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Priests escort sacred tabots to Lake Dambal as crowds join Epiphany rites in Batu and Addis

Religion & Society

Ethiopians mark Timket with tabot processions and baptisms

Priests escort sacred tabots to Lake Dambal as crowds join Epiphany rites in Batu and Addis

President warns of ‘many‑time’ strikes after Christmas raid as Nigeria denies Christian genocide

Politics & Diplomacy

Trump signals more US strikes in Nigeria if Christians are killed

President warns of ‘many‑time’ strikes after Christmas raid as Nigeria denies Christian genocide

Gunmen storm Kasuwan Daji market in Niger State, Nigeria, killing dozens and abducting others

Terrorism and Security

At least 30 killed in Nigeria market attack,authorities launch manhunt

Gunmen storm Kasuwan Daji market in Niger State, Nigeria, killing dozens and abducting others

Junta leader takes oath under new seven-year constitution after disputed election

Politics & Diplomacy

Mamady Doumbouya takes oath as Guinea’s civilian president

Junta leader takes oath under new seven-year constitution after disputed election

Ken Ofori‑Atta held in U.S. as Ghana pursues corruption charges and extradition

Geopolitics Africa

Ghana ex‑finance minister detained by ICE over visa, faces extradition

Ken Ofori‑Atta held in U.S. as Ghana pursues corruption charges and extradition

Sudan’s government has resumed operations in Khartoum after nearly three years. PM Kamil Idris vows reforms as UN data shows 150,000 dead and 12m displaced.

Justice & Crime

Sudan government returns to Khartoum after nearly three-year

Prime minister vows improved services as millions remain displaced from the conflict

U.S. troops captured Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro on 3 Jan 2026. Trump watched the operation live from Florida as special forces stormed the Caracas safe house and flew the couple to New York.

| International Politics

How Trump Followed the 2026 U.S. Mission to Apprehend Nicolás Maduro

Trump monitored the pre-dawn Caracas raid as U.S. forces detained Nicolás Maduro

Algeria apologised after Mohamed Amoura copied a DR Congo fan’s Lumumba tribute at AFCON. The fan received an apology and a personalised jersey.

Sports Trends

Algeria Apologises to DR Congo Superfan After AFCON Gesture

Forward Mohamed Amoura’s gesture sparked backlash, prompting apology and meeting with superfan

Security minister says intelligence services stopped a late-night plot targeting the junta leader

Opposition Politics

Burkina Faso says it foiled assassination plot against Traoré

Security minister says intelligence services stopped a late-night plot targeting the junta leader

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