February 03
Africa: After a Decade of AU Reform, Collective African Security Remains Elusive [analysis]
ISS
The same leaders who routinely invoke 'African solutions' seek external conflict mediation and treat African-led initiatives as optional or secondary. Read more »
Africa: Ambassador Greer Statement on the Reauthorization of AGOA [press release]
USTR
Today, President Trump signed into law legislation that reauthorizes the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) trade preference program through December 31, 2026, with… Read more »
Tanzania: Three Natural Gas Wells Drilling to Start Soon
Daily News
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… Read more »
Africa: Protecting Africa's Ocean Future and Why a Precautionary Pause On Deep-Sea Mining Matters
IPS
VICTORIA, Seychelles, Feb 3 2026 (IPS) - The world is entering a decisive period for the future of the ocean. With the High Seas Treaty coming into force and meaningful progress… Read more »
Kenya: The Real Bosses of Kenya's Matatus Revealed After Chaos
Capital FM
Nairobi's Monday morning traffic chaos was not an accident. Read more »
Nigeria: Why Cement Prices Are High in Nigeria - Agora Policy
Premium Times
The report, published on Tuesday by Agora Policy, a Nigerian think tank committed to finding practical solutions to urgent national challenges, revealed that the increasing price… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu's Reforms Now Global Reference Point - World Bank Official
Premium Times
NAN reports that the bank's Managing Director of Operations, Anna Bjerde, said this on Tuesday while leading a group delegation to the president at the State House, Abuja. Read more »
Southern Africa: SADC Drives Public-Private Collaboration to Unlock SME Growth [document]
SADC
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) places the development of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) at the centre of its regional integration and economic… Read more »
Nigeria: What Emefiele Told Buhari in Memo Seeking Approval for Naira Redesign - Witness
Premium Times
The witness read out part of Mr Emefiele's memo to then-President Buhari, on the naira redesign policy. Read more »
South Africa: South Africa Targets Tourism Growth Through Investment, Connectivity and Visa Reforms
SAnews.gov.za
Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille says South Africa is strengthening its tourism growth strategy through investment promotion, improved air connectivity and visa reforms, as the… Read more »
South Africa: Tech Innovations Key to Building Climate-Resilient Homes - President Ramaphosa
SAnews.gov.za
Traditional construction methods may no longer meet the needs of a growing population facing climate change and rising urban pressures, says President Cyril Ramaphosa. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Army Chief Calls for Integration of Technology in Combat Operations
Premium Times
He noted that the Nigerian Army has recalibrated its doctrine, force posture and operational methods through a comprehensive multi-domain strategy. Read more »
Namibia: Former Bank Windhoek Employee Heidi Boois in Court Over N$3.36 Million Namcor Fraud Case
Namibian
The alleged fraudulent opening of a bank account for a fugitive suspect in the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (Namcor) fraud and corruption case landed a former bank… Read more »
Namibia: President Nandi-Ndaitwah Family Oil Interest Allegations Spark Transparency Row and State House Media Scuffle
Namibian
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah is facing growing calls to publicly disclose and explain her family's business interests in Namibia's oil and gas sector. Read more »
Malawi: Reserve Bank of Malawi to Compensate Finance Bank With Billions Over Wrongful Closure
Nyasa Times
The Reserve Bank of Malawi is expected to compensate the Finance Bank over wrongful closure following a landmark Supreme Court of Appeal ruling today in Blantyre. Read more »
Ethiopia: Some 2.6 Million Ethiopians Secured Jobs in Six Months - PM Abiy
ENA
Some 2.6 million Ethiopians have benefited from job opportunities over the past six months, according to Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. Read more »
Tanzania: Tanzania Embarks On the Use of Drones to Increase Agricultural Productivity
Daily News
PRIME Minister, Dr Mwigulu Nchemba, today, February 3, 2026, officially launched the use of drones aimed at increasing productivity in the agricultural sector. Read more »
Africa: Private Credit Rating Agencies Shape Africa's Access to Debt. Better Oversight Is Needed [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Africa's development finance challenge has reached a critical point. Mounting debt pressure is squeezing fiscal space. And essential needs in infrastructure, health and education… Read more »
South Africa: We Run Writing Workshops At a South African University - What We've Learnt About How Students Are Using AI and How to Help Them [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Much is being said about the wonders of artificial intelligence (AI) and how it is the new frontier. And while it provides amazing possibilities in fields like medicine, academics… Read more »
Gambia: 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… Read more »
Zimbabwe: 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. Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Mobilized Over USD 18bln in Six Months, Says PM [opinion]
Reporter
- Import bill stands at USD 11.3bln Read more »
Kenya: Kenya's Tax Policy Risks Losing Credibility Amid Rapid Amendments
Capital FM
Kenya's tax framework has undergone rapid and successive changes. Within a short period, the Tax Laws (Amendment) Act 2024, the Tax Procedures (Amendment) Act 2024, and the Finance… Read more »
Ethiopia: Govt Revises GDP Growth Forecast to 10.2pct
Reporter
The government has revised its projections for economic growth during the 2025/26 fiscal year, with its new forecast up a full percentage point from the 9.2 percent that officials… Read more »
Nigeria: Gas Reserves Not Enough to Grow Nigeria's Economy - Minister
Daily Trust
Abundant gas reserves alone would not translate into development without deliberate policies to deepen local participation, skills and ownership in Nigeria's value chain, Ekperikpe… Read more »
