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Nigeria 🇳🇬 has called for the immediate and unconditional release of South Sudan’s First Vice President Riek Machar and other detained opposition leaders, warning that the current political direction could threaten stability ahead of the December 2026 elections.
February 18, 2026 at 3:45 PM
Nigeria 🇳🇬 has called for the immediate and unconditional release of South Sudan’s First Vice President Riek Machar and other detained opposition leaders, warning that the current political direction could threaten stability ahead of the December 2026 elections.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s convoy in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 🇪🇹
Ethiopia 🇪🇹 is increasingly attracting high-profile global leaders
Ethiopia 🇪🇹 is increasingly attracting high-profile global leaders
February 18, 2026 at 3:10 PM
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s convoy in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 🇪🇹
Ethiopia 🇪🇹 is increasingly attracting high-profile global leaders
Ethiopia 🇪🇹 is increasingly attracting high-profile global leaders
Gabon 🇬🇦 has suspended all major social media platforms until further notice.
The High Authority for Communication (HAC) ordered telecom companies to block access immediately.
The High Authority for Communication (HAC) ordered telecom companies to block access immediately.
February 18, 2026 at 2:45 PM
Gabon 🇬🇦 has suspended all major social media platforms until further notice.
The High Authority for Communication (HAC) ordered telecom companies to block access immediately.
The High Authority for Communication (HAC) ordered telecom companies to block access immediately.
The European Union has lifted some sanctions on Zimbabwe, removing travel bans and asset freezes
The arms embargo stays in place and is extended for one year, until February 20, 2027
The EU says it is ready to strengthen ties with Zimbabwe based on shared interests, including trade and investment.
The arms embargo stays in place and is extended for one year, until February 20, 2027
The EU says it is ready to strengthen ties with Zimbabwe based on shared interests, including trade and investment.
February 18, 2026 at 1:26 PM
The European Union has lifted some sanctions on Zimbabwe, removing travel bans and asset freezes
The arms embargo stays in place and is extended for one year, until February 20, 2027
The EU says it is ready to strengthen ties with Zimbabwe based on shared interests, including trade and investment.
The arms embargo stays in place and is extended for one year, until February 20, 2027
The EU says it is ready to strengthen ties with Zimbabwe based on shared interests, including trade and investment.
Egypt 🇪🇬 has offered to finance dam construction in Kenya 🇰🇪 through a $100 million funding mechanism for Southern Nile Basin projects, including rainwater harvesting and the Koru Dam.
February 18, 2026 at 12:33 PM
Egypt 🇪🇬 has offered to finance dam construction in Kenya 🇰🇪 through a $100 million funding mechanism for Southern Nile Basin projects, including rainwater harvesting and the Koru Dam.
Kenya 🇰🇪 President William Ruto has announced plans to begin building a new arena and a new airport in Nairobi within the next few months.
He said the projects are part of efforts to modernize the city and push the country to aim higher.
He said the projects are part of efforts to modernize the city and push the country to aim higher.
February 18, 2026 at 11:53 AM
Kenya 🇰🇪 President William Ruto has announced plans to begin building a new arena and a new airport in Nairobi within the next few months.
He said the projects are part of efforts to modernize the city and push the country to aim higher.
He said the projects are part of efforts to modernize the city and push the country to aim higher.
Ethiopia 🇪🇹 is nearing completion of the Akaki International Stadium in Addis Ababa
The world-class venue is now 85% finished.
It will feature a fast-draining hybrid pitch and seating for 20,000 spectators.
The world-class venue is now 85% finished.
It will feature a fast-draining hybrid pitch and seating for 20,000 spectators.
February 18, 2026 at 10:55 AM
Ethiopia 🇪🇹 is nearing completion of the Akaki International Stadium in Addis Ababa
The world-class venue is now 85% finished.
It will feature a fast-draining hybrid pitch and seating for 20,000 spectators.
The world-class venue is now 85% finished.
It will feature a fast-draining hybrid pitch and seating for 20,000 spectators.
Zimbabwe 🇿🇼 and South Africa 🇿🇦 have qualified for the Super 8 stage.
Zimbabwe reached this round for the first time in their history, a major achievement that also secures automatic qualification for the 2028 T20 World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.
Zimbabwe reached this round for the first time in their history, a major achievement that also secures automatic qualification for the 2028 T20 World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.
February 18, 2026 at 10:04 AM
Zimbabwe 🇿🇼 and South Africa 🇿🇦 have qualified for the Super 8 stage.
Zimbabwe reached this round for the first time in their history, a major achievement that also secures automatic qualification for the 2028 T20 World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.
Zimbabwe reached this round for the first time in their history, a major achievement that also secures automatic qualification for the 2028 T20 World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.
Burkina Faso 🇧🇫, under the leadership of Ibrahim Traoré, has acquired a new GL 30 locomotive to strengthen its rail transport system and support agricultural trade
Each locomotive delivers about 3,000 horsepower and includes modern digital controls, onboard diagnostics, and advanced safety features.
Each locomotive delivers about 3,000 horsepower and includes modern digital controls, onboard diagnostics, and advanced safety features.
February 17, 2026 at 5:22 PM
Burkina Faso 🇧🇫, under the leadership of Ibrahim Traoré, has acquired a new GL 30 locomotive to strengthen its rail transport system and support agricultural trade
Each locomotive delivers about 3,000 horsepower and includes modern digital controls, onboard diagnostics, and advanced safety features.
Each locomotive delivers about 3,000 horsepower and includes modern digital controls, onboard diagnostics, and advanced safety features.
Africa’s Top 10 Best Governed Countries, 2026
1. Cabo Verde 🇨🇻 (A grade, 74.0)
2. Mauritius 🇲🇺 (High B grade)
3. Namibia 🇳🇦 (High B grade)
4. South Africa 🇿🇦 (B, 62.3)
5. Botswana 🇧🇼 (B, 61.1)
6. Ghana 🇬🇭 (B, 60.2)
7. Senegal 🇸🇳 (C, 54.0)
Source: World Economics Governance Rankings 2026
1. Cabo Verde 🇨🇻 (A grade, 74.0)
2. Mauritius 🇲🇺 (High B grade)
3. Namibia 🇳🇦 (High B grade)
4. South Africa 🇿🇦 (B, 62.3)
5. Botswana 🇧🇼 (B, 61.1)
6. Ghana 🇬🇭 (B, 60.2)
7. Senegal 🇸🇳 (C, 54.0)
Source: World Economics Governance Rankings 2026
February 17, 2026 at 3:40 PM
Africa’s Top 10 Best Governed Countries, 2026
1. Cabo Verde 🇨🇻 (A grade, 74.0)
2. Mauritius 🇲🇺 (High B grade)
3. Namibia 🇳🇦 (High B grade)
4. South Africa 🇿🇦 (B, 62.3)
5. Botswana 🇧🇼 (B, 61.1)
6. Ghana 🇬🇭 (B, 60.2)
7. Senegal 🇸🇳 (C, 54.0)
Source: World Economics Governance Rankings 2026
1. Cabo Verde 🇨🇻 (A grade, 74.0)
2. Mauritius 🇲🇺 (High B grade)
3. Namibia 🇳🇦 (High B grade)
4. South Africa 🇿🇦 (B, 62.3)
5. Botswana 🇧🇼 (B, 61.1)
6. Ghana 🇬🇭 (B, 60.2)
7. Senegal 🇸🇳 (C, 54.0)
Source: World Economics Governance Rankings 2026
A beautiful view of Munyonyo, a peaceful neighborhood in Kampala, Uganda 🇺🇬.
It lies along the northern shores of Lake Victoria, Africa’s largest lake by area, the world’s largest tropical lake, and the second-largest freshwater lake by surface area
It lies along the northern shores of Lake Victoria, Africa’s largest lake by area, the world’s largest tropical lake, and the second-largest freshwater lake by surface area
February 17, 2026 at 3:11 PM
A beautiful view of Munyonyo, a peaceful neighborhood in Kampala, Uganda 🇺🇬.
It lies along the northern shores of Lake Victoria, Africa’s largest lake by area, the world’s largest tropical lake, and the second-largest freshwater lake by surface area
It lies along the northern shores of Lake Victoria, Africa’s largest lake by area, the world’s largest tropical lake, and the second-largest freshwater lake by surface area
American rapper J. Cole will perform at FNB Stadium, Africa’s largest stadium, in Johannesburg, South Africa 🇿🇦, on Saturday, 12 December 2026.
The concert is the final stop of his global The Fall-Off Tour, which features more than 50 shows across over 15 countries.
The concert is the final stop of his global The Fall-Off Tour, which features more than 50 shows across over 15 countries.
February 16, 2026 at 8:46 PM
American rapper J. Cole will perform at FNB Stadium, Africa’s largest stadium, in Johannesburg, South Africa 🇿🇦, on Saturday, 12 December 2026.
The concert is the final stop of his global The Fall-Off Tour, which features more than 50 shows across over 15 countries.
The concert is the final stop of his global The Fall-Off Tour, which features more than 50 shows across over 15 countries.
International rock star Bryan Adams and his family visited the Giza Pyramids, Egypt 🇪🇬, on February 14, shortly after his successful concert at the Grand Egyptian Museum.
During the visit, they explored the inside of the Great Pyramid, toured the Tomb of Seshemnefer, and admired the Sphinx.
During the visit, they explored the inside of the Great Pyramid, toured the Tomb of Seshemnefer, and admired the Sphinx.
February 16, 2026 at 8:25 PM
International rock star Bryan Adams and his family visited the Giza Pyramids, Egypt 🇪🇬, on February 14, shortly after his successful concert at the Grand Egyptian Museum.
During the visit, they explored the inside of the Great Pyramid, toured the Tomb of Seshemnefer, and admired the Sphinx.
During the visit, they explored the inside of the Great Pyramid, toured the Tomb of Seshemnefer, and admired the Sphinx.
Nigerian sprinter Favour Ashe has decided to change his sporting nationality from Nigeria 🇳🇬 to Qatar 🇶🇦
The 100m specialist, who has a personal best of 9.94 seconds and is Nigeria’s seventh-fastest man ever, has been training in Doha for the past five months.
The 100m specialist, who has a personal best of 9.94 seconds and is Nigeria’s seventh-fastest man ever, has been training in Doha for the past five months.
February 16, 2026 at 8:14 PM
Nigerian sprinter Favour Ashe has decided to change his sporting nationality from Nigeria 🇳🇬 to Qatar 🇶🇦
The 100m specialist, who has a personal best of 9.94 seconds and is Nigeria’s seventh-fastest man ever, has been training in Doha for the past five months.
The 100m specialist, who has a personal best of 9.94 seconds and is Nigeria’s seventh-fastest man ever, has been training in Doha for the past five months.
Renowned economist Jeffrey Sachs sees Mozambique 🇲🇿 becoming a developed economy within 25 years.
During his recent meeting with President Daniel Chapo in Addis Ababa, Sachs offered full support to provide technical assistance and work with the President’s team on a strategy for faster development.
During his recent meeting with President Daniel Chapo in Addis Ababa, Sachs offered full support to provide technical assistance and work with the President’s team on a strategy for faster development.
February 16, 2026 at 7:53 PM
Renowned economist Jeffrey Sachs sees Mozambique 🇲🇿 becoming a developed economy within 25 years.
During his recent meeting with President Daniel Chapo in Addis Ababa, Sachs offered full support to provide technical assistance and work with the President’s team on a strategy for faster development.
During his recent meeting with President Daniel Chapo in Addis Ababa, Sachs offered full support to provide technical assistance and work with the President’s team on a strategy for faster development.
Africa's Highest Homeless Population per 10,000 People
1. Uganda – 1,125
2. Zimbabwe – 848
3. Somalia – 772
4. Sudan – 624
5. Burkina Faso – 335
6. Nigeria – 206
7. Zambia – 194
8. Mozambique – 189
9. Egypt – 186
10. DR Congo – 172
11. Mali – 157
12. Benin – 106
1. Uganda – 1,125
2. Zimbabwe – 848
3. Somalia – 772
4. Sudan – 624
5. Burkina Faso – 335
6. Nigeria – 206
7. Zambia – 194
8. Mozambique – 189
9. Egypt – 186
10. DR Congo – 172
11. Mali – 157
12. Benin – 106
February 16, 2026 at 7:24 PM
Africa's Highest Homeless Population per 10,000 People
1. Uganda – 1,125
2. Zimbabwe – 848
3. Somalia – 772
4. Sudan – 624
5. Burkina Faso – 335
6. Nigeria – 206
7. Zambia – 194
8. Mozambique – 189
9. Egypt – 186
10. DR Congo – 172
11. Mali – 157
12. Benin – 106
1. Uganda – 1,125
2. Zimbabwe – 848
3. Somalia – 772
4. Sudan – 624
5. Burkina Faso – 335
6. Nigeria – 206
7. Zambia – 194
8. Mozambique – 189
9. Egypt – 186
10. DR Congo – 172
11. Mali – 157
12. Benin – 106
Niger’s 🇳🇪 President Abdourahamane Tiani is on a two-day official visit to Algeria 🇩🇿, invited by President Abdelmadjid Tebboune.
During the visit, Algeria and Niger announced the relaunch of the major Trans-Saharan gas pipeline, with construction in Niger set to start immediately after Ramadan.
During the visit, Algeria and Niger announced the relaunch of the major Trans-Saharan gas pipeline, with construction in Niger set to start immediately after Ramadan.
February 16, 2026 at 7:12 PM
Niger’s 🇳🇪 President Abdourahamane Tiani is on a two-day official visit to Algeria 🇩🇿, invited by President Abdelmadjid Tebboune.
During the visit, Algeria and Niger announced the relaunch of the major Trans-Saharan gas pipeline, with construction in Niger set to start immediately after Ramadan.
During the visit, Algeria and Niger announced the relaunch of the major Trans-Saharan gas pipeline, with construction in Niger set to start immediately after Ramadan.
Ghana 🇬🇭 President John Dramani Mahama urged African leaders to fast-track a Pan-African payment system.
He stressed that Africa cannot fully integrate its economies while depending on foreign currencies like the US dollar for trade between African countries.
He stressed that Africa cannot fully integrate its economies while depending on foreign currencies like the US dollar for trade between African countries.
February 16, 2026 at 5:12 PM
Ghana 🇬🇭 President John Dramani Mahama urged African leaders to fast-track a Pan-African payment system.
He stressed that Africa cannot fully integrate its economies while depending on foreign currencies like the US dollar for trade between African countries.
He stressed that Africa cannot fully integrate its economies while depending on foreign currencies like the US dollar for trade between African countries.
African leaders praise Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 🇪🇹, as a top city on the continent.
Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama said, “Addis Ababa is a beautiful city. It truly qualifies as Africa’s capital.”
Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama said, “Addis Ababa is a beautiful city. It truly qualifies as Africa’s capital.”
February 16, 2026 at 4:40 PM
African leaders praise Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 🇪🇹, as a top city on the continent.
Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama said, “Addis Ababa is a beautiful city. It truly qualifies as Africa’s capital.”
Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama said, “Addis Ababa is a beautiful city. It truly qualifies as Africa’s capital.”
Morocco 🇲🇦 will host a new €280 million Safran landing gear factory near Casablanca.
The 26,000 m² facility will produce parts for short- and medium-haul aircraft, mainly supporting Airbus A320 production.
It is expected to create about 500 skilled jobs, run on renewable energy, and open in 2029.
The 26,000 m² facility will produce parts for short- and medium-haul aircraft, mainly supporting Airbus A320 production.
It is expected to create about 500 skilled jobs, run on renewable energy, and open in 2029.
February 16, 2026 at 3:55 PM
Morocco 🇲🇦 will host a new €280 million Safran landing gear factory near Casablanca.
The 26,000 m² facility will produce parts for short- and medium-haul aircraft, mainly supporting Airbus A320 production.
It is expected to create about 500 skilled jobs, run on renewable energy, and open in 2029.
The 26,000 m² facility will produce parts for short- and medium-haul aircraft, mainly supporting Airbus A320 production.
It is expected to create about 500 skilled jobs, run on renewable energy, and open in 2029.
Namibia 🇳🇦 has taken ownership of a new satellite ground data receiving station near Windhoek.
Built with support from China, the facility strengthens the country’s ability to receive and process remote-sensing data from satellites such as CBERS-4.
Built with support from China, the facility strengthens the country’s ability to receive and process remote-sensing data from satellites such as CBERS-4.
February 16, 2026 at 3:18 PM
Namibia 🇳🇦 has taken ownership of a new satellite ground data receiving station near Windhoek.
Built with support from China, the facility strengthens the country’s ability to receive and process remote-sensing data from satellites such as CBERS-4.
Built with support from China, the facility strengthens the country’s ability to receive and process remote-sensing data from satellites such as CBERS-4.
Car prices in Ghana 🇬🇭 have fallen by about 15% as the country’s exchange rate has stabilized. The stronger currency has reduced import costs, making vehicles more affordable for buyers and bringing relief to the local auto market.
February 16, 2026 at 2:47 PM
Car prices in Ghana 🇬🇭 have fallen by about 15% as the country’s exchange rate has stabilized. The stronger currency has reduced import costs, making vehicles more affordable for buyers and bringing relief to the local auto market.
South Sudan 🇸🇸 President Salva Kiir arriving in Addis Ababa for the 39th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union (AU).
February 15, 2026 at 8:31 PM
South Sudan 🇸🇸 President Salva Kiir arriving in Addis Ababa for the 39th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union (AU).
Africa Cup of Nations 2025 standout fan Lumumba 🇨🇩 has signed a major deal with TECNO, becoming the official face of the TECNO Camon 50, worth 100 million CDF.
He also secured a multimillion partnership with Orange, appearing in ads and billboards.
He also secured a multimillion partnership with Orange, appearing in ads and billboards.
February 15, 2026 at 5:41 PM
Africa Cup of Nations 2025 standout fan Lumumba 🇨🇩 has signed a major deal with TECNO, becoming the official face of the TECNO Camon 50, worth 100 million CDF.
He also secured a multimillion partnership with Orange, appearing in ads and billboards.
He also secured a multimillion partnership with Orange, appearing in ads and billboards.
Malawi 🇲🇼 has suspended new mining licences and banned the export of raw minerals.
President Peter Mutharika said the government will audit existing licences to close legal gaps, boost transparency, and promote local processing so citizens benefit more.
President Peter Mutharika said the government will audit existing licences to close legal gaps, boost transparency, and promote local processing so citizens benefit more.
February 15, 2026 at 3:42 PM
Malawi 🇲🇼 has suspended new mining licences and banned the export of raw minerals.
President Peter Mutharika said the government will audit existing licences to close legal gaps, boost transparency, and promote local processing so citizens benefit more.
President Peter Mutharika said the government will audit existing licences to close legal gaps, boost transparency, and promote local processing so citizens benefit more.