January 31
Africa: AU Continues to Assert Itself As an Active Institution-Ambassador
ANGOP
Ambassador Miguel Bembe, Angola's Permanent Representative to the African Union, stated on Friday in Addis Ababa that the continental organization continues to assert itself as a… Read more »
Angola: Petro Concedes Goalless Draw At Home in Africa Cl
ANGOP
Petro de Luanda conceded a goalless draw against Stade Malien of Bamako in the fourth round of Group D of the African Champions League on Saturday at the 11 de Novembro Stadium in… Read more »
Angola: Liga Unitel Girabola 2025-26 - Interclube Returns to Victory
ANGOP
Interclube defeated São Salvador do Zaire 2-1 on Saturday in the 13th round of the Liga Unitel Girabola 2025-26 national first division football championship, marking the… Read more »
Angola: First Lady Defends Development Aligned With Improving People's Living Conditions
ANGOP
Angolan First Lady Ana Dias Lourenço stated on Friday in Luanda that the socio-economic development of the country becomes possible and complete when it reaches the people… Read more »
Angola: Sport Agent Blames Football Federation for Afcon Failure
ANGOP
José Luis Prata, the chairperson of the football club ASA, has blamed the Angolan Football Federation (FAF) for the country's failure in the Africa Cup of Nations held in… Read more »
Angola: Chief of Staff Reaffirms Defense of Peace and Territorial Integrity
ANGOP
The Chief of Staff of the Angolan Armed Forces (FAA), Aviation General Altino dos Santos, reaffirmed on Friday in Cubango province, the commitment to the defense of peace, national… Read more »
Angola: Future of Angolan Women Depends On Determination to Overcome Challenges
ANGOP
-The Secretary-General of the Organization of Angolan Women (OMA), Joana Tomás, declared on Saturday that the future of the organization and of Angolan women depends on… Read more »
Angola: Cuba Aims to Expand Cooperation With Angola
ANGOP
-Cuban ambassador to Angola, Óscar León González, on Saturday in Luanda, said that his country is open to expanding cooperation with Angola in various sectors… Read more »
Angola: Health Ministry Sends Scholarship Recipients for Training in Brazil
ANGOP
At least 27 Angolan scholarship recipients will attend short-, medium-, and long-term training programs in Brazil as part of the Human Resources for Health Training Project… Read more »
Nigeria: Governor Lawal Commissions Five Strategic Projects in Tsafe [press release]
Premium Times
The projects include a reconstructed modern motor park, a reconstructed market, a rehabilitated school, a renovated and equipped general hospital, and a renovated emir's palace. Read more »
Nigeria: EPL Roundup - Enzo Fernandez Seals Late Chelsea Win As Arokodare Sinks Deeper With Wolves
Premium Times
Elsewhere, Arsenal strengthened their title push with a convincing 4-0 win away to Leeds United, easing fears after a recent dip in form. Read more »
Nigeria: First Holdco's Impairment Charge Jumped 75 Percent in 2025
Premium Times
The bulk of the impairment charge was reported in the fourth quarter of the year, when the group set aside N459.2 billion. Read more »
Nigeria: Victor Boniface Offers Help to Nigeria-Based Player After ACL Surgery Appeal
Vanguard
Bayer Leverkusen forward Victor Boniface has pledged to support a young Nigerian footballer, identified as Grace Boy, who is seeking financial assistance for physiotherapy and… Read more »
January 30
South Africa: South Africa Expels Top Israeli Diplomat for 'Violations of Diplomatic Protocol'
allAfrica
South Africa has declared Israel's top diplomat in the country persona non grata, ordering him to leave within 72 hours following what officials described as repeated breaches of… Read more »
Africa: The 99% Don't Need a Billionaires' Forum. They Need Democratic Power [guest column]
allAfrica
Last week, the rich and powerful gathered once again at the World Economic Forum in Davos, the Swiss ski resort that has hosted an annual meeting of the world’s super-rich… Read more »
Africa: All of Africa Today - January 30, 2026
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Sudan: Experts Warn of 'Illegal' Crackdown On Sudanese Refugees in Egypt
Dabanga
Legal experts and political analysts are sounding the alarm over a surge in detentions and forced deportations targeting Sudanese nationals in Egypt. Critics characterise these… Read more »
Sudan: Reaching a Child in Darfur Is 'Hard-Won and Fragile', Says Unicef
UN News
Reaching a single child in Sudan's Darfur region can take days of negotiations, security clearances and travel across sandy roads that cut through shifting frontlines, UNICEF… Read more »
South Sudan: South Sudan's White Army Explained - What It Is - and What It Isn't [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
The UN issued warnings of potential mass violence between the South Sudanese government and the White Army in January 2026. A peace agreement ended a five-year civil war in the… Read more »
Chad: France and Chad Seek to Reset Ties, One Year On From Military Split
RFI
France and Chad have agreed to open a new chapter in their bilateral relationship, after the departure of the last French soldiers stationed in the central African country on 31… Read more »
Africa: Guinea Worm Disease Reaches All-Time Low: Only 10 Human Cases Reported in 2025 [announcement]
Carter Center
Only 10 human cases of Guinea worm were reported worldwide in 2025, the lowest number ever recorded, bringing the ancient disease closer than ever to eradication. The Carter Center… Read more »
South Africa: Parents Fear for Children As 94% of Gauteng School Transport Fails Tests
Scrolla
Inspectors found 94% of scholar transport vehicles in Gauteng failed roadworthiness tests at Jabulani testing station in Soweto last week. Johannesburg Metro Police Department… Read more »
Nigeria: How Coup to Topple Tinubu Was Uncovered, Foiled
Daily Trust
A covert intelligence operation coordinated by the Army Headquarters and the State Security Service (SSS) helped thwart a deadly plot to overthrow President Bola Tinubu's… Read more »
Niger: Heavy Security Near Niger Capital's Airport After Gunfire, Blasts
Daily Trust
Heavy security was deployed around Niger's main airport on Thursday after overnight gunfire and explosions raised suspicions of a jihadist attack, but the ruling junta remained… Read more »
Uganda: Bobi Wine Is Not Wanted By the State - Baryomunsi
Nile Post
The Minister for Information and Communications Technology and National Guidance, Dr. Chris Baryomunsi, has reiterated that opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly… Read more »
