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Source:The North Africa Journal
January 11, 2026 10:17 UTC
Venezuela overshadows Ukraine… and Gaza
The Europeans' muted tone aims to avoid reigniting disagreements with Washington on other issues, primarily the Russian-Ukrainian conflict. The American plan is said to have taken some of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's demands into account, regarding the absence of explicit concessions over Donbas and proposing the establishment of demilitarized industrial zones. Europeans also managed to persuade Trump to provide "strong security guarantees" for Ukraine, ensuring that there will be no further Russian attacks after signing a peace agreement. This coalition is supposed to include countries ready to contribute to providing security guarantees to Ukraine and even establish a multinational force to monitor the potential ceasefire. In the Middle East, the U.S. focus on Venezuela has impacted efforts to advance the American plan for Gaza from its first to second phase.
Source:The North Africa Journal
January 11, 2026 09:21 UTC
Lindsay Corp. Earnings Call: Margins Steady, Demand Soft
Lindsay ended the quarter with total available liquidity of $249.6 million, including $199.6 million in cash and a $50 million undrawn revolver. Increased other (interest) income provided an important buffer, helping to offset operating pressures and highlighting the benefit of a strong balance sheet in a higher-rate environment. International Volatility and Brazil Weakness Weigh on DemandManagement stressed that international irrigation results were shaped by timing and macro factors rather than structural issues. Overall irrigation revenue fell 9% in Q1, and the company is not assuming a rapid rebound. Investors heard a story of stable margins, disciplined capital allocation, and strategic investment, counterbalanced by declining revenues, soft irrigation demand and lumpy infrastructure projects.
Source:The North Africa Journal
January 11, 2026 00:33 UTC
Complex MENA to Launch in the Middle East and North Africa
Dubai, UAE, January 2026 — Complex, the definitive platform for youth culture and music lifestyle, announces its global expansion with the launch of Complex MENA in partnership with ITP Media Group. Complex MENA arrives at a time when the region’s music, style, sports, and creative communities are moving with real momentum. As part of its rollout, Complex MENA will debut multiple new series in the region across TikTok, Instagram, Snap, and YouTube. Complex MENA is designed as a meeting point between global storytelling and regional perspective. "Complex MENA represents a new chapter for our youth culture – a place where the region can see itself clearly, loudly, and on its own terms.
Source:The North Africa Journal
January 10, 2026 21:15 UTC
A proud host nation of AFCON
Nigeria moved into the AFCON 2025 semi-finals after beating Algeria 2-0 in Marrakech on Saturday. Ramy Bensebaini cleared Calvin Bassey’s effort off the goal-line in a competitive but goalless first half. Just after the interval Victor Osimhen headed home, before Akor Adams tapped in to make it two. Eric Chelle's Super Eagles face tournament hosts Morocco in the last four on Wednesday in Rabat. The other semi-final is between Senegal and Egypt, after the Pharaohs beat Ivory Coast 3-2 in Agadir.
Source:The North Africa Journal
January 10, 2026 20:28 UTC
Sudan orders release of 400 women accused of RSF ties
The order came during an inspection visit by Burhan, chairman of the Transitional Sovereignty Council, to the prison west of the capital Khartoum. In a post on X, Burhan announced he had directed authorities to free the women immediately, noting the group included mothers detained with their children. Burhan further instructed officials to reclassify cases legally and review the justice system for detainees accused of cooperating with the RSF to speed up litigation and protect their rights. The SAF holds most of the other 13 states, including Khartoum (recaptured in early 2025), eastern regions and central areas, operating from Port Sudan. For the 400 women, including mothers separated from young children in overcrowded conditions, the order provides rare respite in a conflict that has shattered countless lives.
Source:The North Africa Journal
January 10, 2026 19:31 UTC
South Africa defends naval drills with Iran, Russia as 'essential'
South Africa on Saturday began naval drills with Russia, Iran and China, describing the manoeuvres off its coast as not merely a show of force but a vital response to rising maritime tensions. BRICS, originally made up of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, has expanded to include Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and, more recently, Indonesia. Host South Africa dispatched a frigate. South Africa drew criticism for hosting naval drills with Russia and China in 2023, coinciding with the first anniversary of Moscow's invasion of Ukraine. The three nations first conducted joint naval drills in 2019.
Source:The North Africa Journal
January 10, 2026 17:27 UTC
Pakistan Navy test fires surface-to-air missile in North Arabian Sea
The Pakistan Navy on Saturday (January 10, 2026) successfully test-fired a surface-to-air missile during an exercise in the North Arabian Sea, according to an official release. “LY-80 (N) SAM successfully engaged and neutralised an aerial target, demonstrating Pakistan Navy's robust air defence capabilities,” it said. Successful open-sea trials of Unmanned Surface Vessel (USV) were also conducted, marking a significant leap in autonomous naval technology. Commander Pakistan Fleet witnessed the exercise, and Admiral Naveed Ashraf, Chief of the Naval Staff, commended officers and men of the Pakistan Navy for their professionalism and operational competence. He also reaffirmed the Navy's resolve to ensure seaward defence of Pakistan and safeguard national maritime interests under all circumstances.
Source:The North Africa Journal
January 10, 2026 17:09 UTC
Inside the forgotten past of Somaliland’s lost Jews
Situated along the strategic Gulf of Aden, Somaliland offers Israel a critical diplomatic foothold in the Horn of Africa. But beyond ports, shipping lanes, and intelligence cooperation lies another, largely overlooked dimension of this emerging relationship: Jewish history. Long before the two countries recognized each other, Jews were already present in Somaliland, leaving behind traces that still whisper to us across the centuries. Yet the most intriguing dimension of Somaliland’s Jewish history is not found in ruins or place names but in people: specifically, the Yibir tribe. But beneath this social function lies a striking claim: Widespread Somali tradition holds that the Yibir are of Jewish origin.
Source:The North Africa Journal
January 10, 2026 14:59 UTC
North Korea Accuses South Of Another Drone Incursion
North Korea accused the South on Saturday of flying another drone over its territory this month for the purpose of spying, a claim that Seoul denied. The North Korean military tracked a drone "moving northwards" over the South Korean border county of Ganghwa in early January before shooting it down near the North Korean city of Kaesong, a spokesperson said in a statement carried by the state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA). South Korean President Lee Jae Myung had ordered an investigation, the defence ministry said. Located northwest of Seoul, Ganghwa County is one of the closest South Korean territories to North Korea. Its military spokesperson said the alleged incursion was similar to one in September when the South flew drones near its border city of Paju.
Source:The North Africa Journal
January 10, 2026 14:50 UTC
President El-Sisi Meets European Union (EU) High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy
President El-Sisi Meets European Union (EU) High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security PolicyToday, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas. Spokesman for the Presidency Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy, stated that President El-Sisi began the meeting by expressing his appreciation for the significant progress in Egyptian-European relations. For her part, the EU High Representative expressed the EU’s appreciation for the existing cooperation with Egypt across various fields, as reflected during the first Egypt-EU Summit held in Brussels in October 2025. President El-Sisi stressed the importance of implementing the outcomes of the first Egypt-EU Summit and fostering consultation and coordination on issues of mutual interest, particularly in the political and security domains, in support of regional security and stability. In this regard, President El-Sisi and Ms. Kallas reiterated the necessity of the full implementation of the agreement and ensuring the regular and unrestricted flow of humanitarian aid into the Strip.
Source:The North Africa Journal
January 10, 2026 12:53 UTC
Dr Namukolo Covic leads CGIAR’s Liaison Office for Africa
10 January 2026, Africa: The CGIAR is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Namukolo Covic as Head of the CGIAR Liaison Office for Africa, effective 1 January 2026. In this strategic role, Dr Covic will support the CGIAR Continental Champion for Africa — a rotational role currently held by Dr Simeon Ehui, Director General of the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) — in advancing CGIAR’s mission to deliver science and innovation that transform food, land, and water systems across Africa. Strengthening CGIAR’s engagement in AfricaThe CGIAR Liaison Office for Africa has been established to strengthen coordination and coherence across CGIAR Centers, regional partners, and continental institutions. A seasoned leader for Africa’s food systemsDr Covic brings a distinguished record of leadership in nutrition, food systems innovation, and policy engagement across Africa. Transitional arrangementsIn addition to her System-level responsibilities, Dr Covic will, during the transition period (January-June 2026), continue to serve as the ILRI Director General’s representative in Ethiopia, to ensure continuity while ILRI completes the recruitment of her successor.
Source:The North Africa Journal
January 10, 2026 12:20 UTC
North Korea vows response as it accuses the South of flying drones across the border
ShareSEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea’s military accused South Korea of flying drones across the border between the nations this week, warning Saturday that South Korea will face consequences for its “unpardonable hysteria.”South Korea quickly denied the accusation. North Korean forces used special electronic warfare assets on Sunday to bring down a South Korean drone flying over North Korea’s border town. He said South Korea has no intentions of provoking North Korea and will continue its efforts to build trust between the Koreas. North Korea accused South Korea in October 2024 of flying drones over its capital, Pyongyang, to drop propaganda leaflets three times. South Korea also has accused North Korea of occasionally flying drones over South Korea.
Source:The North Africa Journal
January 10, 2026 11:26 UTC
North Korea vows to retaliate South’s drone incursions across border
North Korean forces used special electronic warfare assets on Sunday to bring down a South Korean drone flying over North Korea's border town. South Korea infiltrated another drone into North Korean airspace on Sept. 27 before it was forced to crash following electronic strikes by North Korea, the statement said, adding that authorities found the drone also contained video data on major objects in North Korea. He said South Korea has no intentions of provoking North Korea and will continue its efforts to build trust between the Koreas. North Korea accused South Korea in October 2024 of flying drones over its capital, Pyongyang, to drop propaganda leaflets three times. South Korea also has accused North Korea of occasionally flying drones over South Korea.
Source:The North Africa Journal
January 10, 2026 10:39 UTC
Possible Evolutionary “Missing Link” from North Africa Identified
The 773,000-year-old fossils, including three partial lower jaws, several vertebrae, and teeth, were discovered in a cave in Morocco’s Thomas Quarry. They have some characteristics of Homo erectus, which evolved in Africa some two million years ago. Some Homo erectus groups migrated out of Africa, and reached Europe about 800,000 years ago. Those in Spain, known as Homo antecessor, are thought to be direct ancestors of Neanderthals. Yet, he explained, these newly found fossils are distinct from both Homo erectus and Homo antecessor.
Source:The North Africa Journal
January 10, 2026 08:59 UTC