February 04
South Africa: Rising Food Prices Leave Low-Income Families Struggling to Meet Basic Nutritional Needs
Daily Maverick
Basic food prices continue to rise, pushing essential items beyond the reach of those relying on the R370 Social Relief of Distress grant. Read more »
Tanzania: Mwinyi Stresses Strong Policies, Partnerships in Fight Against Diabetes
Daily News
ZANZIBAR President Dr Hussein Mwinyi has underlined the central role of government in creating enabling policy environments, ensuring sustainable financing and strengthening… Read more »
Kenya: National Government to Take Over Construction of Mombasa Stadium
Capital FM
Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya has announced that the national government will assume renovation of the Mombasa Stadium. Read more »
Nigeria: Why Nigeria's Refineries Failed - - Ojulari
Premium Times
Under a new board-approved strategy, Mr Ojulari said the company is no longer looking for contractors to run its refineries but experienced global operators with proven track… Read more »
Namibia: Force Radio Stations to Play Local Music - Swart Baster
Namibian
Namibian musician Swart Baster says limited radio airplay is undermining local artists' incomes, renewing calls for binding local music quotas as broadcasters review content rules. Read more »
Nigeria: World Cancer Day 2026 - Prevention Is Where 'United By Unique' Becomes Real [blog]
Nigeria Health Watch
Dr Aisha Mustapha had spent years carrying out cervical examinations, counselling women, and caring for patients with cancer. Trained in gynaecology, public health, and… Read more »
Nigeria: Why Coup Suspects Cannot Be Tried in a Military Tribunal
This Day
On October 18, 2025, it was reported in the media that some military officers ranging in rank from Captain to Brigadier General were arrested by the Defence Intelligence Agency for… Read more »
South Africa: Limpopo Floods Damage Dozens of Health Facilities, Raising Safety Concerns
Health-e
Dozens of health facilities across Limpopo were damaged by the flooding triggered by persistent heavy rains, which started in December 2025, leaving some partially inaccessible… Read more »
Nigeria: African Energy Bank Targets $200bn for Mid-Downstream Projects
Leadership
The African Energy Bank (AEB), set to launch in Abuja in the first half of 2026, has set a target of mobilising $200 billion for midstream and downstream energy projects across the… Read more »
South Africa: Have Your Say On Draft Cannabis Regulations
SAnews.gov.za
The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development (DJCOD) has called for public comments on the draft regulations in terms of the Cannabis for Private Purposes Act, 2024. Read more »
South Africa: R24m Bridge Set to Transform Access in Engcobo
SAnews.gov.za
Residents of the Chaba Administrative Area (Ward 1) in Engcobo are one step closer to safer travel, improved access to services and new job opportunities, following the official… Read more »
Nigeria: Corruption Allegations - Again, Court Adjourns Case Against Ganduje, Wife
Daily Trust
Justice Amina Adamu Aliyu of the Kano State High Court has adjourned till April 15, 2026, for the hearing of preliminary objections and all other pending applications in the… Read more »
Liberia: House Adjourns Session Amid Land Dispute Concerns
New Dawn
The House of Representatives unexpectedly adjourned on Tuesday, after Rep. Priscilla Cooper of District #5 submitted a communication regarding pressing land issues near Camp Ramrod… Read more »
Liberia: Sen. Snowe Proposes Part-Time Roles for NEC Commissioners
New Dawn
Bomi County Senator Edwin Melvin Snowe has introduced a proposal on Capitol Hill aimed at amending Liberia's Election Law. Read more »
Nigeria: Community Celebrates Release of Abducted Bandits' Leader
Daily Trust
A prominent bandit leader, Abdu Lankai, who was captured by a rival group loyal to notorious bandit kingpin Bello Turji, has been released. Read more »
Nigeria: Drivers Missing As Boko Haram Intercepts Trucks in Borno
Daily Trust
Suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists have intercepted a trailer transporting Maize and three other trucks loaded with building materials to Monnguno at Garin Kashim, Guzamala… Read more »
Nigeria: 24-Year-Old Arrested Over Alleged N48.5m Scam At Lagos Airport
Daily Trust
The Airport Police Command in Lagos has arrested a 24-year-old suspect linked to a large-scale fraud amounting to N48.5 million (Forty-Eight Million, Five Hundred Thousand Naira),… Read more »
Nigeria: ICPC Detains Ex-Nimasa Boss Jamoh
Daily Trust
Operatives of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) have detained a former Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and… Read more »
Nigeria: Halliburton Lawsuit Renews Focus On Dirty Labour Practices in Oil and Gas [editorial]
This Day
Media reports of an ex-Halliburton executive suing the company over alleged discrimination have brought to the fore the scornful labour practices common in the oil and gas sector… Read more »
Liberia: Senator Varpilah Calls for Amendment of Bea Mountain Mining Agreement Over 'Poor Community Benefits' in Grand Cape Mount County
FrontPageAfrica
Grand Cape Mount County Senator Dabah Varpilah has called for a comprehensive amendment to the Mineral Development Agreement (MDA) signed between the Government of Liberia and Bea… Read more »
West Africa: Ecowas Urges Liberia to Champion Resolution 2719, AfCFTA, Reparations At UNSC
FrontPageAfrica
The Economic Community of West African States Commission (ECOWAS) has congratulated Liberia on its election to the United Nations Security Council as a non-permanent member, while… Read more »
Liberia: Cummings Unveils Policy Vision Anchored On Accountability, Practical Solutions, Economic Empowerment
FrontPageAfrica
Alternative National Congress (ANC) Political Leader Alexander B. Cummings has expressed confidence in his ability to govern Liberia, arguing that his professional experience and… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia Says Seven Al-Shabaab Militants Killed in Planned Security Operation
Shabelle
Somalia's National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) said on Tuesday it had killed seven Al-Shabaab militants in a planned overnight security operation in the Qaahira area of… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia Elects New Leadership of National Human Rights Commission
Shabelle
Somalia on Wednesday held a closely watched election for the leadership of its National Independent Human Rights Commission, a vote seen as setting the direction of the body for… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia's Federal Government Blames Regional Leaders for National Consultative Forum Cancellation
Shabelle
Somalia's federal government said on Wednesday that the cancellation of the National Consultative Forum was the responsibility of the administrations of the Somali Future Council,… Read more »
