Africa: Maduro's Fall - When Democracy Collides with Sovereignty

[allAfrica] The capture and indictment of Nicolás Maduro by the United States marks the end of an era many Venezuelans never chose and could not escape. For a people battered by economic collapse, political repression, and forced exile, his removal is not merely the downfall of a man -- it is the possible reopening of a democratic future that had been sealed shut. Source

Ethiopia: Gambella in Turmoil Amid Hunger, Influx of Refugees From Neighboring Sudan, South Sudan

[Reporter] A humanitarian catastrophe is set to unfold in the southern region of Gambella as the federal government deploys troops to help subdue intense violence and unrest that residents and aid workers in the area say stems from rapidly deteriorating living conditions. Source

Angola: When Politics Becomes a Crime in Angola

[Maka] Luanda -- Angola's prosecutors allege a Russian-backed plot to overthrow the government. What the indictment offers instead is a case study in how dissent can be rebranded as subversion. Source

Africa: Afcon 2025 - the Best XI of the Group Stage

[CAF] The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations group stage in Morocco has been an electrifying showcase of talent, with key players like Mohamed El Shenawy, Riyad Mahrez, Sadio Mané, and Amad Diallo standing out as match-winners for their respective teams. From El Shenawy's commanding presence in goal to Mahrez's leadership in attack, these players have proven their worth on the continental stage. The following Best XI celebrates the most consistent, impactful, and influential performers of the group stage - Source

Sudan: Driven By the People, Fueled By Belief - Sudan Hope to Continue Writing Afcon Story

[CAF] Sudan captain Mohamed Abdelrahman says pride and responsibility are fueling the Falcons of Jediane after securing progression from the group stage of the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), Morocco 2025. Source

Africa: El Kaabi, Díaz and Mahrez Lead Crowded Afcon 2025 Scoring Charts After Group Stage

[CAF] The race for the Golden Boot at the 2025 TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco is finely balanced after the conclusion of the group stage, with goals spread widely across teams and continents -- a reflection of the tournament's competitive depth and attacking variety. Source

Uganda: Police Dismiss Claims of Plot to Detain Bobi Wine Before Election Day

[Nile Post] Police have dismissed claims that there is a security plot to detain National Unity Platform leader and presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, before Uganda's January 15 elections. Source

Nigeria: Afcon 2025 Round of 16 - Traps, Landmines On Super Eagles' Path

[Vanguard] Nigeria should be strolling into the quarter-finals. Three wins from three, nine points collected, and the swagger of a team that appears destined for glory. Source

Somalia: Armed Forces Kill 20 Al-Shabaab Fighters in Targeted Raid

[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somali special forces, Danab, carried out a targeted operation Friday night in Bulo Fulay, a key Al-Shabaab stronghold in the Bay region, killing 20 members of the militant group, officials said. Source

Nigeria: Anthony Joshua's Driver Arraigned, Remanded

[This Day] Abeokuta -- The Ogun State Police Command, yesterday, arraigned 46-year-old Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode, the driver of the Lexus Sport Utility vehicle that conveyed Nigerian-British boxer, Anthony Joshua, before the Sagamu Magistrate Court. Source

Nigeria: Kidnappers Demand Huge Ransom to Free Traditional Ruler, Son & Others

[Premium Times] "The police and other security agencies are working round the clock to rescue abducted persons." Source

Nigeria: Police Nab 928 Suspects for Kidnapping, Child Trafficking in Imo

[Leadership] The Imo State Police Command has revealed that 928 suspects were arrested for various offences including kidnapping, armed robbery, cultism and child trafficking last year. Source