Somali Region Farmers Get Boost From Ethiopia’s Commercial Bank | Dawan Africa
Ethiopia, 13 January 2026 The Somali Regional State and the Commercial Bank of Ethiopia (CBE) have signed a…
Israel Calls Ethiopia “Long-Term Strategic Partner” Amid Regional Tensions | Dawan Africa
Israel, 13 January 2026 Israel on Monday labelled Ethiopia a “long-term strategic partner” and pledged to deepen diplomatic…
Uganda Railways Corporation Outlines Vision for Regional Transport Leadership By 2040
The Managing Director of Uganda Railways Corporation (URC), Benon M. Kajuna, has reaffirmed the corporation’s commitment to transforming…
Wang Yi cites ‘severe risks’ after Somalia dropped from Africa itinerary at last minute
Authorities in Mogadishu had cleared the roads for a historic visit, yet on Friday Chinese Foreign Minister Wang…
Africa: Former CIA Analyst Now Top U.S. Africa Official at State; Dealmaking Dominates as Conflicts Spread
Washington, DC — The Africa Bureau at the State Department has a new top official, Nick Checker. Unlike…
Ruto Urges World to Back Kenya’s Shift from Refugee Aid to Self-Reliance | Dawan Africa
Kenya, January 12, 2026 – President William Ruto has called on the international community to rally behind Kenya’s…
Sand dredging reshapes Lagos, Nigeria, and creates peril
LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — Beneath an eight-lane expressway, Nigerian men stand waist-deep in the Lagos Lagoon, lowering buckets…
William Ruto Defies Critics Over Sh50,000 NYOTA Youth Grants In Mt Kenya | Dawan Africa
Kenya, January 12 2026 – President William Ruto on Monday took aim at his political critics, using the…
Uganda: Govt Suspends Top NGO Chapter Four Over Security Concerns
In a move that has sent shockwaves through Uganda’s civil society sector, the National Bureau for Non-Governmental Organizations…
Uganda: Jailed Besigye Sends Financial Boost to Bobi Wine Campaign
Opposition leaders, activists and supporters on Sunday gathered at the Kasangati home of veteran opposition figure Kizza Besigye…
Afrique: Demi-finales de la CAN 2025 – On ne pouvait pas être mieux servi
La Coupe d’Afrique des nations (CAN) entre dans son avant-dernier acte avec des demi-finales qui s’annoncent palpitantes, programmées…
Ethiopia Targets Nuclear Power Generation By 2036 | Dawan Africa
Ethiopia, 12 January 2026 Ethiopia plans to begin generating electricity using nuclear technology in less than 10 years,…