February 03
Rwanda: French Court Opens Appeal Trial of Genocide Suspect Claude Muhayimana
New Times
The court of appeal in Paris on Tuesday, on February 3, opened the appeal trial of genocide suspect Claude Muhayimana, who was convicted for his role in massacres of Tutsi… Read more »
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: All of Africa Today - February 3, 2026
allAfrica
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Africa: Digital Briefing with Africom Commander General Anderson and Senior Enlisted Leader Sergeant Major Banfield - Priorities on the African Continent [press conference]
State Department
Special Briefing - Gen. Dagvin R.M. Anderson, Commander, U.S. Africa Command and Sergeant Major Garric M. Banfield, Command Senior Enlisted Leader, U.S. Africa Command 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 »
Africa: WHO Launches 2026 Appeal to Help Millions of People in Health Emergencies and Crisis Settings
WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) today launched its 2026 global appeal to ensure that millions of people living in humanitarian crises and conflicts can access health care. Read more »
Nigeria: U.S. to Deport 79 Nigerians On 'Worst' Criminal List
Leadership
The United States government, through its Department of Homeland Security (DHS), has announced plans to deport at least 79 convicted Nigerians listed on its so-called… Read more »
Africa: Nearly 40% of Cancer Cases Could Be Prevented, UN Study Finds
UN News
Up to four in 10 cancer cases globally could be prevented, new analysis has revealed, highlighting the need for stronger tobacco control and other measures to reduce risks and save… Read more »
Mauritania: MSF Provides Care to Malian Refugees in Mauritania [press release]
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… Read more »
Ethiopia: PM Abiy Shoots Down Trump's GERD Funding Claims
Reporter
- "Ethiopia did not borrow or receive a penny to finance GERD." Read more »
Uganda: Ugandan Housemaid Confesses to Killing Syrian Actress
New Times
Vicky Ajok, a Ugandan woman working as a housemaid in Syria, has reportedly confessed to killing veteran Syrian actress Huda Shaarawi, 87, who was found dead in her apartment in… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Man Killed Fighting for Russia in Ukraine
Daily Trust
Reports have emerged that a Nigerian national was killed while fighting on the battlefield for Russian forces against Ukraine. Read more »
Sudan: In Washington, Fletcher Presses for Action As Sudan War Grinds On
UN News
Sudan is now the world's most severe humanitarian emergency, the UN's top relief official warned on Tuesday, urging donors and diplomatic partners to act swiftly as the fighting… Read more »
Africa: Four in Ten Cancer Cases Could Be Prevented Globally
WHO
Up to four in ten cancer cases worldwide could be prevented, according to a new global analysis from the World Health Organization (WHO) and its International Agency for Research… Read more »
Africa: Somalia, UN Envoys Discuss Horn of Africa Stability
Shabelle
Somalia's deputy foreign minister on Monday met senior United Nations envoys to discuss evolving security and political developments in the Horn of Africa, officials said. Read more »
Sudan: Sudan Affirms Full Cooperation With UN Security Council Expert Team On Darfur
SNA
Port Sudan, 3 January 2026 (SUNA) - The government of Sudan reaffirmed its commitment to full cooperation with the UN Security Council's sanctions expert team tasked with… Read more »
Africa: Empowering Local Health Systems for Sustainable Impact - Inside Uganda's Push to Strengthen District Health Leadership [press release]
WHO-AFRO
Across the winding corridors of district health offices in Uganda, a quiet but profound transformation is taking place. It is not marked by grand announcements or sweeping reforms,… Read more »
Uganda: 'You Will Never Make Us Your Slaves,' Muhoozi Tells U.S. Senator Risch
Capital FM
Uganda's Chief of Defence Forces, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, fired back at U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Jim Risch over remarks suggesting that Uganda had… Read more »
Somalia: From Davos to Dubai - Somaliland President Steps Onto the Global Stage Again At the World Governments Summit
Horn Diplomat
The President of the Republic of Somaliland, Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi Irro, is attending the World Governments Summit in Dubai for the second consecutive year, reinforcing… Read more »
Egypt: Rafah Reopening Offers Lifeline for Patients, but Aid Flow Still Far From Enough
UN News
The partial reopening of the Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt has allowed a small number of people to leave and return to the Strip - including critically ill patients - but… Read more »
Africa: Building Healthy Bridges Towards Peace - WHO Launches $1 Billion Appeal
UN News
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday launched its 2026 global appeal for nearly $1 billion to ensure that millions of people living in humanitarian crises and conflicts… 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 »
Nigeria: Chinese Investors Invest $20m in Jigawa
Daily Trust
Chinese investors have announced plans to inject $20 million into livestock, poultry, and agricultural development in Jigawa State to boost food production, create jobs, and expand… Read more »
Tanzania: Qatar Seeks 1,150 Tanzanian Drivers
Daily News
THE Prime Minister's Office Labour, Employment and Relations has announced 1,150 job opportunities for Tanzanian drivers in Qatar, as part of ongoing efforts to expand employment… Read more »
Africa: As Global Health Faces Reversal in Progress, Gates Foundation CEO Details 20-Year Push to Save, Improve Lives [press release]
Premium Times
Mr Suzman says the setback shouldn't be permanent and lays out a roadmap to reclaim momentum and accelerate progress through 2045, even amid significant financial constraints… Read more »
