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African Union chief expresses deep concern over rising tensions in Ethiopia’s Tigray region

African Union chief expresses deep concern over rising tensions in Ethiopia’s Tigray region

Mahmoud Ali Youssouf urges restraint, warns against undermining 2022 Pretoria peace deal amid growing calls in Tigray to avert return to conflict

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ECOWAS lifts all sanctions against Guinea
29.01.2026

ECOWAS lifts all sanctions against Guinea

In 2021, West African bloc suspended Guinea and imposed sanctions following a coup

Gunfire, explosions heard near airport in Niger’s capital
29.01.2026

Gunfire, explosions heard near airport in Niger’s capital

Authorities say situation is now under control and incident is being investigated

Nigerian police fire live bullets, tear gas at protesters in Lagos, injuring 17
28.01.2026

Nigerian police fire live bullets, tear gas at protesters in Lagos, injuring 17

Protesters from slum areas in Lagos State tried to enter parliament building to register their opposition to demolition of houses, but police prevented them by firing tear gas and live bullets in air, eyewitnesses tell Anadolu

1,300 malnutrition cases reported in Kordofan city after prolonged RSF siege, Sudanese medics say
28.01.2026

1,300 malnutrition cases reported in Kordofan city after prolonged RSF siege, Sudanese medics say

Sudan Doctors Network warns of deepening health crisis in Dilling, demands urgent humanitarian access

Ethiopia’s premier discusses security, cooperation with senior US officials in Addis Ababa
28.01.2026

Ethiopia’s premier discusses security, cooperation with senior US officials in Addis Ababa

US deputy secretary of state, AFRICOM commander conclude Ethiopia visit with focus on regional security, military partnership