February 01
Nigeria: Will Kwankwaso Lose Grip On Kano Politics?
This Day
With the defection of Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State from the New Nigeria People's Party to the All Progressives Congress, potentially altering the state's political equation,… Read more »
Nigeria: On the Aborted Coup Attempt [column]
This Day
Despite lapses, Nigeria is better off with democratic governance Read more »
Nigeria: Cooperative Governance - How UBA Sani and Tinubu's Administration Restored Tudun Biri
This Day
In December 2023, Tudun Biri, a quiet agrarian community in Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State, became the setting of one of the most painful chapters in Nigeria's recent… Read more »
Sudan: North Kordofan State Celebrates World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day
SNA
Al-Obeid, Feb. 1, 2026 (SUNA) - The Ministry of Health and Social Development in North Kordofan State marked World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day on Sunday at the Government… Read more »
January 31
Nigeria: U.S. Strikes On Nigeria Set 'Deeply Troubling Precedent' for African Governance
RFI
When the United States launched airstrikes on northern Nigeria in late December, it said it had taken out Islamic State jihadists - at Abuja's request - to stop them killing… Read more »
South Africa: Revealed - Jacob Zuma's Intimate Dinner With Jeffrey Epstein
Daily Maverick
Hidden among the latest disclosures from the US Justice Department are emails relating to an intimate dinner organised by the late sex-trafficker Jeffrey Epstein for Jacob Zuma in… Read more »
Africa: Africa at the G20 Episode 4 With Precious Tricia From Akina Mama Wa Afrika [analysis]
Democracy Works
In this episode, we sit down with Precious (Abwooli) Tricia, Economic Justice and Climate Action Programme Associate at Akina Mama wa Afrika, for a timely conversation on Africa's… Read more »
January 30
South Africa: South Africa Expels Top Israeli Diplomat for 'Violations of Diplomatic Protocol'
allAfrica
South Africa has declared Israel's top diplomat in the country persona non grata, ordering him to leave within 72 hours following what officials described as repeated breaches of… Read more »
Africa: All of Africa Today - January 30, 2026
allAfrica
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Chad: France and Chad Seek to Reset Ties, One Year On From Military Split
RFI
France and Chad have agreed to open a new chapter in their bilateral relationship, after the departure of the last French soldiers stationed in the central African country on 31… Read more »
Uganda: Bobi Wine Is Not Wanted By the State - Baryomunsi
Nile Post
The Minister for Information and Communications Technology and National Guidance, Dr. Chris Baryomunsi, has reiterated that opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly… Read more »
Uganda: Gen Muhoozi Withdraws Threats to Cut Military Cooperation With U.S.
Nile Post
The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has apologised to the United States following a series of social media posts in which he accused the US Embassy in… Read more »
Uganda: 'Catch Me If You Can!' - Bobi Wine Taunts Muhoozi Amid Security Clampdown
Capital FM
Ugandan opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has issued a defiant message to Chief of Defence Forces Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, declaring that security… Read more »
Burkina Faso: Burkina Faso Junta Dissolves All Political Parties
DW
Political parties in Burkina Faso have already been banned from holding public events, but could still operate internally. Now, a decree dissolves them entirely. Read more »
South Africa: Four Crime Suspects Killed in KwaZulu-Natal - South African News Briefs - January 30, 2026
allAfrica
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Niger: Niger Accuses France, Benin and Cote d'Ivoire of Sponsoring Airport Attack
RFI
Niger's military ruler, Abdourahamane Tiani, has accused the presidents of France, Benin and Cote d'Ivoire of sponsoring an attack on Niamey international airport. Read more »
Rwanda: Togo President Visits Rwanda
New Times
Togo's President Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé arrived in Kigali on Thursday evening for an official visit. He was received at Kigali International Airport by Minister of… Read more »
South Africa: Where Has All Our Money Gone? a Look At Government's Wasted Billions
GroundUp
Auditor-General has condemned "no-consequence culture" in government Read more »
Somalia: Somalia Steps Up Political Dialogue Ahead of Broader National Talks
Shabelle
Delegations from Somalia's federal government and the Somali Future Council held a second round of talks on Thursday, part of ongoing efforts to revive political dialogue in the… Read more »
Botswana: Debate On Concourt Invoke Mixed Reactions
Botswana Daily News
The proposed establishment of a Constitutional Court through Constitutional Amendment Bill of 2025, has been a topic of significant debate, revolving around issues of legal… Read more »
Liberia: Senate Concurs With House of Representatives to Pass Third Aml Amendment, Outlines
FrontPageAfrica
The Liberian Senate has concurred with the House of Representatives to pass the Third Amendment to the Mineral Development Agreement (MDA) between the Government of Liberia and… Read more »
South Africa: Explainer - How Much South African MPs Earn and What They Do for It
Africa Check
EXPLAINER: How much South African MPs earn and what they do for it Read more »
Seychelles: Increasing Cost of Living Tops Youth Concerns in Seychelles
Afrobarometer
More than one in five young citizens have considered emigrating, mostly in hopes of finding better job opportunities. Read more »
South Africa: Israeli Chargé d'Affaires Declared Persona Non Grata [press release]
Govt of SA
The Department of International Relations and Cooperation has informed the Government of the State of Israel of its decision to declare Mr. Ariel Seidman, the Chargé… Read more »
South Africa: Teen Can't Get Smart ID Because System Won't Accept Click Sounds in His Name
Scrolla
Lesle Jansen says her son !Khūboab Lawrence cannot get a smart ID because the system does not process the special characters in his name. The characters are click sounds used in… Read more »
