Armed conflicts and attacks

Five farmers are killed in a shooting attack by herders in Kwande, Benue State, Nigeria. (Daily Post)

• https://dailypost.ng/2026/01/07/five-killed-as-armed-herders-attack-benue-community/

Armed conflicts and attacks

At least five Old Oyo National Park security personnel are killed and others injured in a bandit attack in Orire, Oyo State, Nigeria. (The Guardian)

• https://guardian.ng/news/nigeria/metro/five-killed-others-injured-in-attack-on-oyo-national-park-service-office/

Disasters and accidents

At least 22 people are killed and 65 others are injured after a truck (lorry) carrying migrant workers overturns in Semera, Afar Region, Ethiopia. (BBC News)

• https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cn82g8wwvn5o

International relations

China tightens export controls on dual-use technology to Japan, banning shipments that could support the Japanese military, following diplomatic tensions over remarks related to Taiwan. (AFP via The Sun)

• https://thesun.my/news/asia/china-tightens-export-controls-on-dual-use-items-to-japan/

Science and technology

Israel authorizes Palestinian mobile operators Jawwal and Ooredoo to begin upgrading to 4G services in the West Bank after they sign management contracts with the Swedish telecommunications firm Ericsson. (Reuters)

• https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/israel-approves-upgrade-4g-mobile-services-palestinians-west-bank-2026-01-06/