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FACTBOX – Sub-Saharan Africa elections to watch in 2026

FACTBOX – Sub-Saharan Africa elections to watch in 2026

Sub-Saharan African countries are gearing up for elections in 2026, with voters set to choose presidents, parliaments, and local officials across the region

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‘Opportune time' to deepen strategic mutual trust with African Union: China’s top diplomat
14.01.2026

‘Opportune time' to deepen strategic mutual trust with African Union: China’s top diplomat

'There can be no global modernization without the modernization of Africa,' Wang Yi says after visiting African Union headquarters in Ethiopia, Tanzania, Lesotho

At least 13 killed in eastern DR Congo landslide: Report
13.01.2026

At least 13 killed in eastern DR Congo landslide: Report

Bodies recovered so far include 4 children, with dozens still feared buried under debris, local media reports, citing local officials

US sends military supplies to Nigeria to bolster security cooperation
13.01.2026

US sends military supplies to Nigeria to bolster security cooperation

Delivery to Washington’s ‘Nigerian partners’ in capital Abuja ‘supports Nigeria’s ongoing operations and emphasizes our shared security partnership,’ says US Africa Command

Ethiopia’s spy chief visits Somalia unannounced amid Horn of Africa tensions: Report
13.01.2026

Ethiopia’s spy chief visits Somalia unannounced amid Horn of Africa tensions: Report

Redwan Hussein brings message from Ethiopian prime minister to Somali president, contents not made public, local media report

Kenya preserves world-famous super tusker elephant Craig after death
13.01.2026

Kenya preserves world-famous super tusker elephant Craig after death

‘In recognition of Craig’s extraordinary ecological, scientific and cultural significance, we have initiated a professional taxidermy preservation process,’ says head of Kenya Wildlife Service