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Fri, 20 Feb 2026 23:40:26 GMTLibya: 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 GMTWorld 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, 27 Feb 2026 05:10:29 GMTRegional Cooperation Key in Cross Border Crime Fight
[Botswana Daily News] Kasane -- Botswana stands ready to work with Angola, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe and all SADC member states to promote a secure, stable, and prosperous Southern Africa.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:27:56 GMT
Golden Grand Prix Launch Pad for Relays Preparations
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- This year's edition of Botswana Golden Grand Prix (BGGP) will be used as a preparatory platform for the upcoming World Athletics Relays.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:27:06 GMT
Foreign Missions Yield Gains - Butale
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Over the past six years, Botswana's missions have actively engaged in economic diplomacy, investment promotion and trade facilitation in collaboration with relevant domestic agencies such as the Botswana Investment a...
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:27:39 GMT
Unipod to Empower Youth and Promote Research
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Minister of Higher Education, Mr Prince Maele, undertook an official familiarisation tour of the innovation and creativity hub at the University of Botswana, UniPod Botswana on Monday.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:27:25 GMT
Neighbourhood Watch Cluster Tackles Modern Delinquency
[Botswana Daily News] Molepolole -- Rising unemployment, rapid technological change, and a growing population have contributed to new and complex forms of crime in Molepolole.
Burkina Faso
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 11:19:23 GMTBurkina 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 GMTNduhungirehe - 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
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 11:17:21 GMTU.S. Ends Lifesaving Aid to Seven African Nations
[allAfrica] Cape Town -- The Trump administration is canceling humanitarian aid programs it previously identified as lifesaving, according to an internal State Department email obtained by The Atlantic.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 06:44:52 GMT
All of Africa Today - February 24, 2026
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Tue, 24 Feb 2026 05:50:49 GMT
Massacre Trial Short On Justice
[HRW] Nairobi -- UN Should Support Victims' Appeal, Reparations
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 05:21:38 GMT
Cameroon Police Probe Journalists Investigating Secret U.S. Migrant Deportations, Seize Equipment
[CPJ] Dakar -- The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on Cameroonian police to drop a criminal trespass investigation into four journalists who were detained for five hours and had their equipment seized last week, three of whom were reporting fo...
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 15:11:28 GMT
Abuses in Cameroon After U.S. Deports Third-Country Nationals
[HRW] US and Cameroon Partner in Rights Violations; Cameroon Not Safe for Deportees
Cape Verde
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 04:52:33 GMTMan 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 GMTNamibia: 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 GMTRamadan - 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
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 07:02:05 GMTAll of Africa Today - February 25, 2026
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Wed, 25 Feb 2026 02:52:37 GMT
MSF Closes Hospital As Fighting Displaces 400 Families On Sudan-Chad Border
[Dabanga] El Tina -- Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has closed its hospital in El Tina, the Chadian border town opposite Sudan's North Darfur, after renewed fighting erupted across the frontier.
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 08:21:57 GMT
Tinubu's Executive Order May Stall Lake Chad, Kolmani Exploration Projects
[Daily Trust] President Bola Tinubu's Executive Order 9 issued last week to end the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Limited's) retention of 30 per cent of oil revenues has continued to generate reactions in the polity with energy, l...
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 06:44:52 GMT
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Tue, 24 Feb 2026 12:08:18 GMT
Chad Closes Border With Sudan After Clashes Kill Five Soldiers
[RFI] Chad closed its eastern border with Sudan on Monday after clashes this weekend linked to Sudan's civil war killed five Chadian soldiers, fearing the Sudanese conflict might spill over.
Comoros
Congo-Brazzaville
Congo-Kinshasa
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 10:19:05 GMTDR Congo Challenges Rwanda's Mushikiwabo With Lumumba Bid for Francophonie Top Job
[Nile Post] The Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo announced on February 26, 2026 that it is presenting Juliana Amato Lumumba as its candidate for Secretary-General of the Organisation internationale de la Francophonie (OIF), directly...
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 08:48:02 GMT
DR Congo Signs $1.2bn US Health Deal As Zambia and Zimbabwe Walk Away
[Nile Post] The Democratic Republic of Congo has signed a $1.2 billion, five-year health partnership with the United States, joining Uganda in embracing Washington's new bilateral financing model, even as Zambia and Zimbabwe have rejected similar agr...
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 05:26:30 GMT
AFC/M23 Says Still Committed to Ceasefire Despite Kinshasa Attacks
[New Times] AFC/M23 has reiterated its commitment to the ceasefire, even as it accuses the Congolese government coalition of repeatedly violating agreements during Qatar-mediated peace talks.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 08:26:13 GMT
Cross-Border Trade Stalls At Bunagana As DRC Conflict and Refugee Influx Strain Local Businesses
[Nile Post] Trade activity at the Bunagana border post between Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) remains subdued months after its official reopening, with local leaders and traders blaming continued instability in eastern Congo and re...
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 02:52:36 GMT
Trade and Aid to Return to South Kivu As DR Congo-Burundi Strategic Border Reopens
[RFI] A key border post between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Burundi has reopened after more than two months of closure following an offensive by AFC/M23 rebels. More than 10,000 people crossed on the first day alone, according to local a...
Djibouti
Sun, 15 Feb 2026 15:13:53 GMTCrumbling 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 GMTEquatorial 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 GMTEritrea - 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 GMTEswatini 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 GMTAll 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 GMTWB 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 GMTGhana 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 GMTHeavy 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
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 07:52:52 GMTAll of Africa Today - February 16, 2026
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Fri, 13 Feb 2026 12:05:35 GMT
Guinea-Bissau Makes Winter Olympics Debut With Teen Skier Tang
[RFI] Guinea-Bissau is making its first appearance at the Winter Olympics, with 19-year-old skier Winston Tang set to compete in the slalom at the Milano-Cortina Games in Italy, which run until 22 February.
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 06:15:45 GMT
Statement on the Planned Hepatitis B Birth Dose Vaccine Trial in Guinea-Bissau
[WHO-AFRO] The World Health Organization (WHO) underscores that the hepatitis B birth dose vaccine is an effective, and essential public health intervention, with a proven record. It prevents life-threatening liver disease by stopping mother-to-child...
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, 27 Feb 2026 10:49:31 GMTKenya to Offer Patients Free Six-Month HIV 'Breakthrough' Prevention Jab
[RFI] Kenya's health authorities have begun administering lenacapavir, a long-acting HIV prevention drug delivered by injection that offers protection for six months. The treatment will be available free of charge to eligible patients, making Kenya o...
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 12:34:40 GMT
ODM Collapse Laid Bare By Fresh By-Election Losses
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Fresh by-election results and growing internal divisions have raised questions about the political future of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), with Thursday's contests showing the party struggling to remain competitive eve...
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 12:34:39 GMT
Kenya Medical, Dental Associations Raise Alarm Over KMPDC Corruption Llegations
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Kenya Medical Association (KMA) and the Kenya Dental Association (KDA) have jointly raised serious concerns over allegations of corruption, fraudulent facility registration, and irregular licensure at the Kenya Medical Pra...
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 12:34:38 GMT
Amnesty Kenya, Civil Groups Demand Urgent Cabinet Memo to Tackle Femicide
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Civil society organizations, including Amnesty International Kenya, the ENDFemicideKE Movement, and the #HumanIsMyID Alliance, have called on the Ministry of Gender, Culture, the Arts and Heritage to urgently submit a Cabinet ...
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 12:21:20 GMT
Residents Protest Over Gachagua's Racist Remarks Against MP Zaheer Jhanda, Demand NCIC Action
[Capital FM] Kisii -- Residents of Nyaribari Chache Constituency have staged protests at Keumbu Market following alleged racist remarks by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua targeting area MP Zaheer Jhanda during an opposition tour in Kisii on ...
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Mon, 02 Mar 2026 08:30:00 +0300This man Ngeno: Why MP defied William Ruto
The late Emurua Dikirr MP Johana Ngeno maintained a turbulent relationship with President Ruto, dating back to 2007 when the outspoken legislator first entered elective politics in Narok.
Sun, 01 Mar 2026 20:53:07 +0300
Emotions run high as MP Ng'eno's body arrives at Lee funeral home
Emotions ran high on Sunday evening as the bodies of Emurua Dikirr MP Johanna Ng'eno and five others killed in the helicopter crash were received by family members.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 18:20:00 +0300
Manyanja Mall: Quickmart, Goodlife and Rubis among anchor tenants of Sh400 million mall
The three-storey building that will be located along Manyanja Road will sit on about half an acre next to Berean Fellowship Church. It is aimed at transforming the retail landscape.
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 20:55:00 +0300
List of individuals to be charged over alleged multi-million fraud at SHA
The cases relate to suspected fraudulent registration of health facilities under the SHA scheme.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 20:01:00 +0300
National Assembly approves Ida Odinga as Kenya's UNEP envoy
The committees report will now be tabled before the House for debate.
Kenya News
Sun, 01 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0300Bishop Kimengich: Heads to Mombasa after witnessing bandits' terror in Turkana and Marakwet
Dominic Kimengich, who survived a gun attack while celebrating Mass in Todonyang near the Kenya-Ethiopia border in 2013, is set to take up a new role in Mombasa County.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 11:37:42 +0300
Violence claims and low turnout mark Isiolo, Kakamega mini-polls
Voters in Isiolo, Kakamega and Embu counties went to the polls Thursday in by-elections marked by a sibling rivalry in Isiolo South and allegations of violence in West Kabras ward.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 16:03:53 +0300
Murang'a tops ranking as rural counties lag in service automation
Murang'a ranked top county for job creation, automation and fast delivery of E-Government services, scores 98 per cent in Vision 2030 Delivery Secretariat survey; Wajir trails at 28 per cent.
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.
Lesotho
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 05:10:55 GMTTop 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 GMTNEC 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 GMTCyclone 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 GMTSouth 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
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 08:11:41 +0000Parliament steps in for new plane crash probe
By Pemphero Malimba:
Speaker of Parliament Sameer Suleman says Parliament has started taking steps to embark on a fresh probe into the military plane crash in Chikangawa Forest in Nkhata Bay that killed nine people, including former vice president S...
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 08:09:19 +0000
Mutharika on private trip to South Africa
By Clever Mwale and Isaac Salima:
President Peter Mutharika Sunday left the country for what the government has described as a private visit to South Africa.
The plane carrying the President and First Lady Gertrude Mutharika departed Kamuzu Internat...
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 08:05:57 +0000
Sulom hints at Fifa+ new deal
Gilbert Mittawa
Super League of Malawi (Sulom) has said it will soon start discussions with Fifa+Television channel on the possibility of signing a new contract to maximise revenues for the clubs.
Sulom President Gilbert Mittawa made the remarks duri...
Sat, 28 Feb 2026 09:10:06 +0000
Budget pegged at K10.978 trillion
PURSE KEEPER—Mwanamvekha arrives at Parliament to present the budget
By Kingsley Jassi:
A few minutes after 2 pm Friday, inside the chamber of Parliament in Lilongwe, Minister of Finance, Economic Planning and Development, Joseph Mwanamvekha, rose ...
Sat, 28 Feb 2026 09:04:51 +0000
Economists groups laud budget on borrowing restraint, growth
The Economics Association of Malawi (Ecama), the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Malawi (Icam), and the Bankers Association of Malawi (Bam) yesterday gave positive ratings to the K10.987 trillion national budget delivered by Finance Minister Jo...
Mali
Wed, 11 Feb 2026 05:38:56 GMTMali'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
[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...
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 GMTMSF 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, 24 Feb 2026 11:08:02 GMTCan Mauritius Save Its Credit Rating?
[ISS] For a small, open economy, reputational strength is a core asset - but time is running out and decisive steps are needed.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 05:29:44 GMT
Are We Losing the Battle Against Corruption?
[L'Express] The Corruption Perceptions Index 2025 is out. Mauritius' score has dropped from 51 to 48, signalling a setback in the fight against corruption.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 10:20:18 GMT
Mauritius Exchange to Extend Trading Hours and Shift to T+2 Settlement
[Daba Finance] The Stock Exchange of Mauritius and the Central Depository & Settlement Co. Ltd announced reforms to extend trading hours and move to a T+2 settlement cycle.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 05:10:02 GMT
The Injustice in Chagos Continues
[HRW] Last year's deal handed sovereignty to Mauritius but did not resolve US and UK responsibility for crimes against the islands' Indigenous people - the Chagossians.
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 10:00:43 GMT
Mauritius Unveils Bold New Chapter for India - Sets Sights On Tier 2/3 Markets and 'Beyond Beaches' Growth Following Otm 2026
[Mauritius Tourism] Following a series of high-stakes engagements in Mumbai, the Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority (MTPA) has signaled a shift in its global strategy to attract more Indian travellers. The milestone event, OTM 2026, was officially...
Mozambique
Tue, 10 Feb 2026 14:27:05 GMTHuman 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 GMTAll 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 GMTIslamist 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
[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
[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...
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 GMTAll of Africa Today - February 13, 2026
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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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Mon, 02 Mar 2026 08:02:24 +0000Israel Orders Evacuations of Civilians in Southern Lebanon as Gulf States Vow Response to Iranian ‘Aggression’
March 02, (THEWILL) — The Israeli military on Monday issued an urgent evacuation advisory to residents of several villages in southern Lebanon and the Bekaa Valley, warning of imminent strikes on positions linked to Hezbollah amid renewed hostiliti...
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 08:00:52 +0000
Nigeria’s Oil Windfall Meets Petrol Shock Amid US–Iran Tensions
March 02, (THEWILL) — Nigeria is confronting a double-edged crisis as tensions between the United States and Iran rattle global oil markets. The Fears of disruption around the strategic Strait of Hormuz which handles about 20% of global crude suppl...
Sun, 01 Mar 2026 21:53:47 +0000
Lagos Govt Announces 84-Day Traffic Diversion on Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway
March 01, (THEWILL) — The Lagos State Government has announced an 84-day traffic diversion plan along the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway to enable reconstruction works by the Federal Ministry of Works on a key section of the corridor. The diversion, whi...
Sun, 01 Mar 2026 21:49:17 +0000
Over 350 Terror Suspects Arrested, 409 Hostages Rescued in One Month — DHQ
March 01, (THEWILL) — The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has announced that troops arrested over 350 suspected terrorists and other criminal elements, while rescuing 409 kidnapped hostages during coordinated operations across the country in February 20...
Sun, 01 Mar 2026 21:21:02 +0000
Poison Plot Against Tinubu Story Fabricated, No Chef Arrested — Presidency
March 01, (THEWILL) — President Bola Tinubu is safe and no member of the kitchen staff at the Presidential Villa was arrested over any alleged poisoning plot, the Presidency has said, dismissing as fabricated a viral story circulating on social med...
Rwanda
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 09:51:23 GMTMPs 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, 27 Feb 2026 20:13:23 GMTMali Eyes Atlantic Access Through $800m Senegal River Corridor
[Daba Finance] Landlocked Mali could gain direct access to the Atlantic Ocean under an ambitious plan to transform the Senegal River into a major commercial shipping corridor linking Mali to Senegal's coast.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 04:50:15 GMT
Epstein Files Reveal Links to Senegal, Cote d'Ivoire Power Circles
[RFI] Jeffrey Epstein cultivated close ties with West African political elites, forging a relationship with Karim Wade, son of former Senegalese president Abdoulaye Wade, and Nina Keita, niece of Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara, according to a re...
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 05:22:52 GMT
From Classroom to the Sound Desk - Nicole and the Isep Revolution in Senegal
[World Bank] STORY HIGHLIGHTS
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 14:44:02 GMT
Senegal Denounces Jail Sentence for Football Fans in Morocco
[Vanguard] Senegal's prime minister on Tuesday bewailed a Moroccan court's prison sentence against 18 Senegalese football supporters convicted over a pitch invasion during an international match last month.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 06:48:36 GMT
Senegalese Famous TikToker Saliou Mbaye Arrested Upon Fleeing to Gambia
[The Point] Subject to an arrest warrant issued by the Keur Massar Research Brigade (BR) in connection with the "Pape Cheikh Diallo and Co." case, the well-known TikToker Saliou Mbaye, alias "Zale," was apprehended. The 28-year-old was arrested aroun...
Seychelles
Mon, 02 Feb 2026 04:40:48 GMTIncreasing 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 GMTSierra 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
[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...
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 GMTAll 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 GMTSouth 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
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 09:21:50 +0000Water is the question, DA is not the answer
Two weeks ago after 23 days, Melville residents laced their tekkies and toyi-toyi’d against Joburg Water. The next day, many of the residents reported that they had water again and its been flowing freely since. In Northgate, a friend is not renewi...
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 07:53:47 +0000
Scaling ambition: Microsoft’s Mission Next EEIP unlocks growth for South Africa’s high impact SMMEs
For more than thirty years, Microsoft has played a pivotal role in shaping South Africa’s digital evolution – moving far beyond its reputation as a global technology provider to become a strategic catalyst for digital and economic transformation....
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 07:39:41 +0000
Minister Tau’s intervention in Tongaat Hulett liquidation woes
Tau’s timely intervention aims to save THL from liquidation and save many jobs and small sugarcane growers’ biggest market
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000
The Alfa Romeo Junior: A tale of two variants
While the model is fully electric, it feels like an Alfa Romeo but there’s a big difference between the entry model and the top-of-the-range model
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 03:00:00 +0000
What’s in your pad? Study sparks debate over chemical exposure in hygiene products
Manufacturers and industry groups argue that endocrine-disrupting chemicals in menstrual products are present at extremely low levels and do not compromise safety
South Africa News 24
Monday Mar 02 2026 09:03:43News24 | Hawks arrest DG, senior national health department officials
Three senior officials from the national Department of Health were arrested on Monday morning, News24 has confirmed.
Monday Mar 02 2026 09:19:03
News24 | Paul O’Sullivan expected back before ad hoc committee on Thursday
Controversial former British military intelligence officer and forensic investigator Paul O’Sullivan will be back before a parliamentary ad hoc committee later this week, after he walked out on Thursday.
Monday Mar 02 2026 08:24:45
News24 | WATCH | REPORTING NOTES: Inside Imogen Mashazi’s tender flight of fancy
Join News24 investigative journalists Khaya Koko and Jeff Wicks as they discuss the latest story of a three-day London shopping trip aboard a chartered jet that had a price tag of R3.5 million.
Sunday Mar 01 2026 17:04:15
News24 | Stolen, contaminated pet food has hit Gauteng — top brands affected
Batches of its contaminated pet food have been stolen and are now being sold in Gauteng, RCL Foods warned on Sunday.
Sunday Mar 01 2026 16:30:28
News24 | Monday’s weather: Yellow warnings issued for Limpopo, Mpumalanga and the coast
The South African Weather Service has warned of severe weather across several provinces, including a Yellow Level 4 warning for thunderstorms with heavy downpours over the eastern part of both Limpopo and Mpumalanga.
South Africa News 24
Monday Mar 02 2026 09:03:43News24 | Hawks arrest DG, senior national health department officials
Three senior officials from the national Department of Health were arrested on Monday morning, News24 has confirmed.
Monday Mar 02 2026 09:19:03
News24 | Paul O’Sullivan expected back before ad hoc committee on Thursday
Controversial former British military intelligence officer and forensic investigator Paul O’Sullivan will be back before a parliamentary ad hoc committee later this week, after he walked out on Thursday.
Monday Mar 02 2026 08:24:45
News24 | WATCH | REPORTING NOTES: Inside Imogen Mashazi’s tender flight of fancy
Join News24 investigative journalists Khaya Koko and Jeff Wicks as they discuss the latest story of a three-day London shopping trip aboard a chartered jet that had a price tag of R3.5 million.
Sunday Mar 01 2026 17:04:15
News24 | Stolen, contaminated pet food has hit Gauteng — top brands affected
Batches of its contaminated pet food have been stolen and are now being sold in Gauteng, RCL Foods warned on Sunday.
Sunday Mar 01 2026 16:30:28
News24 | Monday’s weather: Yellow warnings issued for Limpopo, Mpumalanga and the coast
The South African Weather Service has warned of severe weather across several provinces, including a Yellow Level 4 warning for thunderstorms with heavy downpours over the eastern part of both Limpopo and Mpumalanga.
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South Africa Times Live
Tue, 30 Sep 2025 09:52:26 +0200Firing 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 GMTViolence 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
[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...
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 GMTSouth Africa: 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 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
[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
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 GMTAll 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 GMTTanzania 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.
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Togo
Thu, 05 Feb 2026 05:25:19 GMTWorld 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, 27 Feb 2026 14:37:06 GMTEACOP Hands Over Nyamasoga-Katooke Road
[Independent (Kampala)] Hoima, Uganda -- The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) in partnership with Hoima City, has handed over the newly constructed Nyamasoga - KatookeRoad under its Socio-Economic Investment (SEI) programme.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 14:36:23 GMT
Ugandan Artist Fuses Music, Film and HIV Advocacy in Creative Surge
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- Bashir Lukonge, professionally known as Bash Luks, is steadily emerging as one of the most multidimensional voices in Uganda's contemporary entertainment industry. Born in 1993 and raised between Mubende and...
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 10:47:13 GMT
Museveni Compensates Shs55m to Hoima Thorough Group Members After Campaign Scam
[Nile Post] President Museveni has compensated Shs55 million to 55 individuals in Hoima City who were allegedly conned during the 2021-2025 general election campaigns under a mobilisation group known as THOROUGH.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 10:47:26 GMT
Three Arrested in Wakiso Over Motorcycle Robberies As Police Recover 10 Suspected Stolen Bikes
[Nile Post] Police in Wakiso have arrested three suspects in connection with a spate of motorcycle robberies and recovered 10 suspected stolen motorcycles during an intelligence-led operation.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 06:47:02 GMT
All of Africa Today - February 27, 2026
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West Africa
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 20:13:23 GMTSenegal: Mali Eyes Atlantic Access Through $800m Senegal River Corridor
[Daba Finance] Landlocked Mali could gain direct access to the Atlantic Ocean under an ambitious plan to transform the Senegal River into a major commercial shipping corridor linking Mali to Senegal's coast.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 14:28:34 GMT
Ghana: Poor Waste Management Costs Ghana Over GH¢6.2bn Annually - - Report
[Ghanaian Times] Ghana is losing more than GH¢6.2 billion every year due to poor waste management and sanitation, a new report has revealed.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 20:14:19 GMT
Cote d'Ivoire: Ivory Coast Faces 200,000 Tons of Unsold Cocoa Over Price Dispute
[Daba Finance] Ivory Coast may end March with close to 200,000 tons of unsold cocoa, as tensions between regulators and international buyers slow exports.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 11:05:03 GMT
Nigeria: Police, Other Security Agencies Arrest 113 Suspected Kidnappers in Edo
[This Day] Benin -- In a major operation, the Edo State Police Command and other security agencies in the state arrested a total of 113 suspected kidnappers across the Edo Central Senatorial District.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 11:01:46 GMT
Nigeria: WHO - Nigeria Making Significant Progress in Malaria Control
[This Day] Abuja -- The World Health Organization (WHO) has affirmed that Nigeria is recording significant progress in malaria prevention and control, citing steady declines in infection rates and improved access to preventive and treatment services ...
Zambia
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 08:48:02 GMTDR Congo Signs $1.2bn US Health Deal As Zambia and Zimbabwe Walk Away
[Nile Post] The Democratic Republic of Congo has signed a $1.2 billion, five-year health partnership with the United States, joining Uganda in embracing Washington's new bilateral financing model, even as Zambia and Zimbabwe have rejected similar agr...
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 06:44:52 GMT
All of Africa Today - February 24, 2026
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Tue, 24 Feb 2026 10:26:49 GMT
Tanzania, Zambia Resolve Non-Tariff Barriers At Their Border Post
[Daily News] Tunduma -- Five out of ten non-tariff barriers that had been causing heavy truck congestion and inconvenience to traders and transporters at the Tunduma/Nakonde border have been resolved through joint efforts by the governments of Tanzan...
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 07:06:29 GMT
Zambians Pay Price Amid Copperbelt Mining Boom
[DW] As mining companies scour Zambia's Copperbelt for metals used in sustainable energy, locals are dealing with unchecked pollution and contamination.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 19:04:46 GMT
Michael Prest's Boni Triumphs Over Bank of Zambia in Investrust Dispute
[This Day] *Central bank's bid to block judicial review dismissed
Zimbabwe
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 14:35:44 GMT'All Systems Ready for 2026 Tobacco Marketing Season'
[263Chat] Zimbabwe's tobacco auction floors will officially open to buyers on 4 March 2026, with authorities confirming that all farmers have received payments from last season's sales.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 12:34:42 GMT
'Hands Off the Constitution!' Churches Warn Over Term Extension Bill
[263Chat] Local church leaders have launched a blistering attack on proposed constitutional changes warning that the country risks sliding backwards if controversial amendments extending political power are pushed through without public approval.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 10:49:31 GMT
Zanu-PF Aims to Recycle Mnangagwa Through a 'Constitutional Coup'
[ISS] A constitutional amendment could give Zimbabwe's president at least another two years in office, continuing Africa's growing trend of lawfare.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 10:53:15 GMT
Zimbabwe Steps Up Push for Brics Membership
[Daily News] Zimbabwe -- Zimbabwe has stepped up efforts to secure membership in the BRICS bloc as the Government intensifies diplomatic engagement with the grouping in a bid to expand and diversify international partnerships and strengthen its globa...
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 10:06:03 GMT
ZWG Annual Inflation Drops to 3,8 Percent
[New Zimbabwe] Discover morevehiclewaterWaterZimbabwe's ZiG (ZWG) currency annual inflation rate declined to 3.8% in February 2026, while monthly inflation remained stable at 0.1%, according to the latest data released by the Zimbabwe National Statis...
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Sun, 01 Mar 2026 22:50:10 +0000Has WWIII just started? What’s happening between the US, Israel, and Iran?
The US and Israel have launched a major attack in order to lay waste to much of Iran’s military as well as deny it the ability to build a nuclear weapon, according to US President Donald Trump. Iranian media outlets have reported explosions in the ...
Sun, 01 Mar 2026 22:48:27 +0000
General presidential amnesty for Al-Shabaab: Is peace knocking at Somalia’s door?
In a new development in the security crisis, Somalia’s President, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, has issued a general amnesty for fighters of Al-Shabaab, calling on them to surrender and reintegrate peacefully into society. The Somali president urged the g...
Sun, 01 Mar 2026 22:33:49 +0000
Charumbira chased away from funeral
Fortune Charumbira was reportedly forced to leave a funeral in Masvingo West earlier today following a confrontation with mourners. The incident occurred at the rural home of the late Nyarai Mureyi, popularly known as Mai Themba, in Ward 12. Communit...
Sun, 01 Mar 2026 22:26:43 +0000
Arsenal passes latest test to go 5 points clear. Man United rises to third
LONDON, England — Arsenal passed the latest test of its Premier League title credentials with a crucial 2-1 win against Chelsea on Sunday, and Manchester United climbed up to third by beating Crystal Palace 2-1 to boost its pursuit of a return to t...
Sun, 01 Mar 2026 22:09:21 +0000
President of Iran’s soccer federation says World Cup participation in US is in doubt
The president of Iran’s soccer federation says he does not know if the national team can play World Cup matches in the United States following the surprise U.S. and Israeli bombardment of his country. “What is certain is that after this attack, w...