February 02
Liberia: EU, Partners Bolster Legislative Oversight in Liberia With New Grant Signing
FrontPageAfrica
Efforts to hold the Liberian Legislature accountable received a significant boost on Thursday, January 29, as the Legislative Monitoring Coalition of Liberia (LEMOL) signed a major… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya's Economy to Grow 4.9-5.2pc in 2026, Kepsa
Capital FM
Kenya's economy is showing signs of stabilisation in 2026, with GDP projected to grow between 4.9 and 5.2 per cent, but experts warn that external shocks and global uncertainties… Read more »
Kenya: Buyers to Save Sh3.6mn As Isuzu Starts Local Assembly of Mu-X Vehicle
Capital FM
Isuzu East Africa's MU-X sport utility vehicle buyers are expected to save up to Sh3.6 million as the company begins local assembly of the model. Read more »
Kenya: 5,000 Residents Benefit From Free Cancer Screening and Hpv Vaccination in Kirinyaga
Capital FM
At least 5,000 residents of Ngiriambu, Kirinyaga County, benefited from free cervical and prostate cancer screening and Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination during a five-day… Read more »
Kenya: KCAA Under Fire After Sharing Faa Grounding Notice On Canada-Assembled Aircraft Without Guidance
Capital FM
The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) has drawn fierce criticism after sharing a US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) emergency notice on the grounding of Canada-assembled… Read more »
South Africa: Eskom Progress Continues
SAnews.gov.za
Eskom's recovery continues to yield results as the power utility records some 260 days without the implementation of load shedding. Read more »
South Africa: DCs Disciplines Officials Over 2025 Pollsmoor, Oudtshoorn Prison Incidents
SAnews.gov.za
The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) is expected to institute disciplinary proceedings against senior managers and officials implicated in several - but unrelated -… Read more »
Uganda: Electoral Commission Confirms New Date for Postponed Elections in Butebo District
Nile Post
The Electoral Commission (EC) has confirmed Wednesday, February 4 2026, as the new polling date for the long-awaited Local Government Elections in Butebo District, following the… Read more »
Uganda: Parliament Reduced to a Rubber Stamp Under Executive Dominance - Egesa
Nile Post
Political and business strategist Ronald Egesa says Uganda's democratic institutions have steadily lost their authority, with Parliament reduced to a ceremonial body operating… Read more »
Nigeria: FG Arraigns Nine Benue Massacre Suspects for Terrorism
Premium Times
The prosecution linked the suspected terrorists to the 13 June 2025 attack in Yelwata, Benue State, where many houses were burnt down and about 150 people were massacred. Read more »
Nigeria: Labour Union to Hold 'Solidarity Rally' in Abuja Over FCTA Workers' Strike
Premium Times
The unions said the rally is aimed at publicly reaffirming their backing for members of the Joint Union Action Committee (JUAC), who have been at the centre of an industrial… Read more »
South Africa: 'Gangster' Municipality Fails to Pay Pension Fund Contributions
GroundUp
Ditsobotla Local Municipality has been under national administration since September Read more »
South Africa: Mahlathi Villagers Say Limpopo Floods Have Left Them Without Safe Drinking Water
Health-e
Residents of Mahlathi, a village outside Giyani, say they have been forced to use contaminated water for daily needs because of the recent floods in the area. Read more »
South Africa: SA At 'No Immediate Risk' of Nepah Virus - Health Department
SAnews.gov.za
South Africa is currently under "no immediate risk" of the Nipah Virus (NiV) outbreak reported in India. Read more »
Africa: President Calls for Renewed Push to Ramp Up Africa's Infrastructure
SAnews.gov.za
President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for renewed political commitment, stronger institutional support and sustainable financing to fast-track Africa's infrastructure development. Read more »
Africa: AUC Chairperson This Morning Hosted the UK Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, Rt Hon Yvette Cooper
African Union
The Chairperson of the AU Commission, H.E. @ymahmoudali, this morning hosted the UK Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, Rt Hon Yvette Cooper… Read more »
Nigeria: Reporter's Diary - How Lagos Police's Brutality Against Protesters, Journalists Put My Life in Danger
Premium Times
I could barely breathe. My eyes burned. I gasped for air and repeatedly told the officers, "I cannot breathe. I am a journalist." It did not matter. Read more »
Kenya: Chinese-Backed Rideence to Invest Sh320mn in Ev Assembly Plant in Mombasa
Capital FM
Rideence Africa Limited will invest Sh320 million to begin local assembly of electric vehicles at the Associated Vehicle Assemblers (AVA) plant in Mombasa. Read more »
Kenya: We Will Get to Canaan Through Singapore, Oburu Tells ODM Supporters
Capital FM
Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader Oburu Oginga has urged party supporters to be patient and strategic while he engages President William Ruto in coalition talks as the… Read more »
Rwanda: Heroes Do Not Emerge Only During Wartime [editorial]
New Times
Every year on February 1, the nation pauses to honour men and women whose courage, sacrifice and selflessness shaped our history at its most defining moments. Many of the National… Read more »
Rwanda: Kayonza - Prime Minister Promises Govt Support to Address Drought
New Times
Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva on Saturday, January 31, assured residents of Kayonza District of continued government support to address the effects of drought. Read more »
Tanzania: Higher Education Loans to Exceed 1tri/-
Daily News
LOANS for higher learning students in the country are projected to surpass 1tri/- in the next financial year, from current 916.7bn/-. Read more »
Tanzania: Barrick Awards Scholarships to Five Tanzanian Students
Daily News
THE Barrick Tanzania has awarded full scholarships to five University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) students to pursue Bachelor's degrees in Mining and Geology at the University of… Read more »
Tanzania: E-Mrejesho Upgraded to Enhance Accountability
Daily News
THE President's Office - Public Service Management and Good Governance has upgraded the e-Mrejesho system to include the 'Sema na Kiongozi' (Speak to a Leader) feature, aimed at… Read more »
Nigeria: Osun Assembly Warns Oyetola, APC Cronies Over Diversion of LG Funds
This Day
The Osun State House of Assembly has raised the alarm over illegal payments and handling of billions of naira from the state local government fund by court-sacked APC chairmen… Read more »
