February 04
South Africa: Blockbuster Weight-Loss and Diabetes Medicines Sales Surge Despite Cost Barriers
spotlight
Sales of weight loss medicines like Ozempic and Mounjaro have sky-rocketed in South Africa in recent years, although they remain too expensive for most people who might benefit… Read more »
Kenya: Long Rains Forecast - Near-Average to Above-Average Rainfall Expected
Capital FM
Kenya is set to experience near-average to above-average rainfall in several key regions during the March-April-May (MAM) 2026 "Long Rains" season, the Kenya Meteorological… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Enforces Biometric Attendance in TVET, Links Payments to Verified Records
Premium Times
According to a statement by the spokesperson for the education ministry, Folasade Boriowo, all centres are to deploy biometric attendance systems for real-time monitoring. Read more »
Somalia: Somali Prime Minister Hands Over Command of National Army to New Chief
Shabelle
Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre on Wednesday officially handed over command of the Somali National Army to new Chief of Staff Major General Ibrahim Mohamed Mahmoud,… Read more »
Libya: Saïf Al-Islam Kadhafi, the Heir Apparent Without a Crown
RFI
Saïf al-Islam Kadhafi, the son of former Libyan leader Moamer Kadhafi, was long seen as the man who might one day take over from his father. His killing at his home in… Read more »
Africa: African Elections - Will the AU Remain Chronicler Rather Than Referee? [analysis]
ISS
The AU's response to the 2025 elections shows that it prioritises procedure over political competitiveness and democratic substance. Read more »
South Africa: Illegal Mining Bleeds Billions From Economy, Says Mantashe
SAnews.gov.za
Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, Gwede Mantashe, has warned that illegal mining is one of the most pressing challenges facing South Africa's mining sector - costing the… Read more »
South Africa: Kruger National Park Restores Infrastructure
SAnews.gov.za
Restoration work is underway in the Kruger National Park following the flood damage sustained last month, says the South African National Parks (SANParks). Read more »
Nigeria: Lack of Schools Fuelling Child Marriages in Northern Nigeria - - Emir of Kano
Leadership
The 16th Emir of Kano, His Highness Muhammadu Sanusi II, has blamed the persistence of child marriage in parts of Northern Nigeria on the failure of government to provide adequate… Read more »
Nigeria: Policeman, 16 Villagers Killed in Benue Market Attack
Daily Trust
At least 17 people, including a Mobile Police officer, have been reportedly killed following an attack by armed invaders at a rural market in Abande settlement of Mbaikyor Ward,… Read more »
Nigeria: Hospital Bill Worse Than Cancer - Patient
Daily Trust
For many cancer patients in Nigeria, the battle is not only against a life-threatening disease but against the crushing cost of survival. Read more »
Nigeria: '10 Radiotherapy Machines Insufficient for Over 200m Nigerians' [interview]
Daily Trust
In this exclusive interview with Daily Trust, the president of the Nigerian Cancer Society, Abidemi Omonisi, offers an assessment of cancer situation in the country. He discusses… Read more »
Ghana: 1978/82 Afcon Winners Living in Squalor - Haruna Yussif Speaks Out
Ghanaian Times
Once a tireless overlapping right-back who wore the Black Stars jersey with pride, Haruna Yussif, former Deputy Captain of Ghana's senior national team, now struggles to stand… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Press Bodies Urge FG, Nass to Act Against 'Big Tech Threat' to Information Sovereignty [press release]
Premium Times
The groups warned that Nigeria risks surrendering control of its democratic conversation, national cohesion, and information sovereignty to unregulated foreign technology companies… Read more »
Liberia: Govt Denies Role in Sayetown Demolition
New Dawn
Monrovia, Liberia, February 3, 2026: The Government of Liberia, through the Ministry of Information, has denied any involvement in the Sayetown demolition that left thousands of… Read more »
South Africa: Flood Victims Cry Foul After Food Parcels Given to Other People
GroundUp
The Limpopo premier's office is urging people left without food aid to notify their ward councillors Read more »
Lesotho: Lesotho Soldiers Arrested for Selling Firearms to Zama Zamas
GroundUp
The two accused were arrested with guns they could not prove were in their possession lawfully Read more »
Nigeria: National Assembly and Mounting Pressure to Reserve Legislative Seats for Women
This Day
As Nigeria's National Assembly nears a decisive vote, a controversial constitutional amendment reserving legislative seats for women has become a defining test of political… Read more »
Nigeria: Bandits Kill 20 in Fresh Onslaught On Katsina Community
This Day
No fewer than 20 people have been killed following a fresh attack by suspected bandits on Doma community in Tafoki ward of Faskari Local Government Area of Katsina State. Read more »
West Africa: Monrovia Hosts High-Stakes Ecowas Monetary Meetings As Region Pushes Toward Single Currency
FrontPageAfrica
Major statutory meetings of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) open Wednesday, February 4, in Monrovia, bringing together top regional policymakers to review… Read more »
Uganda: Police Urge Men Facing Domestic Violence to Speak Out
Nile Post
Men experiencing domestic violence are being urged to report their cases to police, with authorities dismissing the perception that only women are listened to or protected. Read more »
Africa: African Courts Urged to Adopt Alternative Dispute Resolution
Nile Post
The Chief Justice of Zambia, Mumba Malila, has urged African judiciaries to institutionalise Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) and prioritise judicial wellness as a key reform… Read more »
Liberia: LEC Admits Owing Swedish Firm Eltel Over U.S.$415k
Liberian Observer
After nearly a decade of dispute, the Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC) has formally acknowledged owing more than US$415,000 to ELTEL Network-Liberia, a Swedish engineering… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: AFC/M23 Draws 'Red Line' Over Air Strikes Out of Kisangani Airport Killing Civilians
New Times
The AFC/M23 has declared that the Congolese government's air superiority in eastern DR Congo is "over," announcing a new military posture it says is aimed at preventing further… Read more »
Uganda: Gen Muhoozi Rebukes U.S. Senator Over 'Demeaning' Remarks On Uganda
Nile Post
The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has issued a firm public rebuke to U.S. Senator Jim Risch, rejecting what he described as demeaning and degrading… Read more »
