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Fri, 20 Feb 2026 23:40:26 GMT
Libya: UN Report Warns of Escalating Human Rights Abuses Against Migrants and Refugees in Libya

[IPS] United Nations -- A new UN report warns of the "brutal and normalized reality" for migrants, refugees and asylum seekers in Libya as they face exploitation and human rights violations.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 23:35:20 GMT
Sudan: Sudan's 'Lion Cubs' - the Child Soldiers Going Viral On Tiktok

[Dabanga] Amsterdam / Babanusa -- Report by Sebastian Vandermeersch and Amgad Abdelgadir

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 16:38:08 GMT
Togo: Ghana Seeks International Arbitration to Settle Maritime Dispute With Togo

[Premium Times] "Ghana has taken this step to avoid an escalation of incidents that have created tensions between some of our institutions and to promote an amicable resolution."

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 13:53:44 GMT
South Africa: Energy Transition a Matter of Survival - President Ramaphosa

[SAnews.gov.za] The climate transition is not only a developmental goal for South Africa, but a matter of survival for humanity and the globe.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 13:45:14 GMT
Africa: Guide - Scam Trends to Watch Out for in 2026 and How to Stay Safe Online

[Africa Check] In 2025, Africa Check investigated over 20 scams circulating online in Nigeria, from Facebook pages impersonating popular commercial banks to fake money-doubling investment opportunities.

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Benin

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 05:25:28 GMT
World Bank Group Appoints Karine Bachongy As World Bank Group Resident Representative for Benin

[World Bank] Cotonou -- The World Bank Group today appointed Karine Bachongy as the World Bank Group's Resident Representative for Benin.

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 02:11:16 GMT
Indigenous Trees Might Be the Secret to Climate Resilient Dairy Farming in Benin, Says This New Study

[The Conversation Africa] In the drylands of Benin, west Africa, livestock farming is under growing pressure.

Botswana

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 04:52:12 GMT
MPs Divided Over Healthcare Solutions and Economic Reforms

[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- The 2026/27 budget deliberations in Parliament have revealed a division among lawmakers, with government defending its heavy investment in healthcare and economic diversification while the opposition warns of recycle...

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 14:26:27 GMT
MPs Evoke a Move Towards Job Creation and Fiscal Discipline

[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- The ongoing parliamentary debate on the 2026/27 Budget has highlighted a significant shift in Botswana's economic strategy, moving away from government-led spending toward a private-sector-led model designed to tackl...

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 14:25:54 GMT
Government Plans to Increase District Councils

[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Parliament has heard that consultations are ongoing to create additional District Councils in the next four years.

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 09:57:51 GMT
AITB DG Engages Botswana Counterpart Over Possible Collaboration

[Liberian Observer] Liberia's push to reform its Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) sector gained new momentum this week as the Director General of the Agricultural and Industrial Training Bureau (AITB), Abraham Billy, recently co...

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 14:45:16 GMT
Saleshando Calls for Bold Financial Reform

[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Leader of the Opposition and MP for Maun North, Mr Dumelang Saleshando, has called upon government to break away from routine budgeting that sustains deficits and instead embrace bold, evidence-driven reforms that pr...

Burkina Faso

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 11:19:23 GMT
Burkina Faso Fatal Attack - Pres Mahama Orders Evacuation of Injured Traders

[Ghanaian Times] THE Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) will evacuate Ghanaian traders injured in an armed insurgent attack in Burkina Faso last Saturday to Ghana for continued medical treatment, President John Dramani Mahama has announced.

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 15:22:43 GMT
Killing of Ghanaians in Burkina Faso Demands Urgent National Reflection

[Ghanaian Times] The brutal killing of seven Ghanaian tomato traders in Titao, northern Burkina Faso, is a tragedy that demands not only our collective grief but also urgent national reflection. These were not soldiers on a battlefield. They were har...

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 11:15:15 GMT
Tomato Traders Suspend Burkina Faso Imports ...After Deadly Attack

[Ghanaian Times] THE Ghana National Tomato Traders and Transporters Association has announced the suspension of tomato imports from Burkina Faso following the killing of Ghanaian traders in an armed attack.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 08:06:05 GMT
DHQ Engages Niger, Burkina Faso, Chad, Cameroon On Reintegration of 'Repentant Terrorists'

[Leadership] The Defence Headquarters (DHQ), in collaboration with Operation SAFE CORRIDOR (OPSC), has engaged critical stakeholders, including those from neighbouring countries of Burkina Faso, Chad, Niger and Cameroon, as well as international part...

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 05:06:07 GMT
President Mahama Visits Two Survivors of Burkina Faso Terror Attack

[Ghanaian Times] President John Dramani Mahama this afternoon visited two survivors of Saturday's Burkina Faso terrorist attack currently on admission at the 37 military hospital in Accra.

Burundi

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 09:43:18 GMT
Nduhungirehe - Burundi Should Not Get Involved in AU Mediation of DR Congo Crisis

[New Times] Rwanda's Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has said Burundi would find it "difficult" trying to engage in African Union-led mediation of the conflict in eastern DR Congo.

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 17:43:19 GMT
Prime Minister Abiy Confers With Leaders of Kenya and Burundi, Advances Continental Priorities

[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has intensified Ethiopia's diplomatic engagement at the continental level, holding high-level talks with regional leaders on shared African priorities and cooperation.

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 09:56:46 GMT
Shettima Attends 39th AU Summit As Burundi's President Takes Over As New Chairman

[This Day] Abuja -- Vice President Kashim Shettima yesterday joined other African leaders and beyond at the opening of the 39th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union (AU) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 14:58:38 GMT
AUC Chairperson This Morning Conferred With H.E. Évariste Ndayishimiye, President of the Republic of Burundi

[African Union] The Chairperson of the AU Commission, H.E. @ymahmoudali, this morning conferred with H.E. Évariste Ndayishimiye, President of the Republic of Burundi, on the margins of the 39th AU Summit at the AU Headquarters.

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 04:40:12 GMT
Ethiopia's Foreign Minister Holds Bilateral Talks With Counterparts From Burundi, Rwanda and Tunisia

[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Gedion Timothewos, held a series of bilateral meetings with his counterparts from Burundi, Rwanda and Tunisia on the sidelines of the 48th Ordinary Session of the African Union Executive Co...

Cameroon

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 17:28:50 GMT
Seven Peace and Security Priorities for Africa in 2026

[Crisis Group] Nairobi/Brussels -- Africa is beset by trouble at home while grasping for options in dealing with today's jumbled global order. The challenges to peace and security are many. This briefing identifies seven that should top the agenda as...

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 04:43:31 GMT
Anti-Poverty Programmes Can Change How People See the State and Each Other

[The Conversation Africa] When floodwaters washed away Woudou Oumar's home in northern Cameroon, he and his family lost not only shelter but hope. Then a government-supported cash transfer arrived. "The money transfer was a real boost for me and my f...

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 14:09:45 GMT
Army Facilitates Return of Nigerian Refugees From Cameroon

[Premium Times] The repatriation, according to a statement issued on Thursday morning, was conducted by the Joint Task Force of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) in the North-east.

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 07:01:05 GMT
All of Africa Today - January 29, 2026

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Thu, 29 Jan 2026 06:40:08 GMT
Cameroon in Shock After Suspected Separatist Attack

[DW] Eight children were killed in an attack on a remote village in Cameroon's North West has shocked the nation. But there appears no end in sight to the separatist conflict in the Anglophone regions.

Cape Verde

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 04:52:33 GMT
Man Kidnapped By Terrorists in Mocímboa DA Praia

[AIM] Maputo -- A group of Islamist terrorists last Sunday kidnapped a man in a surprise attack in the town of Mocímboa da Praia village, in the northern Mozambican province of Cabo Delgado,.

Central Africa

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 13:38:52 GMT
Namibia: Namibia, Congo Move Beyond Trade Rhetoric

[New Era] Despite strong historical and political ties between Namibia and the Republic of Congo, trade and investment between the two countries remain disappointingly low.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 10:18:59 GMT
Rwanda: EU Official Says It's Hard to Tell Who Committed Abuses in Uvira

[New Times] The European Commissioner for Equality, Preparedness and Crisis Management has said it would be "difficult" to know who committed abuses in Uvira in eastern DR Congo after the withdrawal of the AFC/M23 forces in mid-January.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 23:33:52 GMT
Congo-Kinshasa: France Confirms Its Soldiers Are in DR Congo, but Only to Train Local Troops

[RFI] France has clarified that its military personnel are in the Democratic Republic of Congo to train members of the country's armed forces, following speculation sparked by images of soldiers wearing French uniform that were shared on social media...

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 11:13:14 GMT
Congo-Kinshasa: Bisimwa Condemns 'Indifference' of Mediators Amid Kinshasa's Attacks

[New Times] AFC/M23 movement deputy coordinator, Bertrand Bisimwa has condemned what he describes as the "indifference" of peace mediators amid large-scale attacks on civilians in Minembwe and other areas of South Kivu province.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 11:14:06 GMT
Rwanda: Rwanda High Commission in UK Deploys AI to Enhance Service Delivery

[New Times] Rwanda's high commission in the United Kingdom has launched "Nshuti", an artificial intelligence-powered chatbot aimed at enhancing service delivery and improving access to consular information in real-time.

Central African Republic

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 14:18:36 GMT
Ramadan - Stories of Hunger, Displacement and Hope Amid Three Humanitarian Emergencies

[WFP] Ramadan traditions persist even in the harshest environments. From hot meals in Gaza to food staples in Afghanistan and income support in the Central African Republic, WFP helps families uphold faith and dignity during the Muslim month of fasti...

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 13:01:52 GMT
How Cameroon's Contested Elections Affected Border Communities in Nigeria, CAR, Chad

[Premium Times] Post-election 'ghost town' protests disrupted trade, revealing neighbouring countries' economic reliance on stability in Cameroon.

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 23:28:37 GMT
At the Edge of War - The Central African Republic's Uneasy Border With Sudan

[UN News] The land flattens on the approach to Birao, a cut-off town ringed by savannah in the far north of the Central African Republic, where roads dissolve into dust and motorcycles vastly outnumber cars. Less than two hours' drive from the Sudane...

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 07:32:33 GMT
The Shared Challenges of Giving Birth

[MSF] Hermina lives in the Central African Republic (CAR), Murjanatu in northern Nigeria, and Sabera is a Rohingya refugee in Bangladesh. Though they live in vastly different places, the struggles they have faced simply for being pregnant bring them ...

Chad

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 08:18:56 GMT
Africa's Refugee Haven Struggles With Its Own Stark Challenges

[UN News] Amid the ongoing war in Sudan, Chad, the country receiving the most refugees in Central Africa, saw slight improvements in its humanitarian situation last year, but as one of the most vulnerable nations on the African continent, it is still...

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 04:45:41 GMT
Fire Destroys Alasha Market in Eastern Chad Refugee Camp, Threatening Livelihoods of Displaced Families

[Darfur Network for Human Rights] A fire broke out in Alasha Market inside Alasha refugee camp in Eastern Chad on February 5, 2026. The blaze destroyed a large number of shops and threatened the livelihoods of refugee families who depend on the marke...

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 08:52:00 GMT
IPI Calls for End to Threats, Harassment of Dikoua Innocent

[IFEX] IPI strongly condemns the arrest of journalist Dikoua Innocent in Chad after he published a story on TikTok criticizing the management of Chad's oil resources. Innocent was detained on January 24, interrogated, and held for three days. While n...

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 06:58:51 GMT
All of Africa Today - February 2, 2026

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Mon, 02 Feb 2026 04:40:22 GMT
France and Chad Seek to Reset Ties, One Year On From Military Split

[RFI] France and Chad have agreed to open a new chapter in their bilateral relationship, after the departure of the last French soldiers stationed in the central African country on 31 January, 2025, following a diplomatic rift.

Comoros

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Congo-Kinshasa

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 14:14:30 GMT
Monusco Boss Arrives in Goma to Advance Ceasefire Monitoring

[New Times] The head of the United Nations mission in DR Congo (MONUSCO) arrived at Goma airport on Thursday, February 12, as part of efforts to support preparations for monitoring and verification of the ceasefire between DR Congo and the AFC/M23 re...

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 10:52:39 GMT
DR Congo Crisis - Ceasefires 'Will Be in Vain' If Kinshasa Continues Attacks

[New Times] The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Olivier Nduhungirehe, has warned that multiple ceasefire declarations to end conflict in eastern DR Congo "will be in vain" if the Congolese government does not show political...

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 14:31:22 GMT
Mantashe Clashes With DRC Counterpart Over Its Critical Minerals Deal With U.S.

[Daily Maverick] During a heated exchange at the Mining Indaba, Gwede Mantashe challenged the Democratic Republic of Congo's critical minerals agreement with the US, stressing the need for continental unity in Africa's resource management.

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 09:51:20 GMT
Targeted Campaign - Sixteen Months of Drone Strikes On Minembwe

[New Times] The people of Minembwe have been subjected to regular mortar and kamikaze drone attacks for the past 16 months.

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 05:08:23 GMT
Rubavu Mayor Calls On DR Congo Returnees to Embrace Self Reliance

[New Times] Esperance Muhoza, 30, is among the 161 Rwandans who returned from eastern DR Congo on Tuesday, February 10, through the Grande Barrière border post in Rubavu District.

Djibouti

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 15:13:53 GMT
Crumbling of Rentier Fortress - Ethiopia's Maritime Pivot, Decline of Djibouti's Monopoly

[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- For much of the past three decades, the political economy of the Horn of Africa rested on a fragile but durable arrangement: Ethiopia's overwhelming dependence on Djibouti as its primary maritime gateway and Djibouti's...

Sun, 01 Feb 2026 23:07:15 GMT
US Eyes Red Sea as State Envoy Visits Africa

[DW] Washington has said a visit by Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau to Africa aims to strengthen bilateral ties, but the timing raises questions about the US's interests in the Red Sea corridor.

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 12:25:05 GMT
Prime Minister Arrives in Djibouti

[SNA] Djibouti City -- Prime Minister Dr. Kamil Idris arrived in the Republic of Djibouti on Wednesday morning on an official visit, following a gracious invitation from President Ismail Omar Guelleh of Djibouti.

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 11:00:12 GMT
Prime Minister Heads to the Republic of Djibouti

[SNA] Khartoum, 28 January 2026 (SUNA) -- Prime Minister Dr. Kamil Idris departed this morning for the Republic of Djibouti on an official visit, following a gracious invitation from President of the Republic of Djibouti Ismail Omar Guelleh.

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 10:54:30 GMT
Diversification Over Dependency - Why Ethiopia Should Fast-Track Berbera Amid Djibouti's Ban On Multimodal Operators

[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Ethiopia's logistics moment of truth has arrived with a clarity that can no longer be ignored by policymakers in Addis Abeba or the business community. The recent decision by the Djibouti Ports and Free Zones Authority...

East Africa

Mon, 24 Jun 2019 07:00:00 +0000
ジスロマックは風邪に効く？

ジスロマックは細菌感染に効く薬ですが、医師の診断によっては風邪の際にも処方される場合があります。この記事では

Mon, 24 Jun 2019 07:00:00 +0000
ジスロマックの飲み方まとめ

クラミジアの治療薬として使用される「ジスロマック」は、細菌による症状に効果がある抗生物質です。この記事ではジ

Mon, 24 Jun 2019 07:00:00 +0000
【ジスロマックの飲み方】食前・食後、いつ飲めばいい？

クラミジアの治療薬である「ジスロマック」は正しく服用することで効果を期待できるお薬ですが、では食後か食前か、い

Mon, 24 Jun 2019 07:00:00 +0000
【ジスロマックの飲み方】お酒（アルコール）と一緒に飲んでも大丈夫？

薬を飲むとき、「お酒と一緒に飲んでしまった・・・」という場合、どのような対処が必要なのでしょうか？そもそも、お

Mon, 24 Jun 2019 07:00:00 +0000
【ジスロマックの飲み方】子供（小児）が飲んでも大丈夫？

ジスロマックは細菌性の感染症の治療に用いられる抗生物質です。子供の場合、マイコプラズマ肺炎、咽頭炎や急性気管支

East Africa

Mon, 24 Jun 2019 07:00:00 +0000
ジスロマックは風邪に効く？

ジスロマックは細菌感染に効く薬ですが、医師の診断によっては風邪の際にも処方される場合があります。この記事では

Mon, 24 Jun 2019 07:00:00 +0000
ジスロマックの飲み方まとめ

クラミジアの治療薬として使用される「ジスロマック」は、細菌による症状に効果がある抗生物質です。この記事ではジ

Mon, 24 Jun 2019 07:00:00 +0000
【ジスロマックの飲み方】食前・食後、いつ飲めばいい？

クラミジアの治療薬である「ジスロマック」は正しく服用することで効果を期待できるお薬ですが、では食後か食前か、い

Mon, 24 Jun 2019 07:00:00 +0000
【ジスロマックの飲み方】お酒（アルコール）と一緒に飲んでも大丈夫？

薬を飲むとき、「お酒と一緒に飲んでしまった・・・」という場合、どのような対処が必要なのでしょうか？そもそも、お

Mon, 24 Jun 2019 07:00:00 +0000
【ジスロマックの飲み方】子供（小児）が飲んでも大丈夫？

ジスロマックは細菌性の感染症の治療に用いられる抗生物質です。子供の場合、マイコプラズマ肺炎、咽頭炎や急性気管支

Equatorial Guinea

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 10:52:51 GMT
Equatorial Guinea Inflation Hit 2.4% January On Transport Costs

[Daba Finance] Equatorial Guinea's annual inflation rate rose to 2.4% in January 2026 from 2.3% in December, according to data from the National Institute of Statistics.

Sun, 08 Feb 2026 17:06:40 GMT
No More Political Dynasties - Africa Is Not an Inheritance

[allAfrica] Across our continent, a dangerous pattern is tightening its grip on our republics. Ageing leaders -- once celebrated as liberators, revolutionaries, or technocrats -- are quietly reshaping African states into family enterprises.

Eritrea

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 15:19:42 GMT
Eritrea - Longstanding Commitment to Social Development and Social Justice

[Shabait] Each year on 20 February, the world marks World Day of Social Justice, a global observance established by the United Nations to highlight the importance of fairness, equality, and solidarity in building peaceful and inclusive societies.

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 14:50:13 GMT
Expanding the Blue Economy - Massive Growth in Fishery

[Shabait] The Red Sea coast of Eritrea is widely recognized as one of the most favorable environments for the fishing industry. Its unique marine ecosystem provides ideal natural conditions for the rich diversity of fish and other marine resources in...

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 10:07:25 GMT
President Isaias Afwerki Met and Held Talks With Saudi Deputy Minister

[Shabait] Asmara, 13 February 2026- President Isaias Afwerki met, in the late afternoon hours yesterday at Denden Guest House, Saudi delegation led by the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Engineer Waleed Bin Abdulkarim al-Khereiji.

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 05:19:20 GMT
Professor Alena Douhan On the Negative Impacts of Unilateral Coercive Measures

[Shabait] Professor Alena Douhan is the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the negative impact of unilateral coercive measures on the enjoyment of human rights. She is a professor of international law and a recognized expert on sanctions, human rig...

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 06:59:16 GMT
All of Africa Today - February 9, 2026

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Ethiopia

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 16:39:31 GMT
Eswatini Applauds Ethiopia's Impressive Mega Development Projects

[ENA] Addis Ababa -- The Kingdom of Eswatini has commended Ethiopia for its strong track record in delivering large scale development projects, highlighting the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) as a landmark achievement that reflects national r...

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 16:38:46 GMT
Special Operations Command Marks 65th Anniversary With Grand Exhibition in Hawassa

[ENA] Addis Ababa -- A major photographic exhibition tracing the history and operational strength of Ethiopia's Special Operations Command has opened in Hawassa, marking the 65th anniversary of the elite unit's establishment.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 10:54:49 GMT
Ethio-Italy Coffee Business Forum in Milan Seeks to Deepen Trade, Investment Ties

[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia and Italy have pledged to strengthen trade and investment cooperation as the Ethio-Italy Coffee Business Forum convened here on Thursday, bringing together exporters, industry leaders and policymakers to advance collabor...

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 10:52:17 GMT
GERD Remarkable Continental Dev't Achievement, Symbol of African Capability - Renowned Economist

[ENA] The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) stands as a shining example of African capability and a remarkable continental development achievement, renowned economist and public policy expert Dr. Ogho Okiti said.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 11:28:08 GMT
News - Tulu Kappi Gold Mine Officially Launched in West Wollega Zone

[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- The gold development project at Tulu Kappi, located in Ganji district of West Wollega, has officially begun operations. On 18 February 2026, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, alongside Oromia Regional President Shimallis Abdi...

Gabon

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 07:42:57 GMT
All of Africa Today - February 19, 2026

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Thu, 19 Feb 2026 15:55:20 GMT
Gabon Suspends Use of Social Media Until Further Notice

[Leadership] Citing security reasons, Gabon's media regulatory body, High Authority for Communication (HAC), has declared suspension of social media platforms "until further notice", explaining that online content has instigated conflict and deepened...

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 04:42:57 GMT
Gabon Pulls Plug On Facebook and TikTok Amid Anti-Government Protests

[RFI] Social media platforms including Facebook and TikTok were no longer available in Gabon on Wednesday, AFP journalists and a watchdog said, after regulators suspended them over security concerns amid anti-government protests.

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 17:50:14 GMT
Namibia, Gabon Pursue Investment Diplomacy

[Namibian] Namibia and Gabon have moved to forge business relations through an investment engagement hosted in Windhoek.

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 15:22:06 GMT
U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretaries Visit Gabon to Strengthen Economic and Security Partnership

[U.S. Embassy Libreville] The U.S. Embassy in Libreville recently welcomed Deputy Assistant Secretaries (DASes) Christian Ehrhardt and Sarah Troutman for a high-level visit. As senior U.S. government officials, Deputy Assistant Secretaries shape and ...

Gambia

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 05:19:16 GMT
WB Report Reveals Current Deficits in Nutrition, Learning in Low-Income Countries

[The Point] WASHINGTON, February 12, 2026--Current deficits in health, education, and skill development at work are costing low- and middle-income countries 51% of their future labour earnings, according to a new World Bank Group report released toda...

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 15:00:52 GMT
61st Independence Anniversary - National Dialogue Reinforces Unity and Development

[The Point] The Gambia's government and national stakeholders, on Monday, converged for the 3rd National Dialogue as the country advances preparations for her 61st Independence Anniversary, reaffirming commitments to unity, participatory governance, ...

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 15:00:21 GMT
Deputy Speaker - Gambia Poised for Inclusive Leap to Prosperity

[The Point] The Honourable Deputy Speaker has declared that The Gambia stands "firmly on the threshold of inclusive and irreversible progress" as national leaders, political parties, development partners and civil society convened for the Third Natio...

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 05:24:52 GMT
Raped At 12, Pregnant At 13, Perpetrator Missing - Justice Denied for Gambian Victim

[The Point] On 28 March 2019, the mother of Fatoumatta (not her real name) suspected her daughter was pregnant after noticing sudden changes in her body. Fatoumatta was just 13 years old at the time. Today, she is 19.

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 05:24:51 GMT
Barrow Announces 90% Electricity Coverage, Targets Universal Access By 2026

[The Point] President Adama Barrow has declared that 719 communities across The Gambia now enjoy access to affordable electricity, a milestone he described as proof of the nation's steady march towards universal coverage.

Ghana

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 09:53:03 GMT
Ghana Advances Education Sector Devolution With New Bill

[Ghanaian Times] The Inter-Ministerial Coordinating Committee on Decentralisation (IMCC), together with the Ministry of Education (MoE), has launched the process to enact a new Education Sector Devolution Bill.

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 10:46:49 GMT
Persistent Attacks Force Security Personnel in Nakpanduri to Seek Transfers, Resignations - -Muntaka

[Ghanaian Times] THE Minister for the Interior, Alhaji Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has revealed that some security personnel posted to Nakpanduri and other conflict areas to restore peace and security are seeking transfers, while others have resigned d...

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 10:43:39 GMT
Police Launches Investigation Into Robbery, Death of Police Officer At Zebilla-Widnaba

[Ghanaian Times] The Upper East Regional Police Command has launched investigations into a robbery incident along the Zebilla-Widnaba road in the Bawku Division that resulted in the death of a police officer.

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 14:44:47 GMT
Ghana's Stadium-to-Street Story - Where the Pros Are Heading Next

[Ghanaian Times] Professional sports in Ghana have always stirred strong emotions, but by 2026, they are also becoming more structured. Football remains the main attraction - clubs with long histories, supporters with fond memories, and a domestic sc...

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 14:44:30 GMT
Cocobod Signals New Policy Direction After Meeting Cocoa Processors

[Ghanaian Times] The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana Cocoa Board COCOBOD, Dr. Randy Abbey, has indicated that the government plans to introduce a new policy direction for Ghana's cocoa industry.

Guinea

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 13:59:57 GMT
Heavy Security Deployed In Conakry After 'Automatic' Gunfire

[allAfrica] Monrovia -- Heavy gunfire erupted Tuesday morning near Guinea's central prison in Conakry, sparking widespread panic across the capital, according to Reuters. Eyewitnesses reported seeing security forces in armored carriers mounted with m...

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 16:31:55 GMT
Ivanhoe Atlantic CEO Quits As Guinea Roadblocks Threaten Liberia Rail Deal

[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The resignation of Bronwyn Barnes as President and Chief Executive Officer of Ivanhoe Atlantic is the strongest indication yet that the U.S.-backed iron ore project linking Guinea to Liberia is facing serious trouble, wi...

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 15:50:31 GMT
2026 Critical Minerals Ministerial Fact Sheet

[State Department] Washington, DC -- EDITORS NOTE: The African countries participating in the invitation-only Critical Minerals Ministerial - Angola, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Guinea, Kenya, Morocco, Sierre Leone and Zambia. The United S...

Sun, 01 Feb 2026 21:36:07 GMT
Republican Intelligence Specialist Nominated to Head Africa at State Department

[allAfrica] Frank W. Garcia Jr., a veteran Republican Congressional aide with limited Africa experience, has been nominated by President Trump to lead the Africa Bureau at the State Department.

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 15:59:32 GMT
Media Regulator Launches Nationwide Media Census

[MFWA] Guinea's media regulator, the High Authority for Communication (HAC), has announced the launch of a nationwide media census campaign. According to a statement issued by the HAC, the first phase of the operation will run from February 1 to Febr...

Guinea Bissau

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 14:11:05 GMT
Coup Plots - Guinea-Bissau Opposition Leader Summoned By Military Court

[Daily Trust] Guinea-Bissau's main opposition leader has been summoned to appear before a military court over alleged links to multiple coup plots, judicial and military sources told AFP.

Kenya

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 06:50:34 GMT
All of Africa Today - February 13, 2026

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Thu, 12 Feb 2026 14:17:21 GMT
Security Scare As Man Runs Towards President Ruto During Mandera Tour

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- A security scare occurred on Thursday when a man attempted to run towards President William Ruto during a public tour in Mandera County.

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 09:49:01 GMT
Kindiki Pushes for Faster Implementation of Ibec Resolutions

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has put government institutions on notice over what he termed as slow implementation of decisions made at recent Intergovermental Budget and Economic Council (IBEC) meetings.

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 09:44:09 GMT
2026/27 Budget to Rise By Sh173bn, Budget Policy Statement Shows

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The 2026/27 national budget is projected to increase by Sh173 billion to Sh4.7 trillion, up from Sh4.5 trillion in the 2025/26 financial year, according to the Budget Policy Statement (BPS) tabled in the National Assembly.

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 09:43:47 GMT
Mogo Secures Sh800m From I&m Bank, Ecobank for SME Lending

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Mogo Kenya has secured Sh800 million in local debt from I&M Bank and Ecobank, setting the stage for expanded lending to small and micro enterprises, particularly in the boda boda and informal transport segments.

Kenya Daily Nation

Kenya East African

Kenya Headlines

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0300
10 years later; Why late is not resting at peace

Nearly 10 years after his death, George Muchai is not resting in peace.

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 09:40:58 +0300
Uhuru declines planned youth visit to his Gatundu home

The statement comes hours after the Jubilee party dismissed claims that it had planned the Gen-Z event at Uhuru's home.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 16:03:08 +0300
Linda Mwananchi brigade defies alleged attempts to block rallies

Embakasi East MP Babu Owino told supporters that the government fears the movements message of change and vowed the group would press on.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 15:15:58 +0300
Shakahola massacre: Makenzi's right-hand man pleads guilty to manslaughter charges

Enos Amanya, who said he was a gravedigger and Makenzi's security man, entered a plea bargain with the prosecution and entered a plea of guilty before Chief Magistrate Alex Ithuku.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 20:00:00 +0300
Why there is growing fears over roles of Nairobi Metro Police unit

Experts warn friction may occur with existing city police structures as Interior CS says unit will focus on bylaws enforcement, not regular police duties.

Kenya News

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 20:21:00 +0300
Clean water plan targets 2.27 million children across 18 counties

More than 2.27 million children will receive direct water, sanitation and hygiene services across 18 counties by 2030 under a new development plan.

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 19:20:04 +0300
Coast police boss issues 'shoot-to-kill' warning to criminals

Coast Regional Police Commander Ali Nuno has warned criminals operating in the coastal region that police will not hesitate to use firearms where the law allows.

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 16:36:16 +0300
Chuka Girls closed indefinitely after parents' protests

Chuka Girls High School closed indefinitely following protests by some parents demanding removal of Chief Principal Joan Muchina over alleged poor performance, among other issues.

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 18:55:00 +0300
Homa Bay launches sanitary pad factory to tackle period poverty

Homa Bay County has launched a women-led sanitary pad manufacturing factory aimed at addressing period poverty, reducing school absenteeism among girls and creating jobs for women.

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 06:25:00 +0300
Senate flags counties for failing to fully run municipalities

The Committee Chairperson Senator Godfrey Osotsi said that the counties have got no option but to comply with the urban areas and Cities act

Lesotho

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 05:10:55 GMT
Top Lesotho Home Affairs Officials Face Fraud and Corruption Charges

[GroundUp] They are accused of unlawfully issuing asylum and refugee documents

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 05:19:22 GMT
SADC PPDF Approves U.S.$1.83 Million for Landmark Lesotho-Botswana Water Transfer Project

[SADC] The Southern African Development Community (SADC) Project Preparation and Development Facility (PPDF) has approved US$1.83 million in funding to advance the Lesotho-Botswana Water Transfer Project, a landmark regional initiative designed to ta...

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 12:22:08 GMT
FM Gedion Holds Bilateral Talks With Lesotho, Morocco Counterparts

[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Minister of Foreign Affairs Gedion Timothewos held separate bilateral talks with his counterparts from the Kingdom of Lesotho and the Kingdom of Morocco.

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 10:24:50 GMT
Lesotho Dam Project Misses Deadline to Pay Multi-Million Compensation Claim

[GroundUp] Following a landmark appeal case, dozens more community associations have come forward to demand compensation that the Lesotho Highlands Water Project was meant to pay in 2013.

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 06:58:36 GMT
End Nepotism in Lesotho's Public Service, Warns Law Group

[GroundUp] Section Two accuses the government of running a closed shop and not advertising positions as required by law

Liberia

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 09:48:48 GMT
NEC Undertakes $1.1 Million Headquarters Overhaul After Years of Structural Decline

[Liberian Investigator] MONROVIA -- The National Elections Commission has launched a comprehensive renovation of its headquarters valued at approximately $1.14 million, marking the first major structural overhaul of the complex in years and drawing r...

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 09:47:42 GMT
Liberia Meets Four of Six Ecowas Convergence Criteria, CBL Governor Says

[Liberian Investigator] Monrovia -- Liberia met four of the six ECOWAS macroeconomic convergence criteria in 2025, reflecting improved fiscal discipline, external stability and strengthened reserve buffers, according to the Executive Governor of the ...

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 09:05:36 GMT
Coalition Pushes for Permanent Ban On FGM

[Liberian Observer] The long and contentious struggle over the practice of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in the country has re-emerged at the center of national debate as more than 17 human rights organizations, operating under the banner of the Na...

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 05:01:15 GMT
Former NSA Deputy Director Warns Against Ransom Payments, Calls West Africa 'Global Epicenter' of Terrorism

[Liberian Investigator] Published: February 12, 2026

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 05:01:12 GMT
Why Inflation Is Low in Liberia - Policy Discipline, Institutional Coordination, and the Central Bank's Role

[Liberian Observer] Liberia is currently experiencing one of its lowest inflation rates in decades. With headline inflation hovering around 4 percent, the recent price stability represents a major shift from the double-digit inflation that characteri...

Liberian Dialogue

Madagascar

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 04:39:36 GMT
Cyclone Gezani Kills Dozens, Displaces Thousands in Madagascar

[RFI] At least 38 people have died in Madagascar after Cyclone Gezani tore through the coastal city of Toamasina with winds of up to 250 km/h. The country's leader appealed for "international solidarity" in the face of the catastrophe.

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 06:32:22 GMT
Cyclone Gezani Hits Madagascar, Leaves 31 Dead

[allAfrica] At least 31 people have died after Cyclone Gezani struck Madagascar, causing severe destruction in the port city of Toamasina.

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 06:13:32 GMT
All of Africa Today - February 12, 2026

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Thu, 12 Feb 2026 06:46:17 GMT
Cyclone Kills Dozens, Causes Widespread Damage

[DW] Authorities said at least 31 people have been killed with several still missing. Its estimated some 250,000 people have been impacted by Tropical Cyclone Gezani.

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 10:12:09 GMT
Occupied Palestinian Territory, Cuba, Sudan, Haiti, Madagascar, Syria, Ukraine

[OCHA] #Occupied Palestinian Territory

Malawi

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 09:43:13 GMT
South Africa Shares New Plan to Work Better With Neighbouring Countries On Trade, Security, Immigration and Growing the Economy

[Nyasa Times] South African President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered the State of the Nation Address yesterday in Parliament, setting out his government's priorities for 2026 and emphasising the country's commitment to peace, prosperity and cooperation wi...

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 07:23:43 GMT
'Illegal, Unreasonable and Null' - High Court Judge Kenyatta Nyirenda Destroys Justin Said's Decisions

[Nyasa Times] In a hard-hitting judgment that has sent shockwaves through Capital Hill, High Court Judge Kenyatta Nyirenda has ruled that Chief Secretary Justin Said acted outside the law, abused his powers, misled the Court, and made decisions that ...

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 07:23:42 GMT
Pride Is Expensive - Bushiri Tells Malawi's Youth to Drop Ego and Work Hard

[Nyasa Times] Renowned Malawian prophet Shepherd Bushiri has delivered a blunt and uncomfortable message to the country's youth, warning that pride, excuses and laziness are silently destroying their future.

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 07:23:42 GMT
CDEDI Warns Finance Bank Ruling Will Hurt Malawians and Damage the Economy

[Nyasa Times] Malawi's leading governance watchdog, the Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (CDEDI), has launched a strong and unapologetic attack on the recent ruling by the Supreme Court of Appeal, warning that the decision to...

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 07:23:41 GMT
High Court Judge Kenyatta Nyirenda Slams Malawi Media for Ignorance, Propaganda and Embarrassing Journalism

[Nyasa Times] High Court Judge Kenyatta Nyirenda has delivered one of the harshest and most humiliating attacks ever made by a Malawian judge against the country's media, accusing journalists and media houses of ignorance, propaganda, distortion of c...

Malawi Times

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 11:57:16 +0000
Graft fight in slow motion

By Mercy Matonga: Following our recent story exposing billions lost to corruption, a follow-up with the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has revealed a striking gap between investigations and prosecutions. Data from the bureau shows that out of 1,931 co...

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 11:53:14 +0000
QECH lays out reforms to improve service delivery

KAMALO—He called upon staff to work together to end the malpractices By Isaac Salima: Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital (Qech) has announced a raft of measures aimed at improving service delivery at the facility amid rising public concerns with perf...

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 11:48:10 +0000
Bullets, Dedza thirst for final sip

To dare is to do! The razzmatazz of the 2025/26 Ibongetse Castel Challenge Cup will reach climax as FCB Nyasa Big Bullets and Goshen City Dedza Dynamos clash in the final of the cup at Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe this afternoon. There is littl...

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 11:42:00 +0000
Bilateral health deals: Africa pushes back on US deals over data, power

ALUSO—Pathogen specimens are among the most valuableresources in the pharmaceutical ecosystem By John Musenze: A new wave of bilateral health deals with the United States is facing growing resistance across Africa, as courts, civil society groups ...

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 11:35:36 +0000
A reckless gamble

There are moments in public life when a single transaction reveals deeper fault lines in governance, accountability and fiduciary responsibility. The proposed purchase of Amaryllis Hotel by the Public Service Pension Trust Fund (PSPTF) is one such mo...

Mali

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 05:38:56 GMT
Mali's Military Junta Escalates Assault On Free Expression

[HRW] Appeals Court Upholds Former Prime Minister's Prison Sentence

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 20:21:30 GMT
Sahel - the Quest for Military Satellite Surveillance

[Centre 4s] Following the disruption of their relations with the French and American militaries, Sahel countries have forged new partnerships to obtain satellite imagery. These tools--precious in the fight against terrorism and trafficking in drugs, ...

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 17:28:50 GMT
Seven Peace and Security Priorities for Africa in 2026

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 05:31:18 GMT
Press Freedom Under Fire in Mali

[HRW] Journalist Jailed After Criticizing Niger's Junta Leader

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 18:25:58 GMT
Deadly Attacks Stall Trade in Key Corridor Between Senegal and Mali

[RFI] More than 4,000 empty shipping containers are stranded inside Mali as insecurity on the main trade route to Senegal makes transport too dangerous, raising fears of supply disruption and higher prices in a country where most imports pass through...

Mauritania

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 15:11:52 GMT
MSF Provides Care to Malian Refugees in Mauritania

[MSF] Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) teams have returned to south-eastern Mauritania to provide care to Malian refugees and the communities hosting them. Over the past two years in this border region of Hodh Ech Chargui, there has been a st...

Mauritius

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 10:37:38 GMT
The Quiet Harms of Oligarchic Parties

[L'Express] In his recent editorial, "Changer les règles sans changer les joueurs", Nad Sivaramen highlights a cynical but persistent reality in the Mauritian reform debate: the futility of amending electoral rules if the «players» rem...

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 10:37:02 GMT
The Elephants in the Room

[L'Express] I have had the opportunity to read, in The Elephants in the Room broad lines, a few of the proposals for electoral reform submitted on 30 January 2026 on the Government's invitation. The submissions are serious and engaged. Yet one crucia...

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 12:15:16 GMT
Blue Justice Will Be the Real Test of the Chagos Deal

[ISS] Politicking in the US and UK distracts from Chagossians' need to determine their resettlement and role in blue economy governance.

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 18:25:24 GMT
The Electoral Reform That Never Was

[L'Express] In March 2014, under Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam, the Government published a consultation paper on electoral reform that was meant to usher Mauritius into a new democratic era. It was ambitious. It was detailed. And it borrowed heavily...

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 11:29:52 GMT
Mauritius to Participate in Otm in Mumbai, India On 5 - 7 February 2026

[Mauritius Tourism] The Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority (MTPA) will lead a delegation to participate in OTM which is being held at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai, India from 5 to 7 February 2026. The MTPA will be at booth PK 200 with...

Mozambique

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 14:27:05 GMT
Human Rights Watch Reprimands Southern Africa for 'Vicious Cycles of Abuse, Impunity'

[Nyasa Times] Governments in the Southern Africa, including Malawi, have come under heavy criticism for their alleged perpetuation of a culture of human rights abuses and impunity, with security forces using excessive force, arbitrary arrests, and re...

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 05:34:56 GMT
'Inclusive Dialogue' to Focus On Rural Area

[AIM] Maputo -- The head of the committee organizing the Mozambican government's "inclusive national dialogue' (COTE), Edson Macuácua, has announced that public consultation will be centred on the rural areas, especially administrative posts and...

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 05:34:55 GMT
Renamo Suspends Antonio Muchanga

[AIM] Maputo -- The Jurisdictional Council of Mozambique's former rebel movement Renamo has suspended one of the party's best known parliamentary deputies, António Muchanga, from Renamo membership.

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 05:34:55 GMT
European Countries Donate 93 Tons of Goods for Flood Relief

[AIM] Maputo -- Four European Union (EU) countries on Monday handed over 93 tonnes of various goods in emergency assistance to the victims of the devastating floods that have hit parts of southern and central Mozambique.

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 04:41:36 GMT
Mozambique Floods - Why the Most Vulnerable Keep Paying the Highest Price

[The Conversation Africa] When floods submerged parts of Mozambique after heavy rains in 2000, a baby girl was born in a tree, where her mother clung as the Limpopo river waters rose. The baby was nicknamed Rosita in the press. Her survival became a ...

Namibia

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 06:50:34 GMT
All of Africa Today - February 13, 2026

[allAfrica]

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 05:01:08 GMT
Oil Bill Sparks Outcry As Opposition Warns of Presidency Power Grab and Corruption Risks

[Namibian] Opposition parties are united in opposing a bill that proposes shifting oil and gas regulatory powers from the Ministry of Industries, Mining and Energy to the Presidency.

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 14:42:39 GMT
Former Caprivi Secessionist Mwilima Dies

[Namibian] Former politician and Caprivi treason convict Geoffrey Mwilima has died at the age of 70.

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 10:01:52 GMT
Slot Hails 'Unbelievable' Salah After Matching Liverpool Assist Record

[Namibian] Arne Slot praised Mohamed Salah after the "unbelievable" Egypt star equalled Liverpool's record for assists in the Premier League by setting up Virgil van Dijk's winner in Wednesday's 1-0 victory at Sunderland.

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 10:02:14 GMT
Haikali Applauds FIFA Club Management Course

[Namibian] Just Imagine Investment managing member Mathew Haikali says modern football has evolved into a complex business industry, and without strong governance, teams will struggle to survive.

Niger

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 06:13:57 GMT
Islamist Armed Group Massacres Villagers in West

[HRW] Nairobi -- Strengthen Civilian Protection, Accountability for Atrocities

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 08:01:47 GMT
Nigeria Reopens Border With Niger, Hundreds of Trucks Exit

[Premium Times] "We are happy that our trucks, which were trapped for months, can now move freely through Nigeria to their destinations," a Niger official said.

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 20:21:30 GMT
Sahel - the Quest for Military Satellite Surveillance

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 17:28:50 GMT
Seven Peace and Security Priorities for Africa in 2026

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 06:22:09 GMT
Military Drone Strike Kills 17 Civilians

[HRW] Nairobi -- Investigate Indiscriminate Attack in Tillabéri Region; Compensate Victims, Families

Nigeria

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 06:50:34 GMT
All of Africa Today - February 13, 2026

[allAfrica]

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 05:27:31 GMT
China Rejects U.S. Lawmakers' Allegations of Illegal Mining and Terror Financing in Nigeria

[Premium Times] The Chinese embassy also rejected the claim that it was funding radical Islamic groups and ethnic militias to protect its mining interests.

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 05:24:49 GMT
U.S. Lawmakers Link Chinese Illegal Mining to Terrorism Funding in Nigeria

[Premium Times] "The Secretary of State should work with the Government of Nigeria to counteract the hostile foreign exploitation of Chinese illegal mining operations and their destabilising practice of paying protection money to Fulani militias," th...

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 09:52:49 GMT
Bird Strike Delays United Nigeria Airline's Flight At Port Harcourt Airport

[Premium Times] United Nigeria Airlines says a bird strike on one of its Airbus A320 aircraft led to precautionary inspections and flight delays at Port Harcourt International Airport.

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 13:52:03 GMT
Nigeria and the Diplomatic Arena

[This Day] The prolonged absence of ambassadors in strategic capitals of the world have created a diplomatic vacuum at a critical moment, contends Kalu Okoronkwo

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Nigeria The Nation

Nigeria The Will

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 08:56:04 +0000
Guinea-Bissau: Military Junta Appoints Gen. Horta N’Tam As Transitional President

November 28, (THEWILL) — Guinea-Bissau’s military authorities on Thursday appointed Major-General Horta N’Tam as transitional president, a day after soldiers ousted President Umaro Sissoco Embaló in a swift coup. The junta, calling itself the ...

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 06:24:48 +0000
Tunisia Beat Nigeria 88-78 In Overtime To Extend Rades Winning Streak

November 28, (THEWILL) — Coach Adel Tlatli declared Oussama Marnaoui and Omar Abada amongst Africa’s finest players following their dominant display in Tunisia’s 88-78 overtime victory against Nigeria at Salle Omnisport in Rades. The du...

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 06:24:48 +0000
Malen’s Double Sees Aston Villa Beat Young Boys In Europa League

November 28, (THEWILL) — Aston Villa recorded their fourth UEFA Europa League victory in five outings with a 2-1 defeat of Young Boys at Villa Park on Thursday. The result lifted Villa to second in the standings before the evening’s remaining...

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 06:24:36 +0000
Taraba Govt Creates New Ministries, Re-Designates Two Others

November 28, (THEWILL) — The Taraba State Government has announced the creation and re-designation of key ministries as part of ongoing reforms, which aims to improve service delivery, social welfare, and the education. A statement signed by the Se...

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 06:24:22 +0000
Zulum Sponsors Degrees In Piloting, Aeronautical Engineering, Others For Borno Youths

November 28, (THEWILL) — Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has directed immediate selection and sponsorship of indigent youths for degree programmes in high-value fields, including Piloting, Aeronautical Engineering and related ...

Rwanda

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 09:51:23 GMT
MPs Approve Relevance of Bill Reforming Central Bank Operations

[New Times] The Chamber of Deputies on Thursday, February 12, approved the relevance of a new bill seeking to reform operations of the National Bank of Rwanda (BNR), in a move aimed at strengthening the Central Bank's independence and aligning it wit...

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 06:15:00 GMT
One Doctor's Resolve to Redefine Orthopaedic Care

[New Times] For years, Rwandan patients with severe knee injuries, complex fractures, or chronic joint pain learned to pack their bags long before they knew their surgical dates--heading to India, South Africa, and sometimes Europe, wherever a referr...

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 05:01:09 GMT
Delays, Inflated Costs 'Hit Public Projects' Under New System

[New Times] Local government officials have raised concerns over the centralisation of public procurement under the 2022 law, warning that the approach has led to service delivery delays, inflated costs and operational challenges across public instit...

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 04:47:29 GMT
Minister Murangwa Explains Changes in Funding Model for New International Airport

[New Times] Parliament on Thursday, February 12, approved changes to the 2025/2026 national budget, including a Rwf168.2 billion cut for the construction of the New Kigali International Airport Phase II.

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 14:43:28 GMT
Princess Lover in Kigali Ahead of Valentine's Day Concert

[New Times] Renowned French zouk singer Princess Lover arrived in Kigali on Thursday morning ahead of her Valentine's Day concert at Mövenpick Kigali Hotel on Saturday, February 14.

Senegal

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 04:47:30 GMT
Senegalese News Commentator Arrested, Accused of Spreading False News

[CPJ] Dakar -- The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on Senegalese authorities to release Modou Fall, news commentator at the privately owned channel Sen TV, after he was arrested Wednesday in Dakar, the Senegalese capital, on false news accusat...

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 07:39:55 GMT
Senegal Arrests 14 in Alleged Cross-Border Child Exploitation Ring

[allAfrica] Senegalese police have said that they have arrested 14 people and dismantled a criminal network operating between Senegal and France.

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 07:17:49 GMT
All of Africa Today - February 10, 2026

[allAfrica]

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 15:37:54 GMT
Poland 2026 - Aduku Confident Falconets Will Overcome Senegal

[Daily Trust] Head Coach Moses Aduku has expressed confidence that Nigeria's U20 women's team, the Falconets, will overcome hosts Senegal despite the absence of injured striker Janet Akekoromowei in Saturday's FIFA U20 Women's World Cup third-round, ...

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 10:50:56 GMT
Aduku Confident Falconets Will Overcome Senegal in Thies

[This Day] Head Coach Moses Aduku has assured football stakeholders that despite the absence of top striker Janet Akekoromowei, Nigeria's U20 girls, Falconets, will give it their all and overcome hosts Senegal in Saturday's FIFA U20 Women's World Cup...

Seychelles

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 04:40:48 GMT
Increasing Cost of Living Tops Youth Concerns in Seychelles

[Afrobarometer] More than one in five young citizens have considered emigrating, mostly in hopes of finding better job opportunities.

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 05:09:28 GMT
Victoria Hospital in Kisumu Becomes First Public Facility in Kenya to Offer Advanced Sickle Cell Treatment

[Capital FM] Kisumu -- KISUMU, Kenya, Jan 26 -- Victoria Hospital in Kisumu, an annex of the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH), has become the first public hospital in Kenya to acquire a specialized Spectra Optia apheresi...

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 10:54:03 GMT
Govt Strengthens Lake Victoria Security to Combat Smuggling, Protect Livelihoods

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The government of Kenya has stepped up security measures along Lake Victoria to combat smuggling and protect the livelihoods of communities that depend on the lake.

Sierra Leone

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 04:43:31 GMT
Sierra Leoneans Who Live Off the Sea Don't Trust Farmed Fish - but Wild Fish Are in Decline

[The Conversation Africa] At dawn in Tombo, one of Sierra Leone's largest fishing towns, small-scale fishers begin landing fish from the sea. A portion of the catch is sold at the landing sites, while the rest is taken home to feed the family.

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 15:50:31 GMT
2026 Critical Minerals Ministerial Fact Sheet

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 04:47:51 GMT
Freetown's Property Tax Is Designed to Plug Funding Gap - How Sierra Leone's Capital Went About It

[The Conversation Africa] Property taxes remain one of the most underperforming sources of revenue for urban development across Africa. One reason is that they are often opposed by the economic elites and large property owners. Freetown, the economic...

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 11:37:18 GMT
NDLEA Nabs Brazilian Woman With N3bn Heroin At Abuja Airport, Seizes Explosives, Drugs Nationwide

[This Day] Abuja -- The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has recorded a major breakthrough in its nationwide anti-narcotics operations with the arrest of a Brazilian national carrying heroin worth over ₦3 billion at the Nnamdi Azik...

Sierra Leone Patriotic Vanguard

How bioengineering will help save the “planet”

By Peter Leyden The start of the Bioengineering Age is a very big deal for everyone on Earth, and not just because of its potential to improve human health. In the long run, the arrival of advanced bioengineering technologies will help make this pl...

Prime Minister Carney announces the launch of Canada's First Industrial Strategy

February 17, 2026 Montréal, Québec What a pleasure to be back in Montréal and at CAE – a leading Canadian defence company that is building what Canada needs. For generations, skilled workers in Québec have supported the industries that under...

Reverend Jesse Jackson passes on

The American civil rights leader, the Reverend Jesse Jackson, has passed away. The sad news announced by his family today, Tuesday February 17 2026. He was 84 years old. Here is a biography of the iconic by the organisation he founded, the Rainbow...

This week's selected writer: President Emmanuel Macron of France

President Emmanuel Macron of France recently delivered a very powerful speech in Munich, Germany. Here it is courtesy of Youtube: https://www.google.com/search?q=macron+spech+in+munich&rlz=1C1GCEA_enCA1139CA1139&oq=macron+spech+in+munich&gs_lcrp=Eg...

Prof. Miriam Conteh-Morgan bags lifetime achievement award at NECA 3rd edition

Culled from Truth Media, Freetown, Sierra Leone By Emmanuel Mbowa Freetown, 8th February 2026- One of Sierra Leone's most distinguished and accomplished academics, Associate Prof. Miriam Conteh-Morgan, has been honoured with the 2026 Lifetime Achi...

Sierra Leone Standard Times

Somalia

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 06:50:34 GMT
All of Africa Today - February 13, 2026

[allAfrica]

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 06:15:03 GMT
Dual Somali-Australian National Arrested At JKIA Over Fraud

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- A 37-year-old dual citizen of Somalia and Australia has been arrested at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in connection with a fraud investigation, the Kenya Police Service has confirmed.

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 05:24:53 GMT
Somali President Meets Senior UK Delegation to Strengthen Strategic Ties

[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Thursday received a senior delegation from the United Kingdom led by Minister of State for Development and Africa Jenny Chapman, as the two sides reaffirmed their strategic partnership...

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 12:19:50 GMT
Govt to Reopen Kenya-Somalia Border in April

[Capital FM] Nairobi, April -- The government will reopen the Kenya-Somalia border in April, ending a closure that has been in place since 2011 due to security concerns linked to Al-Shabaab.

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 10:41:38 GMT
Former PM Calls for Halt to Disputed Constitutional Changes Amid Somalia Political Rift

[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Former Somali Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein Roble on Wednesday voiced concern over the country's deepening political tensions, urging President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud to take the lead in calming the situation and fostering nat...

South Africa AllAfrica

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 07:24:14 GMT
South African Social Media Reveals Contested Battle Over Masculine Norms

[allAfrica] The National Strategic Plan on Gender-Based Violence, which was released in 2020, pledged to combat harmful gender norms. However, a new study reveals that the battle over what it means to "be a man" is being fought online in real time, w...

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 05:50:11 GMT
Lukhanyo Calata to Testify on Behalf of Cradock Four Families - South African News Briefs - February 13, 2025

[allAfrica] Lukhanyo Calata to Testify on Behalf of Cradock Four Families

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 04:47:28 GMT
A SONA for (Almost) All - Ramaphosa's Masterclass in Political Crowd-Pleasing

[Daily Maverick] Cyril Ramaphosa's 2026 State of the Nation Address delivers a political balancing act, addressing diverse interests while avoiding contentious issues, showcasing the art of subtle governance.

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 07:03:57 GMT
South Africa Elected to AU Peace and Security Council

[SAnews.gov.za] South Africa has been elected to serve a two-year term on the African Union's (AU) Peace and Security Council.

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 14:22:25 GMT
60 Years Since District Six Declared Whites-Only Area

[GroundUp] Many families are still waiting for restitution

South Africa Business Day

South Africa Independent

South Africa Mail & Guardian

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 08:09:25 +0000
Investec Cape Town Art Fair names its 2026 award winners

The Investec Cape Town Art Fair announces its 2026 prize winners, spotlighting artists whose practices are reshaping contemporary conversations around material, image and digital space

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +0000
CT rental tariff poses a dilemma

Increasing fees alone does not automatically fix affordability

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 14:21:13 +0000
Former mayor Mashaba throws his hat into Joburg’s mayoral race

ActionSA leader joins the likes of DA’s Helen Zille to claim city’s top post

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000
South Africa at a crossroads – minerals and mobility

Can South Africa leverage its mineral wealth and manufacturing expertise to secure a meaningful position in Africa’s mobility revolution? The answer requires an honest assessment of our strengths, our limitations and the strategic role the country ...

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 11:53:14 +0000
Climate change an existential threat, Ramaphosa says

President calls for urgent action to move South Africa’s just energy transition from commitment to delivery at the inaugural meeting of the reconstituted Presidential Climate Commission

South Africa News 24

Friday Feb 20 2026 23:32:11
News24 | Lepas brings 500 new L4 SUVs to South Africa ahead of its local launch

New automaker Lepas is the latest brand from the East to enter the local playing field. The automaker has already loaded enough product for its launch in March.

Friday Feb 20 2026 14:17:19
News24 | Coalition drama: ANC claims Mashaba backed out of Ekurhuleni talks to shield Tshwane mayor

The ANC in Ekurhuleni has accused ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba of stepping away from coalition talks to protect City of Tshwane mayor Nasiphi Moyo.

Friday Feb 20 2026 14:24:45
News24 | Football fanatic goals! SA boy lands dream gig at FIFA World Cup as official ball carrier

A young South African boy from Johannesburg has landed the dream of a lifetime by being selected as one of 104 FIFA World Cup 2026 ball carriers this year.

Friday Feb 20 2026 09:24:17
News24 | WATCH | REPORTING NOTES: Inside the new multimillion-rand oxygen-for-hospitals tender

The Development Bank of South Africa has awarded a new R379-million contract to supply PSA oxygen plants to hospitals across South Africa.

Friday Feb 20 2026 03:59:38
News24 | Description of Renaldo Gouws as ‘malignant echo chamber’ factual – Press Ombud

The Press Ombud has dismissed a complaint by podcaster and political figure Renaldo Gouws over a column written by News24 senior editor Pieter du Toit that referred to him and his podcast as a “malignant echo chamber”.

South Africa News 24

Friday Feb 20 2026 23:32:11
News24 | Lepas brings 500 new L4 SUVs to South Africa ahead of its local launch

New automaker Lepas is the latest brand from the East to enter the local playing field. The automaker has already loaded enough product for its launch in March.

Friday Feb 20 2026 14:17:19
News24 | Coalition drama: ANC claims Mashaba backed out of Ekurhuleni talks to shield Tshwane mayor

The ANC in Ekurhuleni has accused ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba of stepping away from coalition talks to protect City of Tshwane mayor Nasiphi Moyo.

Friday Feb 20 2026 14:24:45
News24 | Football fanatic goals! SA boy lands dream gig at FIFA World Cup as official ball carrier

A young South African boy from Johannesburg has landed the dream of a lifetime by being selected as one of 104 FIFA World Cup 2026 ball carriers this year.

Friday Feb 20 2026 09:24:17
News24 | WATCH | REPORTING NOTES: Inside the new multimillion-rand oxygen-for-hospitals tender

The Development Bank of South Africa has awarded a new R379-million contract to supply PSA oxygen plants to hospitals across South Africa.

Friday Feb 20 2026 03:59:38
News24 | Description of Renaldo Gouws as ‘malignant echo chamber’ factual – Press Ombud

South Africa Sowetan Live

South Africa Times Live

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 09:52:26 +0200
Firing allowed, training is not: Trump administration shares shutdown plans

US President Donald Trump’s administration started detailing its plans on Monday for which services it will pause if the federal government shuts down this week, with the health department slated to furlough 41% of its workforce.

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 09:44:48 +0200
WATCH LIVE | Dumisani Khumalo continues testimony before Madlanga commission

Crime intelligence boss Lt-Gen Dumisani Khumalo is set to continue his testimony before the Madlanga commission of inquiry on Tuesday at the Brigitte Mabandla Justice College in Pretoria.

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 09:44:02 +0200
WATCH LIVE | Former Deputy President DD Mabuza estate battle in court

In a court bid to stop the payout of her late father's R44.7m pension, it was revealed that former deputy president David Mabuza's 24-year-old daughter's monthly living expenses amount to almost R40,000.

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 08:36:56 +0200
‘Remove them from society’ - Motsoaledi calls for lifetime bans of corrupt officials after Tembisa revelations

Health minister Aaron Motsoaledi says harsher measures are needed to ensure corrupt officials can never return to government service.

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 07:43:46 +0200
Trump secures Netanyahu’s agreement for Gaza deal but Hamas support in question

US President Donald Trump secured Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s backing on Monday for a US-sponsored peace proposal to end nearly two years of war in Gaza, but questions loomed over whether Hamas would accept the plan.

South Sudan

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 04:49:16 GMT
Violence Surges in South Sudan Leaving Civilians At Risk and Peacekeepers Stretched Thin

[UN News] Escalating violence, political stalemate and humanitarian constraints are pushing South Sudan's civilians to the brink once again, while funding cuts weaken the UN mission tasked with protecting them.

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 17:28:50 GMT
Seven Peace and Security Priorities for Africa in 2026

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 08:59:49 GMT
Escalating Conflict in Jonglei Deepens Food Insecurity, Human Suffering

[Care International] Juba, South Sudan, February 9, 2026 - CARE South Sudan warns that escalating conflict and displacement in Jonglei State are rapidly intensifying hunger, human suffering, and protection risks, compounding an already severe humani...

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 04:56:19 GMT
27 Kenyan Police Officers Awarded UN Service Medals in South Sudan

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenyan police officers serving under the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) have been awarded United Nations Service Medals in recognition of their exemplary service in the world's youngest nation.

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 04:41:33 GMT
Guterres Condemns Escalating Violence in South Sudan As Aid Operations Come Under Fire

[UN News] The UN Secretary-General has strongly condemned the surge in violence across South Sudan, warning that civilians and aid workers are paying a devastating price as humanitarian operations are increasingly targeted.

South Sudan Nation

Southern Africa

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 07:24:14 GMT
South Africa: South African Social Media Reveals Contested Battle Over Masculine Norms

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 06:50:34 GMT
Africa: All of Africa Today - February 13, 2026

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Fri, 13 Feb 2026 05:50:11 GMT
South Africa: Lukhanyo Calata to Testify on Behalf of Cradock Four Families - South African News Briefs - February 13, 2025

[allAfrica] Lukhanyo Calata to Testify on Behalf of Cradock Four Families

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 04:47:28 GMT
South Africa: A SONA for (Almost) All - Ramaphosa's Masterclass in Political Crowd-Pleasing

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 07:03:57 GMT
Africa: South Africa Elected to AU Peace and Security Council

[SAnews.gov.za] South Africa has been elected to serve a two-year term on the African Union's (AU) Peace and Security Council.

Sudan

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 06:50:34 GMT
All of Africa Today - February 13, 2026

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Fri, 13 Feb 2026 04:42:16 GMT
Sudan War As Recounted By Women of Khartoum Neighbourhood

[Dabanga] Khartoum -- In Sudan, citizens trapped in conflict zones have not only been besieged by direct war violence, but also by social and economic complexities and harmful habits that civil society institutions, organizations, and community initi...

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 05:24:48 GMT
Sudan Urges African Union to Lift Membership Suspension After Formation of Civilian Government

[SNA] Addis Ababa, Feb. 12, 2026 (SUNA) -- Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Ambassador Mohi-Eddin Salim Ahmed met with African Union Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Youssouf at the Commission's headquarters in Addis Ababa.

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 04:53:05 GMT
Hospitals in the Crosshairs - the Targeting of Medical Staff and Patients in El Fasher

[Ayin Network] For months, El Fasher was cut off from the world. No safe roads, no reliable communications, no functioning supply chains. Inside the besieged city, hospitals became islands of desperation. Doctors worked without anaesthesia, without e...

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 04:42:16 GMT
Sudan - At Least 15 Drown in Nile Ferry Tragedy

[Dabanga] Shendi, River Nile State -- Doctors in Sudan have confirmed that 15 people drowned, and six others are still missing, after a ferry boat carrying at least 27 people sank in the Nile between the areas of Taiba Al-Khawad and Dim Al-Qrai in Sh...

Swaziland

Swaziland Times

Tanzania

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 14:15:46 GMT
Tanzania Marks the Day of Zero Tolerance for FGM

[Daily News] Monduli -- TANZANIA joined the global community in commemorating the National Climax of the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), held in Monduli District, Arusha Region--one of the communities at the f...

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 10:58:08 GMT
Tanzania Tops Region in Cybersecurity Standards

[Daily News] Dodoma -- TANZANIA has emerged the leading country in East Africa in online safety management and ranks among the top 45 best-performing nations globally in cybersecurity standards, according to the latest Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI...

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 10:56:12 GMT
Jamhuri Stadium Set for 5,500-Seat Upgrade

[Daily News] Dodoma -- DODOMA'S CCM Jamhuri Stadium is set to undergo a major upgrade with the installation of 5,500 seats, stadium management has announced.

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 10:45:41 GMT
MPs Raise Concerns Over Pension Delays

[Daily News] Zanzibar -- MEMBERS of the House of Representatives, led by Women's Representative Mr Jabu Makame Juma, have questioned why some elderly citizens who have reached the qualifying age are not receiving their monthly social pension.

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 10:45:40 GMT
Zanzibar Pledges Longstanding Ties With Japan

[Daily News] Zanzibar -- ZANZIBAR Second Vice-President Mr Hemed Suleiman Abdulla has reaffirmed the government's commitment to strengthening its long-standing relationship with Japan.

Tanzania Citizen

Togo

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 05:25:19 GMT
World Bank Group Appoints Antonius Verheijen As World Bank Group Resident Representative for Togo

[World Bank] Lome -- The World Bank Group today appointed Antonius (Tony) Verheijen as the World Bank Group's Resident Representative for Togo.

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 11:14:10 GMT
Togo President Visits Rwanda

[New Times] Togo's President Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé arrived in Kigali on Thursday evening for an official visit. He was received at Kigali International Airport by Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Olivier Nduhungireh...

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 14:31:54 GMT
U.S. Embassy Lomé Celebrates Launch of American Chamber of Commerce in Togo

[U.S. Embassy Lome] The U.S. Embassy in Lomé joined business leaders and government officials on January 26 to celebrate the official launch of the American Chamber of Commerce in Togo (AmCham-Togo) at Hotel Lebene. Chargé d'Affaires Richar...

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 10:18:11 GMT
Togo Cuts Regional Market Debt As WAEMU Borrowing Surges

[Daba Finance] Togo reduced its debt on the WAEMU public securities market in 2025, standing out in a region where most countries continued to borrow more.

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 11:38:49 GMT
Regional English Language Fellows Conference Strengthens U.S.-Togo Education Partnerships

[U.S. Embassy Lome] Senior government officials, educators, and partners convened in Lomé for the Regional English Language Fellows Conference to advance collaboration in English language education and professional exchange. The event highlighte...

Uganda

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 06:50:34 GMT
All of Africa Today - February 13, 2026

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Fri, 13 Feb 2026 05:01:08 GMT
Millions in Rural Uganda Still 'Working for Stomach,' Museveni Says

[Nile Post] Despite decades of government programs aimed at boosting rural livelihoods, President Museveni has acknowledged that millions of Ugandans remain in subsistence-level farming, or what he described as "working for the stomach."

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 05:01:11 GMT
Uganda, Japan Join Forces to Rebuild Bridges in Climate and Refugee-Hit Regions

[Nile Post] The Government of Uganda, in partnership with Japan, has launched a project to reconstruct and maintain bridges in climate-vulnerable and refugee-hosting sub-regions, including West Nile, Sebei, and Buliisa.

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 08:42:19 GMT
Maj Gen Francis Takirwa Laid to Rest

[Nile Post] The former Deputy Commander of the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) Land Forces, Major General Francis Takirwa, has been laid to rest at his ancestral home in Kashari Sayuni Rugarama, Bwizibwera-Rutooma Town Council, Mbarara district...

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 08:42:18 GMT
European Parliament Condemns Post-Election Violence and Rights Abuses in Uganda

[Nile Post] The European Parliament has strongly condemned what it described as widespread intimidation, harassment, arbitrary detention, and violence following Uganda's general presidential and parliamentary elections held on January 15, 2026.

Uganda Daily Monitor

West Africa

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 06:50:34 GMT
Africa: All of Africa Today - February 13, 2026

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Fri, 13 Feb 2026 06:13:57 GMT
Niger: Islamist Armed Group Massacres Villagers in West

[HRW] Nairobi -- Strengthen Civilian Protection, Accountability for Atrocities

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 05:27:31 GMT
Nigeria: China Rejects U.S. Lawmakers' Allegations of Illegal Mining and Terror Financing in Nigeria

[Premium Times] The Chinese embassy also rejected the claim that it was funding radical Islamic groups and ethnic militias to protect its mining interests.

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 05:24:49 GMT
Nigeria: U.S. Lawmakers Link Chinese Illegal Mining to Terrorism Funding in Nigeria

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 09:56:49 GMT
Liberia: No Immunity for Tweah, Others

[Liberian Observer] The country's fight against corruption and the misuse of public funds entered a critical phase this week when the Supreme Court of Liberia reaffirmed that former Finance Minister Samuel Tweah and several ex-officials are not shiel...

Zambia

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 10:18:29 GMT
Free Education Becomes Zambia's Election Battleground

[Namibian] Although campaigns for Zambia's August general election officially begin in May, education has already emerged as one of the race's topical issues.

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 05:38:50 GMT
Ethiopia's Foreign Minister Holds Talks With Zambian Counterpart

[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Gedion Timothewos, this afternoon, held bilateral talks with his Zambian counterpart, Mulambo Haimbe, who is in Addis Ababa to attend the 48th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council of t...

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 11:23:36 GMT
Ghana-Zambia Commit to Economic Cooperation

[Ghanaian Times] Ghana and Zambia have agreed to deepen their decades-old bilateral relations, with a renewed focus on economic cooperation.

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 10:35:20 GMT
President Mahama Arrives in Zambia for 3-Day State Visit

[Ghanaian Times] PRESIDENT John Dramani Mahama yesterday arrived in Lusaka, Zambia, for a three-day State Visit.

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 11:16:42 GMT
Futsal - Ghana, Zambia Draw in 12-Goal Thriller

[Ghanaian Times] GHANA and Zambia battled to a thrilling 6-6 draw in the first leg of the Futsal Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

Zimbabwe

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 08:42:19 GMT
'No Referendum, No Legitimacy' - FreeZim Congress Leader

[263Chat] Opposition FreeZim Congress party has condemned proposals to amend the country's Constitution to allow President Emmerson Mnangagwa to remain in office until 2030, warning that any such move would amount to a return to dictatorship.

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 04:52:09 GMT
CCC Backs Controversial Constitutional Overhaul

[263Chat] Opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) says its parliamentary caucus has agreed to support the "spirit and intent" of Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3, which proposes wide-ranging changes to the country's political system.

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 04:52:08 GMT
The Chewore Lodge Dispute, Separating Law From Public Narrative

[263Chat] Chewore Lodge dispute has been portrayed to the public by various local and social media platforms as a stark cautionary tale: a long-standing investor allegedly stripped of his business by a rigid legal system, a Government hostile to priv...

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 04:52:07 GMT
Mwonzora Warns Against Alleged 2030 Term Extension Plot

[263Chat] Opposition MDC party has accused the ruling ZANU-PF of attempting to undermine the country's Constitution by extending the President's term of office beyond 2028.

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 06:53:56 GMT
All of Africa Today - February 11, 2026

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Zimbabwe Herald

Zimbabwe Mail

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 00:54:58 +0000
High interest rates, tight liquidity choke industry

LOCAL companies are struggling to access capital as traditional avenues for long-term funding remain effectively closed or severely limited, leaving the productive sector to grapple with “punitive” interest rates. The domestic debt market remains...

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 00:31:08 +0000
Caledonia Mining Forum Signals Renewed Investor Focus on Zimbabwe

LONDON — Caledonia Mining Corporation PLC has reinforced its long-held optimism about Zimbabwe’s mining sector following the release of a highlights video from its Zimbabwe Mining Forum, held earlier this month in Cape Town. The event, which drew...

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 00:14:18 +0000
Online Exchange Erupts Between Chris Brown’s Former Partner and Rumoured Girlfriend

LOS ANGELES — A public dispute has unfolded on social media involving singer Chris Brown, his former partner Diamond Brown, and his rumoured girlfriend Jada Wallace, drawing widespread online attention. The exchange began after Diamond Brown, who s...

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 23:28:40 +0000
The Supreme Court struck down Trump’s tariffs. Now comes the hard work of issuing refunds

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Friday struck down President Donald Trump’s biggest and boldest tariffs. But the justices left a $133 billion question unanswered: What’s going to happen to the money the government has already collected in imp...

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 23:24:51 +0000
Constitutional amendment makes diaspora vote possible — Ziyambi

ZIMBABWEANS living abroad will be able to vote in national elections once the recently gazetted Constitutional Amendment No. 3 Bill of 2026 is passed and attendant changes to the Electoral Act are made, Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Minist...

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