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West Africa: Further Crackdowns By Military Juntas
[HRW] Nairobi -- Sahel Leaders Solidify Hold on Power; Warring Forces Attack Civilians
Southern Africa: Grave Rights Abuses, Impunity Persist
[HRW] Johannesburg -- Regional Bodies Should Press Governments to Respect Rights, Promote Accountability
East Africa: War Crimes, Election Repression
[HRW] Nairobi -- Concerned Governments Should Act Against Abusive Forces, Press for Civic Space
Africa: Civilians At Risk in Eastern Congo
[HRW] Nairobi -- Crackdown on Freedoms in Burundi, Central African Republic, DR Congo, Rwanda
Africa: Trump Renews Lapsed Trade Subsidy Pact with Africa
[DW] First enacted in 2000, the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) allows qualifying sub-Saharan African countries to export over 1,800 products to the US duty-free. Export countries include Nigeria and South Africa.
Africa: Four in Ten Cancer Cases Could Be Prevented Globally
[WHO] Up to four in ten cancer cases worldwide could be prevented, according to a new global analysis from the World Health Organization (WHO) and its International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC). The study examines 30 preventable causes, including tobacco, alcohol, high
Africa: Somalia, UN Envoys Discuss Horn of Africa Stability
[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somalia's deputy foreign minister on Monday met senior United Nations envoys to discuss evolving security and political developments in the Horn of Africa, officials said.
Africa: WHO Launches 2026 Appeal to Help Millions of People in Health Emergencies and Crisis Settings
[WHO] The World Health Organization (WHO) today launched its 2026 global appeal to ensure that millions of people living in humanitarian crises and conflicts can access health care.
Africa: Empowering Local Health Systems for Sustainable Impact - Inside Uganda's Push to Strengthen District Health Leadership
[WHO-AFRO] Across the winding corridors of district health offices in Uganda, a quiet but profound transformation is taking place. It is not marked by grand announcements or sweeping reforms, but by the steady, deliberate strengthening of the systems that keep communities
Africa: Liberia Seeks AU Peace and Security Council Seat for 2026-2028 Term
[New Republic] The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that Liberia will present its candidacy for a seat on the African Union Peace and Security Council (AU PSC), representing the Western Region for the 2026-2028 term.
Africa: Africa Losing $15bn Yearly to Exportation of Crude Oil - Operators
[Daily Trust] Stakeholders in the oil gas sector have decried the continuous loss of jobs and investment in Africa due to lack of local value addition in crude oil production in the continent.
Africa: How Murtala Muhammed's Legacy for Nigeria and Africa Has Thrived for Five Decades
[This Day] Five decades after his assassination, General Murtala Ramat Muhammed has remained one of Nigeria's most consequential leaders. As the country prepares to mark the 50th anniversary of his passing on February 13, renewed reflections on his short but defining rule
Africa: Support Science in Halting Global Biodiversity Crisis - King Charles
[IPS] Bulawayo -- British Monarch King Charles says science is the solution to protecting nature and halting global biodiversity loss, which is threatening humanity's survival.
Africa: Explainer - Why Nature Is Everyone's Business
[IPS] Bulawayo, Zimbabwe -- Our food, fuel, and fortunes come from nature, but as these resources are turned into profits, the balance between exploiting and replenishing the planet is ever more precarious.
Africa: Protecting Africa's Ocean Future and Why a Precautionary Pause On Deep-Sea Mining Matters
[IPS] VICTORIA, Seychelles, Feb 3 2026 (IPS) - The world is entering a decisive period for the future of the ocean. With the High Seas Treaty coming into force and meaningful progress being made on the World Trade Organization Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, global momentum
Africa: Nearly 40% of Cancer Cases Could Be Prevented, UN Study Finds
[UN News] Up to four in 10 cancer cases globally could be prevented, new analysis has revealed, highlighting the need for stronger tobacco control and other measures to reduce risks and save lives.
Africa: Building Healthy Bridges Towards Peace - WHO Launches $1 Billion Appeal
[UN News] The World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday launched its 2026 global appeal for nearly $1 billion to ensure that millions of people living in humanitarian crises and conflicts can access healthcare.
Africa: Private Credit Rating Agencies Shape Africa's Access to Debt. Better Oversight Is Needed
[The Conversation Africa] Africa's development finance challenge has reached a critical point. Mounting debt pressure is squeezing fiscal space. And essential needs in infrastructure, health and education remain unmet. The continent's governments urgently need affordable access
Why a beauty spot in South Africa could be about to run out of water
Official estimates suggest that around 55% of the town's drinkable water is lost to leaking pipes.
Africa: Investments in Africa Dominate Angolan President Agenda in Dubai
[ANGOP] Dubai -- The launch of a new investment initiative for the African continent constitutes one of the highlights of the agenda of the Angolan President, João Lourenço, during the World Summit of Governments that begins on Tuesday, in Dubai.
Africa: Experts Call for Africa-Led Research to Transform Health Outcomes
[Premium Times] The call was made on Monday in Abuja at the SPARK Africa Translational Research Bootcamp and Conference, which brought together health professionals, researchers and professors from within and outside Nigeria.
Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of ex-Libyan leader, reportedly shot dead
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.
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.
