Mozambique: Over Six Million Dollars Channeled to Sovereign Fund

[AIM] Maputo -- The Bank of Mozambique, in its role as regulator of the national financial system, has announced that the country's Sovereign Wealth Fund recorded, up to 12 January, a market valuation of 6.5 million US dollars. Source

Mozambique: Rainfall Reaching 'Critical' Levels

[AIM] Maputo -- The National Meteorology Institute (INAM) has issued an urgent warning for southern and central Mozambique forecasting that rainfall could reach critical levels by the weekend. Source

Mozambique: Nationals Detained for Illegal Mining in Nampula

[AIM] Maputo -- Mozambican authorities have detained five Chinese nationals, in the northern province of Nampula, for alleged involvement in illegal mining and identity forgery. Source

Mozambique: Mozambique Not Included in New U.S. Visa Restrictions

[AIM] Maputo -- The Trump regime in the United States has imposed visa restrictions on 75 countries, 26 of which are in Africa, but not including Mozambique. Source

Mozambique: Workers Again Threaten to Go On Strike

[AIM] Maputo -- The United Association of Mozambican Health Workers (APSUSM) has once again threatened strike action in pursuit of wage demands. Source

Nigeria: 'I Just Collected $120,000 Simply for Being Fela's Son' - Seun Kuti Reveals

[Premium Times] He revealed this while doubling down on his criticism of Wizkid FC, the fan base of award-winning singer Ayodeji "Wizkid" Balogun. Source

Nigeria: Sokoto Govt Confirms Evacuating Village After Threat By Terrorist Turji

[Premium Times] The government's response followed a viral video that showed villagers fleeing their homes in fear. Source

Nigeria: Afcon 2025 - 'Don't Wear the Jersey If You're Not Ready to Kill or Die' - - Bovi to Super Eagles

[Premium Times] Drawing on past tournament experiences and national football history, Bovi cautioned that chasing personal glory could cost the players their chance to become lasting national heroes. Source

Nigeria: Rivers Lawmakers Fail to Reconvene Week After Impeachment Notice On Fubara

[Premium Times] The lawmakers' failure to resume raises doubt over the impeachment move against Mr Fubara. Source

Liberia: Three Found Unconscious in Drainage After Early-Morning Car Accident At Old Road Junction

[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Three individuals, including two men and a woman, were found unconscious in a drainage early Thursday morning near Nigeria House at Old Road Junction, close to Christ the King Catholic School, triggering panic and concern among residents of the area. Source

Uganda: Munyagwa Questions Readiness of EC Biometric Machines

[Nile Post] The presidential candidate of the Common Man's Party (CMP), Mubarak Munyagwa, has expressed concerns over Uganda's new biometric voter verification system, warning that the technology could potentially disenfranchise voters in areas with unreliable electricity and unstable internet coverage ahead of the January 15, 2026 general elections. Source

Uganda: Voting Time Extended By One Hour Nationwide Following Late Starts

[Nile Post] The Electoral Commission (EC) has extended polling hours from the earlier communicated 4:00pm to 5:00pm following delays that affected the start of voting at several polling stations across the country. Source