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03/01/2026

China strongly condemns U.S. use of force against Venezuela.

A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson on Saturday said China is deeply shocked by and strongly condemns the U.S. blatant use of force against a sovereign state and action against its president.

03/01/2026

US President Donald Trump holds news conference after he announced early Saturday morning that a 'large-scale strike against Venezuela' had led to the capture and removal of Maduro and his wife from the country.

03/01/2026

US President Donald Trump posts a photo of Maduro handcuffed and blindfolded under US captivity.

03/01/2026

Streets in central Caracas remained empty this morning after US Special Forces reportedly carried out raids targeting government and military sites. Shops and gas stations were closed as the capital adjusted to the aftermath of the overnight operations.

03/01/2026

South Africa on Saturday urged the UN Security Council to convene urgently to address the situation in Venezuela after US forces captured and removed President Maduro from the country. A statement from South Africa’s Department of International Relations said it viewed the US actions as a violation of the UN Charter.

03/01/2026

Ethiopia on Saturday announced it had struck a preliminary agreement with a group of investors holding some of its $1 billion 2024 international bond. A finance ministry statement said the draft agreement covers the main financial terms of the debt rework.

03/01/2026

Militant group JNIM on Saturday claimed to have taken control of two army positions near Dogofry in south-central Mali, in what it said was its latest attack targeting military posts and supply routes.

03/01/2026

South Africa coach Hugo Broos expressed frustration with CAF ahead of Sunday’s last-16 clash with Cameroon, complaining that his team had to travel 45 minutes from their hotel to the training ground. Broos will lead Bafana Bafana out in Rabat against the nation he led to AFCON triumph in Gabon in 2017. (📸: CFP)

03/01/2026

Gunmen attacked B**g village in the Qua’an-Pan Local Government Area of Plateau State, Nigeria, on Friday night, resulting in the deaths of seven individuals and the injury of several others. Eyewitness accounts revealed that the heavily armed attackers carried out a house-to-house assault, with most victims being women, children, and the elderly who were unable to flee in time.

03/01/2026

Zambia said it will host a meeting of Great Lakes region defence ministers on Thursday to discuss the worsening security situation in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. In a statement on Saturday, Lusaka said the three-day meeting is being held at the request of the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region.

03/01/2026

The United States' travel restrictions on 26 African countries could disrupt major global events, including the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the UN General Assembly. While the restrictions don’t directly target teams, they impact support staff, journalists, and fans, limiting African participation. With key global gatherings ahead, these travel bans risk sidelining African influence on the world stage.

03/01/2026

Nigeria's exports to the US have taken a hit due to new tariffs under the Trump administration, forcing local businesses to adapt. As demand falls, Nigerian exporters are looking to shift their focus to Asia and Europe to stay competitive. In this report, we examine the impact of these trade barriers on Nigeria's economy and the changing global trade landscape.