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January 2026 Headlines

Every headline from January 2026 indexed on Africa Front. Stories link to original publishers — BBC, Guardian, AllAfrica, Punch, Daily Maverick, and 90+ sources.

Top Stories

  • Australia news live: arrival of H5N1 bird flu a ‘genuine wildlife emergency’, experts say; fuel excise rebate extended at reduced rate

  • Fastest World Cup to 100 goals in 68 years - are balls and breaks behind it?

  • #EkitiDecides2026: APC secures victory in PDP candidate’s stronghold

  • TCN sensitises Ebonyi communities on protection of power installations

  • Three men killed following fire in west London

  • Doku criticised over plan to return home for birth

  • Why an AI company cleaned my New York City apartment for free

  • Why the social media ban is about so much more than social media

Latest

  • Australia news live: arrival of H5N1 bird flu a ‘genuine wildlife emergency’, experts say; fuel excise rebate extended at reduced rate

    Guardian World · Jun 20

  • Fastest World Cup to 100 goals in 68 years - are balls and breaks behind it?

    BBC Sport · Jun 20

  • #EkitiDecides2026: APC secures victory in PDP candidate’s stronghold

    Premium Times Nigeria · Jun 20

  • TCN sensitises Ebonyi communities on protection of power installations

    Premium Times Nigeria · Jun 20

  • Three men killed following fire in west London

    BBC UK · Jun 20

  • Doku criticised over plan to return home for birth

    BBC Sport · Jun 20

  • Why an AI company cleaned my New York City apartment for free

    BBC Technology · Jun 20

  • Why the social media ban is about so much more than social media

Via The New York Times

Ranking African nations’ chances at the 2026 World Cup

Ranking African nations’ chances at the 2026 World Cup The New York Times

January 31, 2026

Sports·The New York Times·January 2026

Via Frontiers

The strategy of Israeli digital diplomacy toward Arab peoples

The strategy of Israeli digital diplomacy toward Arab peoples Frontiers

January 30, 2026

Politics·Frontiers·January 2026

Via Mail & Guardian

Malema warns of possible political persecution ahead of 2026 local elections

Malema warns of possible political persecution ahead of 2026 local elections Mail & Guardian

January 30, 2026

Politics·Mail & Guardian·January 2026

Via African Mining Market

The role of policy in water supply to the African mining industry

The role of policy in water supply to the African mining industry African Mining Market

January 30, 2026

Business·African Mining Market·January 2026

Via Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

Africa’s Democratic Kaleidoscope: Trends to Watch in 2026

Africa’s Democratic Kaleidoscope: Trends to Watch in 2026 Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

January 30, 2026

Politics·Carnegie Endowment for International Peace·January 2026

Via Farmonaut

Pan African Resource, African Gold: Key Resource Estimate Trends

Pan African Resource, African Gold: Key Resource Estimate Trends Farmonaut

January 29, 2026

Business·Farmonaut·January 2026

Via NPR

Senegal and Morocco fined and players banned after African Cup final chaos

Senegal and Morocco fined and players banned after African Cup final chaos NPR

January 29, 2026

Sports·NPR·January 2026

Via FOX Sports

AFCON Final Chaos: Senegal Coach May Miss World Cup Games; Hakimi Also Punished

AFCON Final Chaos: Senegal Coach May Miss World Cup Games; Hakimi Also Punished FOX Sports

January 29, 2026

Sports·FOX Sports·January 2026

Via DW.com

Senegal and Morocco fined and banned after AFCON final chaos

Senegal and Morocco fined and banned after AFCON final chaos DW.com

January 29, 2026

Sports·DW.com·January 2026

Via African Mining Market

Arkle Resources acquires Namibia uranium stake for N$49 million

Arkle Resources acquires Namibia uranium stake for N$49 million African Mining Market

January 29, 2026

Business·African Mining Market·January 2026

Via readcommunique.com

The Africa Creator Economy Report 2.0 is live

The Africa Creator Economy Report 2.0 is live readcommunique.com

January 29, 2026

Business·readcommunique.com·January 2026

Via Al Jazeera

Senegal and Morocco handed fines and bans after AFCON final farce

Senegal and Morocco handed fines and bans after AFCON final farce Al Jazeera

January 29, 2026

Sports·Al Jazeera·January 2026

Via Research Professional News

South Africa moves to stop mining surveys near telescope

South Africa moves to stop mining surveys near telescope Research Professional News

January 29, 2026

Business·Research Professional News·January 2026

Via Fairfield University

Meditz Students Engage in Global Diplomacy at U.N. Academic Conference on Africa

Meditz Students Engage in Global Diplomacy at U.N. Academic Conference on Africa Fairfield University

January 29, 2026

Politics·Fairfield University·January 2026

Via Confédération Africaine de Football

TotalEnergies CAF AFCON Morocco 2025 Breaks New Digital Records with 6 Billion Views

TotalEnergies CAF AFCON Morocco 2025 Breaks New Digital Records with 6 Billion Views Confédération Africaine de Football

January 28, 2026

Sports·Confédération Africaine de Football·January 2026

Via The Conversation

Afcon drama: what went wrong and what went right at the continent’s biggest football cup in Morocco

Afcon drama: what went wrong and what went right at the continent’s biggest football cup in Morocco The Conversation

January 27, 2026

Sports·The Conversation·January 2026

Via The New York Times

Spain should host 2030 World Cup final, says FA chief after ‘damaging’ AFCON scenes

Spain should host 2030 World Cup final, says FA chief after ‘damaging’ AFCON scenes The New York Times

January 27, 2026

Sports·The New York Times·January 2026

Via Business Insider Africa

Mali’s gold crackdown deepens as authorities arrest mine officials

Mali’s gold crackdown deepens as authorities arrest mine officials Business Insider Africa

January 27, 2026

Business·Business Insider Africa·January 2026

Via Business Insider Africa

African startups get $180 billion from a small, rich island and Gulf financiers

African startups get $180 billion from a small, rich island and Gulf financiers Business Insider Africa

January 27, 2026

Tech·Business Insider Africa·January 2026

Via Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft

Restraint and Diplomacy in Arctic Policy: Cooperation Amid U.S.-Russia-China Tensions

Restraint and Diplomacy in Arctic Policy: Cooperation Amid U.S.-Russia-China Tensions Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft

January 27, 2026

Politics·Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft·January 2026

Via African Mining Market

Oriole Resources receives further gold results from Mbe project

Oriole Resources receives further gold results from Mbe project African Mining Market

January 26, 2026

Business·African Mining Market·January 2026

Via Business Insider Africa

US–China mineral race heats up as Africa’s top mining nations head to Washington

US–China mineral race heats up as Africa’s top mining nations head to Washington Business Insider Africa

January 26, 2026

Business·Business Insider Africa·January 2026

Via The New York Times

What impact does AFCON final chaos have on Morocco and World Cup 2030?

What impact does AFCON final chaos have on Morocco and World Cup 2030? The New York Times

January 26, 2026

Sports·The New York Times·January 2026

Via Modern Diplomacy

International Law in the Age of Power Politics

International Law in the Age of Power Politics Modern Diplomacy

January 25, 2026

Politics·Modern Diplomacy·January 2026

Via Daily Sabah

AFCON paradox in plain sight: Why Africa rallied against Morocco | Daily Sabah

AFCON paradox in plain sight: Why Africa rallied against Morocco | Daily Sabah Daily Sabah

January 23, 2026

Sports·Daily Sabah·January 2026

Via Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

Win-Win: The Potential and Prospects of German FDI in Supporting the Structural Transformation of African Economies

Win-Win: The Potential and Prospects of German FDI in Supporting the Structural Transformation of African Economies Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

January 23, 2026

Business·Carnegie Endowment for International Peace·January 2026

Via Brown Political Review

Panda Diplomacy: An Asian Gateway to the Revitalization of Soft Power

Panda Diplomacy: An Asian Gateway to the Revitalization of Soft Power Brown Political Review

January 23, 2026

Politics·Brown Political Review·January 2026

Via Guardian Business

‘I ain’t goin nowhere’: Gullah Geechee people fight off developers with a historic referendum

A citizen referendum, only the second of its kind in Georgia history, seeks to block a zoning amendment Ire Gene Grovner stood behind his house on a recent morning, between chicken pens on one side and rows of winter collard greens on the other, holding a knife and skinning a…

January 22, 2026

Business·Guardian Business·January 2026

Via BBC

Afcon 2025: What we learned from finals in Morocco

Afcon 2025: What we learned from finals in Morocco BBC

January 21, 2026

Sports·BBC·January 2026

Via Friedrich-Naumann-Stiftung für die Freiheit

Elections 2026: Gogo Zille, Jozi, and a fight for liberal democracy

Elections 2026: Gogo Zille, Jozi, and a fight for liberal democracy Friedrich-Naumann-Stiftung für die Freiheit

January 20, 2026

Politics·Friedrich-Naumann-Stiftung für die Freiheit·January 2026

Via BBC

Afcon 2027: When is the next Africa Cup of Nations tournament?

Afcon 2027: When is the next Africa Cup of Nations tournament? BBC

January 20, 2026

Sports·BBC·January 2026

Via Soccer Laduma

Bafana Remain Absent From Africa’s Top 10 After AFCON

Bafana Remain Absent From Africa’s Top 10 After AFCON Soccer Laduma

January 20, 2026

Sports·Soccer Laduma·January 2026

Via The New York Times

Senegal win chaotic AFCON final after walking off field in penalty protest - The Athletic

Senegal win chaotic AFCON final after walking off field in penalty protest - The Athletic The New York Times

January 19, 2026

Sports·The New York Times·January 2026

Via Friedrich-Naumann-Stiftung für die Freiheit

Uganda Election: The price of the ballot and the politics of power

Uganda Election: The price of the ballot and the politics of power Friedrich-Naumann-Stiftung für die Freiheit

January 19, 2026

Politics·Friedrich-Naumann-Stiftung für die Freiheit·January 2026

Via Le Monde.fr

Senegal stun hosts Morocco to win AFCON title after final walk-off protest

Senegal stun hosts Morocco to win AFCON title after final walk-off protest Le Monde.fr

January 19, 2026

Sports·Le Monde.fr·January 2026

Via DW.com

Africa's key elections to watch in 2026: What's at stake

Africa's key elections to watch in 2026: What's at stake DW.com

January 19, 2026

Politics·DW.com·January 2026

Via FOX Sports

AFCON 2025 Winners and Losers: Mane's Legacy; Misery for Morocco, Salah

AFCON 2025 Winners and Losers: Mane's Legacy; Misery for Morocco, Salah FOX Sports

January 19, 2026

Sports·FOX Sports·January 2026

Via Al Jazeera

Senegal, Morocco, play out an embarrassing AFCON 2025 final in Rabat

Senegal, Morocco, play out an embarrassing AFCON 2025 final in Rabat Al Jazeera

January 19, 2026

Sports·Al Jazeera·January 2026

Via The New York Times

An AFCON that promised so much will now just be remembered for chaos - The Athletic

An AFCON that promised so much will now just be remembered for chaos - The Athletic The New York Times

January 19, 2026

Sports·The New York Times·January 2026

Via FOX Sports

'Unacceptable': AFCON Winners Senegal Faces Discipline After Chaotic Finish

'Unacceptable': AFCON Winners Senegal Faces Discipline After Chaotic Finish FOX Sports

January 19, 2026

Sports·FOX Sports·January 2026

Via Soccer Laduma

‘It’s A Shame For The Image of African Football’

‘It’s A Shame For The Image of African Football’ Soccer Laduma

January 19, 2026

Sports·Soccer Laduma·January 2026

Via Sportsnet.ca

Senegal wins Africa Cup of Nations after chaos threatened final against Morocco

Senegal wins Africa Cup of Nations after chaos threatened final against Morocco Sportsnet.ca

January 18, 2026

Sports·Sportsnet.ca·January 2026

Via SABC Sport

Motsepe rejects claims that FIFA and Europe control African football

Motsepe rejects claims that FIFA and Europe control African football SABC Sport

January 18, 2026

Sports·SABC Sport·January 2026

Via The New York Times

Ranking the 10 best players at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations

Ranking the 10 best players at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations The New York Times

January 18, 2026

Sports·The New York Times·January 2026

Via BBC

Afcon final: Senegal temporarily leave field after Morocco awarded controversial penalty

Afcon final: Senegal temporarily leave field after Morocco awarded controversial penalty BBC

January 18, 2026

Sports·BBC·January 2026

Via DW.com

AFCON: Senegal snatches football cup from hosts Morocco

AFCON: Senegal snatches football cup from hosts Morocco DW.com

January 18, 2026

Sports·DW.com·January 2026

Via The Telegraph

Afcon 2025: Every Premier League player going, fixtures and how to watch

Afcon 2025: Every Premier League player going, fixtures and how to watch The Telegraph

January 18, 2026

Sports·The Telegraph·January 2026

Via The New York Times

Patrice Motsepe, African football’s most powerful man – and heir to Gianni Infantino’s FIFA throne?

Patrice Motsepe, African football’s most powerful man – and heir to Gianni Infantino’s FIFA throne? The New York Times

January 18, 2026

Sports·The New York Times·January 2026

Via Africa Is a Country

What’s in an AFCON final?

What’s in an AFCON final? Africa Is a Country

January 18, 2026

Sports·Africa Is a Country·January 2026

Via Modern Diplomacy

Moroccan diplomacy: The Post-unipolar era of global change

Moroccan diplomacy: The Post-unipolar era of global change Modern Diplomacy

January 18, 2026

Politics·Modern Diplomacy·January 2026

Via Confédération Africaine de Football

TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2025 Commercial Success in Morocco leads to over 90% surge in Competition Revenues and a total of 23 Sponsors

TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2025 Commercial Success in Morocco leads to over 90% surge in Competition Revenues and a total of 23 Sponsors Confédération Africaine de Football

January 16, 2026

Sports·Confédération Africaine de Football·January 2026

Via africanews.com

Can Uganda leverage oil to turn around economy? [Business Africa]

Can Uganda leverage oil to turn around economy? [Business Africa] africanews.com

January 16, 2026

Business·africanews.com·January 2026

Via beIN SPORTS

Is Morocco the New Giant of African Football?

Is Morocco the New Giant of African Football? beIN SPORTS

January 15, 2026

Sports·beIN SPORTS·January 2026

Via DW.com

Five key African elections to watch in 2026

Five key African elections to watch in 2026 DW.com

January 15, 2026

Politics·DW.com·January 2026

Via beIN SPORTS

Egypt Between Legend and Challenge: The New Order of African Football in AFCON

Egypt Between Legend and Challenge: The New Order of African Football in AFCON beIN SPORTS

January 14, 2026

Sports·beIN SPORTS·January 2026

Via Sky Sports

AFCON 2025 fixtures, match schedule, UK kick-off times, groups and teams for tournament in Morocco

AFCON 2025 fixtures, match schedule, UK kick-off times, groups and teams for tournament in Morocco Sky Sports

January 14, 2026

Sports·Sky Sports·January 2026

Via Al Jazeera

Trump travel ban leaves Senegal, Ivory Coast fans in limbo for World Cup

Trump travel ban leaves Senegal, Ivory Coast fans in limbo for World Cup Al Jazeera

January 13, 2026

Sports·Al Jazeera·January 2026

Via BBC

Afcon 2027: Eritrea included in preliminary qualifying round draw

Afcon 2027: Eritrea included in preliminary qualifying round draw BBC

January 13, 2026

Sports·BBC·January 2026

Via Körber-Stiftung

E-paper: Bandung at 70 - Swapna Kona Nayudu

E-paper: Bandung at 70 - Swapna Kona Nayudu Körber-Stiftung

January 12, 2026

Politics·Körber-Stiftung·January 2026

Via vietnamnews.vn

Việt Nam’s diplomacy in 2025: a year of expansion, elevation and global impact

Việt Nam’s diplomacy in 2025: a year of expansion, elevation and global impact vietnamnews.vn

January 12, 2026

Politics·vietnamnews.vn·January 2026

Via Al Jazeera

Nigeria, Egypt or Senegal: Who can spoil Morocco’s AFCON 2025 party?

Nigeria, Egypt or Senegal: Who can spoil Morocco’s AFCON 2025 party? Al Jazeera

January 12, 2026

Sports·Al Jazeera·January 2026

Via ICTworks

Apply Now: $5,000 for Your African Telecom Hardware Startup Idea

Apply Now: $5,000 for Your African Telecom Hardware Startup Idea ICTworks

January 12, 2026

Tech·ICTworks·January 2026

Via beIN SPORTS

Mali’s Unique Legacy in AFCON and African Football History

Mali’s Unique Legacy in AFCON and African Football History beIN SPORTS

January 11, 2026

Sports·beIN SPORTS·January 2026

Via beIN SPORTS

Which Teams Are Playing in the AFCON 2025 Semifinals?

Which Teams Are Playing in the AFCON 2025 Semifinals? beIN SPORTS

January 11, 2026

Sports·beIN SPORTS·January 2026

Via Confédération Africaine de Football

AFCON 2025: Which countries have qualified for the semi-finals?

AFCON 2025: Which countries have qualified for the semi-finals? Confédération Africaine de Football

January 11, 2026

Sports·Confédération Africaine de Football·January 2026

Via Confédération Africaine de Football

AFCON 2025: Quarter-finals set for fierce battles with teams boasting 22 titles between them

AFCON 2025: Quarter-finals set for fierce battles with teams boasting 22 titles between them Confédération Africaine de Football

January 8, 2026

Sports·Confédération Africaine de Football·January 2026

Via IRIS - Institut de relations internationales et stratégiques

African Cup of Nations 2025: Geopolitical Stakes, Sport Power and Morocco’s Ambitions - IRIS

African Cup of Nations 2025: Geopolitical Stakes, Sport Power and Morocco’s Ambitions IRIS - Institut de relations internationales et stratégiques

January 8, 2026

Sports·IRIS - Institut de relations internationales et stratégiques·January 2026

Via African Mining Market

Oriole Resources drilling at Mbe project delivers significant gold results

Oriole Resources drilling at Mbe project delivers significant gold results African Mining Market

January 7, 2026

Business·African Mining Market·January 2026

Via horn review

The UAE-Ethiopia Case: Middle-Power Diplomacy and the Politics of Stabilization

The UAE-Ethiopia Case: Middle-Power Diplomacy and the Politics of Stabilization horn review

January 7, 2026

Politics·horn review·January 2026

Via Table.Briefings

Political outlook: Africa’s elections to watch in 2026

Political outlook: Africa’s elections to watch in 2026 Table.Briefings

January 6, 2026

Politics·Table.Briefings·January 2026

Via Dunyo.info

Active Diplomacy of Uzbekistan: 2025 — From Dynamic Dialogue to Tangible Results

Active Diplomacy of Uzbekistan: 2025 — From Dynamic Dialogue to Tangible Results Dunyo.info

January 6, 2026

Politics·Dunyo.info·January 2026

Via africanews.com

Africa's economy to expand in 2026 despite risks [Business Africa]

Africa's economy to expand in 2026 despite risks [Business Africa] africanews.com

January 2, 2026

Business·africanews.com·January 2026

Via Al Jazeera

Gabon government sacks Aubameyang, suspends national team at AFCON 2025

Gabon government sacks Aubameyang, suspends national team at AFCON 2025 Al Jazeera

January 1, 2026

Sports·Al Jazeera·January 2026

Via Al Jazeera

AFCON 2025: Who is playing in the round of 16? All to know

AFCON 2025: Who is playing in the round of 16? All to know Al Jazeera

January 1, 2026

Sports·Al Jazeera·January 2026

Via Business News Nigeria

10 African elections that will shape 2026

10 African elections that will shape 2026 Business News Nigeria

January 1, 2026

Politics·Business News Nigeria·January 2026

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Top Stories

  • Australia news live: arrival of H5N1 bird flu a ‘genuine wildlife emergency’, experts say; fuel excise rebate extended at reduced rate

  • Fastest World Cup to 100 goals in 68 years - are balls and breaks behind it?

  • #EkitiDecides2026: APC secures victory in PDP candidate’s stronghold

BBC Technology · Jun 20

  • TCN sensitises Ebonyi communities on protection of power installations

  • Three men killed following fire in west London

  • Doku criticised over plan to return home for birth

  • Latest

    • Australia news live: arrival of H5N1 bird flu a ‘genuine wildlife emergency’, experts say; fuel excise rebate extended at reduced rate

      Guardian World · Jun 20

    • Fastest World Cup to 100 goals in 68 years - are balls and breaks behind it?

      BBC Sport · Jun 20

    • #EkitiDecides2026: APC secures victory in PDP candidate’s stronghold

      Premium Times Nigeria · Jun 20

    • TCN sensitises Ebonyi communities on protection of power installations

      Premium Times Nigeria · Jun 20

    • Three men killed following fire in west London

      BBC UK · Jun 20

    • Doku criticised over plan to return home for birth

      BBC Sport · Jun 20

    • Why an AI company cleaned my New York City apartment for free

      BBC Technology · Jun 20

    • Why the social media ban is about so much more than social media

      BBC Technology · Jun 20

    • #EkitiDecides2026: Group demands probe of alleged vote buying, pre-thumbprinted ballots, PVC distribution

      Premium Times Nigeria · Jun 20

    • Golden State Valkyries vs. Las Vegas Aces preview: A'ja Wilson continues campaign for fifth MVP

      CBS Sports · Jun 20

    • Justin Gaethje has no plans to retire after beating Ilia Topuria at UFC Freedom 250 for lightweight title

      CBS Sports · Jun 20

    • FG releases outbreak response funds to states to boost Ebola preparedness

      Premium Times Nigeria · Jun 20

    • 'I feel like a second-class citizen' - Shop staff facing abuse

      BBC UK · Jun 20

    • Undav undoes Cote d'Ivoire to send Germany into 2026 World Cup knockout stages

      RFI English · Jun 20

    • Lamine Yamal a genius ‘like Dalí or Michelangelo’, says Spain’s De la Fuente

      Guardian Sport · Jun 20

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