Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of ex-Libyan leader, reportedly killed
The 53-year-old, who was once widely seen as the second most powerful person in Libya, was killed on Tuesday according to Libyan media.
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South Sudan's leader sacks aides after dead man appointed
The appointment of a dead opposition politician to a presidential panel caused embarrassment.
Africa: Spotlight On Hypertension in the African Continent!
[The Point] Raised blood pressure continues to be one of the strongest predictors of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality with an estimated 1.38 billion people worldwide suffering with hypertension.
Ethiopia PM hits out at Eritrea over atrocities in Tigray
Abiy Ahmed admitted for the first time in parliament that Eritrean troops had killed people in Aksum.
Africa: Cwinya-Ai, Kabasweka Lead Uganda At Africa Amateur Championship in Johannesburg
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampal -- The Royal Johannesburg Golf Course will be a hive of activity this week when the continent's best talent descend upon South Africa for what promises to be a compelling Africa Amateur Championship tournament. It will run from February 4-7.
Somali woman executed for murdering a child in a case that sparked outrage
Hodan Mohamud Diiriye faced a firing squad after being found guilty of beating Saabirin Saylaan to death.
South Africa's ex-President Zuma mentioned in Epstein emails over London dinner plan
The correspondence describes arrangements for a meal and there is no indication of wrongdoing by Zuma.
Africa: President Ramaphosa To Address Afreximbank Accession Ceremony
[Afreximbank] President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Wednesday , 04 February 2026, deliver an address at the signing of the Instrument of Accession by South Africa to the Establishment Agreement of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank).
Africa: President João Lourenço Advocates Joint Efforts for a Stable and Peaceful Africa
[ANGOP] Luanda -- Angolan Head of State and Chairperson of the African Union (AU), João Lourenço, stressed on Friday the need for a concerted effort to build a stable and peaceful Africa where peace and reconciliation are priorities to be permanently taken into account.
Africa: RSSB Deepens Focus On Member Benefits As Africa's Pension Funds Unite
[New Times] The Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB) has reaffirmed its commitment to delivering stronger returns and better services to members, according to its Chief Executive Officer, Regis Rugemanshuro.
Africa: After a Decade of AU Reform, Collective African Security Remains Elusive
[ISS] The same leaders who routinely invoke 'African solutions' seek external conflict mediation and treat African-led initiatives as optional or secondary.
Africa: As Global Health Faces Reversal in Progress, Gates Foundation CEO Details 20-Year Push to Save, Improve Lives
[Premium Times] Mr Suzman says the setback shouldn't be permanent and lays out a roadmap to reclaim momentum and accelerate progress through 2045, even amid significant financial constraints globally.
Africa: How Data Centres Are Reshaping Africa's Power Market
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- Africa's digital economy is beginning to recast the continent's electricity landscape, with data centres emerging alongside households, factories and mines as a significant new source of power demand. What was once a largely traditional power
Banknote bouquets could land you in jail, Kenya's central bank warns
Those defacing the currency could face seven years in jail, the central bank says ahead of Valentine's Day.
Africa: Gates Foundation CEO Warns Global Health Progress Is Reversing, Outlines 20-Year Plan to Save Lives
[Capital FM] Seattle -- Mark Suzman has warned that recent reversals in global health progress pose urgent moral choices but insisted the setback need not be permanent, outlining a 20-year roadmap to reclaim momentum and accelerate gains through 2045--even amid severe global
Africa: South Africa Restores Power At Nigerian High Commission After Debt Payment
[Daily Trust] Electricity has been restored to the Nigerian High Commission in Pretoria, South Africa, after the diplomatic mission settled outstanding municipal service debts, the City of Tshwane announced.
Africa: Nigerian High Commission Offsets Electricity Debt After Disconnection By South Africa
[Daily Trust] The Nigerian High Commission in South Africa has settled its outstanding electricity bills following the disconnection of power to its premises by municipal authorities.
Africa: Africa's Creative Industries Need Long-Term Investment in Talent, Experts Say
[New Times] Africa's growing global visibility in fashion, music, film and other creative fields must be matched with long-term investment in talent development, industry experts have said.
Africa: Six Years After Covid-19's Global Alarm - Is the World Better Prepared for the Next Pandemic?
[WHO] Six years ago, the Director-General of the World Health Organization sounded the highest global alarm available under international law at the time, declaring the outbreak of a new coronavirus disease (later known as COVID-19) a Public Health Emergency of International
Africa: Invisible Highways - a Vast Network of Undersea Cables Powering Our Connectivity
[UN News] Every day, we send countless emails, take part in video calls, use search engines and streaming services, while seamlessly banking online.
Africa: Relentless Rains and Floods Leave Africa Reeling As UN Seeks Help
[RFI] Severe flooding has intensified across northern and southern Africa since last October. Extreme rainfall has affected many regions, intensifying sharply in January and leading to widespread emergencies. As the situation continues to unfold, the United Nations is appealing
Shanties in a Lagos lagoon: Bulldozed and burnt
Residents suspect the demolitions are aimed at gentrifying the waterfront in Nigeria's biggest city, but officials deny this.
