February 04
South Africa: 'I Have Loved Leading the DA,' Says Steenhuisen, Exiting Leadership Race Under Party Pressure
Daily Maverick
John Steenhuisen trumpeted his success as DA leader while announcing he wouldn't stand for re-election in April. Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Lines Up Six Witnesses to Defend 2026 Election Victory in Court
Nile Post
President Museveni has lined up six witnesses who will defend his 2026 election victory in the Supreme Court. Read more »
South Africa: National Minimum Wage to Rise to R30.23 Per Hour From March
SAnews.gov.za
Employment and Labour Minister Nomakhosazana Meth has announced an increase in the statutory National Minimum Wage (NMW) for 2026, raising it from R28.79 to R30.23 for each… Read more »
Africa: All of Africa Today - February 4, 2026
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Libya: Saif Al-Islam Gaddafi, Son of Former Libyan Leader, Killed
allAfrica
Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, the 53-year-old son of former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, has been reportedly shot dead. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Enforces Biometric Attendance in TVET, Links Payments to Verified Records
Premium Times
According to a statement by the spokesperson for the education ministry, Folasade Boriowo, all centres are to deploy biometric attendance systems for real-time monitoring. Read more »
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Africa: South Africa Joins Afreximbank, Announces U.S.$8bn Country Programme
Afreximbank
The Republic of South Africa has today officially acceded to the Establishment Agreement of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), Africa's leading Multilateral Financial… Read more »
Somalia: Somali Prime Minister Hands Over Command of National Army to New Chief
Shabelle
Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre on Wednesday officially handed over command of the Somali National Army to new Chief of Staff Major General Ibrahim Mohamed Mahmoud,… Read more »
Libya: Saïf Al-Islam Kadhafi, the Heir Apparent Without a Crown
RFI
Saïf al-Islam Kadhafi, the son of former Libyan leader Moamer Kadhafi, was long seen as the man who might one day take over from his father. His killing at his home in… Read more »
Africa: African Elections - Will the AU Remain Chronicler Rather Than Referee? [analysis]
ISS
The AU's response to the 2025 elections shows that it prioritises procedure over political competitiveness and democratic substance. Read more »
Nigeria: National Assembly and Mounting Pressure to Reserve Legislative Seats for Women
This Day
As Nigeria's National Assembly nears a decisive vote, a controversial constitutional amendment reserving legislative seats for women has become a defining test of political… Read more »
Uganda: Gen Muhoozi Rebukes U.S. Senator Over 'Demeaning' Remarks On Uganda
Nile Post
The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has issued a firm public rebuke to U.S. Senator Jim Risch, rejecting what he described as demeaning and degrading… Read more »
Uganda: Gen Muhoozi Orders Crackdown On Immigration Officers Over ID Denials for Banyarwanda
Nile Post
The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has ordered the immediate removal of immigration officers accused of obstructing Ugandan citizens of Banyarwanda… Read more »
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Africa: Building Africa's Future Together - OAFLAD's Renewed Leadership and Strategic Direction
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… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Announces Tax Relief for Low and Middle-Income Earners
Capital FM
President William Ruto has announced new tax relief measures for Kenyan workers, exempting those earning up to Sh30,000 from income tax. Read more »
South Africa: Johannesburg Races to Restore Water in Midrand - South African News Briefs - February 4, 2025
allAfrica
Johannesburg Races to Restore Water in Midrand Read more »
Nigeria: INEC Finalises 2027 Election Timetable, Awaits New Electoral Law
Leadership
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reaffirmed its preparedness to conduct the 2027 general election despite ongoing delays in the passage of the amended… Read more »
Nigeria: Governor Alia Orders Manhunt As Terrorists Attack Benue Community
Leadership
Benue State governor, Hyacinth Alia, has ordered a manhunt for the terrorists responsible for a deadly attack in Abande community, Turan, in Kwande local government area of the… Read more »
Uganda: NUP Rejects Presidential Election Results, Demands Release of Declaration Forms
Nile Post
The National Unity Platform (NUP) has rejected the presidential election results announced by the Electoral Commission (EC), saying the declaration lacked a legal basis and… Read more »
Kenya: No, Kenya's Standard Newspaper Did Not Publish Front Page Calling Two Prominent Politicians 'Fools'
Africa Check
No, Kenya's Standard newspaper did not publish front page calling two prominent politicians 'fools' Read more »
South Africa: Limpopo Floods Damage Dozens of Health Facilities, Raising Safety Concerns
Health-e
Dozens of health facilities across Limpopo were damaged by the flooding triggered by persistent heavy rains, which started in December 2025, leaving some partially inaccessible… Read more »
Liberia: Sen. Snowe Proposes Part-Time Roles for NEC Commissioners
New Dawn
Bomi County Senator Edwin Melvin Snowe has introduced a proposal on Capitol Hill aimed at amending Liberia's Election Law. Read more »
Somalia: Somalia Elects New Leadership of National Human Rights Commission
Shabelle
Somalia on Wednesday held a closely watched election for the leadership of its National Independent Human Rights Commission, a vote seen as setting the direction of the body for… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia's Federal Government Blames Regional Leaders for National Consultative Forum Cancellation
Shabelle
Somalia's federal government said on Wednesday that the cancellation of the National Consultative Forum was the responsibility of the administrations of the Somali Future Council,… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia and South Africa Hold High-Level Talks to Boost Bilateral Ties
Shabelle
Somalia's Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Abdisaalam Abdii Ali, held bilateral talks on Tuesday with South Africa's Foreign Minister, Ronald Lamola, in… Read more »
Uganda: LC3 Candidates Make Final Preparations As Polls Near
Nile Post
With only hours remaining before the election of LC3 chairpersons and councillors, candidates in different parts of the country are making final preparations ahead of a decisive… Read more »
Liberia: House Sets Up Conference Committee On Cbl Audit Report
New Dawn
The House of Representatives has established a Conference Committee to work with the Liberian Senate to harmonize and consolidate the report of the Joint Public Accounts and Audit… Read more »
