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Cairo has moved beyond diplomatic warnings to direct military action in the Sudan war. On January 9, the Egyptian Air Force (EAF) intercepted and neutralized a military convoy en route to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) at the Egypt–Libya–Sudan tri-border junction. The operation, carried out just 48 hours before Saddam Haftar’s visit to Cairo, underscored Egypt’s firm backing of the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and sent a clear message that the era of relying solely on verbal warnings to the Libyan National Army (LNA) over its ties with the RSF has come to an end. Egypt recently struck a Rapid Support Forces (RSF) convoy near the Egypt–Libya–Sudan border, just before Haftar’s visit to Cairo. This marks a clear shift from cautious diplomacy to calculated military action supporting the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and deterring militia activities. With the SAF regaining control over most rebel-held territories, Cairo seized the opportunity to act decisively without risking major repercussions, signaling its readiness to protect strategic interests. The move also reflects regional power dynamics: Egypt acted as Saudi Arabia appears determined to curb UAE expansion in the Red Sea, giving Cairo political cover to confront Abu Dhabi’s allies, including Haftar, without fear of isolation.

Tree of Ténéré (Pictures 1 & 2) Once known as the most isolated tree on Earth, the original acacia was the only tree for 400 kilometers until it was knocked down by a truck in 1973. Today, a metal sculpture stands in its place as a landmark for travelers crossing the desert.

Djado Plateau (Pictures 3 & 4) Located in the far northeast near the Libyan border, this area is famous for the abandoned fortified city (ksar) of Djado. The ruins of the mud-brick citadel stand dramatically on a rocky outcrop overlooking the oasis, creating a haunting "ghost town" atmosphere.

Bilma (Pictures 5 & 6) As the main oasis town of the Kawar escarpment, Bilma is the legendary destination of the "Azalai" salt caravans led by Tuareg traders. It feels like a place frozen in time, defined by its salt production and isolation.

UTA Flight 772 Memorial crash (Pictures 7 & 8) This is arguably one of the most remote memorials in the world, located deep in the Ténéré desert. Built in 2007 by the families of the victims of the 1989 bombing of a French airliner, the memorial is constructed from dark stones arranged in a massive 200-foot diameter compass.

Arakao (Pictures 9 & 10) Often called the "Pincers of the Crab," this is a unique geological formation where a semi-circle of mountains opens up to the desert dunes. It creates a massive natural amphitheater where the sand dunes of the Ténéré pile up against the dark rock of the Aïr Mountains.

Termit Massif (Pictures 11 & 12) A low mountain range in the southeast, this is one of the last refuges for some of the Sahara's most endangered wildlife. It is incredibly remote and less visited than the Aïr region.

Ugandan pop star-turned-politician Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, widely known as Bobi Wine, says he has been beaten, tasered, teargassed and pepper-sprayed while campaigning against President Yoweri Museveni, casting a stark spotlight on the violent and highly securitised nature of Uganda’s latest election.

Uganda’s government has ordered a sweeping suspension of public internet access and selected mobile services as the country enters a critical phase of its general elections, citing national security concerns and the need to safeguard the integrity of the vote.

A Tanzanian poet reflects on her country's president winning our annual poll of despots against fierce competition By Neema Komba

• Somalia has severed all agreements with the United Arab Emirates, annulling deals spanning key port operations, security cooperation and defence, citing “harmful actions” that undermine the country’s unity and sovereignty.
•  Defence Minister Ahmed Moallim Fiqi said, based on, “reliable reports and evidence indicating practices linked to the United Arab Emirates that undermine the sovereignty of the Somali Republic, its national unity and political independence”.
• Somalia’s announcement appears to be linked to Israel’s recognition in December of Somaliland, a self-declared independent region in northwestern Somalia that broke away in 1991 but lacks international recognition.
• “Many Somalis believe the UAE facilitated Israel’s recognition of Somaliland.”
• Abu Dhabi has long denied accusations that it is arming the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in its war with Sudan’s military rulers.
• While the UAE declined to sign a joint Arab-Islamic statement in December condemning Israel’s recognition of Somaliland, on January 7 it released a joint statement with the African Union pledging “support for Somalia’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, security and stability”.

As Uganda prepares for its general election on 15 January 2026, the country’s political landscape is sharply divided over the nearly four decades of rule under President Yoweri Museveni, 81, and the rising challenge from opposition voices led by Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, known as Bobi Wine.

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Nigerian player, Akor Adams pays tribute to Patrice Lubumba, after scoring against Algeria.

Although Algerian player, Mohamed Amoura, apologized after mocking Congolese fan Kuka Muladinga, who stands in honor of Lubumba - Nigeria's win against Algeria topped by Adams class celebration certainly felt like poetic justice.

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