At least 114 killed in week of fighting in Sudan’s Darfur
Attacks by Sudan's army and its paramilitary foes on two towns in the western Darfur region over the past week have killed 114 people, medical sources told AFP Sunday. A medical source reported Sunday that 51 people were killed the day before in drone strikes attributed to the army on the North Darfur town of Al-Zuruq, 180 kilometres (112 miles) north of the RSF-overrun state capital El-Fashir. "Two of the Daglo family were killed, Moussa Saleh Daglo and Awad Moussa Saleh Daglo," an eyewitness to the burial told AFP. Much of the worst fighting has been in Darfur, reviving memories of mass ethnic atrocities committed in the 2000s by the Janjaweed, the RSF's predecessor. Drone strikes on North Kordofan capital El-Obeid caused a power outage, the national electricity company said.
Source:The North Africa Journal
January 04, 2026 14:53 UTC
MATCH STATS: Egypt vs Benin – TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 Round of 16
Egypt continue their bid for a record eighth TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations title when they face Benin in the Round of 16 at the Grande Stade d’Agadir on 5 January. Their last win against a West African team was a 2-0 victory over Guinea-Bissau in the 2021 group stages. · Made 11 changes for their final group match against Angola. Benin – Key Statistics· Ended a 16-match winless run at AFCON finals with their first-ever open-play victory, defeating Botswana on matchday two. · Are yet to win an AFCON match in open play against North African opposition (D1 L2).
Source:The North Africa Journal
January 04, 2026 14:51 UTC
American Helicopter Hit by Gunfire During Operation in Venezuela
One of the American helicopters was damaged during an attack on Caracas, the capital of Venezuela. The President added that one helicopter was hit during the operation, but no aircraft were lost. One of them was hit quite seriously – a helicopter – but we brought it back,” Trump shared. According to The Washington Post, the United States deployed two Delta Force units to capture Maduro – one from the Middle East and one from North Africa. CNN infographicThe operation in Venezuela was launched overnight on January 3, 2025.
Source:The North Africa Journal
January 04, 2026 14:32 UTC
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January 04, 2026 13:42 UTC
North Texas football visits
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January 04, 2026 11:50 UTC
Startup Investments and Acquisitions in 2025 Surpass $166.4 Billion — FinTech and AI Lead the Way - إنت عربي
According to the Investments and Acquisitions Report by “entArabi”, total startup funding and acquisition deals exceeded $207.61 billion, driven by major regional and global mega-deals. Investment activity showed clear momentum in artificial intelligence, financial technology, gaming, digital commerce, and sustainable infrastructure. In Saudi Arabia, the Kingdom continued to strengthen its regional leadership in AI, gaming, and financial technologies, supported by large-scale strategic investments and acquisitions. Market TrendsThe UAE played a key role in AI, semiconductors, and startup financing, with continued international investment participation. Globally, mega-deals such as Netflix–Warner Bros Discovery and Brookfield × Qai represented a major share of total investments.
Source:The North Africa Journal
January 04, 2026 09:43 UTC
Where are the politics of Bafana Bafana?
But, then there is Bafana Bafana. Another opportunity where Bafana Bafana could have engaged politically, but haven’t is with the case of Israel. But here’s the catch: the games featured an invitational squad with no involvement from the current Bafana Bafana team. While every major sport has had to address GBV to some capacity, Bafana Bafana, have not had to. Before they left for AFCON, the sports minister pledged an additional R5 million (over $300,000) to Bafana Bafana.
Source:The North Africa Journal
January 04, 2026 07:32 UTC
North Korea fires ballistic missiles towards Sea of Japan in first test of 2026
Seoul's defence ministry said it had detected "several projectiles, presumed to be ballistic missiles" fired from near the North Korean capital Pyongyang around 7:50am (2250 GMT Saturday). It is Pyongyang's first ballistic missile launch since November, when it staged a test after US President Donald Trump approved South Korea's plan to build a nuclear-powered submarine. "The underlying message is likely that attacking North Korea would not be as easy as a strike on Venezuela," he said. A former senior North Korean diplomat said Pyongyang should learn from the US operation to detain Maduro. Lee hopes to possibly harness China's clout over North Korea to support his bid to improve ties with Pyongyang.
Source:The North Africa Journal
January 04, 2026 03:55 UTC
Boopie Miller posts double-double as SMU beats No. 12 North Carolina 97-83 in its ACC opener
ShareDALLAS (AP) — Boopie Miller had 27 points and 12 assists and SMU beat No. 12 North Carolina 97-83 on Saturday, giving the Mustangs their first win over a ranked team for second-year coach Andy Enfield. Jaron Pierre had 13 points and Jaden Toombs 12. Seth Trimble had 22 points for North Carolina (13-2, 1-1 ACC), which was off to its best start in more than 15 years. Henri Veesaar had 14 points, while freshman standout Caleb Wilson had 13 points and seven rebounds.
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January 04, 2026 03:46 UTC
Ravens and Steelers meet for AFC North title
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January 04, 2026 02:57 UTC
Morocco Reiterates its Unwavering Support for the National Unity of Yemen & for its sovereignty over its Entire Territory – The North Africa Post
Morocco reiterates its unwavering support for the national unity of Yemen and for its sovereignty over its entire territory, as well as for the Yemeni people’s right to security and stability, says a statement issued this Saturday by the Moroccan Foreign Ministry. Morocco is closely and keenly following the latest developments in sisterly Yemen, and reiterates- based on its firm belief in the foundations of international law and the principles of neighborliness and respect for the integrity and sovereignty of states- its unwavering support for the national unity of Yemen and its sovereignty over its entire territory, as well as for the Yemeni people’s right to security and stability, says the statement. Morocco, in line with its steadfast commitment to consolidating stability in the Arab region, reaffirms its rejection of anything that could undermine Yemen’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, and reiterates its support for all initiatives aimed at easing tensions, in the interest of security and to ensure stability for all countries in the region. The Kingdom urges all concerned parties to remain committed to dialogue in order to reach a comprehensive political solution under the auspices of international legitimacy, in a manner that preserves the unity and sovereignty of Yemen and fulfills the aspirations of its brotherly people for a dignified life and lasting stability, the statements adds.
Source:The North Africa Journal
January 04, 2026 02:31 UTC
Ten-man Mali beat Tunisia on penalties to book AFCON quarterfinal place
El Bilal Toure scored the winning spot-kick as a 10-man Mali beat Tunisia 3-2 on penalties to reach the Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinals after their last-16 tie had finished 1-1 at the end of extra time. Lassine Sinayoko converted from the spot to take the tie to extra time and, eventually, on to the decisive shootout. Captain Yves Bissouma, the Tottenham Hotspur midfielder, blazed Mali’s first kick over the bar, but Ali Abdi then missed for Tunisia before Eagles goalkeeper Djigui Diarra saved two further penalties and Toure won it. Tom Saintfiet’s Mali advanced to a quarterfinal next Friday in Tangier against West African neighbours Senegal, after the 2022 champions came from behind to beat Sudan 3-1 earlier. A penalty shootout appeared inevitable, and so it transpired, with Bissouma and Nene Dorgeles failing from the spot for Mali.
Source:The North Africa Journal
January 04, 2026 02:26 UTC
Africa’s Emerging LNG Corridor Is Taking Shape South Of The Sahara
Natural gas is poised to reshape Africa’s future, offering transformative pathways for countries to earn export revenues and achieve domestic industrialization. Africa’s new gas frontier will be dominated by Nigeria’s “Decade of Gas,” Senegal-Mauritania’s cross-border hubs, Mozambique’s FLNG buildout, and Tanzania’s long-awaited LNG framework. GTA holds significant gas reserves, estimated at over 15 trillion cubic feet (Tcf) of potentially recoverable gas, with some estimates putting the total basin resource potential even higher. With a 26.5% stake, Total is the main operator of the $20B LNG project, making it Africa’s largest private investment. This potential is primarily centered around the planned Likong'o-Mchinga Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) project, which aims to position the country as a major global LNG exporter.
Source:The North Africa Journal
January 04, 2026 02:23 UTC
Sadio Mané-inspired Senegal and Mali set up Africa Cup quarterfinal :: WRALSportsFan.com
— RABAT, Morocco (AP) — Sadio Mané led Senegal to the quarterfinals of the Africa Cup of Nations after a 3-1 win over Sudan in Tangier on Saturday. It was the first and last goal scored by a Sudanese player in the tournament. They failed to beat Mali despite having an extra player from the 26th minute, when Woyo Coulibaly was red-carded for a dangerous tackle on Hannibal Mejbri. Coulibaly was the second Mali player sent off in two games after Amadou Haidara against Comoros. Sinayoko also scored in the shootout to draw the team level again after Mali captain Yves Bissouma started by blazing his penalty over.
Source:The North Africa Journal
January 03, 2026 22:47 UTC
Pentagon strikes on Sokoto will speed sale of $345 million of US rockets and missiles to Abuja
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January 03, 2026 18:51 UTC