All of Africa Today - February 5, 2026
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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 »
48 Hours of Carnage - Over 130 Lives Lost in 3 States
Daily Trust
More than 130 persons have been killed in attacks by gunmen at communities in Kwara, Katsina and Benue states within the last 48 hours. Read more »
Kwara Attack - Village Head Says 75 Buried, Speaks On Terrorists' Letter
Premium Times
The original copy of the letter sighted by our reporter was dated 19 Rajab 1447, equivalent to 8 January. Read more »
All of Africa Today - February 6, 2026
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DR Congo Must Own Up, Stop Blaming Rwanda - Kagame
New Times
President Paul Kagame has said Rwanda cannot be responsible for DR Congo's problems when it has its own issues to deal with. Read more »
Muhoozi Brands Baryomunsi a Traitor, Says He Will Never Be Minister Again
Nile Post
The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) of the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF), General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has launched a scathing attack on the Minister of Information,… Read more »
France Deepens Defence Ties With Nigeria
This Day
France has reiterated its commitment to strengthening defence cooperation with Nigeria, underscoring the shared responsibility of both nations in promoting regional stability,… Read more »
Macomia-Mucojo Road Reopened After Terrorist Attack
AIM
Traffic on the Macomia-Mucojo road, in the northern Mozambican province of Cabo Delgado, has reopened after a group of Islamist terrorists ambushed vehicles, according to a report… Read more »
Nigeria Deploys Army to Kwara State After Deadly Mass Shootings
RFI
Nigeria's President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has deployed an army batallion to the western state of Kwara after gunmen killed at least 162 people in one of the country's deadliest attacks… Read more »
U.S. Airstrikes Were a Constrained Choice for Nigeria [analysis]
ISS
The American operation exposes the risks to Africa posed by AFRICOM's push for relevance under Trump's second term. Read more »
Kenya, Spain Reaffirm Defence and Maritime Security Cooperation At AI Summit
Capital FM
Kenya and Spain have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening defence and maritime security cooperation following a bilateral meeting held on the sidelines of the Responsible… Read more »
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 »
Insecurity - U.S. Military Confirms Deployment of 'Small Team' to Nigeria
Premium Times
The deployment comes amid a long-running insurgency in Nigeria, particularly involving Boko Haram and the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP). Read more »
UPDF Dismisses NUP Missing Persons Claims As 'Drama' Amid Lugbara Community Pressure
Nile Post
The Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) have dismissed claims by the National Unity Platform (NUP) that its members have gone missing, describing the allegations as "drama" and… Read more »
