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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, 13 Feb 2026 04:52:12 GMTMPs 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 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
Mon, 09 Feb 2026 17:28:50 GMTSeven 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 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
Fri, 06 Feb 2026 08:18:56 GMTAfrica'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
Congo-Brazzaville
Congo-Kinshasa
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 14:14:30 GMTMonusco 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 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
Tue, 10 Feb 2026 14:11:05 GMTCoup 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 GMTAll 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.
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Kenya Headlines
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0300KenGen eyes direct sales to escape Kenya Power's debt trap
KenGen is prepared to bypass the national utility Kenya Power and sell electricity directly to industrial consumers.
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.
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
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 16:03:53 +0300Murang'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.
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.
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