February 14
Africa: "Women Leaders Reshaping African Governance"- Namibia Convenes High-Level Dialogue in Addis
Government of Namibia
On the margins of the African Union Summit, Namibia, through its Mission in Addis Ababa, co-convened a high-level Presidential Fireside Conversation under the theme “Beyond… Read more »
February 13
Guinea Bissau: Guinea-Bissau Makes Winter Olympics Debut With Teen Skier Tang
RFI
Guinea-Bissau is making its first appearance at the Winter Olympics, with 19-year-old skier Winston Tang set to compete in the slalom at the Milano-Cortina Games in Italy, which… Read more »
Africa: Five Steps for Africa to Thrive Under the New U.S. Security Strategy [analysis]
ISS
America will remain a vital partner, so African governments should expand, not reduce, their options to advance their interests. Read more »
Malawi: 'No Malawian Should Die of Hunger' As Maize Prices Collapse After State Intervention
Nyasa Times
Food security occupied a central place in President Peter Mutharika's SONA address today, reflecting both the political sensitivity of hunger and the economic vulnerability of a… Read more »
Ethiopia: Global Leaders Should Speak Out On Ethiopia Crisis
HRW
African Union Summit Crucial Opportunity to Address Protection of Civilians Read more »
South Africa: South African Social Media Reveals Contested Battle Over Masculine Norms
allAfrica
The National Strategic Plan on Gender-Based Violence, which was released in 2020, pledged to combat harmful gender norms. However, a new study reveals that the battle over what it… Read more »
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Africa: The IAEA and OCP Group Partner to Strengthen Global Food Security
OCP
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and OCP Group, a global leader in plant nutrition solutions, have launched a five-year strategic partnership to accelerate scientific… Read more »
Africa: All of Africa Today - February 13, 2026
allAfrica
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South Africa: Lukhanyo Calata to Testify on Behalf of Cradock Four Families - South African News Briefs - February 13, 2025
allAfrica
Lukhanyo Calata to Testify on Behalf of Cradock Four Families Read more »
Africa: The 39th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union At a Glance Water Security Is a Strategic, Development, Peace, and Climate Issue
African Union
The 39th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union at a Glance Read more »
Mozambique: Journalist Survives Assassination Attempt [press release]
IFJ
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins its affiliate the Syndicato Nacional de Jornalistas (SNJ - Mozambique) in condemning in the strongest terms this barbaric… Read more »
South Africa: SANDF Ready for Deployment to Tackle Gang Violence, Illegal Mining
SAnews.gov.za
Deputy Defence Minister, General Bantu Holomisa, says the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) is ready to deploy troops in support of the South African Police Service… Read more »
Nigeria: Ransom Payment Empowers Terrorists, Deepens Insecurity - - Us Army Veteran
Daily Trust
A retired United States Army officer, Major Yinka Ogunsanya, has condemned the payment of ransom to terrorists by government authorities, describing it as a dangerous practice that… Read more »
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Africa: Afreximbank Accelerates Bahamas Infrastructure Modernization With U.S.$100-Million Facility to Bahamas Striping Group
Afreximbank
In a transformative boost to the Caribbean's transport network,African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has announced the disbursement of a US$100 million Receivables Discounting… Read more »
Somalia: UK Announces £6m Humanitarian Drought Response Funding to Somalia
Shabelle
The UK Minister for International Development and Africa, Baroness Jenny Chapman, concluded her first visit to Somalia, during which she also announced £6 million in new… Read more »
Nigeria: Ukraine Provides Alleged Contract Details of Nigerians Who Died Fighting for Russia
Premium Times
Two of the three single-page documents were written in Russian, and the third was a mix of Russian and English. Read more »
Nigeria: Dangote Refinery Hits 650,000 Bpd Capacity [press release]
Premium Times
An official said that all remaining processing units will begin their respective performance test runs in Phase 2, scheduled to commence next week. Read more »
Eritrea: President Isaias Afwerki Met and Held Talks With Saudi Deputy Minister
Shabait
Asmara, 13 February 2026- President Isaias Afwerki met, in the late afternoon hours yesterday at Denden Guest House, Saudi delegation led by the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs,… Read more »
Liberia: No Immunity for Tweah, Others
Liberian Observer
The country's fight against corruption and the misuse of public funds entered a critical phase this week when the Supreme Court of Liberia reaffirmed that former Finance Minister… Read more »
Nigeria: Bird Strike Delays United Nigeria Airline's Flight At Port Harcourt Airport
Premium Times
United Nigeria Airlines says a bird strike on one of its Airbus A320 aircraft led to precautionary inspections and flight delays at Port Harcourt International Airport. Read more »
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Africa: 39th African Union Summit - With His Four Cardinal Points, the African Development Bank Plans to Accelerate Agenda 2063
African Development Bank (AfDB)
Dr Sidi Ould Tah, President of the Bank Group, will lead a high-level delegation to Addis Ababa for the 39th Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union (AU). Read more »
South Africa: Full Speech - President Cyril Ramaphosa's 2026 State of the Nation Address [document]
Govt of SA
Speaker of the National Assembly (NA), Ms Thoko Didiza; Read more »
South Africa: A SONA for (Almost) All - Ramaphosa's Masterclass in Political Crowd-Pleasing [analysis]
Daily Maverick
Cyril Ramaphosa's 2026 State of the Nation Address delivers a political balancing act, addressing diverse interests while avoiding contentious issues, showcasing the art of subtle… Read more »
Africa: AUC Chairperson At 35th APRM Forum Reaffirmed That Governance Remains the Cornerstone of Peace, Resilience & Inclusive Growth Under Agenda 2063
African Union
During this morning's 35th Forum of the African Peer Review Mechanism that was convened on the sidelines of the AU Summit, the Chairperson of the AU Commission, H.E. @ymahmoudali… Read more »
Africa: AUC Chairperson This Morning Conferred With H.E. Évariste Ndayishimiye, President of the Republic of Burundi
African Union
The Chairperson of the AU Commission, H.E. @ymahmoudali, this morning conferred with H.E. Évariste Ndayishimiye, President of the Republic of Burundi, on the margins of the… Read more »
Africa: AUC Chairperson Received His Majesty Letsie III of Lesotho
African Union
On the margins of the 39th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the AU Commission,… Read more »
Malawi: Activist Onjezani Kenani Questions Anti-Corruption Appointments Despite Praising President Mutharika's Leadership
Nyasa Times
Renowned social media activist Onjezani Kenani has applauded President Arthur Peter Mutharika for what he describes as an "excellent" and "results-oriented" State of the Nation… Read more »
Ghana: GWL Deploys 200 Service Personnel to Recover Gh¢866m Debt, Boost Digital Payments
Ghanaian Times
GHANA Water Limited (GWL) has launched a Field Debt Recovery and Digital Payment Sensitisation initiative, deploying 200 National Service Personnel to help recover outstanding… Read more »
