February 03
Kenya: Bobi Wine Says Ugandan Military Now 'Fully Occupying' His House
Capital FM
Ugandan opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has claimed that the military is fully occupying his residence, with armed personnel stationed inside,… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Disclaims Approval of Textbook Excluding Igbo History
Premium Times
The textbook, "Living History", reportedly excluded the history and culture of the Igbo people, according to several posts on social media. Read more »
Rwanda: French Court Opens Appeal Trial of Genocide Suspect Claude Muhayimana
New Times
The court of appeal in Paris on Tuesday, on February 3, opened the appeal trial of genocide suspect Claude Muhayimana, who was convicted for his role in massacres of Tutsi… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Deadly DRC Mine Disaster Highlights Human Cost of Coltan [press release]
Global Witness
Global Witness is calling for businesses and governments to better consider the human cost of rare earth minerals, following the horrific mine disaster in the Democratic Republic… Read more »
Namibia: Nandi-Ndaitwah Denies Allegations of Family Involvement in Oil Industry
Namibian
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has denied allegations of her family's alleged involvement in the oil industry. Read more »
Africa: After a Decade of AU Reform, Collective African Security Remains Elusive [analysis]
ISS
The same leaders who routinely invoke 'African solutions' seek external conflict mediation and treat African-led initiatives as optional or secondary. Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Govt Announces $10m Makoko Water City Plan Amid Tension Over Mass Demolition
Premium Times
The Lagos State Government said the state will contribute $2 million, with the United Nations expected to provide up to $8 million for the "water city" project aimed at modernising… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia Launches Emergency Talks As Severe Drought Worsens
Shabelle
Somali officials on Monday held an emergency meeting to address a deepening drought affecting large parts of the country, warning that the crisis has reached a critical stage for… Read more »
Kenya: Njoro Girls' High School Shut Indefinitely Following Student's Death
Capital FM
Njoro Girls' High School in Nakuru County has been closed indefinitely on after unrest erupted following the death of a Form Four student. Read more »
South Africa: The Real 'Nanny Tax'? Not Being Able to Breastfeed Your Own Baby
Bhekisisa
Many mothers who work as domestic workers have to make an impossible choice: keep your job or breastfeed your child. It's a decision that carries lifelong health consequences for… Read more »
Ghana: Ghana Pauses Diaspora Citizenship Applications Amid Process Overhaul
allAfrica
Ghana has paused citizenship applications for members of the African diaspora to make the process more accessible and user-friendly. Read more »
Africa: All of Africa Today - February 3, 2026
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South Africa: Doornfontein Blast Under Investigation - South African News Briefs - February 3, 2025
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Africa: 2026 Critical Minerals Ministerial Fact Sheet [document]
State Department
EDITORS NOTE: The African countries participating in the invitation-only Critical Minerals Ministerial - Angola, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Guinea, Kenya, Morocco,… Read more »
Africa: Digital Briefing with Africom Commander General Anderson and Senior Enlisted Leader Sergeant Major Banfield - Priorities on the African Continent [press conference]
State Department
Special Briefing - Gen. Dagvin R.M. Anderson, Commander, U.S. Africa Command and Sergeant Major Garric M. Banfield, Command Senior Enlisted Leader, U.S. Africa Command Read more »
Africa: Ambassador Greer Statement on the Reauthorization of AGOA [press release]
USTR
Today, President Trump signed into law legislation that reauthorizes the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) trade preference program through December 31, 2026, with… Read more »
South Africa: 82 Prisoners Still On the Run After Escaping Eastern Cape Police Custody
Scrolla
MEC Xolile Nqatha said 82 prisoners remain at large after escaping Eastern Cape police custody over three financial years provincewide. Wrongful releases, transport escapes and… Read more »
Africa: WHO Launches 2026 Appeal to Help Millions of People in Health Emergencies and Crisis Settings
WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) today launched its 2026 global appeal to ensure that millions of people living in humanitarian crises and conflicts can access health care. Read more »
Nigeria: U.S. to Deport 79 Nigerians On 'Worst' Criminal List
Leadership
The United States government, through its Department of Homeland Security (DHS), has announced plans to deport at least 79 convicted Nigerians listed on its so-called… Read more »
Tanzania: Three Natural Gas Wells Drilling to Start Soon
Daily News
Preparations for the drilling of three natural gas wells in the Mnazi Bay Block in Mtwara Region are more than 90 percent complete, with the project expected to commence early this… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Mourns Death of Last Mau Mau General Kiambati Wa Njora At 106
Capital FM
Kenya is mourning the death of General Kiambati wa Njora, the last surviving general of the Mau Mau movement, who passed away at the age of 106, marking the end of an era in the… Read more »
Kenya: High Court Declines Bid to Stay Orders Voiding Ruto's 21 Advisor Roles
Capital FM
The High Court has dismissed applications seeking to suspend a previous ruling that declared the appointment of 21 presidential advisors unconstitutional. Read more »
Kenya: 'Forced Ingestion of Chillies' - Postmortems Reveal Torture in Kenyatta Market Deaths Blamed On Police
Capital FM
Postmortem examinations of two men who died after a brutal assault at Kenyatta Market have revealed disturbing signs of torture, intensifying calls for accountability amid… Read more »
South Africa: Midrand Residents Protest Six-Day Water Outage
GroundUp
Large parts of Johannesburg have been without water Read more »
Africa: Protecting Africa's Ocean Future and Why a Precautionary Pause On Deep-Sea Mining Matters
IPS
VICTORIA, Seychelles, Feb 3 2026 (IPS) - The world is entering a decisive period for the future of the ocean. With the High Seas Treaty coming into force and meaningful progress… Read more »
