Southern Africa: A pragmatic reset to unlock South Africa-Taiwan tech cooperation

[allAfrica] In an era when artificial intelligence and advanced manufacturing are reshaping the world as we know it, Taiwan has become one of the world's most consequential technology junctions. That status is not built on branding, but on the hard mechanics of the modern digital economy: advanced semiconductors, high performance computing, server manufacturing, and the engineering depth required to deliver reliable infrastructure at scale. For countries that want to industrialise and digitise in parallel, this Source

West Africa: Nigeria Has a High Poverty Rate - What This Has to Do With Ethnic Conflicts

[The Conversation Africa] Nigeria has endured decades of violent insurgencies and ranks 6th on the 2025 Global Terrorism Index. Numerous people have been killed and millions displaced. The number of casualties from terrorist attacks in 2025 can be seen in both the Armed Conflict Location & Event Data and the Council on Foreign Relations' Nigeria Security Tracker. Most of the casualties are in places with high poverty levels, as the Nigerian Poverty Map shows. Source

East Africa: Israel Recognizes Somaliland

[African Arguments] On 26 December 2025 Prime Minister Netanyahu of Israel announced the official recognition of Somaliland by his government. Source

South Africa: South Africans Embrace Ethnic Identity, Distrust Other Ethnic Groups

[Afrobarometer] More than four in 10 citizens say the government discriminates against their ethnic group. Source

Angola: Amor Carlos Tomé - From Journalist to "Terrorist" (Part I)

[Maka] Luanda -- A public broadcaster journalist is charged with terrorism for texts describing a taxi strike that urged citizens to stay home. The case raises urgent questions about press freedom and criminal law in Angola. Source

Somalia: U.S. Conducts Airstrikes On Isis in Northeastern Somalia

[Shabelle] Bosaso -- The United States military said it carried out a series of airstrikes targeting the Islamic State group in Somalia in coordination with the federal government between January 1 and 3. Source

West Africa: Ecowas Condemns U.S. Capture of Venezuelan President

[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The Economic Community of West African States has issued a strong diplomatic condemnation following the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by United States forces, an unprecedented operation that has divided global opinion and sparked widespread concern over sovereignty, international law, and the limits of executive power. In a statement, ECOWAS said it had "followed with concern recent developments in the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela" after U.S. President Donald Trump announced Source

Uganda: Bobi Wine Set to Campaign in Amudat, Moroto and Napak

[Nile Post] National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, is expected to campaign today in the Karamoja sub-region, with scheduled rallies in the districts of Amudat, Moroto and Napak. Source

South Africa: SA Condemns U.S. Military Action Against Venezuela At UN Security Council

[SAnews.gov.za] The unilateral military strikes conducted by the United States against Venezuela, along with the abduction of President Nicolás Maduro and his spouse from Venezuelan territory for transfer to the United States, constitute a blatant violation of Venezuela's sovereignty, territorial integrity and independence. Source

Nigeria/Mozambique: Player Ratings As Super Eagles Maul Mambas in Morocco

[Premium Times] On paper, Nigeria went into the tie as overwhelming favourites. On the pitch in Fès, they played like a team intent on removing all doubt Source

Nigeria/Mozambique: Nigeria 4-0 Mozambique - Super Eagles Cruise Into Afcon 2025 Quarter-Finals

[Premium Times] The Super Eagles are the first team to score four goals in a match at the AFCON 2025 Source

Uganda: UCC Reaffirms Professionalism and Readiness to Respond to Any Internet Disruptions

[Nile Post] The Executive Director of the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC), Thembo Nyombi, has reiterated the Commission's commitment to professionalism, efficiency, and responsible management of the country's communications infrastructure. Source