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Uganda: Tensions Flare As MP Ssegirinya Laid to Rest

[Nile Post] The burial was marred by a rift between National Unity Platform (NUP) leaders and Parliament representatives, resulting in two parallel send-off events.

Nigeria: 5 Governors May Dump Parties Ahead of 2027

[Leadership] As the race for 2027 elections begins to shape up, strong rumours of defection are swirling around no fewer than five first term opposition governors, LEADERSHIP checks have revealed.

Kenya: Kenya's Global Passport Ranking Drops Slightly

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya's passport ranking strength dropped by one point to 68 this year, a new global passport ranking system shows, meaning that Kenyans can travel visa-free to fewer countries than in 2024.

Kenya: Women Rally Under Locally-Led Approaches to Peacebuilding

[Capital FM] Kisii -- Twenty-four years ago, the UN Security Council adopted Resolution 1325, the first framework to acknowledge women's participation and unique experiences in conflict resolution and their role in peace and security issues.

Uganda: Ikon Awards Hosts Acting Masterclass With Hollywood's Morocco Omari

[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- Ahead of the highly anticipated annual Ikon Awards 2025, Hollywood's Morocco Omari facilitated an acting masterclass with over 200 attendees at UCC House Bugolobi. Omari is a seasoned screenwriter, and producer, celebrated for his prominent roles in Empire, Chicago Fire, Homeland, and many other popular series.

Nigeria military kills 16 civilians in air strike 'mistake'

The villagers were reportedly returning from a mission to chase away armed groups when they were bombed.

Uganda: Ssegirinya's Death Sparks Fresh Debate About Molly Katanga's Bail Denial

[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- Molly Katanga was controversially denied bail after a dramatic shift of goalposts by presiding judge Isaac Muwata, who had promised the ailing widow of Henry Katanga a speedy decision in her husband's murder trial.

Africa: Senegal Coach Diallo - 'We Are Not Overwhelmed By the Pressure of Champions'

[CAF] Senegal coach Souleymane Diallo says it is important not to be overwhelmed by the pressure of being champions The tactician talks about his team's meticulous and structured preparation a few weeks before the start of the competition He also talks about the strategic importance of the CHAN for the development of domestic football

Africa: TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup - Round-Up of Matchday 5 Matches - Quintet Advance

[CAF] The Matchday of the TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup group stage delivered thrilling matches as teams battled for quarter-final qualification.

Africa: TotalEnergies CAF Champions League - Round-Up of Matchday 5 Matches, Six Clubs Advance

[CAF] The penultimate round of the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League saw thrilling encounters across all groups over the weekend, with quarter-final spots secured and intense battles setting up dramatic final matchday scenarios.

Kenya: Governor Sakaja Leads Night-Long Cleaning Exercise to Transform Nairobi's Cleanliness

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Nairobi Governor Sakaja Johnson took a hands-on approach to transforming the city's cleanliness by leading a night-long cleaning exercise that extended into the early hours of Monday.

Ghana: Army Called in After Man's Death in Prison Sparks Violence

[Ghanaian Times] Calm has returned to Ejura and Ntotroso in the Ashanti and Ahafo regions after violence erupted in the two areas last week.

Nigeria: Police Name New Kidnapping 'Trend', Rescue 16 Women

[Vanguard] also rescue teenager with baby from lover's kidnap den

Nigeria: I Shared Similarities With Late President Jimmy Carter - Obasanjo

[Vanguard] On Sunday, a former President of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, listed some similarities he shared with the late Jimmy Carter, a former American President.

Nigeria: Julius Berger PLC Restates Commitment to Timely Completion of Bodo-Bonny Road Project

[Premium Times] Despite challenges such as difficult terrain, extreme inflation, rising input costs, and FX volatility, Julius Berger Plc has continued to make progress on the project, including working during the Yuletide season, reaffirming the company's commitment to delivering this critical national asset

Liberia: Mines Admit Huge Revenue Loss to Illegal Miners

[New Dawn] The Inspectorate Division at the Ministry of Mines and Energy has lamented huge losses in revenues to illicit mining in Liberia.

Uganda: Mubiru Enock Joel - Makerere's Top Science Graduate With a Vision for Data Analytics

[Nile Post] Mubiru Enock Joel, a student from the College of Natural Sciences (CoNAS), is among over 13,000 graduates at Makerere University's 75th graduation ceremony, scheduled for January 13-17, 2025. Mubiru will graduate on Tuesday, January 14, as the top-performing student in the sciences.

Uganda: Democratic Party Mulls Cancelling Ruling Party Deal

[Nile Post] The Democratic Party is weighing the option of canceling the cooperation agreement signed with the National Resistance Movement (NRM) due to unfulfilled promises.

Africa: Will Kenyans Be Allowed Free Entry At CHAN?

[Capital FM] Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya remains non-committed on whether fans will be allowed free entry for next month's African Nations Championships (CHAN).

Africa: Somalia, Ethiopia to Restore Diplomatic Ties Amid AU Mission Agreement

[VOA] Washington -- Somalia announced that obstacles to Ethiopia's participation in the new African Union mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) have been overcome, and the final stage of the composition and size of Ethiopian forces is expected to be sorted out shortly.