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Nigeria: Govt Announces Plans to Upgrade Radar Coverage At Airports, Air Force Bases
The planned security upgrades will expand radar surveillance and strengthen protection of airports and strategic airspace...
Nigeria: Germany – Buhari’s $2.3bn Siemens Power Deal Dormant Until Tinubu Revived It
Germany's Deputy Head of Mission in Nigeria, Mr. Johannes Lehne, yesterday said the $2.3 billion Siemens power deal between Nigeria and Germany remained...
Nigeria: Dangote Refinery’s Crude Distillation Unit and Motor Spirit Block Hit 650,000bpd Capacity
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has achieved a major operational milestone with the full restoration and optimisation of its Crude Distillation Unit (CDU) and...
South Africa: ‘We Are Turning the Corner’ – President Ramaphosa Ahead of SONA 2026
President Cyril Ramaphosa says while many South Africans believe the country is turning the corner, government remains mindful of the "huge problems" that still...
Nigeria: I Make Films for People Who Can Think’ – Kunle Afolayan to ‘Anikulapo’ Critics
Drawing on the reception of earlier works such as Irapada and The Figurine, he said negative reviews have not stopped his films from...
Nigeria: Recording Academy Member Explains How Grammy Award Winners Are Chosen
The clarification comes on the heels of the loss of five Nigerian Afrobeats stars in their respective categories at the 2026 Grammy...
Ghana: President Mahama Inaugurates Presidential Advisory Group On Economy
President John Dramani Mahama has inaugurated his Presidential Advisory Group on the Economy, a high-level advisory body established to provide strategic guidance on...
Ghana: President Mahama Inaugurates Presidential Advisory Group On Economy
President John Dramani Mahama has inaugurated his Presidential Advisory Group on the Economy, a high-level advisory body established to provide strategic guidance on...
Nigeria: Lack of Budget Release Crippling Activities At Transport Ministry – Minister
Activities at the Ministry of Transportation have remained stagnant over the past year as the lack of budget release from the accountant general's office...
Nigeria: Lack of Budget Release Crippling Activities At Transport Ministry – Minister
Activities at the Ministry of Transportation have remained stagnant over the past year as the lack of budget release from the accountant general's office...
South Africa: IFP Calls for Concrete Action, Rural Development and Economic Relief Ahead of SONA 2026
The Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) expects President Cyril Ramaphosa to deliver a comprehensive and action-oriented State of the Nation Address (SONA) that outlines government's...
Zimbabwe: Zanu-PF Official Jameson Rushwaya Accused of Name Dropping in Mine Invasion
Zanu PF member Jameson Rushwaya has been accused of invoking the names of powerful government and mining figures in an ongoing mine invasion dispute...
Nigeria: Kano, Ebonyi Senators Trade Words During Umahi’s Budget Defence
The Deputy Whip of the Senate, Senator Peter Nwaebonyi (APC, Ebonyi North) and Deputy Minority Whip, Senator Rufai Hanga ( NNPP, Kano Central)...
Kenya: Panic Mode Ahead As Reports Emerge Over Possible Postponement of Afcon 2027
NAIROBI, Kenya, February 11, 2026 - The 2027 African Cup of Nations (Afcon), set to be co-hosted by Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania, could...
Kenya: ‘Look, but Don’t Touch!’ Musonye Vows to Protect Nyayo, Kasarani From Notorious Hooligans Ahead of Afcon 2027
NAIROBI, Kenya, February 11, 2026 - The chair of the local organising committee (LOC) for next year's Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) Nicholas...
Nigeria: Defence – Senate Raises the Alarm Over Slow 2025 Budget Implementation
The Senate Committee on Defence, on Wednesday, expressed concern over the slow implementation of the 2025 budget for the defence sector, warning that delays...
Nigeria: ‘You Disrespected Me Enough’, Senator Natasha Clashes With Colleague At Senate Budget Defence
Tension flared in the Senate on Wednesday during the budget defense session of the Ministry of Steel Development, as Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, Senator representing Kogi...
Nigeria: MTN Leads in Network Connectivity As 5g Offers Best Consumer Experience in Download Speed – Report
The Q4 2025 Industry Performance Report, released by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has rated MTN Nigeria as the clear leader in network...
South Africa: Proteas Prevail After Double Super Over Drama
South Africa outlasted Afghanistan after two super overs to seal a nail-biting victory in an ICC T20 World Cup classic at the Narendra Modi...
Liberia: Liberia’s 2026 Budget Has Major Flaws and Won’t Ease Economic Burden
What are the four most pressing economic challenges facing...
Africa: AU Commissioner Praises GERD As Model of Africa’s Self-Financed Infrastructure
The African Union Commissioner for Infrastructure and Energy, Lerato Mataboge, has described the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam as a landmark example of Africa's ability...
Africa: AU Commissioner Praises GERD As Model of Africa’s Self-Financed Infrastructure
The African Union Commissioner for Infrastructure and Energy, Lerato Mataboge, has described the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam as a landmark example of Africa's ability...
Kenya: Delta40 Raises $20m to Back Early-Stage African Startups
Kenya-based venture firm Delta40 has raised $20 million to expand financing for early-stage startups across Africa, with backing from the Soros Economic Development...
Africa: Speech by Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina at the Launch of the Global Africa Investment Summit
Text of the Speech Delivered by Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina at the Launch of the Global Africa Investment Summit in dubai on February 3,...
Africa: Remarks By President Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan of Tanzania at the Launch of the Global Africa Investment Summit
Dubai -- Text of Remarks By President Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan of Tanzania at the Launch of the Global Africa Investment Summit in Dubai...
Africa: Remarks by Ghana President Mahama at the Launch of the Global Africa Investment Summit
Dubai -- Text of remarks by H.E. John Dramani Mahama, President of the Republic of Ghana, at the launch of the Global Africa Investment...
Uganda: Motor Third-Party Insurance Stickers Now Fully Digital
The Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA) has confirmed that motor third-party insurance stickers will now be issued exclusively in digital format, completing the shift...