February 01
Nigeria: Endless Collapse of Nigeria's National Grid
This Day
For the umpteenth time, Nigerians were plunged into darkness last Tuesday after the national electricity grid collapsed for the third time in one month, raising concerns over the… Read more »
Nigeria: Sustaining Nigeria's Capital Market Rally in 2026
This Day
Nigeria enters 2026 with its capital market at a historic inflection point, having transformed a rare bull run into a test of institutional strength and economic credibility. The… Read more »
Nigeria: The Rise of Pos Agents As Nigeria's News Cash Banks
This Day
While regulators focus on building stronger, better-capitalised banks, millions of Nigerians are quietly grappling with a more basic problem: how to access their own cash. As ATMs… Read more »
Nigeria: Minister - Certificates Alone Cannot Help Nigeria Realise Dream of Economic Prosperity
This Day
The Minister of Communication, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, said yesterday that certificates alone cannot achieve the nation's dream of a prosperous economy… Read more »
Nigeria: Market Capitalisation Rises By N6.8tn in January As Stock Market Opens 2026 On Buoyant Note
This Day
Nigeria's equities market began 2026 on a buoyant note, with the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) recording a N6.8 trillion rise in market capitalisation in January, driven by… Read more »
Africa: Should Private Sector Executives Sit On the Boards of Non-Profits? There Are Risks and Benefits [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Serving on a non-profit board can be deeply fulfilling and beneficial to the cause - but only if you're fully committed and prepared for the role. Read more »
January 31
Congo-Kinshasa: Many Killed in Coltan Mine Disaster in East - Rebels
DW
At least 200 were killed when mines collapsed at a coltan mining site in eastern Congo this week, rebel authorities say. The Rubaya mines, where the disaster occurred, supply a key… Read more »
Angola: Fire Destroys Tire Store in Zango Zero Municipality
ANGOP
A tire store was partially destroyed on Saturday morning as a result of a fire near the Vida Pacifica housing development in Zango Zero, Calumbo, Icolo e Bengo Province, ANGOP has… Read more »
Angola: First Lady Defends Development Aligned With Improving People's Living Conditions
ANGOP
Angolan First Lady Ana Dias Lourenço stated on Friday in Luanda that the socio-economic development of the country becomes possible and complete when it reaches the people… Read more »
Nigeria: Governor Lawal Commissions Five Strategic Projects in Tsafe [press release]
Premium Times
The projects include a reconstructed modern motor park, a reconstructed market, a rehabilitated school, a renovated and equipped general hospital, and a renovated emir's palace. Read more »
Nigeria: First Holdco's Impairment Charge Jumped 75 Percent in 2025
Premium Times
The bulk of the impairment charge was reported in the fourth quarter of the year, when the group set aside N459.2 billion. Read more »
January 30
Africa: The 99% Don't Need a Billionaires' Forum. They Need Democratic Power [guest column]
allAfrica
Last week, the rich and powerful gathered once again at the World Economic Forum in Davos, the Swiss ski resort that has hosted an annual meeting of the world’s super-rich… Read more »
Africa: All of Africa Today - January 30, 2026
allAfrica
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South Africa: Why the Rand Exchange Rate Matters
GroundUp
The Reserve Bank points out that inflation is lower thanks to the strength of the rand Read more »
Ethiopia: As Tigray Clashes Intensify, Locals Stockpile Food and Airline Cancels Flights
RFI
Fighting in Ethiopia's Tigray region this week has raised fears of a return to full-scale war, just over three years after a peace deal ended a conflict that killed more than… Read more »
Angola: Zambia Reaffirms Aim to Invest in Angola's Agricultural and Mining Sectors
ANGOP
The Zambian ambassador to Angola, Elias Munshya, reaffirmed on Friday in Saurimo, Lunda-Sul, province his country's goal to invest in agriculture and mining to promote development… Read more »
Africa: IShowspeed's Africa Tour Forces Rethink of a Global Narrative
Daba Finance
American streamer IShowSpeed has completed a 28-day livestream tour across Africa that reached millions of viewers and shifted how global audiences engage with the continent. Read more »
Africa: Barbadian PM Hails GERD As Model for Ending Africa's Energy Poverty
ENA
Barbadian Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley has hailed Ethiopian Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) as a powerful symbol of African self-determination, declaring it a living… Read more »
Zimbabwe: High Court Strikes Off Urgent Application in Botha Gold Mine Dispute
263Chat
The High Court has struck off the roll the latest urgent application brought against Side Electrical (Pvt) Ltd trading as Botha Gold Mine by its disgruntled former General Manager… Read more »
South Africa: Condolences After 11 Die in Isipingo Crash
SAnews.gov.za
The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) has conveyed its deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of the 11 passengers who lost their lives in a road crash in… Read more »
Ghana: Ladma MCE Denies Allegations of Victims of Kpeshie Lagoon Demolition
Ghanaian Times
The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) of the La Dade-Kotopon Municipal Assembly (LaDMA), Mr Alfredos Nii Anyetei, has denied allegations by victims of last Monday's demolition… Read more »
Liberia: Pres. Boakai Agrees to Recall Controversial Port Reform Bills Amid Public Backlash and Stakeholder Concerns
FrontPageAfrica
Amid growing public pressure, intense lobbying, and mounting controversy, President Joseph Boakai has accepted a request from members of the 55th National Legislature to recall two… Read more »
Kenya: Low Transportation, Food and Internet Costs Cut Inflation to 4.4pc in Jan
Capital FM
Lower transportation, food as well as information and communication costs helped ease inflation to 4.4 percent in January from 4.5 percent in December last year, latest data shows. Read more »
Liberia: Senate Concurs With House On Passage of AML Deal
New Dawn
Monrovia, January 30, 2026: The Liberian Senate has overwhelmingly passed the Third Amendment to the Mineral Development Agreement (MDA) between the Government of Liberia and… Read more »
Rwanda: What to Know About Cabinet-Approved System to Track Job Creation
New Times
The Cabinet meeting of Wednesday, January 28, was briefed on the integrated Labour Management Information System (LMIS), a platform designed to support evidence-based employment… Read more »
