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Uganda to shut down Internet ahead of election

KAMPALA: Uganda ordered an Internet blackout on Tuesday, two days ahead of elections in which President Yoweri Museveni is seeking to extend his 40-year rule. "This measure is necessary to mitigate the rapid spread of...

Mototaxi drivers supporting Uganda's incumbent president and National Resistance Movement (NRM) presidential candidate Yoweri Museveni chant slogans and wave flags as they head to the rally grounds ahead of the party closing campaign rally ahead of the 2026 Ugandan general elections, in Kampala on January 13, 2026. (Photo by AFP)

Sudan opens airspace in the eastern region

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Clashes in Libya capital kill two and shut airport

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Can 'superfood' millet make a climate comeback?

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In Niger, sanctions, flight disruptions squeeze UN aid stocks

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Carriers face longer flights as Niger closes airspace

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Pressure mounts on Niger coup leaders as deadline nears

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Niger’s new rulers end military cooperation with France

Anti-sanctions protestors gather in support of the putschist soldiers in the capital Niamey

Rhino poaching decreases as South Africa tackles threat

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Africa leaders give Niger junta one week to cede power

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Egypt's energy-saving measures power satirical reaction

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Niger loses aid as Western countries condemn coup

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African leaders press Putin on grain deal and peace plan for Ukraine

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Detained Niger leader fights coup bid

Supporters of the Nigerien defence and security forces are seen next to a vehicle with smashed windows at the headquarters of the Nigerien Party for Democracy and Socialism (PNDS), the party of overthrown President Mohammed Bazoum in Niamey. - AFP

34 killed as Algeria battles wildfires

Burnt vehicles are pictured in the aftermath of a wildfire in Bejaia, Algeria. — Reuters

Gabon's Bongo to face 18 candidates in presidential vote

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