February 02
Nigeria: Plateau Suspends Mining, Imposes Curfew Amid Fresh Attacks
Premium Times
Even as authorities moved to restrict mining in Bokkos, fresh violence was reported in Riyom Local Government Area, where at least three residents of the Kwi community were killed… Read more »
Kenya: Kenyans Ask - Who Is Really in Control of Matatus After the Chaos?
Capital FM
Nairobi woke up to confusion and traffic chaos on Monday morning, just hours after transport leaders assured the country that a planned matatu strike had been suspended. Read more »
Ghana: High Court Adjourns Trial of Former Finance Minister, Others
Ghanaian Times
THE High Court has adjourned proceedings in the ongoing trial of the former Minister of Finance, Mr Kenneth Nana Yaw Ofori-Atta, and nine others to February 26, 2026. Read more »
South Africa: Zuma Had Dinner With Dead Child Sex Offender Jeffrey Epstein in London
Scrolla
The US Justice Department released three million pages of documents about Jeffrey Epstein on 23 January showing the dinner invitation. Jacob Zuma was president for 10 months when… Read more »
Madagascar: Cyclone Fytia in Madagascar Leaves Three Dead, Flooding Affects Nearly 30,000
RFI
Cyclone Fytia hit Madagascar at the weekend, flooding large parts of the northwest of the main island and leaving three people dead, while impacting nearly 30,000 others. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Environmentalists Warn Loss of Wetlands Puts Zimbabwe's Water Security At Risk
263Chat
As Zimbabwe joins the global community in marking World Wetlands Day, environmental groups and human rights advocates are warning that the country's wetlands are under… Read more »
Uganda: When Politics Pauses for the Law - Kivumbi's Arrest Rewrites Opposition Lines
Nile Post
The arrest of Muwanga Kivumbi, a senior figure in the National Unity Platform (NUP), has triggered an unexpected political realignment within Uganda's opposition -- one unfolding… Read more »
South Africa: SA-Israel Spat - Tit-for-Tat Envoy Expulsions Rooted in Much Bigger 'Ideological War' Over Gaza
Daily Maverick
South Africa's expulsion of the Israeli chargé d'affaires and Israel's reciprocal response emphasise a collapse in relations. These 'persona non grata' declarations are… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia Launches Defence Board to Steer Security Transition
Shabelle
Somalia's defence minister inaugurated a new Defence Board, a high-level platform aimed at strengthening defence governance, improving coordination among security institutions and… Read more »
Liberia: Piah Fires Back At Cummings Over Facebook Post
New Dawn
Information Minister Jerolinmek Matthew Piah has reacted strongly to a recent Facebook post by Alternative National Congress (ANC) political leader Alexander B. Cummings, which… Read more »
Nigeria: Senator Seeks Judicial Reforms On Conflicting Supreme Court Rulings
Leadership
Chairman of the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petitions, Senator Neda Imasuen, has raised the alarm over what he described as "very disturbing" conflicting… Read more »
Nigeria: I'll Run As Presidential Candidate in 2027, Obi Declares
Daily Trust
A former presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has declared that he will contest the 2027 presidential election as the leading candidate, insisting that he… Read more »
Nigeria: Ebonyi Community Requests Governor Nwifuru to Lift 'Siege' After Killings
Premium Times
They spoke at a press conference yesterday in Abuja, on the heels of the penalties handed down by Governor Nwifuru to the Amasiri community following the killing at Okporojo. Read more »
Nigeria: 47 Ebonyi Youths Depart for UK On State Govt Scholarship
Premium Times
Gov Nwifuru said during the beneficiaries' departure from the Chuba Okadigbo Airport, Ezza, that the prosperity of the state depended on deliberate commitment to youth development. Read more »
Nigeria: Police Arrest Government Official, Two Traditional Rulers Over Ebonyi Killings
Premium Times
Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi had earlier sacked political appointees and dethroned traditional rulers from the Amasiri community over alleged complicity in the violent land… Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Govt Confiscates 65 Motorcycles in Restricted Areas - Official
Premium Times
The Lagos State Government said all seized motorcycles will be processed through the courts for possible forfeiture in line with existing transport regulations. Read more »
Nigeria: Benue Massacre - Court Remands Suspected Terrorists
Premium Times
The suspects were alleged to have carried out the attack on June 13, 2025, where many houses were burnt down, and about 150 people were massacred Read more »
South Africa: Gauteng Returns R1.8 Billion While Patients Wait in Broken Hospitals
Scrolla
Finance MEC Lebogang Maile said the R1.799-billion can be reallocated after departments explain how the funds will be used. General Industries Workers Union of South Africa said… Read more »
Nigeria: Dangote Group, NNPC Subsidiaries Seal Strategic Gas Supply Agreements
Premium Times
The Dangote group described the agreements as a major milestone in the refinery's expansion drive and a proactive step to secure the vast energy requirements needed to support… Read more »
Nigeria: Onitsha Traders Defy IPOB Sit-At-Home, Partially Reopen Market After Soludo's Threat
Premium Times
Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra State ordered the closure of the market when he visited last week and observed that shops were closed in compliance with IPOB's sit-at-home. Read more »
South Africa: President Ramaphosa Mourns Passing of Struggle Veteran Leon Levy
SAnews.gov.za
President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his deep sadness at the passing of Leon Levy, who was the last surviving signatory of the Freedom Charter and Accused No 4 in the 1956… Read more »
South Africa: Police Record Major Successes in Fight Against Crime
SAnews.gov.za
The South African Police Service (SAPS) has scored big wins in the fight against crime, focusing strongly on taking illegal guns and ammunition out of circulation. Read more »
Nigeria: NDLEA Arrests Brazil Returnee With Cocaine Hidden On Body, Seizes Nearly 10 Tonnes of Drugs Nationwide
This Day
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a Brazil-based Nigerian businessman, Uche Onyekwere, for attempting to smuggle cocaine into the country through the… Read more »
Gambia: Presidential Hopeful Jammeh Sets Sights On Ending 'Backway'
The Point
Mr. Lamin Jammeh, retired Chief Executive Officer of BAC, and banking executive has declared his intention to contest the 2026 presidential election as an independent candidate,… Read more »
Liberia: Liberia Celebrates Literary Milestone - As Vamba Sheriff Launches the Emperor's Son
New Republic
Liberia's literary community marked a significant cultural milestone with the official launch of The Emperor's Son, a historical novel by acclaimed Liberian author Vamba Sheriff,… Read more »
