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SPORTS

National Basketball Association (NBA) and Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi Announce Long-Term Renewal to Bring More NBA Games and Activities to the United Arab Emirates (UAE)

The National Basketball Association (NBA) and the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) announced an extension of their existing collaboration that will feature preseason NBA Global Games, expanded marketing activities, and the launch of an NBA Global Academy in the UAE capital. The long-term extension builds on the success of previous NBA events in Abu Dhabi, aiming to grow basketball's popularity in the region. Read more

JAN 23, 2026

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POLITICS

Seychelles reaffirms commitment to Secretary of the South African Development Community (SADC) regional integration

The Minister for Foreign Affairs and the Diaspora, Mr. Barry Faure, received the Executive Secretary of the South African Development Community (SADC), H.E. Mr. Elias Magosi at Maison Quéau de Quinssy on Thursday, 22 January 2026. During their meeting, Mr. Magosi explained that it was customary for the Executive Secretary to visit member states to discuss regional integration and cooperation. Read more

JAN 23, 2026

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DEVELOPMENT

Shifting the Spotlight: EPIC-Africa Launches 2026 African Civil Society Organizations (CSO) Awards to Champion Community-Led Change

The African CSO Awards 2026 explicitly celebrate Community-Led Development (CLD)—a model that puts power and resources directly in the hands of those closest to the challenges. With this launch, we are honoring the extraordinary ingenuity of African CSOs and reaffirming that the future of African development lies in the hands of African communities. Categories include Doers, Supporters, Enablers, Emerging Leaders, and Lifetime Achievers. Read more

JAN 19, 2026

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POLITICS

Joint Statement between the African Union Commission and the United Arab Emirates

On 6 January 2026, the African Union Commission (AUC) and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) held a high-level meeting in Addis Ababa between H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the AUC, and H.E. Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, UAE Minister of State. On the same day, the United Arab Emirates and the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia held high-level discussions during the working visit of His Excellency Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State. The discussions focused on strengthening bilateral relations and cooperation in various fields. Read more

JAN 06, 2026

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HUMAN RIGHTS

Press Statement on the Escalating Restrictions on Freedom of Expression in Uganda Ahead of the 2026 General Elections

The African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (the Commission) expresses deep concern regarding reports of violations of freedom of expression and access to information, including acts of harassment, intimidation, arbitrary arrest, and abuse directed at journalists and media practitioners in the Republic of Uganda, in the lead-up to the forthcoming general elections scheduled for 15 January 2026. The Commission calls on the Government of Uganda to ensure the protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms during the electoral period. Read more

JAN 06, 2026

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TECHNOLOGY

Africa’s AI Transformation

Explore how cutting-edge technology and advancements in artificial intelligence are moving the continent forward to boost Africa’s health care, agriculture sector, and economy. AI is set to play a pivotal role in addressing key challenges and driving growth across various sectors in Africa. Read more

JAN 05, 2026

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POLITICS

Joint Statement between the African Union Commission and the United Arab Emirates

On 6 January 2026, the African Union Commission (AUC) and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) held a high-level meeting in Addis Ababa between H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the AUC, and H.E. Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, UAE Minister of State. On the same day, the United Arab Emirates and the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia held high-level discussions during the working visit of His Excellency Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State. The discussions focused on strengthening bilateral relations and cooperation in various fields. Read more

JAN 06, 2026

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HUMAN RIGHTS

Press Statement on the Escalating Restrictions on Freedom of Expression in Uganda Ahead of the 2026 General Elections

The African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (the Commission) expresses deep concern regarding reports of violations of freedom of expression and access to information, including acts of harassment, intimidation, arbitrary arrest, and abuse directed at journalists and media practitioners in the Republic of Uganda, in the lead-up to the forthcoming general elections scheduled for 15 January 2026. The Commission calls on the Government of Uganda to ensure the protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms during the electoral period. Read more

JAN 06, 2026

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TECHNOLOGY

Africa’s AI Transformation

Explore how cutting-edge technology and advancements in artificial intelligence are moving the continent forward to boost Africa’s health care, agriculture sector, and economy. AI is set to play a pivotal role in addressing key challenges and driving growth across various sectors in Africa. Read more

JAN 05, 2026

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CONFLICT

UN Makes First Visit to Sudan’s el-Fasher since its Fall, Finding Dire Conditions

A U.N. humanitarian team visited el-Fasher in Sudan’s Darfur region for the first time since a paramilitary force overran the city in October, carrying out a rampage that is believed to have killed hundreds of people and sent most of the population fleeing. The team found hundreds of people still living there, lacking adequate access to food, medical supplies and proper shelter. “It was a tense mission because we’re going into what we don’t know … into a massive crime scene,” Denise Brown, the U.N. humanitarian coordinator for Sudan, said. Read more

JAN 02, 2026

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SPORTS

AFCON Updates from Morocco 2025 Tournament

In this week’s episode of Unwrap Africa, SABC News senior sports reporter, Sifiso Ramara, sat down with the BBC Sports journalist, George Addo Junior, to dissect how the AFCON tournament in Morocco has progressed so far. In AFCON action, Algeria face the DRC while Ivory Coast take on Burkina Faso as the race for the quarterfinals heats up. Manchester United fans are divided following the sacking of manager Ruben Amorim after a turbulent 14-month spell. Read more

JAN 06, 2026

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GENERAL

Key Events to Look Forward to in 2026

2026 don land and wit am some events wey world pipo fit look forward to. From sporting events to world politics even down to di entertainment industry, events yapa for dis year. Di 2026 Men's World Cup go be di biggest one in history as e go get 48 kontris wey go compete against demselves. Nigeria go miss out on dia second back-to back world cup but kontris wey dey participate include defending champions Argentina, Brazil, Germany, France and Uruguay. Read more

JAN 06, 2026

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