February 04
West Africa: Nigeria Says Soldiers Plotted Coup, Raising Fresh Fears in West Africa
Daba Finance
Nigeria has acknowledged for the first time that a group of soldiers plotted to overthrow President Bola Tinubu, an admission that underscores renewed concerns about military… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Sees Return to Double-Digit Growth On IMF-Backed Reforms
Daba Finance
Ethiopia expects economic growth to exceed 10% this fiscal year for the first time in nearly a decade, as reforms supported by the International Monetary Fund ease foreign exchange… Read more »
South Africa: South Africa Raises Minimum Wage Above Inflation
Daba Finance
South Africa will raise its national minimum wage by more than the rate of inflation, exceeding expectations from businesses and analysts. Read more »
Cameroon: Anti-Poverty Programmes Can Change How People See the State and Each Other [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
When floodwaters washed away Woudou Oumar's home in northern Cameroon, he and his family lost not only shelter but hope. Then a government-supported cash transfer arrived. "The… Read more »
Sierra Leone: Sierra Leoneans Who Live Off the Sea Don't Trust Farmed Fish - but Wild Fish Are in Decline [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
At dawn in Tombo, one of Sierra Leone's largest fishing towns, small-scale fishers begin landing fish from the sea. A portion of the catch is sold at the landing sites, while the… Read more »
Africa: Grazing and Digging Put Some Herbivores At Greater Risk From Toxic Elements in Soil - New Research [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
If you've watched a giraffe browsing in the tree canopy, a white rhino meandering across open grassland or a warthog shuffling around on its knees in South Africa's Kalahari… Read more »
Zambia: Zambia's Farmers Are Working in Dangerous Heat - How They Can Protect Themselves [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Farming is central to life in Zambia, with about 60% of the country's labour force relying on rain-fed agriculture for their livelihood or income. Seasonal rains shape planting and… Read more »
Sudan: Two Women From El Gedaref and Blue Nile Face Death By Stoning in Sudan Prison
Dabanga
Activists and human rights defenders say that two women, from El Gedaref and Blue Nile respectively, are being detained in Omdurman prison in Sudan, sentenced to death by stoning.… Read more »
Sudan: 'Sudan Holds Perpetrators of Sexual Violence Accountable, Including Members of the Regular Forces' - Minister of Social Welfare
Dabanga
Sudan's State Minister at the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Welfare, Dr Salima Ishaq, has acknowledged that cases of sexual violence and rape (gender-based violence / GBV)… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Reaffirms Support for UN Reforms As Fifth Committee Meets in Nairobi
Capital FM
Kenya has reaffirmed its commitment to a stronger and more inclusive United Nations as senior diplomats and officials from the UN General Assembly's Fifth Committee convened in… Read more »
Nigeria: Family, Military Pay Last Respect to Retired Avm Okorodudu
Leadership
Air Vice Marshal (Rtd) Terry Omatsola Okorodudu, a distinguished retired officer of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), was honoured with a Service of Songs on January 11, 2026, in… Read more »
Nigeria: INEC Finalises 2027 Election Timetable, Awaits New Electoral Law
Leadership
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reaffirmed its preparedness to conduct the 2027 general election despite ongoing delays in the passage of the amended… Read more »
Nigeria: Governor Alia Orders Manhunt As Terrorists Attack Benue Community
Leadership
Benue State governor, Hyacinth Alia, has ordered a manhunt for the terrorists responsible for a deadly attack in Abande community, Turan, in Kwande local government area of the… Read more »
Nigeria: Two Suspects Killed As Police Bust Kidnapping Ring in Rivers
Leadership
Operatives of the Rivers State Police Command have neutralised two suspected kidnappers as they busted a kidnapping ring in Etche local government area of the state. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya, WHO Strengthen Ties to Speed Up Universal Health Care
Capital FM
Kenya has stepped up talks with the World Health Organization (WHO) as the government pushes ahead with health reforms aimed at giving every Kenyan access to quality and affordable… Read more »
Africa: AUC Chairperson Today Received the Letters of Credentials of H.E. Mr. Adylbek Tultemirov, Ambassador of Kyrgyzstan
African Union
H.E Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the AU Commission, today received the Letters of Credentials of the Ambassador of Kyrgyz Republic to Ethiopia & the AU, H.E Adylbek… Read more »
Rwanda: What You Need to Know About Dj Toxxyk's Appeal Case
New Times
Nyarugenge Intermediate Court on February 4 heard an appeal filed by Arnaud de Bosscher Shema, popularly known as DJ Toxxyk, challenging a lower court decision to remand him. Read more »
Africa: Trump Signs Law Reauthorizing Agoa Trade Program Through 2026
Capital FM
President Donald Trump has signed into law legislation reauthorizing the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), extending the trade preference programme through December 31,… Read more »
South Africa: Three Children Killed in Village Attack, Suspect Arrested
Scrolla
Kwanele Gumede, 15, Ayabonga Khumalo, seven, and Amanda Khumalo, nine, were killed by an attacker in Lulwane village, Manguzi. Their grandfather Jobe Khumalo said they were… Read more »
Namibia: Treatment for Rural Cancer Patients Worlds Away
Namibian
The Cancer Association of Namibia (CAN) says geographical distance and financial hardship continue to delay cancer diagnosis and treatment for many Namibians, particularly those… Read more »
Uganda: NUP Rejects Presidential Election Results, Demands Release of Declaration Forms
Nile Post
The National Unity Platform (NUP) has rejected the presidential election results announced by the Electoral Commission (EC), saying the declaration lacked a legal basis and… Read more »
Nigeria: Bandits Kill 13 in Fresh Katsina Attack - Police
Premium Times
The attackers stormed Doma town, in Tafoki district, around midday on Tuesday and operated for several hours, witnesses told PREMIUM TIMES. Read more »
Nigeria: Tonto Dikeh, Son Reunite With Ex-Husband After 10-Year Feud
Premium Times
"This is grace speaking..." Read more »
Kenya: No, Kenya's Standard Newspaper Did Not Publish Front Page Calling Two Prominent Politicians 'Fools'
Africa Check
No, Kenya's Standard newspaper did not publish front page calling two prominent politicians 'fools' Read more »
Nigeria: Factsheet - Road Safety in Nigeria in Wake of High-Profile Crash
Africa Check
FACTSHEET: Road safety in Nigeria in wake of high-profile crash Read more »
