Uganda: 'We Have to Free Ourselves' - Bobi Wine Urges Ugandans to Reject Election Result

[RFI] A week after Uganda's incumbent President Yoweri Museveni was re-elected for a seventh term, opposition leader Bobi Wine says he has evidence the polls were rigged. In an interview with RFI, he calls for peaceful protests - and a firmer stance from the international community. Source

Rwanda: Human Rights Violations On Rise in Uvira After AFC/M23 Pullout - Activist

[New Times] The town of Uvira, in DR Congo's South Kivu Province, continues to be a scene of serious human rights violations following the "sudden and unsecured withdrawal" on January 17 of the Alliance Fleuve Congo (AFC/M23) movement's forces as required under an internationally facilitated peace process. Source

Rwanda: Rwanda's Economy to Grow 7.2 Percent in 2026 - IMF Forecast

[New Times] Rwanda was ranked the third fastest-growing economy in Africa, with its gross domestic product (GDP) projected to expand to 7.2 per cent in 2026, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) World Economic Outlook. Source

Somalia: Former Somali PM Hails Jubbaland, Danab Forces After Al-Shabaab Defeat

[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Former Somali prime minister Mohamed Hussein Roble on Friday congratulated Jubbaland regional forces and the elite Danab commando unit after what he described as a successful operation against Al-Shabaab militants in southern Somalia. Source

East Africa: Federal Parliament of Somalia Ratifies the IGAD Treaty

[Shabelle] The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) welcomes the ratification of the new IGAD Treaty by the House of the People of the Federal Parliament of the Federal Republic of Somalia. The endorsement by Parliament marks a significant milestone in Somalia's engagement with regional mechanisms for peace, development, and cooperation. Source

Kenya: Apex Court Allows Case Challenging Appointment of 51 Principal Secretaries to Proceed

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Supreme Court has dismissed a bid by the Attorney General to stop proceedings in a case challenging the legality of the appointment of 51 Principal Secretaries by President William Ruto. Source

Nigeria: Troops Foil Ambush, Kill 2 B/Haram Commanders in Borno

[Daily Trust] Troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) said they foiled a Boko Haram ambush and killed terrorists, including two of their senior commanders, along the Sambisa and Mandara Mountains axis of Borno state. Source

Nigeria: National Grid Records First Collapse in 2026

[Daily Trust] Nigeria's electricity grid has recorded its first collapse of 2026 with generation recording 20 megawatts as at 1 pm on Friday 23. Source

Nigeria: Fubara Remains APC Leader in Rivers, Says Bwala

[Daily Trust] Amid the ongoing impeachment threat against Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, the Presidency has declared its support for the governor, stating that he is the leader of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state. Source

Nigeria: Lagos Schools Shut Over Explosion Threat, Police Rule Out Danger

[Daily Trust] Avi-Cenna International School and Grange School, both located in Lagos, have temporarily suspended physical academic activities following threats of a possible explosion. Source

Africa: Africa CDC Declares End to Mpox As Continental Health Emergency

[Premium Times] Between early 2025 and late 2025, suspected Mpox cases declined by 40 per cent, while confirmed cases dropped by 60 per cent. Source

Nigeria: 'Don't Call Me Bro', - Nigeria's Youngest Yoruba Traditional Ruler Warns

[Premium Times] He ascended the throne at the age of 16 following the death of his father. Source