February 04
Uganda: Gen Muhoozi Orders Crackdown On Immigration Officers Over ID Denials for Banyarwanda
Nile Post
The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has ordered the immediate removal of immigration officers accused of obstructing Ugandan citizens of Banyarwanda… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Announces Tax Relief for Low and Middle-Income Earners
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President William Ruto has announced new tax relief measures for Kenyan workers, exempting those earning up to Sh30,000 from income tax. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Socialite Disguises As Dubai Prince to Defraud Romanian of Over $2.5 Million
Premium Times
The fraud operation, however, unravelled due to conflicts between the co-conspirators over how they split the money. Read more »
Africa: Trump Renews Lapsed Trade Subsidy Pact with Africa
DW
First enacted in 2000, the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) allows qualifying sub-Saharan African countries to export over 1,800 products to the US duty-free. Export… Read more »
South Africa: Johannesburg Races to Restore Water in Midrand - South African News Briefs - February 4, 2025
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Johannesburg Races to Restore Water in Midrand Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: U.S. Government-Backed Consortium Signs MOU to Buy 40% of Two DR Congo Mines
allAfrica
The Orion Critical Mineral Consortium (Orion CMC), led by the private equity fund created in October by Orion Resource Partners and the U.S. International Development Finance… Read more »
Africa: Chairperson of the African Union Commission Condemns the Deadly Attack in Woro, Kwara State, Nigeria
African Union
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has learned with deep shock and profound sorrow of the terrorist attack carried out on Tuesday, 3… Read more »
Africa: One Health Strong On Paper, Weak Where Outbreaks Begin
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This article was supported by One Health Hub. Read more »
Nigeria: Nies 2026 - Nigeria's Upstream Investors Discuss Challenges, Opportunities in Operations
Premium Times
The discussants agreed that alignment between policy, capital discipline, infrastructure investment and genuine community engagement could unlock significant growth across… Read more »
Nigeria: Ex-Benue Gov Joins APC, Picks Membership Card
Premium Times
Gabriel Suswam formally joined the APC few hours after his exit from the PDP. Read more »
Rwanda: City Extends Support to Family That Lost Three Children in Tragic Fire Incident
New Times
The family that lost three children in a tragic fire outbreak on Tuesday night, in Nyabugogo cell, Kigali Sector, is receiving support with rent and funeral arrangements from the… Read more »
Nigeria: INEC Registers 4,423 New Voters in Anambra
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The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the commission registered 2.8 million voters in 2025 before the governorship election in the state. Read more »
Uganda: Uganda, France Reaffirm Commitment to Sustainable Energy Partnership
Nile Post
The Uganda Electricity Generation Company Limited (UEGCL) has hosted the new French Ambassador to Uganda, Virginie Leroy, reaffirming the long-standing partnership between France… Read more »
Uganda: Over 127,000 Registered Voters Skip Rukungiri Lc Chairperson Polls
Nile Post
Rukungiri District recorded a low voter turnout in the LC5 chairperson general elections, with the majority of registered voters failing to cast their ballots. Read more »
Uganda: NUP Demands Release of Declaration Forms
Nile Post
The National Unity Party (NUP) has rejected the outcome of the 2026 presidential election and demanded that the Electoral Commission immediately release the declaration forms used… Read more »
Uganda: Two Shot As Election Violence Erupts in Sembabule
Nile Post
Two people were shot and injured in the early hours of Wednesday following election-related violence that disrupted voting for the position of Mayor of Sembabule Town Council,… Read more »
Nigeria: Terrorists Attack Kwara Community, Kills Many, Abducts Women, Children
Premium Times
As of Wednesday evening, the death toll has continued to rise, with search teams still recovering bodies. Read more »
Nigeria: Electoral Act Amendment - Nigerian Lawmakers Reject Electronic Transmission of Results to Irev, Remove Tribunals' Power to Declare Winners
Premium Times
The Electoral Act was amended after the lawmakers engaged in over five hours of debate and clause-by-clause consideration. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Workers See Salary Boost As New Tax Laws Kick in
Premium Times
The law exempts workers with an annual gross income of N1.2 million (translating into N800,000 taxable income) or below from paying tax. It automatically excludes national minimum… Read more »
Nigeria: Court Rejects Sowore's Documents in Cyberstalking Trial, Warns Against Live Streaming Hearing
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The trial judge, Mohammed Umar, rejected two caches of documents brought by Mr Sowore's defence team in separate rulings. Read more »
Nigeria: Five Months After Warning Letter, Boko Haram Attacks Kwara Community, Kills 170, Abducts Women and Children
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As of Wednesday evening, the death toll had risen to 170, with search teams still recovering bodies. Read more »
Nigeria: Viral Private Jet Clip Was AI-Generated, Oshiomhole Says, As South African Model Shades Nigerians
Premium Times
"Your senator is the problem, go be mad at him, not me.," Read more »
Nigeria: The Legality of No-Refund Policies Under Nigerian Consumer Protection Law [opinion]
Premium Times
The interests of vendors and service providers are, on the surface, essential to the protection of their goods and services. Over time, several measures have been adopted by… Read more »
Sudan: Victory Is Near, Defeat of Traitors and Elimination of the Rebellion - TSC President
SNA
Al-Tekeina, February 4, 2026 (SUNA) - President of the Transitional Sovereignty Council (TSC) and Commander-in-Chief of the Sudanese Armed Forces, General Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan,… Read more »
Sudan: Kabashi Says Country Near to Being Cleared of Rebellion, Confirms Arrangements for IDPs Return
SNA
Khartoum, Feb 4, 2026 (SUNA) -- Member of the Transitional Sovereignty Council (TSC) and Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, General Shams-Eddin Kabashi, praised the… Read more »
