February 04
Nigeria: Ex-Governor Suswam Quits PDP, Joins Alia in Benue APC
Leadership
Former Benue State governor, Gabriel Suswam, has officially resigned from the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and thereafter joined incumbent Governor Hyacinth Alia in… Read more »
South Africa: In Full - Read John Steenhuisen's 'Moonshot Mission Accomplished' Speech
Daily Maverick
Here is the speech delivered by John Steenhuisen on 4 February 2026 in eThekwini, in which he announced that he will not seek re-election for a third term as DA federal leader at… Read more »
Uganda: Digital Tax Reforms Contribute to Steady Growth in URA Revenue
Independent (Kampala)
The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has recorded sustained growth in domestic revenue collections, driven in part by improvements in tax administration and the adoption of digital… Read more »
Nigeria: Another Zamfara Guber Hopeful Protests Exclusion From APC Membership Registration
Leadership
A governorship hopeful in Zamfara state for the 2027 general election, Dr Sani Abdullahi Shinkafi, has kicked against his exclusion from the ongoing nationwide electronic… Read more »
Sudan: Finance Minister Pledges to Settle Sudan's Contribution to Italian NGO Emergency
SNA
Minister of Finance Dr. Gebreil Ibrahim has pledged to settle Sudan's annual contribution to the Italian non-governmental organization Emergency and to address challenges facing… Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Footdrags On Electoral Bill
Daily Trust
The Senate has again failed to decide on the report of the Electoral Act, 2022 (Repeal and Enactment) Bill, 2026, pending before it, creating uncertainty over Nigeria's electoral… Read more »
Liberia: Lfmw Achievements Transform Forest Governance - Communities Empowered, Government Acts, Global Spotlight Secure
FrontPageAfrica
The Liberia Forest Media Watch (LFMW) has emerged as a decisive force in reshaping forest governance, compelling state action, and amplifying community voices across Liberia's… Read more »
Liberia: The Rising Issue of Misinformation in President Boakai's State of the Nation Address and the Challenge of Insufficient Data [opinion]
Liberian Observer
One would anticipate that the presidential address, especially on pivotal occasions like the State of the Nation Address (SONA), would provide citizens with a transparent, factual,… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto to Host Over 12,000 Uda Aspirants At State House Nairobi
Capital FM
President William Ruto is expected to host 12,235 aspirants who have expressed an interest in vying for various elective seats under the ruling UDA ticket in the 2027 General… Read more »
Nigeria: Civil Society Groups Commend Senator Jarigbe's Performance, Urge Responsible Public Discourse [press release]
Premium Times
Following an independent assessment of his performance, the groups passed a vote of confidence in the senator while urging citizens and political actors to exercise caution against… Read more »
February 03
Uganda: Bobi Wine Says Military Has Occupied His Magere Home
Nile Post
National Unity Platform (NUP) leader Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has accused the military of forcibly occupying his home in Magere, saying armed personnel… Read more »
Uganda: Health Ministry Dismisses Claims of Nipah Virus Outbreak in Uganda
Nile Post
The Ministry of Health has dismissed reports circulating on social media claiming that Uganda is experiencing an outbreak of Nipah virus, calling the claims false and misleading. Read more »
West Africa: A Dubious Turn in the Sahel [blog]
CFR
Washington’s latest diplomatic overtures to the three junta-led Sahelian states send the wrong message about U.S. tolerance of bad behavior in the region. Read more »
Malawi: Opposition Leader Takes Speaker to Task Over Arrest of MPs
Nyasa Times
Leader of Opposition in Parliament, Simplex Chithyola Banda, has put Speaker of Parliament Sameer Suleman under intense pressure, accusing him of failing to protect lawmakers after… Read more »
Namibia: Nandi-Ndaitwah Denies Allegations of Family Involvement in Oil Industry
Namibian
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has denied allegations of her family's alleged involvement in the oil industry. Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Govt Announces $10m Makoko Water City Plan Amid Tension Over Mass Demolition
Premium Times
The Lagos State Government said the state will contribute $2 million, with the United Nations expected to provide up to $8 million for the "water city" project aimed at modernising… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia Launches Emergency Talks As Severe Drought Worsens
Shabelle
Somali officials on Monday held an emergency meeting to address a deepening drought affecting large parts of the country, warning that the crisis has reached a critical stage for… Read more »
Ghana: Ghana Pauses Diaspora Citizenship Applications Amid Process Overhaul
allAfrica
Ghana has paused citizenship applications for members of the African diaspora to make the process more accessible and user-friendly. Read more »
Africa: All of Africa Today - February 3, 2026
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South Africa: Doornfontein Blast Under Investigation - South African News Briefs - February 3, 2025
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South Africa: 82 Prisoners Still On the Run After Escaping Eastern Cape Police Custody
Scrolla
MEC Xolile Nqatha said 82 prisoners remain at large after escaping Eastern Cape police custody over three financial years provincewide. Wrongful releases, transport escapes and… Read more »
Tanzania: Three Natural Gas Wells Drilling to Start Soon
Daily News
Preparations for the drilling of three natural gas wells in the Mnazi Bay Block in Mtwara Region are more than 90 percent complete, with the project expected to commence early this… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Mourns Death of Last Mau Mau General Kiambati Wa Njora At 106
Capital FM
Kenya is mourning the death of General Kiambati wa Njora, the last surviving general of the Mau Mau movement, who passed away at the age of 106, marking the end of an era in the… Read more »
Kenya: High Court Declines Bid to Stay Orders Voiding Ruto's 21 Advisor Roles
Capital FM
The High Court has dismissed applications seeking to suspend a previous ruling that declared the appointment of 21 presidential advisors unconstitutional. Read more »
Kenya: 'Forced Ingestion of Chillies' - Postmortems Reveal Torture in Kenyatta Market Deaths Blamed On Police
Capital FM
Postmortem examinations of two men who died after a brutal assault at Kenyatta Market have revealed disturbing signs of torture, intensifying calls for accountability amid… Read more »
