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1. Nigeria: A Mirage of Extraversion - The Political Cost of Nigeria's Lobbying Deal

   [African Arguments] The Nigerian government has recently engaged the services of a Washington-based lobbying firm to promote its efforts at protecting the lives of Nigerians against terrorists, particularly Christians.

2. Kenya: Funding Crisis Freezes Registration of 32 New Political Parties Ahead of 2027 Polls

   [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Registration of new political parties has stalled after the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP) ran out of funds to verify compliance requirements, potentially locking out dozens of emerging outfits from participating in the 2027 General Election.

3. Sudan: Sudan, UK Conclude Talks On Security and Bilateral Relations

   [SNA] Port Sudan -- Sudanese-British talks concluded today in Port Sudan, with both sides underscoring the importance of sustaining constructive dialogue and expanding exchanges between political, economic, and security institutions in the two countries.

4. Nigeria: Senate Commends U.S.-Nigeria Military Cooperation Against Terrorism

   [Vanguard] The Senate has commended the continued military collaboration between Nigeria and the United States in the fight against terrorism.

5. Morocco/Senegal: CAF Disciplinary Committee Meets Today Over Morocco-Senegal Feud

   [The Point] According to media reports the CAF disciplinary Committee will meet today to examine problems surrounding the final of the AFCON played Sunday 18 January 2026 in Rabat between Morocco and Senegal and after the finals.