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The Somali government have welcomed the strengthening of bilateral relations with Turkey as both parties on Wednesday the “Protocol of the first meeting of the Turkey-Somalia Joint Labour Commission”, as well as the 2026-2027 action plan. The agreement, signed on Wednesday, officially brings the joint labour framework into force and marks a new phase in cooperation between the two countries. Turkey’s Minister of Labour and Social Security, Vedat Işıkhan, and Somalia’s Minister of Labour and Social Affairs, Salim Alio Ibro, met in Ankara on Tuesday to revitalise a memorandum of understanding signed in 2016 between the two nations. The ministers…

Sudanese authorities are celebrating the recovery of more than 570 antiquities stolen from the National Museum during the country’s prolonged conflict. The artefacts were displayed during a ceremony in Port Sudan, marking a major milestone in efforts to safeguard Sudan’s cultural heritage and historical identity. Graham Abdel Qader, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Culture, Information, and Tourism and head of the National Committee for the Protection of Sudanese Culture and Antiquities, described the recovery as a “major national achievement.” He highlighted that the artefacts span from prehistoric times to the modern era, emphasizing that their return is part of a…

The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has ordered all licensed network providers to temporarily suspend public access to internet and mobile services ahead of the general elections scheduled for Thursday, 15 January 2026. The directive, issued less than 48 hours before the elections, was announced by UCC Executive Director Nyombi Thembo and follows recommendations from the Inter-Agency Security Committee. All public internet traffic – including social media, web browsing, video streaming, messaging services, and personal email – will be affected. The suspension covers mobile internet, fiber optics, leased lines, fixed wireless access, microwave radio links, and satellite internet services. Exemptions have…

Dozens of Nigerien transport operators have had their licenses revoked for refusing to deliver fuel to neighboring Mali, where convoys face, where convoys face potential attacks by jihadist groups. Transport Minister Abdourahamane Amadou confirmed the move in a statement dated 6 January. The decision comes amid ongoing security threats in northern Mali, where fuel tankers on major highways have been targeted by militants, causing severe fuel shortages. Mali, which relies heavily on fuel imports, had signed a deal with Niger in July to supply 85 million litres of fuel over six months to its vast northern desert region. Last November,…

President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi met with a senior adviser to US President Donald Trump on Wednesday in Cairo to discuss the ongoing situation in Sudan and broader regional issues. During the meeting, President Sisi emphasized Egypt’s firm support for Sudan’s sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity, rejecting any attempts that could undermine its security or stability. He also reaffirmed Egypt’s backing of regional and international efforts to restore peace in the country. Describing the cooperation between Egypt and Sudan’s national security services as “organic,” Sisi stated that Egypt would not tolerate any threats that could destabilize Sudan and the wider region.…

Guinea-Bissau’s Transitional Parliament has adopted a revised draft of the country’s constitution, marking the first constitutional overhaul since the last amendment in 1995.The revised text, approved on Tuesday, reshapes the balance of power within the state by reinforcing the authority of the President of the Republic while preserving the country’s semi-presidential system of governance. Under the new framework, the government remains politically accountable to both the President and the legislature, now officially renamed the National Assembly. Parliament retains key oversight tools, including the ability to pass motions of confidence or censure, ensuring continued legislative scrutiny of the executive. The revision…

Nigeria has received a fresh consignment of military supplies from the United States as part of renewed efforts to strengthen the country’s fight against insurgency and other security threats. The delivery was confirmed on Tuesday by the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) in a statement shared on social media platform X. The support comes as Nigeria continues sustained military operations against insurgent groups, armed banditry and other forms of violent crime affecting several regions of the country. According to AFRICOM, the assistance reflects a shared commitment to regional stability and underscores the longstanding defence partnership between Nigeria and the United…

The Ghanaian government has emphasized the need to strengthen consular engagement, visa processing systems, and immigration coordination with the United States as part of efforts to deepen bilateral relations between both countries. The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, raised these issues on Tuesday during a meeting with Rolf Olson, the Chargé d’Affaires of the United States Embassy, in Accra. Discussions during the meeting focused on enhancing Ghana-US relations, reviewing progress achieved over the years, and exchanging views on key bilateral and regional matters. Addressing consular and immigration cooperation, Ablakwa highlighted concerns surrounding visa procedures and broader migration issues,…

Nigeria’s National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening collaboration with the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) in the fight against illicit drug trafficking and related security threats. The renewed partnership was discussed on Tuesday when a US AFRICOM delegation paid a courtesy visit to the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the NDLEA, retired Brigadier General Mohamed Buba Marwa, at the agency’s headquarters in Abuja. During the meeting, Marwa expressed appreciation for the continued support Nigeria receives from the United States and other international partners. He emphasized the importance of sustained cooperation, noting the growing…

Ghana has signalled its readiness to expand economic cooperation with Chinese investors by opening discussions on concrete investment opportunities in trade, agribusiness and industrial development. The Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, made this known during a meeting with a delegation of Chinese investors led by Hua Yan at the ministry’s offices in Accra. According to the minister, the engagement builds on outcomes from recent high-level bilateral interactions between Ghana and China, including discussions held at the China-Africa Summit and President John Mahama’s official visit to China. She said the government is keen to translate these diplomatic engagements…