Nigeria: Police Open Fire On Peaceful Lagos Protesters, Journalists

[Premium Times] Peaceful protesters demanding entry into the Lagos State House of Assembly in Alausa were met with gunfire and aggressive police action on Wednesday, leaving several residents injured and blood covering parts of the road. Source

Africa: AU, Qatar Officials Meet in Mogadishu to Discuss Peace and Security Cooperation

[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- The African Union's Special Representative and Head of AUSSOM, Ambassador El Hadji Ibrahima Diene, met today in Mogadishu with Qatar's Ambassador to Somalia, Dr. Abdullah bin Salem Al-Nuaimi. Source

Kenya: Transport Lobby Warns of Nationwide Road Shutdown

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Transport operators have issued a warning of a nationwide road shutdown starting Monday, threatening massive disruption across major towns and highways as they protest what they describe as the government's failure to guarantee security for road users and investors in the transport sector. Source

Nigeria: Tinubu Mourns Father of Super Eagles' Captain, Sunday Ndidi

[This Day] Abuja -- President Bola Tinubu has extended heartfelt condolences to the captain of the Super Eagles, Wilfred Ndidi, on the passing of his father, Sunday Ndidi. Source

Gambia: Judiciary Still Faces Shortage of Courtrooms & Office Space

[The Point] Chief Justice Hassan B. Jallow has highlighted the Judiciary's challenges, including shortage of courtrooms and office space, hindering judicial officers' effectiveness. Source

Somalia: Al-Shabaab Commander Surrenders to Galmudug Forces in Central Somalia

[Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- A senior Al-Shabaab commander, identified as Abdirahman Talxo Shuuke, surrendered to Galmudug Darawiish forces, specifically the Galayr unit responsible for protecting the regional presidency, following recent operations against the militant group in the Labadulle and Ceelahelay areas. Source

Algeria: U.S. Senior Advisor for Arab and African Affairs Massad Boulos Visits Algeria

[U.S. Embassy Algiers] U.S. Senior Advisor for Arab and African Affairs Massad Boulos returned to Algeria on January 26 to meet with President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, Minister of State, Minister of Foreign Affairs, National Community Abroad and African Affairs, Ahmed Attaf, and Minister of State, Minister of Hydrocarbons and Mines, Mohamed Arkab. His visit reaffirms the United States' ongoing cooperation with Algeria and its commitment to supporting stability throughout the region. Source

East Africa: Ethiopia's Finance Minister Holds Bilateral Talks With EU Official Ahead of Horn of Africa Initiative Ministerial

[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia's Minister of Finance, Ahmed Shide, arrived in Mogadishu today to participate in the 27th Ministerial Roundtable of the Horn of Africa Initiative (HoAI). Source

Somalia: Chaos Disrupts Somali Parliament Session Over Proposed Constitutional Changes

[Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- A joint session of Somalia's Federal Parliament descended into chaos on Wednesday at Villa Hargeysa in Mogadishu, as opposition lawmakers clashed with supporters of proposed amendments to five articles of the provisional constitution. Source

South Africa: State Is Blocking Access to Sassa Grants, Argue Activists

[GroundUp] The Institute for Economic Justice (IEJ) and the #PayTheGrants campaign want the Supreme Court of Appeal to dismiss government's appeal Source

South Africa: Government Is Killing the Film Industry, Say Protesters

[GroundUp] Hundreds of industry professionals marched in Cape Town calling for a meeting with trade and industry minister Source

Nigeria: Soldiers Rescue Kidnap Victim in Taraba

[Premium Times] The development was disclosed in a statement issued by the Acting Assistant Director of Army Public Relations, Source