February 03
Ethiopia: PM Abiy Reaffirms Government Commitment to IDPs Return
ENA
The federal government is committed toward resettling the internally displaced people (IDPs) in northern Ethiopia, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said today. Read more »
Nigeria: Imo @50 - Remembering Osigwe Nwogu, Man Who Designed Abuja, Made Many Igbo Men
This Day
It was exactly today, 50 years ago, that the late General Murtala Mohammed made that historical broadcast that brought to a pleasant climax, the years of struggle by some eminent… Read more »
Nigeria: INEC Urges Media to Intensify Voter Education Ahead of FCT Area Council Elections
This Day
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has called on the media to intensify voter education, promote professionalism and uphold ethical standards in election coverage… Read more »
Namibia: Shiimi Flags Poor Execution of Projects in ||kharas Region
Namibian
The parliamentary standing committee on economics, industry, public administration and planning has flagged poor execution of projects in the ||Kharas region. Read more »
Namibia: IOC Chief Coventry Calls for Focus On Sport, Not Politics
Namibian
The new International Olympic Committee president Kirsty Coventry said on Tuesday the organisation should "focus" on sport in order to preserve its neutrality. Read more »
Nigeria: Gov Yusuf Hires Kano Doctors Working in Neighbouring States
Daily Trust
The Kano State Government has approved automatic employment for medical doctors who hail from the state but are currently working in neighbouring states. Read more »
Nigeria: Atiku Only Ran Into Yari At Abuja Airport, Says Aide
Daily Trust
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar did not hold any private meeting with a former governor of Zamfara State and senator representing Zamfara West, Abdulaziz Yari, in Abuja. Read more »
Nigeria: Electoral Act - Senate Adjourns Plenary After Marathon Closed Door Session
Daily Trust
The Senate, on Tuesday, adjourned plenary session to Wednesday after a closed door session lasting over four hours without making public the outcome of their deliberations. Read more »
South Africa: The Coega Steel Dilemma - When Governance Rules Collide With Jobs
Daily Maverick
Before rushing to judgment over the controversial Coega Steel transformer lease, we need to consider whether bending rules in urgent economic crises can sometimes serve the public… Read more »
South Africa: Cape Town ANC Councillor Lazola Gungxe Gunned Down After Community Meeting
Daily Maverick
The ANC described Councillor Lazola Gungxe as 'not only a colleague, but a comrade and a friend', while the police say the motive for his murder is yet to be determined. Read more »
South Africa: Restorative Constitutionalism and the Poor - When Equality Requires Repair, Not Neutrality
Daily Maverick
South Africa's legal framework often symbolises equality, yet fails to address ongoing harm to the poor, emphasising the need for restorative constitutionalism that repairs, rather… Read more »
Nigeria: Nwosu Revalidates APC Membership, Backs Grassroots Empowerment
Leadership
Former Imo State chief of staff and governorship candidate, Ugwumba Uche Nwosu, has revalidated his membership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and hailed a grassroots… Read more »
Nigeria: Katsina APC Stakeholders Endorse Tinubu, Radda for 2027
Leadership
A major political gathering of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Katsina State has endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Dikko Umaru Radda for second-term in 2027. Read more »
Nigeria: APC Will Retain Dominance in Katsina - Gov Radda
Leadership
Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has pledged to sustain the All Progressives Congress (APC) political dominance in the state, urging party members to remain united… Read more »
Nigeria: Wike-Backed PDP Fixes National Convention for March 28 in Abuja
Leadership
The Abdulrahman-led Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has scheduled its long-awaited National Convention for March 28 and 29, 2026, in Abuja, a decisive move aimed at electing a… Read more »
Nigeria: E-Registration - APC Dismisses ADC's Claim of Civil Servants' Coercion
Leadership
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed the claim by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) that civil servants across several states were being coerced to register for… Read more »
Nigeria: 68 Seats to Be Contested in FCT Council Election
Leadership
A total of 68 positions will be contested in the February 21 election, including 62 councillorship seats and six chairmanship posts Read more »
Nigeria: APC Is Attracting People of All Classes, Says Yilwatda
Leadership
National chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Yilwatda, has reaffirmed that the ruling party's growing strength across the country is driven by grassroots… Read more »
Nigeria: Rivers Political Impasse, Needless Fight - Ex-Pandef Spokesman
Leadership
A former spokesman of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), Dr Ken Robinson, has described as, "needless fight" the ongoing political impasse in Rivers State. Read more »
Nigeria: Delta North APC - Coalition Calls for Inclusion of Old Members
Leadership
Members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Delta North Coalition for Equity (DNCE) have called on the national leadership of the party and Delta State governor, Hon. Sheriff… Read more »
February 02
Africa: How Prepared is Africa for a Nipah Outbreak?
allAfrica
Nipah is a highly lethal virus that causes severe illness with a high fatality rate, and there are currently no approved vaccines or specific treatments. Scientists are… Read more »
Africa: All of Africa Today - February 2, 2026
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South Africa: Tyla Wins Second Grammy - South African News Briefs - February 2, 2025
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Uganda: Museveni Taps Former Ethiopian Airlines CEO to Replace Bamuturaki
Nile Post
Uganda Airlines Chief Executive Jenifer Bamuturaki has stepped down from her role under pressure with President Museveni said to be considering appointing a former Ethiopian… Read more »
Nigeria: Inside 57 Terrorism Charges Detailing Alleged Roles of Nine Defendants in June 2025 Benue Massacre
Premium Times
In counts 3 to 16 and 25, the prosecution accused Mr Ardo, who appeared to be the prime suspect, of directing and providing material and financial support for terrorism, including… Read more »
