February 05
Kenya: How Changing Travel Patterns Are Redefining Nairobi's High-End Hospitality Market
Capital FM
Nairobi's position as East Africa's business and diplomatic hub has made it a bellwether for how urban hospitality is evolving in the region. Read more »
Africa: Communiqué of the 1326th Meeting of the PSC Held On 23 January 2026, On Updated Briefing On the Situation in the Republic of South Sudan
African Union
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Nigeria: Gov Sani Commissions Kauru Road After 45 Years of Neglect [press release]
Premium Times
The governor recalled that on 27th August, 2024 when he came for the flag off of the project, the journey from Pambeguwa to Kauru took about one hour. He however pointed out with… Read more »
Kenya: Waiguru Rolls Out Sanitary Pads Drive for Schoolgirls
Capital FM
Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has rolled out a massive countywide sanitary pads distribution drive aimed at curbing absenteeism of girls from school during menses. Read more »
Ghana: Black Princesses Face Basetsana Sun - in FIFA World Cup Qualifier
Ghanaian Times
The Ghana national U-20 female team, the Black Princesses, will on Sunday continue their quest for an eighth straight appearance at the FIFA U-20 Mundial when they host the… Read more »
Liberia: Gbarnga Prison Inmates Endure Months Without Water, Rely On Relatives As Authorities Stay Silent
FrontPageAfrica
A deepening water crisis at the Gbarnga Central Prison has plunged inmates into harsh and degrading living conditions, with prisoners telling FrontPage Africa that the facility has… Read more »
Africa: Nigeria's Fintech Blueprint Raises Stakes for Kenya, Africa's Digital Economy
Capital FM
Nigeria's latest fintech policy push is sending ripples across Africa's digital finance ecosystem, with potential implications for Kenya's fast-maturing mobile money and fintech… Read more »
Liberia: Senate Pro-Tempore Urges Government Support for Ma-Juah Memorial Health Center
New Dawn
Lower Margibi County, February 3, 2026: Senate Pro-Tempore Nyonblee Kangar-Lawrence has called on the government to support the Ma-Juah Memorial Health Center in its mission to… Read more »
Liberia: Liberia Reechoes Need for Regional Financial Integration
Liberian Observer
Liberia has taken a decisive step in reinforcing regional financial integration with the official opening of the Joint ECOWAS, WAMA, WAMI, and WAIFEM Statutory Meetings, which… Read more »
Kenya: Kakamega Homeboyz Defender Dies After Tuesday Night Attack
Capital FM
NAIROBI, Kenya, February 5, 2026 - Kakamega Homeboyz player Silas Abungana has passed away after succumbing to head injuries sustained from an attack on Tuesday night. Read more »
Nigeria: How Nigeria's Gas Master Plan Will Be Executed - - Ojulari
Premium Times
Mr Ojulari said the framework is built around execution, producer ownership and market-driven flexibility rather than policy rhetoric. Read more »
South Africa: Learners Taught in Mud Brick Classrooms Built By Parents in 1958
GroundUp
Overcrowded school in Limpopo has waited years for new classrooms Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Secretary Rubio's Meeting With Democratic Republic of the Congo President Tshisekedi [press release]
U.S. Embassy Kinshasa
The below is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott: Read more »
South Africa: Children in Aberdeen Fall Ill As Health Teams Investigate Outbreak
Scrolla
Children in Aberdeen fell ill with fever, headache, cough, vomiting and stomach cramps between 30 January and 3 February 2026. The Eastern Cape Department of Health classified… Read more »
South Africa: Boity Could Lose Her Home Over Unpaid Debt
Scrolla
Leemark Financial Services is suing Boity Thulo in Johannesburg High Court for R491,813 allegedly owed on her Centurion home purchase. Boity Thulo has 10 days to defend herself… Read more »
Nigeria: NPFL in Crisis - Kun Khalifat FC Withdraws From League After 'Travesty of Justice' Sanctions
Premium Times
The announcement, made in an official statement by the club's owner, has reignited debate over governance, fairness, and the treatment of privately owned clubs in the NPFL. Read more »
Nigeria: Electoral Act - PDP Urges Senate to Reconsider Electronic Transmission of Results
Premium Times
The opposition party argues that electronic transmission would curb vote manipulation and strengthen democratic integrity. Read more »
Nigeria: Govt, World Bank Launch $500m Intervention Programme for Discos
Daily Trust
The Federal Government, in collaboration with the World Bank, is set to inject $500 million into Nigeria's ailing electricity distribution sector under the Distribution Sector… Read more »
Nigeria: Kwara Attack - 75 Buried As Death Toll Rises
Daily Trust
At least 75 residents have been buried following a deadly attack on Woro community in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State. Read more »
February 04
Nigeria: Epstein's Partner Proposed Okonjo-Iweala, Emir Sanusi, Others for Private Dinner With Epstein
Premium Times
The emails were released on Friday as part of about 3.5 million files related to Mr Epstein, an American financier and convicted sex offender who died in jail in 2019. Read more »
West Africa: West Africa Takes Historic Step Toward Lassa Fever Vaccine Access With Launch of First End-to-End Roadmap [blog]
Nigeria Health Watch
West Africa has today, 3rd February 2026, marked a major milestone in regional health security with the official launch of the Lassa Fever End-to-End (E2E) Access Roadmap for West… Read more »
Burkina Faso: Arrests and Red Tape - How Burkina Faso's Junta Is Throttling Humanitarian Aid
The New Humanitarian
"We have an acute humanitarian crisis, but a government that alienates aid workers." Read more »
Sudan: Sudan Conflict Worsening With Mass Killings and Famine, HRW Warns
RFI
Sudan's war has been marked by mass killings, famine and the deliberate blocking of aid as rival forces carried out war crimes across the country, Human Rights Watch said, while… Read more »
West Africa: U.S. Looks to Revitalise Relations With Mali With Envoy Visit to Bamako, Eyeing On the Sahel
RFI
Nick Checker, head of the US State Department's Bureau of African Affairs, visited Mali Monday, calling for renewed economic and security cooperation between Washington and Mamako. Read more »
South Sudan: South Sudan - UN Forced to Suspend Food Aid After 'Unacceptable' Attacks On Convoy
UN News
South Sudan is buckling under a fresh wave of violence and displacement, after attacks and looting halted a major UN food convoy in restive Upper Nile state and clashes continue to… Read more »
