues to lead the Golden Boot race at the 2025 TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations, holding onto top spot as Morocco seal their place in the final on home ground.Sourced from Africanews Read More

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Russia’s new ambassador presents credentials in Niger as ties deepen

January 16, 2026 Village ReporterAfricaglobalvillage, africanews0 comment

Russia’s new ambassador to Niger presented his credentials on Thursday to the West African country’s military leader, as the two nations continue to strengthen ties.Sourced from Africanews Read More

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Uganda’s election internet blackout meets Tanzania’s warning

January 16, 2026 Village ReporterAfricaglobalvillage, africanews0 comment

“To our partners in the diplomatic community and foreigners residing here in Tanzania, I express my sincere sympathy for the uncertainty, service restrictions and internet shutdowns you experienced,”Sourced from Africanews Read More

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Kenya secures zero-duty access to China

January 15, 2026 Village ReporterAfricaglobalvillage, africanews0 comment

Kenya has secured zero-duty access for almost all its exports to China in a preliminary deal, its trade minister said Thursday, as Nairobi seeks to offset the impact of higher US tariffs.Sourced from Africanews Read More

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US firm sues DR Congo over alleged bribery scheme

January 15, 2026 Village ReporterAfricaglobalvillage, africanews0 comment

An American financial company has filed a lawsuit in the United States against the Democratic Republic of Congo and several senior officials, alleging attempted bribery, according to a document seen by AFP on Wednesday.Sourced from Africanews Read More

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Ethiopian police find 50,000 ammunition rounds sent to rebels by Eritrea

January 15, 2026 Village ReporterAfricaglobalvillage, africanews0 comment

Ethiopian police have seized more than 50,000 rounds of ammunition sent by Eritrea to arm rebels in the country amid increasingly tense relations between the two Horn of Africa nations.Sourced from Africanews Read More

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Death toll from floods in Mozambique and South Africa continues to climb

Belgian court reopens Patrice Lumumba murder case

South Africa to probe Iran’s role in naval drills that angered US

Uganda: tensions between police and protesters as Museveni leads polls

AFCON 2025: Who is leading the Golden Boot race?

Russia’s new ambassador presents credentials in Niger as ties deepen

Uganda’s election internet blackout meets Tanzania’s warning

Kenya secures zero-duty access to China

US firm sues DR Congo over alleged bribery scheme

Ethiopian police find 50,000 ammunition rounds sent to rebels by Eritrea