[New Times] Defence ministers from the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR) are expected to meet in Zambia on Saturday, January 10, to discuss security issues in eastern DR Congo.

[allAfrica] The Central African Republic's latest presidential election has delivered a familiar outcome.

[New Times] Head down, hands on heads, lost looks in the stands. The silence that followed the final whistle said it all. Côte d'Ivoire will not defend their crown. The dream of a back to back title ended in the quarter-finals.

[CAF] The Atlas Lions roared past Cameroon with a convincing 2-0 win over on Friday evening at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat to secure a place in the semi-finals of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations.

[New Times] The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) has continued to advance, with Friday, January 9, setting up epic quarter-final clashes.

[New Times] The United States has withdrawn from the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (IRMCT), the successor of a United Nations court that played a role in prosecuting masterminds of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.

[New Times] The value of Rwanda's exports fell sharply by 30.13 per cent year-on-year to $215 million (approximately Rwf313 billion) in November 2025, contributing to a widening trade deficit, according to the National Institute of Statistics Rwanda (NISR).

[New Times] This is my first time experiencing New Year in Kigali as well as celebrating the beginning of this new partnership between Brazil and Rwanda. Diplomatic relations between our countries were established in 1981, but only at the end of 2023 did the governments in Kigali and Brasília decide to open their respective embassies in both capitals in order to strengthen the bonds of friendship and cooperation between the two countries.

[New Times] In a previous interview with the former Chief Gender Monitor, Rose Rwabuhihi, she told me that it was important to document events and milestones, because it would otherwise be impossible to track progress. I agree with her.

[CAF] The quarter-finals of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 bring together a collection of teams whose combined pedigree underlines the scale of the challenge ahead, with the eight remaining nations having collectively won the continental title 22 times.

[New Times] The introduction of mental health-informed practices into Rwanda's justice system marks a progressive and humane shift, one that recognizes that justice cannot be separated from healing. The Ministry of Justice's partnership with African Peace Partners to train professionals in trauma-informed mediation and restorative justice is not just a policy innovation; it is an invitation for society as a whole to rethink its role in justice.

[New Times] Internationally acclaimed gospel singers Todd Galberth and Naomi Raine are set to make a stop in Rwanda as part of their Everywhere World Tour, a global concert series bringing worship music to audiences across Europe, Africa, and Australia.

[New Times] The 27th edition of the Men's Senior Handball Africa Cup of Nations will be held in Kigali from January 21 to 31, with hosts Rwanda and 15 other top nations set to battle for continental supremacy.

[Premium Times] With Nigeria's attacking confidence and Algeria's hard-earned resilience, the clash promises to be one of the standout fixtures of AFCON 2025.

[This Day] Algeria's Fennecs snatched a late 1-0 winner against DR Congo on Tuesday evening to set up a mouth-watery Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) quarterfinal clash with Nigeria's Super Eagles on Saturday in Marrakech, Morocco.

[New Times] After a thrilling Round of 16, filled with intensity, drama, and high-quality football, the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 is getting more interesting in Morocco.

[FPRI] On November 5, the Trump administration unveiled the new National Security Strategy (NSS) for the United States. Since the passage of the Goldwater-Nichols Act in 1986, presidents have been required by Congress to provide an NSS. Waiting for this strategic guidance has become a routine across parts of the US government, and the document's release attracts considerable international attention.

[Liberian Investigator] Liberia, alongside Somalia and the Democratic Republic of Congo, on Tuesday called for restraint, dialogue and respect for international law as the United Nations Security Council convened to deliberate on the evolving political situation in Venezuela--marking Liberia's first major diplomatic intervention since formally reclaiming its seat on the council after more than six decades.

[New Times] Busasamana Primary Court in Nyanza District has sentenced Emmanuel Ntarindwa to 15 years in prison after finding him guilty of crimes related to the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.

[Daily Maverick] Bafana Bafana's hope of winning a second Africa Cup of Nations title was dashed after they fell to a 2-1 defeat to Cameroon in the round of 16 in the 2025 edition of the continental competition.

[New Times] The AFC/M23 has directly accused the UN mission in DR Congo (MONUSCO) of complicity in the deadly drone strike on Masisi-Centre as of January 4, with the provisional death toll rising to at least 10 civilians and more than 50 others wounded.

[RFI] In eastern Democratic Republic of Congo's Maiko National Park, a few committed rangers have succeeded in protecting gorillas, elephants and other animals from the surrounding fighting. RFI spoke to the park's assistant director, Alain Mukiranya, about guarding wildlife in the middle of a war zone.

[Vanguard] Living costs differ significantly across Africa, shaped by factors such as import dependence, currency strength, urbanisation and consumer demand. While some countries remain relatively affordable, others stand out for their high day-to-day expenses--particularly for food, dining, transport and utilities.

[UN News] From deploying peacekeepers to conducting quiet - but at times heated - diplomacy, the UN Security Council sits at the heart of global decision-making on war and peace. As of January, five new countries will have a seat around the iconic horseshoe table.

[CAF] The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations group stage in Morocco has been an electrifying showcase of talent, with key players like Mohamed El Shenawy, Riyad Mahrez, Sadio Mané, and Amad Diallo standing out as match-winners for their respective teams. From El Shenawy's commanding presence in goal to Mahrez's leadership in attack, these players have proven their worth on the continental stage. The following Best XI celebrates the most consistent, impactful, and influential performers of the group stage -

[Maka] Luanda -- Angola's prosecutors allege a Russian-backed plot to overthrow the government. What the indictment offers instead is a case study in how dissent can be rebranded as subversion.

[RFI] The Democratic Republic of Congo returns to the United Nations Security Council as a non-permanent member for the 2026-2027 term for the first time in more than three decades, hoping to keep the armed crisis in its eastern provinces high on the council's agenda.

[Leadership] The Gabonese government has suspended its senior national football team, dissolved its coaching staff, and expelled star forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Bruno Ecuele from the squad following what officials described as a «disgraceful» performance at the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) has issued a public alert warning of falsified SIMULECT (basiliximab), a medication primarily used to prevent organ rejection following kidney transplants, after receiving an alert from the World Health Organization (WHO).

[CAF] · Guélor Kanga 11', Denis Bouanga 21'/ Côte d'Ivoire: Jeanâ€'Philippe Krasso 44', Evann Guessand 84', Bazoumana Touré 90+1' · Côte D'Ivoire came from two goals down to beat Gabon and win group F · The defending champions will face Burkina Faso in the Round of 16

[New Times] Rwanda is exploring large-scale conversion of fuel-powered motorcycles into electric models to reduce air and noise pollution.

[New Times] Knowing one's country, its history and its issues is the first act of patriotism, according to Tito Rutaremara.

[CAF] Tunisia qualify as Tanzania keep knockout hopes alive DR Congo face Botswana, Benin meet Senegal All the action from the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025

[UN News] Sexual violence against children has become entrenched, systemic and increasingly widespread across the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), with new data showing a sharp rise in cases since 2022, according to the UN Children's Fund (UNICEF).

[Premium Times] Morocco's emphatic win in Rabat ensured they ended the group phase unbeaten, while Mali progressed despite playing most of their final match with ten men