The following story summaries are from AnewZ’s Africa News programme, focusing on political and security developments across Africa and beyond.
Voters across Benin cast their ballots on Sunday (11 January) to elect members of parliament and local government officials. The elections are the first nationwide vote since officials announced they had foiled a coup plot in December, heightening attention on the country’s political climate.
President Patrice Talon’s ruling allies are seeking to maintain control of the National Assembly as the country prepares for a presidential election next year. Talon is constitutionally barred from running again, making the parliamentary vote a key indicator of political alignment ahead of the transition.
Analysts say the elections represent an important test for the West African nation's stability, as the country looks to reassure both citizens and regional partners following the failed coup attempt and ahead of a crucial presidential race.
Israel has firmly denied reports suggesting it intends to relocate displaced Palestinians to Somaliland, a self-declared breakaway region of Somalia, amid growing regional and international scrutiny.
The reports surfaced shortly after Israel became the first country to recognise Somaliland as an independent state. Somalia’s federal government has strongly opposed the idea, warning that any transfer of people to the region would be illegal and a violation of international law.
Israeli officials said there are no plans to move displaced Palestinians to Somaliland and described the reports as unfounded.
Uganda has increased its security presence in the capital Kampala, deploying heavy military vehicles and joint patrols days before national elections on the 15 January, in a move authorities say is meant to prevent violence. The Ugandan military says the deployment is a precautionary measure aimed at deterring unrest and maintaining law and order.
President Yoweri Museveni, who has been in power for nearly four decades, is seeking another term in office. Security forces have warned that any attempts to disrupt the electoral process will be dealt with firmly.
However, opposition groups and human rights organisations have criticised the show of force, arguing that it creates fear among voters and may suppress political participation.
Heavy monsoon rains triggered deadly landslides at Rohingya refugee camps in Bangladesh, killing at least eight people, including children, and forcin...
Christian Dior has secured one of fashion's most coveted celebrity endorsements after both Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wore custom haute couture des...
The United States has confirmed that a previously delayed troop rotation to Poland will resume within weeks, reassuring Warsaw after months of uncerta...
Heavy monsoon rains triggered deadly landslides at Rohingya refugee camps in Bangladesh, killing at least eight people, including children, and forcing authorities to evacuate residents from high-risk areas early on Monday.
Christian Dior has secured one of fashion's most coveted celebrity endorsements after both Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wore custom haute couture designs by creative director Jonathan Anderson for their wedding in New York.
The United States has confirmed that a previously delayed troop rotation to Poland will resume within weeks, reassuring Warsaw after months of uncertainty over the future of the American military presence in the country.
History rarely enters international politics in isolation. More often, it arrives accompanied by shifting alliances, changing strategic calculations and evolving national interests.
Russia's Defence Ministry has said its forces are clearing the town of Lyman in Donetsk of Ukrainian forces, Moscow's state news agency Tass reported. Meanwhile, Russian attacks killed at least six people across three Ukrainian regions on Friday, regional officials said.
The death toll from Venezuela's devastating twin earthquakes has risen to 3,342, according to the country's information ministry, as rescue teams continue searching affected areas and survivors face an uncertain recovery.
Governments are tightening restrictions on teenagers’ use of social media amid growing concerns over mental health, online safety and platform design, but questions remain over enforcement and whether bans can meaningfully change behaviour.
President Donald Trump said Iran is keen to reach a deal with the United States, claiming Washington had paused engagement to allow funeral ceremonies for late Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
Thousands of mourners gathered in Tehran on Sunday as Iran held funeral prayers for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and four members of his family on the second day of mass processions. Three of Khamenei's sons attended the ceremony, while his successor, Mojtaba Khamenei, made no public appearance.
In a special edition of Context, Orkhan Amashov reports from Washington on the inaugural meeting of the Board of Peace, examining plans for Gaza’s reconstruction, a proposed stabilisation force, and the wider diplomatic impact of the U.S.-led initiative.
Here are the latest stories from AnewZ’s Africa News programme, focusing on political and security developments across the African continent.
Here are the latest stories from AnewZ’s Africa News programme, focusing on political and security developments across the African continent.
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