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

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

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

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

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

[New Era] Over 23% of urban residents in Khomas do not have access to flushing toilets. This is according to the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) Khomas 2023 Census Regional Profile report, which was launched this week by Khomas region Governor Sam Sh...

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

[GroundUp] "We don't know who killed Zweli and we don't know if we will be next" says housing movement leader, who has been in hiding since the murder

[35Nord] At a critical juncture for Africa's development trajectory, the Organization of African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD) enters a renewed phase of leadership and institutional consolidation.

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

[RFI] Senegal's government has approved a bill to toughen laws on homosexuality, proposing longer prison terms and higher fines.

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

[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...

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Outgoing Law Society of Kenya President Faith Odhiambo has urged Senior Counsel Charles Kanjama to serve with distinction as he assumes office as the 52nd President of the Society.

[New Era] The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) yesterday launched a new report outlining how Namibia can expand its economy by adding value to its mineral resources and diversifying into new industries.

[Daily Maverick] Hosi Nwamitwa II, a trailblazing monarch, overcame gender barriers to reclaim her rightful throne, leaving a transformative legacy in her community and championing women's rights and education.

[Daily Maverick] The Auditor-General has not signed off on the 2024-25 audit reports of three of South Africa's largest metros due to ongoing formal disputes.

[InfoWire] Prominent international businesswoman Vasundhara Oswal has filed a human rights petition before the High Court of Uganda, alleging that top security officials illegally and arbitrarily arrested her in October 2024. She alleges she was held...

[Daily Trust] Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists have intercepted and set ablaze three trucks loaded with fish at Mile-forty area of Magumeri LGA of Borno State.

[Ghanaian Times] The Government of Ghana has intensified diplomatic efforts to seek justice for Nana Agyei Ahyia, a Ghanaian student who died under unusual circumstances while studying in Latvia. This initiative is part of ongoing efforts to ensure t...

[ISS] Last week's Munich Security Conference clearly signalled that Africa needs security alliances beyond its traditional partners.

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

[FrontPageAfrica] Capitol Hill -- Members of the House of Representatives were left stunned Thursday after the Public Procurement and Concession Commission (PPCC) disclosed that it has no record of how a US$19.41 million contract for the Special Agro...

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Gulf Energy E&P BV has acquired an onshore oil drilling rig valued at over Sh2 billion ($15 million) for the Lokichar oil project, as it targets first oil production before the end of this year.

[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.

[Premium Times] Unlike the local council elections in the nation's 36 states, which are conducted by state independent electoral commissions (SIECs), the FCT council polls are organised directly by INEC.

[Afreximbank] 20260219 -- CANEX Creations Inc. (CCInc), the intellectual property investment subsidiary backed by Afreximbank's Fund for Export Development in Africa (FEDA), today announced its investment in the feature film Clarissa, a Nigerian-prod...

[Liberian Investigator] Montserrado County Electoral District 16 Rep. Dixon W. Seboe has ignited a political and gender equality storm after openly admitting that he deliberately excluded female constituents from his foreign scholarship program, argu...

[SAnews.gov.za] The Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities (DWYPD) has introduced a compulsory Gender-Based Analysis Plus (GBA+) online training course aimed at strengthening gender-responsive, youth-responsive, and disability-inclu...

[SAnews.gov.za] Members of the National Intervention Unit (NIU) and Gauteng Crime Intelligence have arrested a 16-year-old in Roodepoort this week for possession and distribution of explosives.

[SAnews.gov.za] In an effort to remove illegal firearms from circulation, the South African Police Service (SAPS) destroyed a total of 13 859 firearms during its second firearm destruction process for the 2025/26 financial year.

[Namibian] The Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) has applied for an urgent court interdict to stop the sale of its property through a writ of execution obtained by its former employee, Johannes Gaseb.

[263Chat] The United States says it will support access to a new twice-yearly HIV prevention injection for 271,000 people in Zimbabwe over the next three years, as part of efforts to curb new infections and strengthen the country's health system.