Somalia: Somaliland Welcomes Israel and U.S. Support at UN, Condemns Genocide Denial

[Horn Diplomat] The government of Somaliland on Tuesday welcomed remarks by Israel and the United States at the United Nations Security Council acknowledging genocide committed against its people in 1988, while condemning what it described as genocide denial by Somalia's representative. Source

Ethiopia: GERD Turning Point in Ethiopia's Quest for Economic Sovereignty - Int'l Energy Expert

[ENA] Addis Ababa -- The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) marks a definitive turning point in Ethiopia's quest for economic sovereignty, international energy expert Mikael A. Gorsky said. Source

Nigeria: Nigerians Can't Start 2026 With More Taxes - Kachikwu to Tinubu

[This Day] Former presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Mr. Dumebi Kachikwu, has cautioned President Bola Tinubu against introducing additional taxes in the new year. Source

Somalia: Somalia, China Pledge Stronger Ties, Reject Israel Interference

[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre today received China's Ambassador to Somalia, Wang Yu, at his office, in a meeting focused on strengthening political and security cooperation between the two countries and opposing Israel's interference in Somalia's territorial sovereignty. Source

Nigeria: Mosque Bombing - Group Decries Channels TV's Coverage

[This Day] The Companion, an influential Muslim professional organisation, has condemned Channels Television for what it described as "unprofessional, insensitive and conflict-provoking" coverage of the tragic bombing of a mosque in Maiduguri on Christmas Eve. Source

Southern Africa: Borders of Pain - Why Children With Disabilities Must Cross SADC Borders for Care

[263Chat] Twelve-year-old Naledi sat on a cardboard box at the Beitbridge border post, her twisted left leg wrapped in a faded blanket. At the same time, her mother pleaded with an immigration officer for permission to cross into South Africa. Source

Liberia: From Potential to Progress - What Liberia Must Fix to Attract Tourists and Investors

[FrontPageAfrica] Liberia is at a pivotal point, with significant cultural and natural assets that position it as a potential hub for tourism and investment. To realize this potential, the country should prioritize immediate reforms in infrastructure, transparency in governance, and security. Addressing these areas will strengthen Liberia's competitiveness and lay the groundwork for strategic progress. This analysis evaluates Liberia's readiness to attract visitors and investors and recommends key changes for future growth. Source

Nigeria: Nigeria's Security Partnerships and the Primacy of Diplomacy

[Premium Times] Cooperation must remain exceptional, clearly justified, and subject to continuous political review. Source

Nigeria: 2025 - Army Rescues 1,023 Kidnap Victims, Recovers 189 Guns in Northwest Nigeria

[Premium Times] Ahmed Usman, the special adviser on security to Governor Ahmad Aliyu of Sokoto, praised the Nigerian Army's commitment to national security. Source

Kenya: Kenya - African Journalists Forge Shared Continental Priorities for Just Transition and Information Integrity

[IFJ] Organised from December 18 to 20, 2025, the workshop opened with an in-depth examination of just transition in the African context. Participants analysed how climate change is already reshaping jobs, livelihoods, food security and public health and they discussed why these realities should be central to media coverage. The discussions emphasised that when journalism fails to clearly explain climate policies and actions, the result is weakened accountability, limited participation and increased Source

Nigeria: Ex-Nigerian Senator Dumps PDP After 27 Years, Joins ADC

[Premium Times] The former senator said the decision to leave the party was a difficult one. Source

Nigeria: Court Sends Bauchi Finance Commissioner to Prison Over Terrorism Financing Charges

[Premium Times] EFCC accused the commissioner and his co-defendants of releasing the state government's funds to a Miyetti Allah leader who allegedly ended up using the cash running into millions of dollars, partly or wholly, to finance an alleged terrorist or terrorist group between January and May 2024. Source