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BBC News - WorldCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete January 16, 2026 at 05:52 PM

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Recent news from Africa includes political developments, economic challenges, and social issues across the continent. In Uganda, Yoweri Museveni is leading in the presidential election, while Cameroon's opposition leader rejects the results. Madagascar saw both a new president sworn in and a military unit attempting to seize power, sparking protests. Botswana's diamond industry faces strain, and Sudan's civil war continues, with reports of executions. Other stories highlight resilience, such as breakdancing as therapy in DR Congo and a Kenyan start-up aiming to electrify African transport. Finally, thousands mourned the death of former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga at his state funeral.

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Kipchoge 40% Cameroon 40% Benin 40% eWaka 40% Rapid Support Forces (RSF) 50% Issa Tchiroma Bakary 50% Kenya ×250% Raila Odinga ×260% Uganda 60% Sudan ×260% Bobi Wine 70% Yoweri Museveni 80%

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african politics 90% elections 80% political unrest 70% uganda election 70% sudan civil war 60% economic strain 50% renewable energy 40% social media 40%

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