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Iran has seen a fresh wave of unrest as protests and mourning gatherings unfolded across several cities in early January.

State television showed a dense crowd of Iranians attend funerals for over 100 security force members in Tehran, who were killed in ongoing mass protests. On the side of the protesters, who are demonstrating against Iran's repressive regime, the death toll is estimated to be in the thousands.

Morocco's OCP Group holds nearly three-quarters of the world's reserves of one of the most vital natural resources - phosphate. Lennox Yieke profiles the company and its transformation from a conventional mining operator into "a global leader in plant nutrition and phosphate-based solutions".

Few days to Ugandas presidential polls on 15 January 2026, the usual buzz of campaigning and civic debate is being overshadowed , not only by the internet shutdown which is making waves , but by the suspension of key human rights and civil society organisations that normally monitor the vote.

A bird strike incident on Tuesday has grounded one of United Nigeria Airlines (UNA) ‘s aircraft at the Murtala Muhammed Airport (MMA), Lagos. The incident has also disrupted the airline’s schedules, with UNA saying some of its routes would not The post Bird strike disrupts United Nigeria Airlines operations, grounds aircraft appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

Heirs Energies bought the stake from Maurel & Prom S.A., a French oil and gas firm specialising in hydrocarbon exploration and production. The post More details of Heirs Energies’ huge stake in Seplat emerge appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The government says the Bank of Industry will manage the funds. The post Delta govt boosts MSMEs with N1billion revolving loan appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The appointment is seen as a boost for female representation in senior leadership roles in Nigeria’s corporate sector. The post Guinness Nigeria appoints new head of corporate communications appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Mahmoud Dicko has been living in Algeria since 2023. The imam hopes to rally the Malian population behind his new movement to overthrow the country's junta.

Somalia’s leadership insists the cancellations are necessary to defend national sovereignty, as power rivalries in the Horn of Africa continue to draw in regional and international actors.