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Thu, 05 Feb 2026 07:46:47 GMT
Africa: All of Africa Today - February 5, 2026

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Thu, 05 Feb 2026 05:43:01 GMT
South Africa: New Witness Set to Testify at Madlanga Commission - South African News Briefs - February 5, 2025

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Thu, 05 Feb 2026 08:46:11 GMT
Africa: South Africa Secures Full Afreximbank Membership with US$8 Billion Programme

[allAfrica] South Africa has become a full member of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), the continent's largest trade institution, and has qualified for an initial $8 billion financing package that will help boost the mining, automaking an...

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 09:16:17 GMT
Kenya: Ruto Calls for End to 'Ethnic Arithmetic'

[Nile Post] Kenyan President William Ruto has called for a decisive shift away from what he described as "ethnic arithmetic," declaring it an outdated and divisive approach to politics, as the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) formally launched prepar...

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 06:26:39 GMT
Nigeria: Extremists Kill Over 100 in Western Villages

[DW] Nigerian militants have attacked villages in western Kwara state, killing at least 162 people, according to the Red Cross. A member of parliament said that two villages, Woro and Nuku, bore the brunt of the attack.

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Benin

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

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

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

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

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 11:35:09 GMT
Benin - 10,000 Women Entrepreneurs Receive Business Development Support

[World Bank] Washington -- The World Bank approved $100 million in financing from the International Development Association (IDA) to help Benin promote access to finance and growth for women entrepreneurs in both the formal and informal sectors.

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 09:57:16 GMT
Africa's 2026 Elections - Navigating Complexity to Build Responsiveness to Citizens

[ACSS] Africa's 2026 elections must navigate a diverse array of complexities from conflicts to entrenched incumbents, growing youth restlessness, and external actor influences for citizens to be heard.

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 04:26:55 GMT
Benin Heads to Polls After Failed Coup Shakes Political Landscape

[RFI] Benin votes on Sunday in legislative and local elections that come just over a month after an attempted coup shook the commercial capital Cotonou. The vote follows weeks of campaigning and comes ahead of a presidential election in April.

Botswana

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 15:31:39 GMT
Maun Steps Up for Cleaner Town

[Botswana Daily News] Maun -- The push for a cleaner Maun gained momentum on Friday as North West District Council (NWDC) launched the #KeepMaunClean campaign, linking environmental responsibility to tourism growth, business appeal and community prid...

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 15:31:07 GMT
Makopong Community Rallies to Shield Zone 13 From FMD Threat

[Botswana Daily News] Makopong -- Residents of Makopong in Kgalagadi South have launched a grassroots border protection initiative to safeguard Botswana's livestock industry from the Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreak currently escalating in neigh...

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 04:58:23 GMT
Seametso Puts Botswana On World Map

[Botswana Daily News] Kanye -- A number of Bangwaketse crowded Gangwaketse main kgotla to welcome Mr Botswana 2025 Moitshepi Seametso, who was recently crowned Mr Friendship International Africa 2025/26 in Bangkok, Thailand.

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 04:58:21 GMT
Beef Producers Union Rallies Farmers to Protect National Herd

[Botswana Daily News] Ghanzi -- The Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreak in South Africa and the suspected cases in Botswana is a wake-up call for farmers to harness the transformative power of collaboration in order to strengthen their operations.

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 04:58:20 GMT
Boko Takes Action to Mend Broken Trust in Health Sector

[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- President Advocate Duma Boko says government is taking firm and deliberate steps to repair Botswana's health system, assuring the nation that long-standing drug shortages are being tackled through emergency intervent...

Burkina Faso

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 07:46:47 GMT
All of Africa Today - February 5, 2026

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Thu, 05 Feb 2026 04:42:10 GMT
Arrests and Red Tape - How Burkina Faso's Junta Is Throttling Humanitarian Aid

[The New Humanitarian] Dakar/Ouagagoudou -- "We have an acute humanitarian crisis, but a government that alienates aid workers."

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 04:52:47 GMT
Burkina Faso's Junta Pulls the Plug On Political Life

[HRW] Military Rulers Dissolve All Political Parties

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 19:30:49 GMT
A Dubious Turn in the Sahel

[CFR] Washington, DC -- Washington's latest diplomatic overtures to the three junta-led Sahelian states send the wrong message about U.S. tolerance of bad behavior in the region.

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 06:10:13 GMT
Burkina Faso Junta Dissolves All Political Parties

[DW] Political parties in Burkina Faso have already been banned from holding public events, but could still operate internally. Now, a decree dissolves them entirely.

Burundi

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 04:42:10 GMT
Why Tanzania's Mass Repatriation of Burundi Refugees Must Be Stopped

[The New Humanitarian] "I would rather die before I returned to Burundi."

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 07:36:52 GMT
Burundi - Sandra Muhoza Sentenced to 4 Years in Prison in 2nd Trial

[CPJ] Nairobi -- The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on Burundian authorities to end the persecution of jailed journalist Sandra Muhoza who has been given a four-year sentence for comments she made on WhatsApp, after almost two years in detent...

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 07:38:43 GMT
Burundi First Lady Vistits Botswana

[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Burundi First Lady, Ms Angeline Ndayishimiye Ndayubaha (left), First Lady Kaone Boko (centre) and National Museum curator, Ms Tshepiso Gabonthone during a tour of National Museum in Gaborone yesterday.

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 23:11:26 GMT
Can Ndayishimiye Rewrite His African Story

[New Times] As President Évariste Ndayishimiye prepares to take on the chairmanship of the African Union, Burundi stands before a rare diplomatic crossroads, and so does the man himself. Leadership of the AU is more than a ceremonial rotation; i...

Cameroon

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.

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 01:29:48 GMT
Cameroon's Contested Election Sends Ripples Across Fragile Border Economies

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

Cape Verde

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

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

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 09:57:16 GMT
Africa's 2026 Elections - Navigating Complexity to Build Responsiveness to Citizens

Central Africa

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 04:42:10 GMT
Tanzania: Why Tanzania's Mass Repatriation of Burundi Refugees Must Be Stopped

[The New Humanitarian] "I would rather die before I returned to Burundi."

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 10:02:52 GMT
Congo-Kinshasa: AFC/M23 Draws 'Red Line' Over Air Strikes Out of Kisangani Airport Killing Civilians

[New Times] The AFC/M23 has declared that the Congolese government's air superiority in eastern DR Congo is "over," announcing a new military posture it says is aimed at preventing further aerial attacks against civilians in the Hauts Plateaux of Sou...

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 05:18:44 GMT
Rwanda: Electricity, Beverages Drive 8.2% Increase in Industrial Output in December

[New Times] Rwanda's formal industrial production increased by 8.2 per cent in December 2025 compared to the same period in the previous year, driven largely by strong performances in the energy and beverage sectors.

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 04:52:46 GMT
Rwanda: 10 Key Initiatives Born Out of Umushyikirano Over Two Decades

[New Times] Umushyikirano is an annual platform where citizens and leaders assess progress and agree on solutions to issues affecting communities.

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

Central African Republic

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 ...

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 08:33:29 GMT
Fresh Violence Tests Touadéra's New Mandate in Central African Republic

[RFI] Central African Republic President Faustin-Archange Touadéra is facing renewed violence in the country's remote south-east just days into his third term, after a militia originally formed with Russian backing turned against the government.

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 11:40:16 GMT
CAR's Disputed Election - Stability at a Cost?

[allAfrica] The Central African Republic's latest presidential election has delivered a familiar outcome.

Chad

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.

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 08:49:17 GMT
Macron Hosts Chadian President Déby for Talks Aimed At Resetting Ties

[RFI] Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno is set to visit Paris on Thursday, where he will meet French President Emmanuel Macron in a sign of improving relations between the two countries after more than a year of tension.

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.

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 23:16:44 GMT
RSF Admits Border Clash As Chad Says Seven Soldiers Killed

[Dabanga] Jargeira / N'djamena -- Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on Monday acknowledged that its troops clashed with the Chadian army after crossing into Chadian territory, describing the incident as an "unintentional mistake" and ex...

Comoros

Congo-Brazzaville

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 09:57:16 GMT
Africa's 2026 Elections - Navigating Complexity to Build Responsiveness to Citizens

Congo-Kinshasa

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 09:19:00 GMT
Rubaya Mine Tragedy - Blame, History, and Shared Responsibility

[New Times] At the end of January 2026, a massive landslide struck the Rubaya coltan mine in eastern DR Congo, engulfing several hand-dug tunnels and killing more than 200 people, with dozens more injured.

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 09:07:54 GMT
Secretary Rubio's Meeting With Democratic Republic of the Congo President Tshisekedi

[U.S. Embassy Kinshasa] The below is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott:

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 10:02:52 GMT
AFC/M23 Draws 'Red Line' Over Air Strikes Out of Kisangani Airport Killing Civilians

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 00:19:43 GMT
U.S. Government-Backed Consortium Signs MOU to Buy 40% of Two DR Congo Mines

[allAfrica] The Orion Critical Mineral Consortium (Orion CMC), led by the private equity fund created in October by Orion Resource Partners and the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), is planning to acquire a 40% stake in two mi...

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 18:50:36 GMT
On the Road to DR Congo's Uvira, a Peace Deal Cooked Up in Washington Shows Its True Face

[The New Humanitarian] Uvira, Democratic Republic of the Congo -- "The world's decision-makers know nothing about what is happening in my country."

Djibouti

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...

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 00:00:05 GMT
Deputy Secretary Landau's Travel to Egypt, Ethiopia, Kenya, and Djibouti

[State Department] The below is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott:

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

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 15:37:24 GMT
AUC Chairperson This Afternoon Received H.E. Miguel Ntutumu Evuna Andeme, Ambassador of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea

[African Union] The Chairperson of the AU Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, this afternoon received H.E. Miguel Ntutumu Evuna Andeme, Ambassador of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea to Ethiopia & Permanent Representative to the African ...

Eritrea

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 11:54:10 GMT
Extensive Water and Soil Conservation Activities in Adi-Keih Sub-Zone

[Shabait] Residents of the administrative areas of Igila, Mesgolo Zula, Safira, and Sibiraso in the eastern escarpment of Adi-Keih sub-zone are conducting extensive water and soil conservation activities.

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 07:22:10 GMT
All of Africa Today - January 28, 2026

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Wed, 28 Jan 2026 06:16:23 GMT
Dutch Court Sentences Eritrean Migrant Smuggler to 20 Years

[DW] A Dutch court on Tuesday sentenced Eritrean Amanuel W. to 20 years in prison in the Netherlands' largest migrant smuggling case so far. More suspects are set to appear in court later this year.

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 05:35:26 GMT
Veteran Freedom Fighter Musa Husein Naib Passes Away

[Shabait] Asmara, 26 January 2026 - Member of the PFDJ Central Committee and National Assembly, veteran freedom fighter Mr. Musa Husein Naib, passed away today, 26 January, at the age of 77 due to illness.

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 21:40:36 GMT
Adult Education Opens Educational Opportunity

[Shabait] - At an activity assessment meeting conducted in Barentu on 23 January, it was reported that the adult education program has opened educational opportunities to many citizens in the Gash Barka Region.

Ethiopia

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 05:09:21 GMT
Ethiopia Pushes Deeper Global Trade Ties As Reforms Boost Investment, Exports

[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia is fast-tracking trade and investment integration at both regional and global levels, driven by the country's comprehensive homegrown economic reform agenda, Minister of Trade and Regional Integration Kassahun Gofe said ...

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 05:02:35 GMT
Ethiopia, China Strengthen Development Cooperation With New Grant Agreement

[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia and China have further deepened their longstanding development partnership following a high-level bilateral meeting held on Tuesday between Ethiopia's Finance Minister, Ahmed Shide and Chanese Ambassador to Ethiopia, Che...

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 04:44:56 GMT
Ethiopia Sees Return to Double-Digit Growth On IMF-Backed Reforms

[Daba Finance] Ethiopia expects economic growth to exceed 10% this fiscal year for the first time in nearly a decade, as reforms supported by the International Monetary Fund ease foreign exchange shortages and boost exports.

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 12:13:17 GMT
PM Abiy Shoots Down Trump's GERD Funding Claims

[Reporter] - "Ethiopia did not borrow or receive a penny to finance GERD."

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 07:43:34 GMT
All of Africa Today - February 3, 2026

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Gabon

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 16:17:52 GMT
Faced With Alarm Over 'Ritual Murders', the President Asks the Population Whether They Want the Death Penalty Reintroduced

[Agenzia Fides] Libreville -- Citizens will decide whether the death penalty will be imposed for so-called "ritual murders." This was announced by the President of Gabon, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, in his New Year's address on January 2. The death...

Gambia

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 14:41:51 GMT
Billions Unaccounted for As Auditor General Issues Adverse Opinion On 2024 Accounts

[The Point] Billions of dalasis were wrongly recorded or misclassified in the government's 2024 financial statements, prompting the Auditor General, Cherno Amadou Sowe, to issue an adverse opinion and declare that the accounts do not fairly reflect t...

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 14:44:37 GMT
Spotlight On Hypertension in the African Continent!

[The Point] Raised blood pressure continues to be one of the strongest predictors of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality with an estimated 1.38 billion people worldwide suffering with hypertension.

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 14:43:39 GMT
Efscrj Launches Centre to Advance Rights, Justice, Civic Consciousness

[The Point] The Gambia marked a historic milestone on January 29, with the launched of the Edward Francis Small (E.F. Small) Center for Rights and Justice, commemorating what would have been the 135th birthday of one of the nation's foremost pioneers...

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 14:43:00 GMT
UK-Gambia Forges Partnership to Boost Trade, Investment

[The Point] The Gambia today hosted the inaugural UK-Gambia Trade and Investment Mission under the theme: "Strengthening Partnerships, Creating Opportunities, Supporting Sustainable Growth", a landmark event aimed at deepening economic ties, attracti...

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 14:42:35 GMT
From Law to Action - Gambia Intensifies Battle to End FGM

[The Point] The Government of The Gambia, development partners, civil society organisation's and international allies have renewed their collective commitment to end Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) as the UNFPA-Catalan and ChildFund Action Project wa...

Ghana

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 15:29:56 GMT
Ghanaian Man Kills Himself After DNA Tests Returned Negative

[New Times] A Ghanaian man in Denmark has reportedly killed himself after paternity tests for children he raised returned negative.

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 11:13:38 GMT
1978/82 Afcon Winners Living in Squalor - Haruna Yussif Speaks Out

[Ghanaian Times] Once a tireless overlapping right-back who wore the Black Stars jersey with pride, Haruna Yussif, former Deputy Captain of Ghana's senior national team, now struggles to stand upright without support.

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 06:40:39 GMT
Ghana Inflation Drops to 3.8 Percent As Nigeria Struggles With Double-Digit Rates

[Daily Trust] Ghana's inflation rate eased to 3.8 per cent year-on-year in January, extending its disinflation streak to 13 consecutive months and strengthening signs of price stability in the West African economy, even as neighbouring Nigeria eyes a...

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 05:17:11 GMT
New Metro Mass Buses in Soon to Reduce Congestion At Bus Stations - Deputy Transport Minister

[Ghanaian Times] Deputy Minister of Transport, Dorcas Toffey, says government is taking steps to reduce overcrowding at major bus stations, especially during peak hours.

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 10:13:02 GMT
Govt Plans To Rename Kotoka Airport 'In Honor Of Accra Residents'

[Ghanaian Times] A bill to ensure the renaming of the Kotoka International Airport (KIA) to Accra International Airport is expected to be brought to the House by the Minister of Transport, Mr Joseph Bukari Nikpe, during the First Meeting of the Secon...

Guinea

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.

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 23:17:42 GMT
Guinea's Path to Electoral Autocracy

[IPS] Montevideo, Uruguay -- In December, the dust settled on Guinea's first presidential election since the military took control in a 2021 coup. General Mamady Doumbouya stayed in power after receiving 87 per cent of the vote. But the outcome was n...

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 11:11:48 GMT
Boakai, Friedland Seen On Sidelines of Guinea Inauguration

[Liberian Observer] Liberian President Joseph N. Boakai and Mr. Robert Friedland, the majority shareholder of Ivanhoe Atlantic, had an opportunity to engage on the margins of the inauguration of Guinean President Mamady Doumbouya -- a symbolic meetin...

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 10:08:01 GMT
Renew Ghana-Guinea Pan-African Spirit-Vice President

[Ghanaian Times] THE Vice President, Professor Nana Jane Opoku Agyemang, has called for the renewal of the historic Pan-African ties between Ghana and Guinea, urging both countries to deepen cooperation in the spirit of African unity and shared devel...

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 07:22:10 GMT
Convicted Former Guinean Official Dies in Prison

[HRW] Justice Stalled in 2009 Stadium Massacre Proceedings

Guinea Bissau

Kenya

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 09:16:17 GMT
Ruto Calls for End to 'Ethnic Arithmetic'

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 15:48:07 GMT
Africom Expands Counterterrorism Push As U.S. Pursues Converged Security and Economic Agenda

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) says it is intensifying cooperation with African partners to confront a growing terrorist threat, increasingly linking security efforts with economic development and long-term regiona...

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 15:35:11 GMT
Kenya, WHO Strengthen Collaboration to Accelerate UHC Agenda

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale on Wednesday held a high-level strategic meeting with World Health Organization (WHO) officials to strengthen collaboration aimed at accelerating Kenya's Universal Health Coverage (UHC) agen...

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 14:38:49 GMT
Long Rains Forecast - Near-Average to Above-Average Rainfall Expected

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya is set to experience near-average to above-average rainfall in several key regions during the March-April-May (MAM) 2026 "Long Rains" season, the Kenya Meteorological Department (KMD) has forecast.

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 09:17:36 GMT
Why I Quit Ruto's UDA for Gachagua's DCP - Havi

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Westlands parliamentary hopeful and senior counsel Nelson Havi has defended his decision to quit the United Democratic Alliance (UDA), saying his exit was prompted by internal party processes that sidelined him and undermined ...

Kenya Daily Nation

Kenya East African

Kenya Headlines

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 09:20:00 +0300
From illness to unpaid bills and court case: Inside Gen Karangi's crumbling empire

A decorated military officer, Julius Karangi joined the Kenya Air Force in 1973. He trained as a cadet in the United Kingdom and was commissioned as an officer in 1974.

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 18:03:07 +0300
Two more Kenyans killed in Russia-Ukraine war

The agency said the Kenyans were lured into the war while working in Qatar for private security firms.

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 19:25:00 +0300
SUPKEM urges government to declare drought national emergency

The Supreme Council of Kenyan Muslims has called on President William Ruto to declare drought a national drought emergency.

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 20:00:00 +0300
The flipside of affordable housing across many counties

The cost of building materials has been rising, especially as demand for affordable housing units grows.

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 19:11:12 +0300
Why a 'money bouquet' could get you arrested on Valentine's Day

CBK warns against cash flower bouquets and ornamental displays, citing mutilation of banknotes, threatens legal action against those who fold, roll or staple the notes.

Kenya News

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

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

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

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

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

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

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 13:37:31 +0300
Twenty-three counties facing food shortage as drought crisis deepens

Camels seek for pastures in Moyale in Marsabit County where drought has adversely affected the pastoralist's community due to failed rains. [Antony Gitonga, Standard]

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 17:01:44 +0300
IPOA probes fatal shooting of 14-year-old in Kisauni

Investigations into the fatal shooting of Dennis Ringa Swaleh, 14, in Kisauni, Mombasa, ongoing; IPOA says key witnesses interviewed and postmortem conducted.

Lesotho

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 14:35:44 GMT
Lesotho Welcomes AGOA Extension

[GroundUp] But the trade agreement with the US is only extended to December

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 10:33:15 GMT
Lesotho Soldiers Arrested for Selling Firearms to Zama Zamas

[GroundUp] The two accused were arrested with guns they could not prove were in their possession lawfully

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 11:13:50 GMT
Lesotho Begin TotalEnergies CAF Afcon 2027 Qualifier Preparations Under Interim Technical Team

[Cosafa] The Lesotho senior national team, Likuena, returned to camp this week to begin preparations for their TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2027 Preliminary Round tie against COSAFA rivals Seychelles, with the programme being overs...

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 06:26:01 GMT
Call to Scrap 'Apartheid-Era' Passport Control With Lesotho

[GroundUp] A human rights organisation has petitioned South Africa's Parliament to scrap passports at Lesotho borders

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 06:26:00 GMT
Lesotho's Failed Multi-Million Rand High-Altitude Sports Centre

[GroundUp] The decaying Rapokolana facility was built in 2005 but has never been fully operational. It is a missed opportunity for athletes from South Africa and Lesotho.

Liberia

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 10:59:33 GMT
Govt Denies Role in Sayetown Demolition

[New Dawn] Monrovia, Liberia, February 3, 2026: The Government of Liberia, through the Ministry of Information, has denied any involvement in the Sayetown demolition that left thousands of residents displaced on Saturday, January 31, 2026, saying opp...

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 10:08:49 GMT
Monrovia Hosts High-Stakes Ecowas Monetary Meetings As Region Pushes Toward Single Currency

[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Major statutory meetings of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) open Wednesday, February 4, in Monrovia, bringing together top regional policymakers to review macroeconomic performance and advance plan...

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 10:06:21 GMT
LEC Admits Owing Swedish Firm Eltel Over U.S.$415k

[Liberian Observer] After nearly a decade of dispute, the Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC) has formally acknowledged owing more than US$415,000 to ELTEL Network-Liberia, a Swedish engineering firm, for electrical materials supplied under a 2016 ...

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 05:18:45 GMT
Eviction Victims Storm Capitol Building

[New Republic] MONROVIA-About three days after their homes and properties were razed to the grounds on court orders, victims of the mass eviction and demolition exercise in Saye Town on marched on the Capitol Building peacefully to present their plig...

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 05:18:44 GMT
Tweah Disputes Govt Claims

[New Republic] MONROVIA-Former Finance Minister Samuel D. Tweah has strongly challenged claims by Finance and Development Planning Minister Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan that the government has reversed public sector pay harmonization at several integrity ...

Liberian Dialogue

Madagascar

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 07:40:19 GMT
Cyclone Fytia in Madagascar Leaves Three Dead, Flooding Affects Nearly 30,000

[RFI] Cyclone Fytia hit Madagascar at the weekend, flooding large parts of the northwest of the main island and leaving three people dead, while impacting nearly 30,000 others.

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 14:25:52 GMT
Madagascar's 'Coup' Prompts Contrasting Responses

[ISS] Whether or not Andry Rajoelina's toppling was a coup, the key is how long it takes to restore democratic civilian government.

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 09:19:23 GMT
Madagascar's Youth Revive Ancestral Rites in Search of Identity

[RFI] Facing unemployment and social tensions, young people in Madagascar are returning to ancestral possession rituals and traditions tied to identity and belonging.

Sat, 10 Jan 2026 17:42:50 GMT
Advancing the America First Global Health Strategy Through Landmark Bilateral Global Health MOUs with Botswana, Madagascar, Sierra Leone, and Ethiopia

[State Department] Washington, DC -- On December 22 and 23, the United States signed four additional new, landmark global health Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with Madagascar, Sierra Leone, Botswana, and Ethiopia, reinforcing U.S. leadership th...

Malawi

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 05:17:14 GMT
Apostle Kawinga's Ministry Donates 2,400 Bags of Maize to Nsanje Families

[Nyasa Times] Salvation for All Ministries International, led by Apostle Clifford Kawinga, on Wednesday distributed 2,400 bags of maize to vulnerable households in Nsanje District, in a humanitarian outreach aimed at easing the growing hunger crisis ...

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 10:52:55 GMT
70 Percent of Targeted FISP Beneficiaries Receive Farm Inputs Amid Major Challenges

[Nyasa Times] Government says 70 percent of targeted beneficiaries under this year's Farm Input Subsidy Programme (FISP) have successfully redeemed their fertiliser, marking significant progress despite the programme facing serious operational and lo...

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 15:12:32 GMT
Opposition Leader Takes Speaker to Task Over Arrest of MPs

[Nyasa Times] Leader of Opposition in Parliament, Simplex Chithyola Banda, has put Speaker of Parliament Sameer Suleman under intense pressure, accusing him of failing to protect lawmakers after police arrested two Members of Parliament while officia...

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 10:03:57 GMT
Minister Phiri Receives Heroic Welcome From Vendors At Wakawaka Bypass Market

[Nyasa Times] Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Dr Ben Phiri, on Tuesday received a heroic welcome from vendors at the newly established Wakawaka Bypass Market, in what many traders described as a moment of long-awaited political in...

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 08:27:08 GMT
Kaposi Sarcoma On the Rise As Malawi Faces Growing Cancer Threat

[Nyasa Times] Malawi is facing a worrying rise in cases of Kaposi sarcoma, a form of cancer that mainly attacks people with weakened immune systems, health authorities have warned.

Malawi Times

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 03:58:20 +0000
Malawi bleeds trillions of kwacha in illicit deals

Malawi may have lost more than K10 trillion, at current exchange rate, to fraud, corruption and illicit financial flows over the past two decades. We have examined a collection of documents— Auditor General reports, forensic audits, parliamentary i...

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 03:52:43 +0000
Why Malawi’s corruption fight goes nowhere

Willy Kambwandira By Mercy Matonga: Every year, Malawi announces new arrests linked to corruption. Politically-connected individuals and their likes are paraded before cameras, investigations launched and assurances given that justice will take its c...

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 03:32:01 +0000
Dreaming in blue colour

Newly-crowned TNM Super League Champions Mighty Wanderers are aiming to retain their top stars ahead of the next season in their ambitious drive to win a quadruple. Wanderers have received offers for their prized assets following a successful season,...

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 16:10:40 +0000
Government upbeat on low policy rate

The government has set an ambitious target to more than halved the policy rate from the current 26 percent to 12 percent by 2028, signaling a deliberate push to ease the cost of borrowing and revive private-sector investment. At present, commercial l...

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 16:07:25 +0000
Malawi, Rwanda to deepen trade ties, harness AfCFTA

Industrialisation, Business, Trade and Tourism Simon Itaye has said deepening trade relation with other African countries like Rwanda would increase Malawi’s trade outflows and create tangible investments. He was speaking yesterday during a courtes...

Mali

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 04:41:23 GMT
U.S. Looks to Revitalise Relations With Mali With Envoy Visit to Bamako, Eyeing On the Sahel

[RFI] Nick Checker, head of the US State Department's Bureau of African Affairs, visited Mali Monday, calling for renewed economic and security cooperation between Washington and Mamako.

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 19:30:49 GMT
A Dubious Turn in the Sahel

[CFR] Washington, DC -- Washington's latest diplomatic overtures to the three junta-led Sahelian states send the wrong message about U.S. tolerance of bad behavior in the region.

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

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

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 04:41:23 GMT
For Mali's Courts, Barriers to Justice Persist Despite Gains in Popular Trust

[Afrobarometer] Majority of citizens doubt that ordinary people can obtain justice in the legal system.

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.

Mauritania

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

Mauritius

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

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

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 11:39:13 GMT
Proposals to Avoid Another False Start

[L'Express] 1. We have failed on ALL three key issues. And the unresolved agenda endures

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 10:01:29 GMT
A New Order of Working - Pax Trumpiana

[L'Express] Following the January 3 abduction of Venezuelan President, Nicolás Maduro, Donald Trump has brazenly flouted international law, rendering the United Nations (UN) - a global body that small nations like Mauritius rely on for justice -...

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 10:47:46 GMT
Green Rhetoric, Brown Governance

[L'Express] Inside Mauritius' environmental leadership. How Mauritius learned to stop acting and love the status quo. At times even regressing. A carbon-free future fuelled by coal and plastic...

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 08:20:04 GMT
Mauritians Divided On Cross-Border Mobility for Southern Africans, Want Fewer Immigrants

[Afrobarometer] More than half of adults say they have considered emigrating.

Mozambique

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 05:09:22 GMT
Govt Mobilizing 3.5 Billion Dollars to Repair Flood Damaged Roads

[AIM] Maputo -- The Mozambican government is mobilizing about 3.5 billion US dollars to repair roads damaged by the floods that have engulfed much of southern and central Mozambique.

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 05:09:22 GMT
Logistics Corridors Are Strategic Assets - Prime Minister

[AIM] Maputo -- Mozambican Prime Minister Benvinda Levi believes that the country's ports and logistics corridors are strategic assets for cooperation with international corporations interested in investing in the sectors of energy and the blue econo...

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 06:23:09 GMT
Violence, Flooding Trigger Displacement in Mozambique

[Care International] Maputo, Mozambique - Renewed attacks across Cabo Delgado since mid-December have forced tens of thousands of people to flee their homes in northern Mozambique, increasing fears that the conflict is expanding deeper into the dense...

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 05:17:59 GMT
SADC Concludes Flood Impact Assessment and Reaffirms Solidarity With Mozambique

[SADC] From 24 to 31 January 2026, the Southern African Development Community (SADC) demonstrated strong regional solidarity through the deployment of its Emergency Response Team (ERT) in support of the Government of the Republic of Mozambique, follo...

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 05:04:31 GMT
Rwanda Sends Humanitarian Aid to Mozambique After Severe Floods

[New Times] The government of Rwanda has dispatched 20 metric tons of food, medicines and emergency supplies to Mozambique, providing urgent relief to people affected by recent severe floods.

Namibia

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 15:44:00 GMT
Namibian Journalist 'Shaken' By Arrest Threat for Asking the President a Question

[CPJ] Lusaka -- The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on Namibian authorities to respect and safeguard reporters, following Jemima Beukes expulsion from the president's official residence and online threats against Tracy Tafirenyika after a mini...

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 09:10:42 GMT
Justice Minister Accused of Threatening to Throw Bottle At AR's Kambala

[Namibian] Justice and labour relations minister Wise Immanuel has been forced to withdraw what was perceived as a threat in parliament aimed at Affirmative Repositioning (AR) member of parliament George Kambala.

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 15:01:05 GMT
Only One Public Oncologist for Namibia

[Namibian] Health and social services minister Esperance Luvindao says Namibia has only one specialist oncologist in the public health sector, a shortage that is severely limiting early cancer detection and timely treatment.

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 05:17:17 GMT
Namibia Petroleum Bill - MPs Vow to Scrutinise Transfer of Power to Presidency

[Namibian] Members of parliament (MPs) have vowed to scrutinise the petroleum bill set to be tabled today before passing it, raising concerns over giving too much power to one person.

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 05:17:16 GMT
Namibia Oil and Gas Bill - Opposition Warns Against President's Control Over Sector

[Namibian] Popular Democratic Movement president McHenry Venaani calls on president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah to maintain transparency in matters concerning her children's business activities.

Niger

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 19:30:49 GMT
A Dubious Turn in the Sahel

[CFR] Washington, DC -- Washington's latest diplomatic overtures to the three junta-led Sahelian states send the wrong message about U.S. tolerance of bad behavior in the region.

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 07:43:34 GMT
All of Africa Today - February 3, 2026

[allAfrica]

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 09:59:27 GMT
Heavy Security Near Niger Capital's Airport After Gunfire, Blasts

[Daily Trust] Heavy security was deployed around Niger's main airport on Thursday after overnight gunfire and explosions raised suspicions of a jihadist attack, but the ruling junta remained tight-lipped.

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 11:59:35 GMT
Niger Accuses France, Benin and Cote d'Ivoire of Sponsoring Airport Attack

[RFI] Niger's military ruler, Abdourahamane Tiani, has accused the presidents of France, Benin and Cote d'Ivoire of sponsoring an attack on Niamey international airport.

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 14:33:58 GMT
Attack On Niamey Airport, Where There Are a Thousand Tons of Uranium

[Agenzia Fides] Niamey -- On the night of January 28-29, Diori Hamani Airport in Niamey was attacked. According to local sources, heavy gunfire erupted around midnight at the airport after an unidentified armed group attacked the guard post. The figh...

Nigeria

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 07:46:47 GMT
All of Africa Today - February 5, 2026

[allAfrica]

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 06:26:39 GMT
Extremists Kill Over 100 in Western Villages

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 05:27:12 GMT
Epstein's Partner Proposed Okonjo-Iweala, Emir Sanusi, Others for Private Dinner With Epstein

[Premium Times] The emails were released on Friday as part of about 3.5 million files related to Mr Epstein, an American financier and convicted sex offender who died in jail in 2019.

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 05:17:13 GMT
West Africa Takes Historic Step Toward Lassa Fever Vaccine Access With Launch of First End-to-End Roadmap

[Nigeria Health Watch] West Africa has today, 3rd February 2026, marked a major milestone in regional health security with the official launch of the Lassa Fever End-to-End (E2E) Access Roadmap for West Africa, a first-of-its-kind, regionally-led fra...

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 09:11:43 GMT
Nigerian NGOs After Usaid

[Premium Times] As Nigerian NGOs face the headwinds of 2026 with limited grant assistance opportunities, much more must be done to provide fit-for-purpose funding

Nigeria African Herald Express

Nigeria National Mirror

Nigeria Nigeria Sturvs News

Nigeria The Nation

Nigeria The Will

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rwanda

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 05:18:44 GMT
Electricity, Beverages Drive 8.2% Increase in Industrial Output in December

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 04:52:46 GMT
10 Key Initiatives Born Out of Umushyikirano Over Two Decades

[New Times] Umushyikirano is an annual platform where citizens and leaders assess progress and agree on solutions to issues affecting communities.

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 15:24:41 GMT
What You Need to Know About Dj Toxxyk's Appeal Case

[New Times] Nyarugenge Intermediate Court on February 4 heard an appeal filed by Arnaud de Bosscher Shema, popularly known as DJ Toxxyk, challenging a lower court decision to remand him.

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 15:30:44 GMT
Kigali in Frame to Host French Handball League Finals

[New Times] Kigali is emerging as a surprise candidate to host one of the most anticipated events in European club handball after reports indicated that the final of the French Ligue Nationale de Handball (LNH) playoffs could be staged in Rwanda's ca...

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 15:24:16 GMT
Rwanda, Brazil Sign Agreements On Trade, Investment

[New Times] Rwanda and Brazil have signed two memorandums of understanding (MoUs) to boost trade, investment promotion and private sector cooperation.

Senegal

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 07:06:28 GMT
All of Africa Today - January 30, 2026

[allAfrica]

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 04:40:21 GMT
Senegal to Appeal Confederation of African Football Sanctions Over CAN Final

[RFI] Senegal says it plans to appeal the decision by the Confederation of African Football to suspend coach Pape Thiaw for five matches and impose a $100,000 fine, following chaotic scenes at the Africa Cup of Nations final against Morocco earlier t...

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 04:38:35 GMT
Evidence Shows Russian Oil Tanker Was 'Deliberately' Attacked Near Dakar

[RFI] A tanker that left Russia and ran into trouble off the coast of Senegal in November 2025 appears to have been deliberately targeted by explosives placed in strategic locations on its hull, according to video footage obtained and verified by RFI...

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 10:44:37 GMT
Senegal, Morocco Sanctioned After Chaotic AFCON Final

[New Times] The Confederation of African Football (CAF) Disciplinary Board has handed down sanctions against Senegal, Morocco, and several players and officials following chaotic scenes that marred the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 final.

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 07:05:14 GMT
CAF Rejects Morocco Appeal, Senegal Crowned Champions As Heavy Sanctions Fall

[Nyasa Times] The Confederation of African Football has thrown out Morocco's complaint over the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final, confirming that the disciplinary proceedings arising from the match do not affect the result. CAF has made it clear that...

Seychelles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 20:12:24 GMT
Seychellois Enjoy Gender Parity in Education and Employment but Call for Greater Protection Against Discrimination and Harassment

[Afrobarometer] Most citizens say women should have the same chance as men of being elected to public office.

Sierra Leone

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

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

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...

Sat, 10 Jan 2026 17:42:50 GMT
Advancing the America First Global Health Strategy Through Landmark Bilateral Global Health MOUs with Botswana, Madagascar, Sierra Leone, and Ethiopia

Sierra Leone Patriotic Vanguard

Canada's Answer to the Age of Tariffs

By Ron Cheong, Canada Canada is a trading nation. We do not merely sell goods; we build relationships. We do not merely ship products; we weave supply chains, partnerships, and trust across borders. For decades, we believed that the Canada-U.S. rel...

Prime Minister Carney launches new strategy to transform Canada's auto industry

The world is changing rapidly, fundamentally reshaping trade relationships and leaving economies, businesses, and workers under a cloud of uncertainty. Canada's automotive industry is on the frontline of this shift, with more than 90% of Canadian-ma...

Prime Minister Carney announces new measures to make groceries and other essentials more affordable for Canadians

It is a pleasure to be here with colleagues from the National Capital Region. Thank you, David, and your team at Produce Depot, for welcoming us today. The rapidly changing world is leaving Canadian families and businesses under a cloud of uncerta...

This week's selected writer: Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada

It's a pleasure – and a duty – to be with you at this turning point for Canada and for the world. Today, I'll talk about the rupture in the world order, the end of a nice story, and the beginning of a brutal reality where geopolitics among the ...

4 Steps To Become a Creator (and actually build an audience)

By Hanna Larsson Create content that connects emotionally before it informs. Everyone wants to be a creator these days. The creator economy is booming, it's projected to grow from $191B in 2025 to over $528B by 2030. But creators who win don't s...

Sierra Leone Standard Times

Somalia

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 14:33:13 GMT
Somali Prime Minister Hands Over Command of National Army to New Chief

[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre on Wednesday officially handed over command of the Somali National Army to new Chief of Staff Major General Ibrahim Mohamed Mahmoud, replacing outgoing Chief Lieutenant General Odawaa Yus...

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 05:17:11 GMT
Somaliland President Engages Global Leaders in Dubai, Meets Prince Edward

[Horn Diplomat] Dubai, United Arab Emirates -- Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi Irro is attending the World Governments Summit in Dubai, joining global leaders and senior international figures in high-level engagements aimed at stren...

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 11:04:58 GMT
Somalia and South Africa Hold High-Level Talks to Boost Bilateral Ties

[Shabelle] Pretoria -- Somalia's Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Abdisaalam Abdii Ali, held bilateral talks on Tuesday with South Africa's Foreign Minister, Ronald Lamola, in Pretoria, focusing on strengthening diplomatic r...

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 11:04:58 GMT
Somalia's Federal Government Blames Regional Leaders for National Consultative Forum Cancellation

[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somalia's federal government said on Wednesday that the cancellation of the National Consultative Forum was the responsibility of the administrations of the Somali Future Council, according to an official statement.

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 11:04:58 GMT
Somalia Elects New Leadership of National Human Rights Commission

[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somalia on Wednesday held a closely watched election for the leadership of its National Independent Human Rights Commission, a vote seen as setting the direction of the body for the next four years.

South Africa AllAfrica

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 05:43:01 GMT
New Witness Set to Testify at Madlanga Commission - South African News Briefs - February 5, 2025

[allAfrica]

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 08:46:11 GMT
South Africa Secures Full Afreximbank Membership with US$8 Billion Programme

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 14:30:31 GMT
'I Have Loved Leading the DA,' Says Steenhuisen, Exiting Leadership Race Under Party Pressure

[Daily Maverick] John Steenhuisen trumpeted his success as DA leader while announcing he wouldn't stand for re-election in April.

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 14:44:13 GMT
Blockbuster Weight-Loss and Diabetes Medicines Sales Surge Despite Cost Barriers

[spotlight] Sales of weight loss medicines like Ozempic and Mounjaro have sky-rocketed in South Africa in recent years, although they remain too expensive for most people who might benefit from the jabs. In the first article of this special series, S...

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 11:43:17 GMT
Kruger National Park Restores Infrastructure

[SAnews.gov.za] Restoration work is underway in the Kruger National Park following the flood damage sustained last month, says the South African National Parks (SANParks).

South Africa Business Day

South Africa Independent

South Africa Mail & Guardian

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 04:55:00 +0000
Huge fuel price cuts on the horizon

South Africa’s long-squeezed motorists might find fresh relief next month as recent datafrom the Central Energy Fund (CEF) data points to meaningful fuel price cuts in February — a rare bright spot in a world rattled by geopolitical t...

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 04:49:00 +0000
From Ford Ranger Platinum to entry-level ease

After spending almost six months in the Platinum model, the adjustment to the entry-level XL was tough but refreshing

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 04:45:00 +0000
Festive drive: Chery Tiggo 9 and all its might

Spending December with Chery’s flagship SUV meant that we were surrounded by luxury and the fuel consumption was not bad either

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 19:14:56 +0000
Malema warns of possible political persecution ahead of 2026 local elections

The EFF leader suggested that the United States might attempt to influence the elections over policy differences with South Africa

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 15:49:01 +0000
New deputy mayor post set to cost Joburg over R1.28 mln annually

Councillors approved a deputy mayor position for the first time in the city’s history, with 107 voting in favour

South Africa News 24

Friday Feb 06 2026 16:31:08
News24 | Saturday’s weather: Rain in five provinces, warm to hot conditions in other parts

The South African Weather Service has warned of severe thunderstorms with heavy downpours in parts of the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal.

Friday Feb 06 2026 16:00:50
News24 | SA’s landmark trade deal with China; Kolisi on Bok selection: Today’s top 7 stories

News24 brings you the top stories of the day, summarised into neat little packages. Read through quickly or listen to the articles via our customised text-to-speech feature.

Friday Feb 06 2026 15:07:45
News24 | ANC asks Chris Hani mayor to step aside after gun charge

The ANC Eastern Cape Integrity Commission has asked Chris Hani District Municipality Mayor Lusanda Sizani to step aside after he was criminally charged for losing his firearm.

Friday Feb 06 2026 15:10:47
News24 | SCA dismisses Zuma’s second attempt to force prosecutor Downer’s removal

Jacob Zuma’s second attempt to force the removal of his corruption prosecutor, Billy Downer – who he contended was unlikely to conduct a fair trial against him after being subjected to his abusive private prosecution attempt – has been dismisse...

Friday Feb 06 2026 09:55:05
News24 | WATCH | From Cape Town to St Helena to see Lot’s wife and the world’s oldest tortoise

Riaan Manser visited St Helena for a week – an island with an overwhelming “sense of place”, the most unique rock pool he’s ever seen named after Lot and his wife – and met a 194-year-old tortoise named Jonathan.

South Africa News 24

Friday Feb 06 2026 16:31:08
News24 | Saturday’s weather: Rain in five provinces, warm to hot conditions in other parts

The South African Weather Service has warned of severe thunderstorms with heavy downpours in parts of the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal.

Friday Feb 06 2026 16:00:50
News24 | SA’s landmark trade deal with China; Kolisi on Bok selection: Today’s top 7 stories

News24 brings you the top stories of the day, summarised into neat little packages. Read through quickly or listen to the articles via our customised text-to-speech feature.

Friday Feb 06 2026 15:07:45
News24 | ANC asks Chris Hani mayor to step aside after gun charge

The ANC Eastern Cape Integrity Commission has asked Chris Hani District Municipality Mayor Lusanda Sizani to step aside after he was criminally charged for losing his firearm.

Friday Feb 06 2026 15:10:47
News24 | SCA dismisses Zuma’s second attempt to force prosecutor Downer’s removal

Friday Feb 06 2026 09:55:05
News24 | WATCH | From Cape Town to St Helena to see Lot’s wife and the world’s oldest tortoise

South Africa Sowetan Live

South Africa Times Live

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

South Sudan

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 23:26:25 GMT
South Sudan - UN Forced to Suspend Food Aid After 'Unacceptable' Attacks On Convoy

[UN News] South Sudan is buckling under a fresh wave of violence and displacement, after attacks and looting halted a major UN food convoy in restive Upper Nile state and clashes continue to spread in neighbouring Jonglei.

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 14:36:19 GMT
MSF Hospital Bombarded By Government Forces in South Sudan

[MSF] Juba -- Médecins Sans Frontières' (MSF's) hospital in Lankien, Jonglei state, South Sudan, was hit in an airstrike by the government of South Sudan forces during the night of Tuesday, 3 February 2026. One MSF staff member suffered min...

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 06:54:32 GMT
All of Africa Today - February 4, 2026

[allAfrica]

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 15:13:00 GMT
Lives of Malnourished Children At Risk With Upsurge in Violence in South Sudan

[Unicef] Juba/New York -- More than 450,000 children are at risk of acute malnutrition as the hostilities are causing mass displacement and halting of critical health and nutrition services in Jonglei state, warned UNICEF in South Sudan.

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 12:25:22 GMT
Students Moved to Temporary Housing As Cput Faces Ongoing Accommodation Crisis

[Daily Maverick] In what has become a grimly familiar start to the academic year, Cape Peninsula University of Technology continues to struggle to place students in accommodation. Many have slept outside the District Six campus, while others are bein...

South Sudan Nation

Southern Africa

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 05:43:01 GMT
South Africa: New Witness Set to Testify at Madlanga Commission - South African News Briefs - February 5, 2025

[allAfrica]

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 08:46:11 GMT
Africa: South Africa Secures Full Afreximbank Membership with US$8 Billion Programme

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 15:44:00 GMT
Namibia: Namibian Journalist 'Shaken' By Arrest Threat for Asking the President a Question

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 14:35:44 GMT
Lesotho: Lesotho Welcomes AGOA Extension

[GroundUp] But the trade agreement with the US is only extended to December

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 14:30:31 GMT
South Africa: 'I Have Loved Leading the DA,' Says Steenhuisen, Exiting Leadership Race Under Party Pressure

[Daily Maverick] John Steenhuisen trumpeted his success as DA leader while announcing he wouldn't stand for re-election in April.

Sudan

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 07:46:47 GMT
All of Africa Today - February 5, 2026

[allAfrica]

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 23:13:20 GMT
Dr Suleiman Baldo - Quartet Peace Plan First Serious Attempt to Stop Sudan War

[Dabanga] Amsterdam -- Dr Suleiman Baldo, Executive Director of the Sudanese Observatory for Transparency and Policy, said that the peace plan pushed by the Quartet is the first serious attempt to stop the fighting in Sudan and restore calm and stabi...

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 23:11:51 GMT
Quartet Settlement in Sudan - Between Boulos's Optimism and Observers' Scepticism

[Dabanga] Cairo -- The recent remarks by Massad Boulos, adviser to the US president, have sparked a wave of controversy and analysis about the future of the conflict in Sudan, after he spoke of the imminent arrival of a humanitarian truce and an inte...

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 04:41:23 GMT
Sudan Conflict Worsening With Mass Killings and Famine, HRW Warns

[RFI] Sudan's war has been marked by mass killings, famine and the deliberate blocking of aid as rival forces carried out war crimes across the country, Human Rights Watch said, while the United Nations warned the conflict has become the world's wors...

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 23:25:48 GMT
Sudan Doctors Network - '15 Dead As Drones Strafe South Kordofan Capital Kadugli'

[Dabanga] Kadugli -- The list victims of drone attacks on the South Kordofan state capital Kadugli on Tuesday, has risen to 15, including women and children. The drone strikes, allegedly launched by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), came just hours aft...

Swaziland

Swaziland Times

Tanzania

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 04:42:10 GMT
Why Tanzania's Mass Repatriation of Burundi Refugees Must Be Stopped

[The New Humanitarian] "I would rather die before I returned to Burundi."

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 05:02:42 GMT
Tanzanian Seeks Stakeholders' Backing in Developing Clean Energy Products

[Daily News] Dodoma -- The Tanzanian government has called on stakeholders in the financial sector to develop services and financial products that will help expand access to clean cooking energy.

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 05:02:37 GMT
Tanzania, Oman Update 12-Year MOU to Align It With Current Economic Trends

[Daily News] Muscat -- BUSINESS communities and investors from Tanzania and Oman are expected to benefit from new initiatives aimed at strengthening bilateral trade cooperation between the two countries, following a business meeting between the Presi...

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 14:40:36 GMT
Mwinyi Stresses Strong Policies, Partnerships in Fight Against Diabetes

[Daily News] Zanzibar -- ZANZIBAR President Dr Hussein Mwinyi has underlined the central role of government in creating enabling policy environments, ensuring sustainable financing and strengthening partnerships in the fight against diabetes in the c...

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 04:57:06 GMT
Three Natural Gas Wells Drilling to Start Soon

[Daily News] Mtwara -- Preparations for the drilling of three natural gas wells in the Mnazi Bay Block in Mtwara Region are more than 90 percent complete, with the project expected to commence early this month.

Tanzania Citizen

Togo

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Uganda

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 10:08:20 GMT
Police Urge Men Facing Domestic Violence to Speak Out

[Nile Post] Men experiencing domestic violence are being urged to report their cases to police, with authorities dismissing the perception that only women are listened to or protected.

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 10:07:34 GMT
African Courts Urged to Adopt Alternative Dispute Resolution

[Nile Post] The Chief Justice of Zambia, Mumba Malila, has urged African judiciaries to institutionalise Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) and prioritise judicial wellness as a key reform to tackle case backlogs and improve the quality of justice.

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 09:19:15 GMT
Uganda Recorded Highest Balance of Payments Surplus in 15 Years During Election Period-Ggoobi

[Nile Post] Uganda recorded its highest balance of payments surplus in 15 years during the recent election period, defying historical trends that typically see economic instability and capital flight, Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Treasury...

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 04:52:49 GMT
Muntu Warns Ugandans of Consequences of Political Choices After Elections

[Nile Post] The Alliance for National Transformation (ANT) leader and retired army general Gregory Mugisha Muntu has urged Ugandans to reflect deeply on their political choices, warning that actions taken during elections inevitably determine the dir...

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 04:52:49 GMT
Late Detection Driving High Cancer Deaths in Uganda, Says UCI's Dr. Bogere

[Nile Post] As the world marked World Cancer Day on Wednesday, Uganda paused to confront a growing and deeply troubling cancer burden that continues to claim tens of thousands of lives each year, largely due to late diagnosis and limited access to ti...

Uganda Daily Monitor

West Africa

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 07:46:47 GMT
Africa: All of Africa Today - February 5, 2026

[allAfrica]

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 06:26:39 GMT
Nigeria: Extremists Kill Over 100 in Western Villages

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 05:27:12 GMT
Nigeria: Epstein's Partner Proposed Okonjo-Iweala, Emir Sanusi, Others for Private Dinner With Epstein

[Premium Times] The emails were released on Friday as part of about 3.5 million files related to Mr Epstein, an American financier and convicted sex offender who died in jail in 2019.

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 05:17:13 GMT
West Africa: West Africa Takes Historic Step Toward Lassa Fever Vaccine Access With Launch of First End-to-End Roadmap

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 04:42:10 GMT
Burkina Faso: Arrests and Red Tape - How Burkina Faso's Junta Is Throttling Humanitarian Aid

[The New Humanitarian] Dakar/Ouagagoudou -- "We have an acute humanitarian crisis, but a government that alienates aid workers."

Zambia

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 04:43:30 GMT
Zambia's Farmers Are Working in Dangerous Heat - How They Can Protect Themselves

[The Conversation Africa] Farming is central to life in Zambia, with about 60% of the country's labour force relying on rain-fed agriculture for their livelihood or income. Seasonal rains shape planting and harvesting, and temperatures can rise to 40...

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 09:58:04 GMT
Committee On International Relations Embarks On Regional Oversight On South African Missions in Lusaka

[Parliament of South Africa] The Portfolio Committee on International Relations and Cooperation, will from 3 to 7 February embark on a regional oversight visit to the South African missions in the Southern African Development Community region.

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 05:20:46 GMT
Progress Doesn't Need Perfection - Zambia Is Rewriting Cervical Cancer Prevention

[World Bank] Faced with a cervical cancer crisis and zero infrastructure, Zambia launched a "build-while-doing" program in 2006. By empowering nurses to perform screenings and integrating services into HIV clinics, the country bypassed specialist sho...

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 23:47:09 GMT
Zambian Ambassador Strengthens Relations With Government of Moxico Leste

[ANGOP] Cazombo -- The ambassador of the Republic of Zambia to Angola, Elias Munshya, traveled to Cazombo, the provincial headquarters of Moxico Leste, to strengthen relations with the local government, during which he visited the road works, the Pro...

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 11:13:20 GMT
Megapari Zambia a Premier Betting Platform for Local Players and Enthusiasts

[Ghanaian Times] To maximize your experience while engaging in wagering activities, ensure you familiarize yourself with the platform's diverse selection of games and sports events. Prioritize visiting sections that offer live odds, as they typically...

Zimbabwe

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 05:02:40 GMT
'We Please Ourselves' - Mnangagwa Defends Zimbabwe-China Ties

[263Chat] President Emmerson Mnangagwa has issued a robust defence of his country's economic partnerships and decades-old land reform programme saying Harare will pursue relations that serve Zimbabweans rather than appease Western powers.

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 05:02:40 GMT
Massage Parlour Cover Leads to Human Trafficking Arrest in Harare

[263Chat] A 32-year-old woman appeared at the Harare Magistrates' Court after being accused of harbouring four Zambian female nationals whom she exploited for prostitution under the pretext of working in a massage parlour.

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 09:11:09 GMT
High Court Jails Two After Suspected Thief Beaten to Death

[263Chat] Two men were sentenced to five years in prison for the fatal assault of a suspected thief who was found at their Glen Norah home two years ago.

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 04:57:07 GMT
Content Queen or Rule Breaker? BAZ Warns Content Creators

[263Chat] The Broadcasting Authority of Zimbabwe (BAZ) has issued a warning to digital content creators saying it will take enforcement action against those who distribute explicit material accessible to children.

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 12:35:09 GMT
Amid Worsening Drought and Crop Failure, Zimbabweans Support Government Investment in Climate-Resilient Infrastructure, Green Energy

[Afrobarometer] Most citizens say rich countries should help Zimbabwe respond to climate crisis.

Zimbabwe Herald

Zimbabwe Mail

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 23:06:45 +0000
IMF, Zimbabwe Reach Staff-Level Agreement on 10-Month Reform Programme

Harare,— The International Monetary Fund and the Government of Zimbabwe have reached a staff-level agreement on a new 10-month Staff-Monitored Programme (SMP), marking a significant step in efforts to consolidate recent macroeconomic stabilisation ...

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 19:41:35 +0000
Econet’s Proposed Exit Sets a New Benchmark for Value Realisation in Frontier Equity Markets

THE proposed exit of Econet Wireless Zimbabwe Limited marks one of the most consequential capital-markets events in Zimbabwe in more than a decade, and one that stands out even when assessed against regional and global precedents. At a 152 per cent p...

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 19:22:20 +0000
White House Defends AI-Generated Video Depicting Obamas as Apes Shared on Trump’s Truth Social

Washington, — The White House has defended the circulation of an apparently artificial intelligence–generated video portraying former US president Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama as apes, after the clip was shared on President D...

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 12:50:22 +0000
War Veteran and Mnangagwa Critic Blessed “Cde Bombshell” Geza Dies in South Africa

HARARE – Blessed Runesu Geza, a liberation war veteran and outspoken political activist popularly known as Cde Bombshell, has died, his family announced on Thursday. In a statement issued on February 6, the Geza family said he passed away earlier t...

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 23:24:56 +0000
Acid attack turns fatal

A MUTARE man has been arrested and charged with the murder of a 39-year-old woman, who was allegedly smeared with a highly corrosive liquid, believed to be sulphuric acid, last Saturday in Mutare, following a love triangle dispute involving the man, ...

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