28 Jan 2026 Kigali (Rwanda) Reuters. Rwanda files an arbitration case against the United Kingdom (UK) over the UK’s cancellation of their 2024 asylum deal under which it had agreed to pay Rwanda to take in migrants;

27 Jan 2026 Bujumbura (Burundi) APA News. Burundian company, Itracom Fertilizer Limited, announces plans to construct a one‑million‑metric‑tonne-a-year fertiliser plant in Zambia;

27 Jan 2026 Kinshasa (DRC) CNBC Africa. United States-headquartered S&P Global Ratings revises DRC’s outlook from stable to positive, citing stronger fiscal performance, improved tax administration, rising mining exports and International Monetary Fund (IMF)-backed reforms, while projecting around 5% average GDP growth through 2028 driven by copper and cobalt demand;

27 Jan 2026 Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) ENA. World Bank reaffirms its strong support for Ethiopia’s reform and development agenda following high-level talks with finance minister Ahmed Shide, endorsing the government’s macroeconomic reforms aimed at shifting toward private sector-led growth;

27 Jan 2026 Nairobi (Kenya) Daily Nation. Kenya raises KSh 194 billion ($1.28 billion) through a new Eurobond sale, boosting government financing for national projects and debt management;

27 Jan 2026 Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) The Citizen. Tanzania and South Korea are partnering to establish a modern minerals technology centre, aimed at advancing the country’s mining sector through technology transfer, capacity building, and innovation;

27 Jan 2026 Kampala (Uganda) Monitor. The Absa Africa Financial Markets Index indicates that Uganda is emerging as East Africa’s most stable financial market, ranking fourth overall in Africa behind South Africa, Mauritius and Nigeria, driven by macroeconomic stability, legal certainty, and consistent policy;

27 Jan 2026 Djibouti (Djibouti) Dawan Africa. Djibouti launches a National Platform for Online Businesses which aims to modernise business registration, support online entrepreneurship, and create opportunities for young Djiboutians;

26 Jan 2026 Kinshasa (DRC) Agenzia Fides. Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) kills at least 25 people in a series of attacks in North Kivu Province;

26 Jan 2026 Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) Martin Plaut. National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) issues a second request to the Tigray Interim Administration to prepare constituency and polling station offices ahead of the seventh national general election in June 2026;

26 Jan 2026 Kampala (Uganda) Monitor. International Monetary Fund (IMF) assesses that Uganda’s financial sector remains resilient, with strong capital buffers and an ability to meet its loan obligations;

26 Jan 2026 Djibouti (Djibouti) UNSDG. In one year, Djibouti has developed a growing solar energy ecosystem, training engineers, supporting youth-led solar businesses, and installing rooftop panels and rural mini grids to expand clean, reliable, and affordable electricity;

23 Jan 2026 Kigali (Rwanda) AllAfrica. Rwanda is set to be the third fastest-growing economy in Africa in 2026, with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) forecasting GDP growth of 7.2%, driven by services, construction, coffee exports, and expanding manufacturing and mining sectors;

22 Jan 2026 Kinshasa (DRC) La Prosperite. President Félix Tshisekedi holds several high-level bilateral meetings while attending the World Economic Forum, positioning the DRC as a “solution country” for climate action and the energy transition through initiatives such as the Kivu–Kinshasa Green Corridor, critical minerals and hydropower potential;

22 Jan 2026 Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) The Citizen. National Bank of Commerce (NBC) commits to strengthening partnerships to support the government’s agenda of building a competitive and inclusive economy, aiming to expand access to affordable, customer-focused financial services for individuals and institutions across various sectors;

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