South Africa’s energy regulator approves Eskom’s electricity price increases, admits errors

South African regulator says Eskom can increase charges more than previously approved
8 Feb, 2026
Ethiopia accuses Eritrea of border incursions, supporting armed groups

Addis Ababa demands troop withdrawal while signaling readiness for negotiations.
8 Feb, 2026
Egypt: Attacks on aid convoys in Sudan a ‘grave violation of international law’

The Egyptian Foreign Ministry says attacks on aid convoys represent a dangerous continuation of targeting humanitarian corridors and obstructing relief effort.
8 Feb, 2026
Gunmen kill three people, abduct Catholic priest in northern Nigeria

A Kaduna police spokesperson confirmed the incident, clarifying that five people had been abducted in total and that the three people killed were members of the security forces.
8 Feb, 2026

Algeria to cancel air services agreement with UAE

Sudan war: Türkiye condemns RSF attack on displaced civilians

Nigeria’s Tinubu to meet King Charles III in London

South Africa to withdraw troops from UN mission in DRC

South Sudan activist jailed in US for attempting to export arms for coup
7 Feb, 2026
Wave of attacks leaves 30 dead in Nigeria’s Benue state
The region has seen a recent surge in violence between Fulani herders and farming communities over land and resources.

7 Feb, 2026
Sudan’s RSF launches drone attack, killing dozens including children: doctors network
Drone attack worsened Sudan’s humanitarian crisis, killing displaced families in North Kordofan and highlighting the ongoing war’s toll.

7 Feb, 2026
UK ordered to pay $572m in compensation for Nigerian miners killed in 1949
British colonial administration was found liable for the killing of miners at the Iva Valley Coal Mine in Enugu state as they were protesting harsh working conditions.

6 Feb, 2026
Nigeria president declares 2026 ‘Year of Families’
The Nigeria Families First program is meant to address the “root causes” of challenges facing the country, President Bola Tinubu said.

6 Feb, 2026
Thousands of Libyans gather for the funeral of Gaddafi’s son
Thousands of Libyans gather for the funeral of Gadhafi’s son who was shot and killed this week

6 Feb, 2026
Reclaiming the architecture of African dignity
The Ghana-Zambia agreement on visa-free travel acknowledges that the fluid movement of people is the lifeblood of commerce, culture and intellectual cross-pollination.

6 Feb, 2026
AU warns M23 drone strike on DR Congo airport may constitute ‘terrorism’
M23 said it destroyed “the military drone command centre installed at Kisangani airport”.

6 Feb, 2026
Maldives rejects UK-Mauritius Chagos deal, moves to reclaim lost maritime zone
The Maldives commences legal proceedings to recover the maritime area lost following a ruling by an international tribunal.

6 Feb, 2026
RSF attack on hospital leaves at least 22 dead: Sudan Doctors Network
The condemnation comes amid continued reports of abuses linked to the conflict.

6 Feb, 2026
South Africa edges closer to getting duty-free access to Chinese market
President Cyril Ramaphosa says the priority should be deepening intra-Africa trade.


