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Sat, 07 Mar 2026 13:51:07 GMT
Kenya: Death Toll From Nairobi Floods Rises to 23

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The death toll following heavy overnight rains that triggered severe flooding across Nairobi and surrounding areas, has risen to 23 fatalities.

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 09:07:46 GMT
Africa: Africa Cannot Stop Middle East Wars -- But It Can Cut Its Fuel Bill

[allAfrica] As tensions escalate again across the Middle East, global oil markets are entering another period of uncertainty. Even the threat of disruptions to tanker routes or energy infrastructure in the region can send crude prices sharply higher.

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 13:54:54 GMT
Kenya: Heavy Rains Disrupt Flights At Kenyatta International Airport

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Heavy overnight rains in parts of Nairobi have disrupted several flights operated by Kenya Airways, with some aircraft diverted to Mombasa due to adverse weather conditions.

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 13:34:17 GMT
South Africa: Court Rules Parliament Must Decide Value Added Tax Changes

[Scrolla] The Western Cape High Court ruled that the Finance Minister cannot change the Value Added Tax rate because the Constitution gives that power only to Parliament. The court gave Parliament 24 months to fix the Value Added Tax law after find...

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 12:16:01 GMT
Africa: Trump's African Health Strategy Falters

[ISS] The America First Global Health Strategy is being questioned as exploitative.

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Benin

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 18:33:06 GMT
Match Day in Abidjan - Starlets Set for Ivory Coast Test Following Benin Setback

[Capital FM] NAIROBI, Kenya, March 4, 2026 -- The Harambee Starlets are back in action on Wednesday night as they face hosts Ivory Coast at the Alassane Ouattara Olympic Stadium in Ebimpé.

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.

Botswana

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 05:10:29 GMT
Regional Cooperation Key in Cross Border Crime Fight

[Botswana Daily News] Kasane -- Botswana stands ready to work with Angola, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe and all SADC member states to promote a secure, stable, and prosperous Southern Africa.

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:27:56 GMT
Golden Grand Prix Launch Pad for Relays Preparations

[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- This year's edition of Botswana Golden Grand Prix (BGGP) will be used as a preparatory platform for the upcoming World Athletics Relays.

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:27:06 GMT
Foreign Missions Yield Gains - Butale

[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Over the past six years, Botswana's missions have actively engaged in economic diplomacy, investment promotion and trade facilitation in collaboration with relevant domestic agencies such as the Botswana Investment a...

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:27:39 GMT
Unipod to Empower Youth and Promote Research

[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Minister of Higher Education, Mr Prince Maele, undertook an official familiarisation tour of the innovation and creativity hub at the University of Botswana, UniPod Botswana on Monday.

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:27:25 GMT
Neighbourhood Watch Cluster Tackles Modern Delinquency

[Botswana Daily News] Molepolole -- Rising unemployment, rapid technological change, and a growing population have contributed to new and complex forms of crime in Molepolole.

Burkina Faso

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 04:50:20 GMT
Views On Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Present a Mixed Picture in Seven Ouagadougou Partnership Countries

[Afrobarometer] Majority support women's autonomy in marriage decisions, but not in choices about childbearing.

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 11:17:21 GMT
U.S. Ends Lifesaving Aid to Seven African Nations

[allAfrica] Cape Town -- The Trump administration is canceling humanitarian aid programs it previously identified as lifesaving, according to an internal State Department email obtained by The Atlantic.

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 07:48:57 GMT
1st Deputy Speaker Cautions Against Partisan Comments On Killing of 8 in Burkina Faso

[Ghanaian Times] THE First Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Mr Bernard Ahiafor, has advised legislators to exercise diplomacy in their remarks regarding the recent killing of eight Ghanaians in Burkina Faso.

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 13:32:59 GMT
Ghana, Burkina Faso Beef Up Security Ties After Terrorist Attack

[Daily Trust] Ghana and Burkina Faso have stepped up their security cooperation in the wake of a terrorist attack that killed seven Ghanaians in the junta-run Sahel nation, according to Ghana's foreign ministry.

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

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

Burundi

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 05:12:35 GMT
Burundian Journalist Sandra Muhoza Provisionally Released After Nearly 2 Years

[CPJ] Kampala -- The Committee to Protect Journalists welcomes the provisional release of journalist Sandra Muhoza and calls on Burundian authorities not to oppose her appeal of her conviction.

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 04:39:01 GMT
Burundi Nominates Former Senegalese President Sall for UN Chief

[RFI] A new secretary-general of the United Nations will be appointed on 1 January, 2027 to succeed Antonio Guterres, with three current nominations on the table - former Senegalese president Macky Sall, plus former Chilean president Michelle Bachele...

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 06:47:35 GMT
Burundi's Role in DR Congo Conflict Taints Ndayishimiye's Tenure At AU

[New Times] When Burundian President Evariste Ndayishimiye assumed the chairpersonship of the African Union (AU) on February 14 during the 39th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government in Addis Ababa, he stepped into a role m...

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 09:26:11 GMT
Concerns Raised About 'Coercive' Repatriation of Burundian Refugees From Tanzania

[UN News] Concerns have been raised about the "coercive" repatriation from Tanzania of Burundian refugees, many of whom do not want to return to their home country.

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 02:52:36 GMT
Trade and Aid to Return to South Kivu As DR Congo-Burundi Strategic Border Reopens

[RFI] A key border post between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Burundi has reopened after more than two months of closure following an offensive by AFC/M23 rebels. More than 10,000 people crossed on the first day alone, according to local a...

Cameroon

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 11:17:21 GMT
U.S. Ends Lifesaving Aid to Seven African Nations

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 06:44:52 GMT
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Tue, 24 Feb 2026 05:50:49 GMT
Massacre Trial Short On Justice

[HRW] Nairobi -- UN Should Support Victims' Appeal, Reparations

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 05:21:38 GMT
Cameroon Police Probe Journalists Investigating Secret U.S. Migrant Deportations, Seize Equipment

[CPJ] Dakar -- The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on Cameroonian police to drop a criminal trespass investigation into four journalists who were detained for five hours and had their equipment seized last week, three of whom were reporting fo...

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 15:11:28 GMT
Abuses in Cameroon After U.S. Deports Third-Country Nationals

[HRW] US and Cameroon Partner in Rights Violations; Cameroon Not Safe for Deportees

Cape Verde

Central Africa

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 07:04:01 GMT
Africa: All of Africa Today - March 6, 2026

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Fri, 06 Mar 2026 13:25:29 GMT
Rwanda: 'In Addition to Rwanda, the M23 and Its Congolese Leadership Must Be Sanctioned'

[Agenzia Fides] Kinshasa -- "The US sanctions on Rwanda do not affect the Congolese who are recruited by the M23," local sources from South Kivu province in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, occupied by the Rwandan-backed M23 guerrilla fighters, ...

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 04:59:21 GMT
Angola: Angola's President Signs Repressive Civil Society Law

[HRW] New Legislation Undermines Freedom of Association, Expression

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 15:51:49 GMT
Angola: Angolan Tourism Yields 667 Million Dollars in 2025

[ANGOP] Berlin -- The Angolan tourism sector obtained revenues of around 667 million US dollars in 2025, with a 30% increase in international arrivals, announced the Minister of State for Economic Coordination, José de Lima Massano, on Wednesday...

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 06:58:59 GMT
Africa: All of Africa Today - March 5, 2026

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Central African Republic

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 04:42:36 GMT
Central African Republic Enters 'Decisive' Phase After Landmark Elections

[UN News] Fresh from holding the most extensive elections in its history, the Central African Republic (CAR) is entering what the UN's top envoy in the country describes as a "decisive period" in consolidating fragile peace gains, even as security ch...

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

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

Chad

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 07:02:05 GMT
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Wed, 25 Feb 2026 02:52:37 GMT
MSF Closes Hospital As Fighting Displaces 400 Families On Sudan-Chad Border

[Dabanga] El Tina -- Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has closed its hospital in El Tina, the Chadian border town opposite Sudan's North Darfur, after renewed fighting erupted across the frontier.

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 08:21:57 GMT
Tinubu's Executive Order May Stall Lake Chad, Kolmani Exploration Projects

[Daily Trust] President Bola Tinubu's Executive Order 9 issued last week to end the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Limited's) retention of 30 per cent of oil revenues has continued to generate reactions in the polity with energy, l...

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 06:44:52 GMT
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Tue, 24 Feb 2026 12:08:18 GMT
Chad Closes Border With Sudan After Clashes Kill Five Soldiers

[RFI] Chad closed its eastern border with Sudan on Monday after clashes this weekend linked to Sudan's civil war killed five Chadian soldiers, fearing the Sudanese conflict might spill over.

Comoros

Congo-Brazzaville

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 06:48:42 GMT
WHO Convenes Global Experts in Brazzaville to Strengthen Clinical Care for Filovirus Diseases

[WHO-AFRO] Brazzaville -- As outbreaks of Filovirus Disease (FVD) continue to regularly affect countries across Africa and in efforts to increase preparedness capacities, the World Health Organization (WHO) with support from the Foreign, Commonwealth...

Congo-Kinshasa

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 10:19:05 GMT
DR Congo Challenges Rwanda's Mushikiwabo With Lumumba Bid for Francophonie Top Job

[Nile Post] The Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo announced on February 26, 2026 that it is presenting Juliana Amato Lumumba as its candidate for Secretary-General of the Organisation internationale de la Francophonie (OIF), directly...

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 08:48:02 GMT
DR Congo Signs $1.2bn US Health Deal As Zambia and Zimbabwe Walk Away

[Nile Post] The Democratic Republic of Congo has signed a $1.2 billion, five-year health partnership with the United States, joining Uganda in embracing Washington's new bilateral financing model, even as Zambia and Zimbabwe have rejected similar agr...

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 05:26:30 GMT
AFC/M23 Says Still Committed to Ceasefire Despite Kinshasa Attacks

[New Times] AFC/M23 has reiterated its commitment to the ceasefire, even as it accuses the Congolese government coalition of repeatedly violating agreements during Qatar-mediated peace talks.

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 08:26:13 GMT
Cross-Border Trade Stalls At Bunagana As DRC Conflict and Refugee Influx Strain Local Businesses

[Nile Post] Trade activity at the Bunagana border post between Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) remains subdued months after its official reopening, with local leaders and traders blaming continued instability in eastern Congo and re...

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 02:52:36 GMT
Trade and Aid to Return to South Kivu As DR Congo-Burundi Strategic Border Reopens

Djibouti

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 11:11:20 GMT
Ethiopia, Djibouti Agree to Deepen Cooperation At Doraleh Port Amid Shifting Red Sea Geopolitics

[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Ethiopia and Djibouti have agreed to strengthen cooperation aimed at improving the performance of the Doraleh Port, Ethiopia's primary maritime gateway, following discussions held on 26 February between Ethiopia's Amba...

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 08:20:57 GMT
Justified Accord 2026 Begins in Kenya, Tanzania, Djibouti

[Africom] Vicenza, Italy -- Exercise Justified Accord 2026 (JA26), U.S. Africa Command's largest annual, multinational exercise in East Africa, officially begins today across Djibouti, Kenya and Tanzania. Led by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force...

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

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

East Africa

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

East Africa

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Equatorial Guinea

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

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

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

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

Eritrea

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Ethiopia

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Gabon

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 07:42:57 GMT
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Thu, 19 Feb 2026 15:55:20 GMT
Gabon Suspends Use of Social Media Until Further Notice

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Gambia

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ghana

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Guinea

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Guinea Bissau

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 07:52:52 GMT
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Fri, 13 Feb 2026 12:05:35 GMT
Guinea-Bissau Makes Winter Olympics Debut With Teen Skier Tang

[RFI] Guinea-Bissau is making its first appearance at the Winter Olympics, with 19-year-old skier Winston Tang set to compete in the slalom at the Milano-Cortina Games in Italy, which run until 22 February.

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 06:15:45 GMT
Statement on the Planned Hepatitis B Birth Dose Vaccine Trial in Guinea-Bissau

[WHO-AFRO] The World Health Organization (WHO) underscores that the hepatitis B birth dose vaccine is an effective, and essential public health intervention, with a proven record. It prevents life-threatening liver disease by stopping mother-to-child...

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

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

Kenya

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 10:49:31 GMT
Kenya to Offer Patients Free Six-Month HIV 'Breakthrough' Prevention Jab

[RFI] Kenya's health authorities have begun administering lenacapavir, a long-acting HIV prevention drug delivered by injection that offers protection for six months. The treatment will be available free of charge to eligible patients, making Kenya o...

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 12:34:40 GMT
ODM Collapse Laid Bare By Fresh By-Election Losses

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Fresh by-election results and growing internal divisions have raised questions about the political future of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), with Thursday's contests showing the party struggling to remain competitive eve...

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 12:34:39 GMT
Kenya Medical, Dental Associations Raise Alarm Over KMPDC Corruption Llegations

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Kenya Medical Association (KMA) and the Kenya Dental Association (KDA) have jointly raised serious concerns over allegations of corruption, fraudulent facility registration, and irregular licensure at the Kenya Medical Pra...

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 12:34:38 GMT
Amnesty Kenya, Civil Groups Demand Urgent Cabinet Memo to Tackle Femicide

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Civil society organizations, including Amnesty International Kenya, the ENDFemicideKE Movement, and the #HumanIsMyID Alliance, have called on the Ministry of Gender, Culture, the Arts and Heritage to urgently submit a Cabinet ...

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 12:21:20 GMT
Residents Protest Over Gachagua's Racist Remarks Against MP Zaheer Jhanda, Demand NCIC Action

[Capital FM] Kisii -- Residents of Nyaribari Chache Constituency have staged protests at Keumbu Market following alleged racist remarks by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua targeting area MP Zaheer Jhanda during an opposition tour in Kisii on ...

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Mon, 09 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0300
Faces of impunity: PS Bitok, Cheluget linked to RSF passport saga

Senior government officials under whose watch members of a Sudanese militia and suspected Somali terrorists acquired Kenyan passports and identification cards are walking with their heads high.

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 17:43:45 +0300
42 killed, thousands displaced as rains wreak havoc

Death toll rises to 42 as floods wreak havoc countrywide following heavy downpour, CS Geoffrey Ruku confirms; 26 killed in Nairobi, 10 in Eastern.

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 16:13:59 +0300
Why Governor Orengo is pushing for inter-state inquest into Raila Odinga's death

According to Orengo, the legal process will unravel the truth on what killed the ODM leader even as he cast doubts on the official explanation for his ‘mysterious death.

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 15:45:43 +0300
Shauri Moyo affordable houses to be renamed Johana Ng'eno, Ruto says

Shauri Moyo affordable houses will now be renamed ‘Johana Ngeno Boma Yangu Estate in honour of Emurua Dikirr, Member of Parliament, who died in a chopper crash in Nandi County.

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 19:44:03 +0300
National Assembly passes National Infrastructure Fund Bill 2026

The Bill will now be forwarded to President William Ruto for assent before it becomes law.

Kenya News

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 10:24:00 +0300
Femicide cases expose deepening crisis of violence against women

Persistent gender-based violence and harmful traditions targeting women and girls are driving renewed campaigns to push communities to abandon the practices.

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0300
Bishop Kimengich: Heads to Mombasa after witnessing bandits' terror in Turkana and Marakwet

Dominic Kimengich, who survived a gun attack while celebrating Mass in Todonyang near the Kenya-Ethiopia border in 2013, is set to take up a new role in Mombasa County.

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 11:37:42 +0300
Violence claims and low turnout mark Isiolo, Kakamega mini-polls

Voters in Isiolo, Kakamega and Embu counties went to the polls Thursday in by-elections marked by a sibling rivalry in Isiolo South and allegations of violence in West Kabras ward.

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 16:03:53 +0300
Murang'a tops ranking as rural counties lag in service automation

Murang'a ranked top county for job creation, automation and fast delivery of E-Government services, scores 98 per cent in Vision 2030 Delivery Secretariat survey; Wajir trails at 28 per cent.

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

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

Lesotho

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Liberia

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[Liberian Investigator] Published: February 12, 2026

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

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

Liberian Dialogue

Madagascar

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

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

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

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

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

[allAfrica]

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

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

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

[OCHA] #Occupied Palestinian Territory

Malawi

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Malawi Times

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 07:30:10 +0000
Mother questions surgery on three-year-old son

By Wanangwa Chafulumira: A routine trip to hospital following a household accident has left a Blantyre mother searching for answers after discovering that part of one of her three-year-old son’s injured fingers had been amputated during treatment....

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 07:25:50 +0000
Peter Mutharika hails women’s role in development

By Pemphero Malimba: President Peter Mutharika has commended women for what he has described as their critical role in driving the country’s progress. Mutharika made the remarks in an International Women’s Day message he issued Sunday. He highli...

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 07:22:28 +0000
Botswana’s Babitseng applauds football progress

By Llywellenie Mpasa: Botswana Football Association (BFA) President Tariq Babitseng has said Malawi’s current trajectory in football development would contribute positively to the success of the Southern African region. Babitseng, who is also an e...

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 10:55:30 +0000
When solar standards are thrown to the dogs

TANNA – There was sanity Kamzati Trading Centre lies quietly along the dusty road about 20 kilometres south of Ntcheu District, where night arrives quickly and electricity remains an elusive promise. For years, Maxwell John waited for the power lin...

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 11:27:49 +0000
Discomfort over US agreement

TARGET AREA FOR US FUNDING—Maternal health It has been a month since the governments of Malawi and the United States signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on health cooperation. In January 2026, the US and Malawi signed a five-year, $936 milli...

Mali

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mauritania

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

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

Mauritius

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 11:08:02 GMT
Can Mauritius Save Its Credit Rating?

[ISS] For a small, open economy, reputational strength is a core asset - but time is running out and decisive steps are needed.

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 05:29:44 GMT
Are We Losing the Battle Against Corruption?

[L'Express] The Corruption Perceptions Index 2025 is out. Mauritius' score has dropped from 51 to 48, signalling a setback in the fight against corruption.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 10:20:18 GMT
Mauritius Exchange to Extend Trading Hours and Shift to T+2 Settlement

[Daba Finance] The Stock Exchange of Mauritius and the Central Depository & Settlement Co. Ltd announced reforms to extend trading hours and move to a T+2 settlement cycle.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 05:10:02 GMT
The Injustice in Chagos Continues

[HRW] Last year's deal handed sovereignty to Mauritius but did not resolve US and UK responsibility for crimes against the islands' Indigenous people - the Chagossians.

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 10:00:43 GMT
Mauritius Unveils Bold New Chapter for India - Sets Sights On Tier 2/3 Markets and 'Beyond Beaches' Growth Following Otm 2026

[Mauritius Tourism] Following a series of high-stakes engagements in Mumbai, the Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority (MTPA) has signaled a shift in its global strategy to attract more Indian travellers. The milestone event, OTM 2026, was officially...

Mozambique

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Namibia

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

[allAfrica]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Niger

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nigeria

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

[allAfrica]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nigeria African Herald Express

Nigeria National Mirror

Nigeria Nigeria Sturvs News

Nigeria The Nation

Nigeria The Will

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 08:55:18 +0000
Rihanna Unharmed After 10 Shots Fired At Her Beverly Hills Mansion

March 09, (THEWILL) — International superstar, Rihanna, was inside her Beverly Hills home when gunfire hit the property on Sunday afternoon, according to police. Officers from the Los Angeles Police Department responded to reports of shots fired sh...

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 08:49:23 +0000
Injury Ends Gauff’s BNP Paribas Open Campaign In Match Against Eala

March 09, (THEWILL) — American tennis player Coco Gauff was forced to withdraw from the BNP Paribas Open on Sunday, conceding her third-round match against Alex Eala midway through the second set with a left arm injury. Gauff first experienced disc...

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 08:43:18 +0000
BIGWIL Calls For Strategic Investment In Women As World Marks International Women’s Day 2026

March 09, (THEWILL) — As the world marks the International Women’s Day 2026, the Secretary General of the European Union and Special Envoy to Africa for Socio-economic Diplomacy, Trade and Investment at BIGWIL International Community, Prof. Sara ...

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 07:26:14 +0000
Milan Beat Inter 1-0 To Reignite Serie A Title Hopes

March 09, (THEWILL) — Sunday’s Derby della Madonnina delivered a result that shook the Serie A title race, with AC Milan defeating league leaders Inter 1-0 at the San Siro. Massimiliano Allegri’s side reduced the gap to their city rival...

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 07:21:24 +0000
Iran’s Assembly Of Experts Appoints Mojtaba Khamenei Supreme Leader

March 09, (THEWILL) — Iran’s Assembly of Experts has appointed Mojtaba Khamenei as the country’s new Supreme Leader following the killing of his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in the United States-Israeli strikes on February 28. The announceme...

Rwanda

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Senegal

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 20:13:23 GMT
Mali Eyes Atlantic Access Through $800m Senegal River Corridor

[Daba Finance] Landlocked Mali could gain direct access to the Atlantic Ocean under an ambitious plan to transform the Senegal River into a major commercial shipping corridor linking Mali to Senegal's coast.

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 04:50:15 GMT
Epstein Files Reveal Links to Senegal, Cote d'Ivoire Power Circles

[RFI] Jeffrey Epstein cultivated close ties with West African political elites, forging a relationship with Karim Wade, son of former Senegalese president Abdoulaye Wade, and Nina Keita, niece of Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara, according to a re...

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 05:22:52 GMT
From Classroom to the Sound Desk - Nicole and the Isep Revolution in Senegal

[World Bank] STORY HIGHLIGHTS

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 14:44:02 GMT
Senegal Denounces Jail Sentence for Football Fans in Morocco

[Vanguard] Senegal's prime minister on Tuesday bewailed a Moroccan court's prison sentence against 18 Senegalese football supporters convicted over a pitch invasion during an international match last month.

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 06:48:36 GMT
Senegalese Famous TikToker Saliou Mbaye Arrested Upon Fleeing to Gambia

[The Point] Subject to an arrest warrant issued by the Keur Massar Research Brigade (BR) in connection with the "Pape Cheikh Diallo and Co." case, the well-known TikToker Saliou Mbaye, alias "Zale," was apprehended. The 28-year-old was arrested aroun...

Seychelles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sierra Leone

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sierra Leone Patriotic Vanguard

This week's selected writer: Fareed Zakaria of CNN

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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa's powerful tribute on the late Reverend Jesse Jackson

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OjHq1QVPTVA - World News

Former President Obama speaks at Reverend Jesse Jackson's funeral

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LdIwrILv0Xw - World News

Prime Minister Carney meets with Prime Minister of Japan Takaichi Sanae

Today, (March 6, 2026) the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, met with the Prime Minister of Japan, Takaichi Sanae, during his bilateral visit to Japan. Prime Minister Carney congratulated Prime Minister Takaichi on her decisive election victory. The lea...

Statement by Prime Minister Carney and Minister Anand on the situation in the Middle East

February 28, 2026 Mumbai, India “The Canadian government is closely following Iran-related hostilities throughout the Middle East and urges all Canadians in Iran to shelter in place. Canadians in the wider region should follow local advice and ta...

Sierra Leone Standard Times

Somalia

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

[allAfrica]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

South Africa AllAfrica

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[GroundUp] Many families are still waiting for restitution

South Africa Business Day

South Africa Independent

South Africa Mail & Guardian

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 10:50:06 +0000
She changed the world before they changed their minds

In 1903, Marie Curie became the first woman to win a Nobel Prize

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 10:50:00 +0000
Mideast war: Global energy markets jitters and humanitarian crisis loom large

What began with coordinated US and Israeli air strikes on Iranian targets on 28 February has since evolved into a regional confrontation involving missile exchanges, attacks on military installations across the Gulf and intensified fighting along Isr...

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 09:18:10 +0000
‘Silent Rebellion’ wins top honour at Joburg Film Festival 2026

The 2026 Joburg Film Festival concludes with Silent Rebellion winning Best Feature Film and a diverse group of filmmakers recognised across nine award categories.

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 08:41:33 +0000
Middle Eastern tensions could test South Africa’s diversification strategy

Geopolitical instability does not necessarily undermine trade and investments, economic alignment can weather the storm of volatility

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000
The weight women carry and the stories we refuse to see

International Women’s Day should not merely be a day of applause. It should be a day of reckoning. A day on which we examine the invisible labour that sustains our institutions.

South Africa News 24

Saturday Mar 07 2026 19:14:26
News24 | Court steps in to curb taxi violence in Atlantis after deadly shootings

The Western Cape government is hoping a court order will help bring an end to the violence and illegal taxi operations that have recently plagued Atlantis and the surrounding areas.

Saturday Mar 07 2026 13:29:56
News24 | Death toll rises to four after vehicle swept off bridge in KZN floods

Two more bodies were recovered in uMsinga, KwaZulu-Natal, after a vehicle carrying eight occupants was swept away while attempting to cross the Infenebude Bridge.

Saturday Mar 07 2026 12:25:56
News24 | ‘ANC’s brand is corruption, crime and collapse’: Zille pledges to fix Joburg if elected mayor

Elsie Seletisha from Ivory Park was one of the people who came to listen to Joburg DA mayoral candidate Helen Zille at a pledge launch to ‘get Joburg working’, if elected mayor of the city.

Saturday Mar 07 2026 12:40:49
News24 | It ‘will still take a while’: Army deployment to combat gang violence delayed, says Cachalia

The military deployment promised by President Cyril Ramaphosa to combat gangsterism has begun in ‘some parts of the country’, but a full-scale rollout will ‘still take a while’, Police Minister Firoz Cachalia has said.

Friday Mar 06 2026 16:56:30
News24 | Two bodies recovered after vehicle swept away in KZN floodwaters

Two bodies have been recovered in uMsinga, KwaZulu-Natal, after a vehicle carrying eight occupants was swept away while attempting to cross the Infenebude Bridge on Thursday night.

South Africa News 24

Saturday Mar 07 2026 19:14:26
News24 | Court steps in to curb taxi violence in Atlantis after deadly shootings

The Western Cape government is hoping a court order will help bring an end to the violence and illegal taxi operations that have recently plagued Atlantis and the surrounding areas.

Saturday Mar 07 2026 13:29:56
News24 | Death toll rises to four after vehicle swept off bridge in KZN floods

Two more bodies were recovered in uMsinga, KwaZulu-Natal, after a vehicle carrying eight occupants was swept away while attempting to cross the Infenebude Bridge.

Saturday Mar 07 2026 12:25:56
News24 | ‘ANC’s brand is corruption, crime and collapse’: Zille pledges to fix Joburg if elected mayor

Elsie Seletisha from Ivory Park was one of the people who came to listen to Joburg DA mayoral candidate Helen Zille at a pledge launch to ‘get Joburg working’, if elected mayor of the city.

Saturday Mar 07 2026 12:40:49
News24 | It ‘will still take a while’: Army deployment to combat gang violence delayed, says Cachalia

Friday Mar 06 2026 16:56:30
News24 | Two bodies recovered after vehicle swept away in KZN floodwaters

Two bodies have been recovered in uMsinga, KwaZulu-Natal, after a vehicle carrying eight occupants was swept away while attempting to cross the Infenebude Bridge on Thursday night.

South Africa Sowetan Live

South Africa Times Live

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

South Sudan

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

South Sudan Nation

Southern Africa

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sudan

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

[allAfrica]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Swaziland

Swaziland Times

Tanzania

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tanzania Citizen

Togo

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Uganda

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 14:37:06 GMT
EACOP Hands Over Nyamasoga-Katooke Road

[Independent (Kampala)] Hoima, Uganda -- The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) in partnership with Hoima City, has handed over the newly constructed Nyamasoga - KatookeRoad under its Socio-Economic Investment (SEI) programme.

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 14:36:23 GMT
Ugandan Artist Fuses Music, Film and HIV Advocacy in Creative Surge

[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- Bashir Lukonge, professionally known as Bash Luks, is steadily emerging as one of the most multidimensional voices in Uganda's contemporary entertainment industry. Born in 1993 and raised between Mubende and...

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 10:47:13 GMT
Museveni Compensates Shs55m to Hoima Thorough Group Members After Campaign Scam

[Nile Post] President Museveni has compensated Shs55 million to 55 individuals in Hoima City who were allegedly conned during the 2021-2025 general election campaigns under a mobilisation group known as THOROUGH.

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 10:47:26 GMT
Three Arrested in Wakiso Over Motorcycle Robberies As Police Recover 10 Suspected Stolen Bikes

[Nile Post] Police in Wakiso have arrested three suspects in connection with a spate of motorcycle robberies and recovered 10 suspected stolen motorcycles during an intelligence-led operation.

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 06:47:02 GMT
All of Africa Today - February 27, 2026

[allAfrica]

Uganda Daily Monitor

West Africa

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 20:13:23 GMT
Senegal: Mali Eyes Atlantic Access Through $800m Senegal River Corridor

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 14:28:34 GMT
Ghana: Poor Waste Management Costs Ghana Over GH¢6.2bn Annually - - Report

[Ghanaian Times] Ghana is losing more than GH¢6.2 billion every year due to poor waste management and sanitation, a new report has revealed.

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 20:14:19 GMT
Cote d'Ivoire: Ivory Coast Faces 200,000 Tons of Unsold Cocoa Over Price Dispute

[Daba Finance] Ivory Coast may end March with close to 200,000 tons of unsold cocoa, as tensions between regulators and international buyers slow exports.

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 11:05:03 GMT
Nigeria: Police, Other Security Agencies Arrest 113 Suspected Kidnappers in Edo

[This Day] Benin -- In a major operation, the Edo State Police Command and other security agencies in the state arrested a total of 113 suspected kidnappers across the Edo Central Senatorial District.

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 11:01:46 GMT
Nigeria: WHO - Nigeria Making Significant Progress in Malaria Control

[This Day] Abuja -- The World Health Organization (WHO) has affirmed that Nigeria is recording significant progress in malaria prevention and control, citing steady declines in infection rates and improved access to preventive and treatment services ...

Zambia

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 08:48:02 GMT
DR Congo Signs $1.2bn US Health Deal As Zambia and Zimbabwe Walk Away

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 06:44:52 GMT
All of Africa Today - February 24, 2026

[allAfrica]

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 10:26:49 GMT
Tanzania, Zambia Resolve Non-Tariff Barriers At Their Border Post

[Daily News] Tunduma -- Five out of ten non-tariff barriers that had been causing heavy truck congestion and inconvenience to traders and transporters at the Tunduma/Nakonde border have been resolved through joint efforts by the governments of Tanzan...

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 07:06:29 GMT
Zambians Pay Price Amid Copperbelt Mining Boom

[DW] As mining companies scour Zambia's Copperbelt for metals used in sustainable energy, locals are dealing with unchecked pollution and contamination.

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 19:04:46 GMT
Michael Prest's Boni Triumphs Over Bank of Zambia in Investrust Dispute

[This Day] *Central bank's bid to block judicial review dismissed

Zimbabwe

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 14:35:44 GMT
'All Systems Ready for 2026 Tobacco Marketing Season'

[263Chat] Zimbabwe's tobacco auction floors will officially open to buyers on 4 March 2026, with authorities confirming that all farmers have received payments from last season's sales.

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 12:34:42 GMT
'Hands Off the Constitution!' Churches Warn Over Term Extension Bill

[263Chat] Local church leaders have launched a blistering attack on proposed constitutional changes warning that the country risks sliding backwards if controversial amendments extending political power are pushed through without public approval.

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 10:49:31 GMT
Zanu-PF Aims to Recycle Mnangagwa Through a 'Constitutional Coup'

[ISS] A constitutional amendment could give Zimbabwe's president at least another two years in office, continuing Africa's growing trend of lawfare.

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 10:53:15 GMT
Zimbabwe Steps Up Push for Brics Membership

[Daily News] Zimbabwe -- Zimbabwe has stepped up efforts to secure membership in the BRICS bloc as the Government intensifies diplomatic engagement with the grouping in a bid to expand and diversify international partnerships and strengthen its globa...

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 10:06:03 GMT
ZWG Annual Inflation Drops to 3,8 Percent

[New Zimbabwe] Discover morevehiclewaterWaterZimbabwe's ZiG (ZWG) currency annual inflation rate declined to 3.8% in February 2026, while monthly inflation remained stable at 0.1%, according to the latest data released by the Zimbabwe National Statis...

Zimbabwe Herald

Zimbabwe Mail

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 22:46:03 +0000
Puma says fuel supply stable, despite external price pressures

PUMA Energy, one of Zimbabwe’s largest petroleum marketers in the country, says fuel availability remains stable despite the Middle East turbulence, which has sent global oil prices sharply higher. Made in Zimbabwe branding The Middle East war has ...

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 22:36:46 +0000
Satellite-to-Phone Technology Will Not Reconfigure Zimbabwe’s Telecom Power Structure

Recent commentary suggesting that satellite-to-phone technology could fundamentally reconfigure Zimbabwe’s telecommunications power structure is, at best, an overstatement and, at worst, a misunderstanding of how modern telecom ecosystems function....

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 20:05:49 +0000
US, Israel hit five oil sites around Tehran

The United States and Israel hit five oil facilities with overnight strikes in and near the Iranian capital that killed four people, an official told state TV on Sunday. “Last night, four oil depots and a petroleum products transport centre in ...

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 19:18:51 +0000
Iran, not Trump, will elect its new leader, top diplomat says

Iran’s foreign minister said on Sunday that the Iranian people, not Donald Trump, will elect their new leader and demanded that the US president apologise for starting the war with Iran. “We allow nobody to interfere in our domestic affai...

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 18:27:07 +0000
Man Filmed Cooking Sadza in Harare CBD Detained

HARARE – The man who was filmed cooking sadza in the middle of Harare’s Central Business District (CBD) has reportedly been detained by authorities following the circulation of a viral video that sparked widespread debate over informal trading in...

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