February 03
Mozambique: Chapo Encourages Continued Battle Against Terrorism
AIM
Mozambican President Daniel Chapo has encouraged the Mozambican Defense and Security Forces (FDS) to continue fighting islamist terrorism in the northern province of Cabo Delgado… 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 »
Liberia: Liberia Records Gains in Girls' Education--but Wash Gaps, Weak Data Systems Still Undermine Progress
FrontPageAfrica
Liberia has made notable progress in advancing girls' education, achieving full gender parity in school enrollment and improving junior secondary completion rates, but deep… 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 »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia, Red Sea Naturally Inseparable Entities, Says PM Abiy
ENA
Ethiopia and the Red Sea are inseparable entities, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said, emphasizing the nation's inevitable access to this vital waterway. Read more »
Ethiopia: PM Stresses Need for Reimagining Ethiopia's Peace Building, Conflict-Resolution Mechanisms
ENA
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has urged a fundamental rethinking of Ethiopia's peace-building and conflict-resolution mechanisms, identifying the long-standing reliance on force, a… 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 »
Sudan: Sudan Army Enters Kadugli As Siege Is Lifted After More Than Two Years
Dabanga
Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) troops entered Kadugli, breaking a siege on the South Kordofan state capital that had lasted for more than two years after fierce fighting on the… Read more »
Mali: For Mali's Courts, Barriers to Justice Persist Despite Gains in Popular Trust
Afrobarometer
Majority of citizens doubt that ordinary people can obtain justice in the legal system. 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 »
Zimbabwe: Zanu-PF Signals Readiness to Engage Chamisa
263Chat
Ruling Zanu-PF youth league political commissar Taurai Kandishaya says the party is actively seeking to engage former opposition leader Nelson Chamisa as it steps up efforts to… 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 »
Kenya: Govt Rolls Out 'Green' Number Plates for Elecric Vehicles, E-Bikes
Capital FM
The government has introduced new green number plates for electric vehicles and motorbikes as part of a broader push to accelerate the adoption of e-mobility and cut carbon… 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 »
South Africa: Nigel Pensioners Unable to Pay Municipal Arrears
GroundUp
Alra Park pensioners want indigent relief and debt cancellation Read more »
Nigeria: South African Mayor Calls Out Nigerian High Commission Over Outstanding Utility Bill
Premium Times
Ms Moya, in a post on X, announced that the commission has been disconnected from power over its outstanding debt. Read more »
Somalia: Somali Deputy Minister Meets Diaspora in Birmingham On State-Building Drive
Shabelle
Somali officials led by Deputy Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism Abdirahman Yusuf Al-Cadaala were warmly received in the British city of Birmingham on Monday during an… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia Attends Key WHO Executive Board Meeting in Geneva
Shabelle
Somalia's Minister of Health and Social Care, Dr Ali Haji Adam Abubakar, on Monday attended the opening of the 158th session of the World Health Organization's (WHO) Executive… Read more »
Tanzania: MP Calls for Strong Land-Use Planning in Misungwi
Daily News
MISUNGWI Member of Parliament, Mr Silvery Luboja, has emphasised the need to establish strong land ownership and land-use planning systems in the district to promote investment… Read more »
Kenya: Surge in Grid-Tied Solar Raises Alarm Over Frequency Disturbances, Siror
Capital FM
Kenya Power's grid is facing mounting technical and security pressures that could undermine the reliability of the national electricity network, Managing Director Joseph Siror has… Read more »
Kenya: Uda Attracts Over 9,000 Aspirants Ahead of Next Year's General Election
Capital FM
The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Party has so far attracted 9,165 aspirants seeking party tickets to contest various seats in next year's general election. Read more »
Nigeria: PDP Crisis - Wike's Faction Holds NEC Meeting, Announces Date for National Convention
Premium Times
The faction announced the dates after a National Executive Committee meeting in Abuja, affirming the extension of its caretaker committees and insisting its actions comply with the… Read more »
Liberia: Liberia Announces Candidacy for African Union Peace and Security Council
New Dawn
Monrovia, Liberia - 2 February 2026 - Liberia will present its candidacy for a seat on the African Union Peace and Security Council (AU PSC), representing the Western Region for… Read more »
Kenya: Governor Otuoma Before EACC Over Graft Allegations
Capital FM
Busia Governor Paul Otuoma appeared before the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) on Tuesday morning following summons over allegations of corruption at the Busia County… Read more »
