February 02
Nigeria: PAP Donates 900 Laptops to Students
Daily Trust
The Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) has distributed 900 laptops to beneficiaries of its scholarship scheme studying in Nigerian universities, marking the third batch of the… Read more »
Nigeria: The Fashion Story of Scotland-Based Nigerian Creative, Esther Oladapo
Daily Trust
Fashion is often described as a universal language, but for Scotland-based Nigerian creative Esther Oladapo, it is far more than a medium of beauty. It has become her way of… Read more »
Nigeria: Firstholdco's N748bn Bad Loans' Write-Off Raises Dust
Daily Trust
First HoldCo Plc, the parent company of FirstBank Nigeria PLC, Nigeria's oldest financial institution, has sparked debate among shareholders and analysts following the write-off of… Read more »
Rwanda: Niyigena Unsure About APR Future After Al Hilal Move Collapsed
New Times
Rwandan defender Clement Niyigena has cast doubt over his future at APR FC after the club blocked a proposed move to Sudanese giants Al Hilal SC. Read more »
Kenya: From Cape Flats to the Dugout - Harambee Stars Boss Benni Mccarthy Documents Meteoric Rise in Football
Capital FM
NAIROBI, Kenya, February 2, 2026 -- Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy has opened up on his extraordinary football journey with the release of his autobiography. Read more »
South Africa: Over 700 Suspects Arrested in N Cape
SAnews.gov.za
Police in the Northern Cape have arrested 722 suspects in the past week through Operation Shanela 2, in conjunction with Safer Festive Season operations. Read more »
South Africa: Mckenzie Says South Africa Has Not Agreed to Host Women's Afcon
Scrolla
Deputy Sports Minister Peace Mabe said on Sunday that South Africa would be ready to host the tournament if needed. Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie said Morocco remains the… Read more »
Nigeria: Ademola Lookman Set to Complete Atlético Madrid Move
Premium Times
The 28 year old is already in Madrid to finalize his contract, Atlético confirmed on Sunday on X Read more »
Nigeria: Troops Kill Top B/Haram Commander, 10 Others in Borno
Daily Trust
Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East) 'Operation Hadin Kai' (OPHK) have killed a Boko Haram commander identified as Abu Khalid, alongside 10 other terrorists in Sambisa. Read more »
February 01
Africa: Republican Intelligence Specialist Nominated to Head Africa at State Department
allAfrica
Frank W. Garcia Jr., a veteran Republican Congressional aide with limited Africa experience, has been nominated by President Trump to lead the Africa Bureau at the State… Read more »
Nigeria: Prominent Nigerian Singer Dies After Snake Bite
Premium Times
The hospital expressed sympathy with the family of the deceased, describing her death as a painful loss. Read more »
Liberia: Aviation Investigators to Probe Ethiopian Airlines Mechanical Incident
New Dawn
Liberian Aviation Authorities have requested an independent investigation after an Ethiopian Airlines aircraft experienced a mechanical malfunction while exiting the runway at the… Read more »
Nigeria: Full List of 40 Suspects Detained for Alleged Plot to Overthrow Tinubu Govt
Premium Times
The suspects include senior military officers across the armed forces, a police officer, and civilians allegedly involved in reconnaissance, funding, and propaganda operations. Read more »
Nigeria: 80 of 177 Kidnapped Kaduna Worshippers Return Home After Escaping Abduction
Leadership
The Village Head of Kurmin Wali, Ishaku Dan'azumi, has confirmed that at least 80 worshippers who escaped abduction during a bandit attack on the community in Kajuru Local… Read more »
Malawi: Weather Experts Warn of Punishing Dry Spell As Southern Malawi Stares At Looming Food Crisis
Nyasa Times
A frightening dry spell is tightening its grip on southern Malawi, raising serious fears of a food security and economic crisis that could affect millions of people. Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Warns Politicians Against Turning Churches Into Theatres of Violence
Capital FM
President William Ruto has urged political leaders to keep politics out of places of worship following the disruption of a church service in Othaya, Nyeri County, an incident that… Read more »
Africa: Africa Poised to Outgrow Asia for First Time Amid Youth Boom
RFI
Africa's growth could outpace Asia's for the first time in 2026, figures from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) suggest, as the continent's population continues to rise fast. Read more »
Sudan: Former Sudan PM Hamdok in Europe 'To Rally Support for Peace'
Dabanga
Amid the ongoing war that has displaced millions of Sudanese and caused widespread collapse of the foundations of life, Radio Dabanga's Editor in Chief Kamal Elsadig spoke to Dr… Read more »
South Africa: A Sealed Universe - South African Survivor Recalls Jeffrey Epstein's Desert Fortress
Daily Maverick
Not only did Zorro Ranch isolate his victims, it also hosted scientists and celebrities flown in to listen to his warped and grandiose ambitions. Now state senators are calling for… Read more »
Uganda: Criminal Justice Sector Urged to Fast-Track HIV, TB and Malaria Response Activities
Nile Post
Stakeholders in the criminal justice sector have called for faster implementation of planned activities aimed at addressing systemic barriers caused by HIV/Aids, Tuberculosis and… Read more »
Nigeria: Twice-Yearly Lenacapavir Injection for HIV Prevention in Nigeria - the Real Test Is Access [blog]
Nigeria Health Watch
On 14 July 2025, the World Health Organization (WHO) issued new guidelines recommending twice-yearly injectable lenacapavir as an additional pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) option… Read more »
Benin: World Bank Group Appoints Karine Bachongy As World Bank Group Resident Representative for Benin [press release]
World Bank
The World Bank Group today appointed Karine Bachongy as the World Bank Group's Resident Representative for Benin. Read more »
Africa: World Bank Group Appoints Antonius Verheijen As World Bank Group Resident Representative for Togo [press release]
World Bank
The World Bank Group today appointed Antonius (Tony) Verheijen as the World Bank Group's Resident Representative for Togo. Read more »
South Africa: South Africa Expels Israeli Ambassador - Israel Retaliates By Expelling South Africa's Ambassador to Palestine
People's Dispatch
South Africa has not had an ambassador to Israel for many years. Israel's demand that South Africa's ambassador leave Palestine "underscores Israel's refusal to honor international… Read more »
West Africa: Nigeria On 'Healing Journey' to $1 Trillion Economy By 2030 - Presidency
Vanguard
·Hosts African conference on borderless digital economy Read more »
