Uganda’s presidential campaigns close ahead of Thursday general elections

KAMPALA, Jan 14 (NNN-XINHUA) — The three-month presidential campaigns in Uganda concluded on Tuesday, with the main contenders rallying for votes in the central part of the East African country ahead of Thursday’s vote. Incumbent President Yoweri Museveni held his final rally in Kampala, the capital, where his supporters donning…

South Africa’s Pres Ramaphosa on UAE visit: Economic growth ambitions and climate action are mutually beneficial

World leaders at the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week Summit 2026 ABU DHABI, Jan 14 (NNN-SANEWS) — A nation’s climate action goals and economic ambitions can work in tandem for greater prosperity, said South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa, who spoke during a fireside chat at the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2026,…

Government welcomes removal of South Africa from EU high risk list

PRETORIA, Jan 14 (NNN-SANEWS) — The National Treasury has welcomed the removal of South Africa from the European Union’s list of High-risk Third Country Jurisdictions (EU List).  This follows the delisting of South Africa from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) greylist or “list of countries under increased monitoring” and…

UNHCR chief urge global backing for Kenya’s refugee integration plan

Kenya’s President William Ruto NAIROBI, Jan 14 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is calling for practical solutions to the global refugee crisis that protect displaced people while supporting host communities.On his first official visit to Kenya, UNHCR chief Raouf Salih toured Kakuma in northwestern Kenya, one…

Mali: Gunmen attack three industrial sites in western Kayes region, kidnap civilians

BAMAKO, Jan 14 (NNN-AFRICANEWS) — Gunmen attacked three industrial sites and kidnapped civilians in western Mali over the weekend, local sources said, as jihadists seek to disrupt the economy.Fighters from the Group to Support Islam and Muslims (JNIM), an Al-Qaeda affiliate, have imposed a fuel blockade and targeted industrial and…

DR Congo: Landslide in North Kivu province kills at least 13, leaves over 30 missing

Residents clean up following torrential rains in Kinshasa KINSHASA, Jan 14 (NNN-AFRICANEWS) — A landslide in eastern Congo early Tuesday killed at least 13 people and left over 30 still missing, according to local authorities.The landslide occurred at around 1 a.m. in the village of Burutsi in North Kivu province.…

UN demands independent probe into woman’s killing by US immigration officer

Renee Good seen in her car moments before she was shot by a US immigration officer in Minneapolis GENEVA, Jan 14 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United Nations demanded a swift and independent investigation after a federal immigration officer fatally shot a protester in the US city of Minneapolis last week. The UN rights…

Costa Rica’s security director says plot to assassinate president uncovered

Costa Rican President Rodrigo Chaves SAN JOSÉ, Jan 14 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Costa Rica’s national security chief revealed details of an alleged plot to assassinate President Rodrigo Chaves ahead of presidential and legislative elections. Jorge Torres, director of the Intelligence and National Security Directorate, told journalists about the plot allegations as…

Several killed in Mali as boat capsizes

BAMAKO, Jan 14 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A boat capsized near the fabled northern Malian city of Timbuktu, killing several people, the regional governor said. “About 50 people were believed to be on board with their luggage” when the vessel sank late Thursday, the governor said. “According to the preliminary reports, the…

Sudan paramilitary strike on southeastern city kills 27

KHARTOUM, Jan 14 (NNN-AGENCEIS) — Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces launched drones at an army base in the southeastern city of Sinja, killing 27 people, military and health sources said. Sinja, the capital of Sennar state, lies around 300 kilometres southeast of Khartoum, along a strategic road connecting the national…