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Africa: All of Africa Today - February 6, 2026

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Kenya: Sonko Defends Himself in Court As Nairobi Graft Trial Resumes

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Former Nairobi Governor Mike Mbuvi Sonko on Tuesday testified before the Milimani Anti-Corruption Court as part of his defence in an ongoing graft case involving allegations of conflict of interest and procurement irregularities during his tenure at City Hall.

South Africa: Experts Warn of Environmental Risks at Lily Mine - South African News Briefs - February 6, 2025

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Namibia: Opposition Warns Namibia's New Oil Bill Could Fuel Fishrot-Style Corruption Under Presidency

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[Namibian] Opposition parties are calling on the government to learn from the mistakes of countries such as Nigeria, Ghana, Angola and Russia when it comes to the oil and gas sector.

Nigeria: Nigerian Court Orders Britain to Pay £420 Million to 21 Coal Miners Killed By Colonial Administration

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[Premium Times] The judge held that the Federal Government of Nigeria and the Attorney-General had a constitutional duty under Sections 19(d) and 150(1) to pursue redress, and their prolonged inaction was held to constitute a dereliction of constitutional duty.

West Africa: West Africa Launches Roadmap to Boost Access to Lassa Fever Vaccines

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[Premium Times] The roadmap was developed under the leadership of the West African Health Organisation (WAHO), with support from the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI), as part of efforts to strengthen epidemic preparedness and vaccine equity across the sub-region.

Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo Must Own Up, Stop Blaming Rwanda - Kagame

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[New Times] President Paul Kagame has said Rwanda cannot be responsible for DR Congo's problems when it has its own issues to deal with.

Nigeria: Remaining Kaduna Abducted Worshippers Regain Freedom After Two Weeks in Captivity

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[Premium Times] Sources confirmed on Thursday that the victims, who were kidnapped on 18 January, were released last midnight and driven to the Kaduna State Government House

Kenya: Govt Warns Kenyans Against Fake Jobs Amid Russia-Ukraine Conflict Casualties

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Labour Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua has issued a stern warning to Kenyans, particularly the youth, to remain vigilant against fake recruitment agencies amid rising reports of Kenyans being duped into dangerous overseas work, including deployment to the front lines of the Russia-Ukraine war.

Uganda: Musasizi Commends Kabale Voters for Increased Support to Museveni in 2026 Elections

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[Nile Post] State Minister of Finance Henry Musasizi has commended voters in Kabale District for overwhelmingly supporting President Museveni in the recently concluded 2026 presidential elections, saying the outcome reflects renewed confidence in the National Resistance Movement despite sustained opposition presence in the area.

Sudan: Child Malnutrition Hits Catastrophic Levels in Parts of Sudan

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[UN News] Acute malnutrition among children has reached catastrophic levels in parts of Sudan's North Darfur and Greater Kordofan, UN-backed analysts warned on Thursday, as conflict, mass displacement and denials of aid push the country deeper into a famine-risk emergency.

Sudan: Sudan's War Threatens Fragile Progress Against FGM

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[Dabanga] Dabanga Sudan -- Each year, an estimated four million people worldwide are subjected to female genital mutilation (FGM). In Sudan, where prevalence has historically ranked among the highest globally, years of fragile progress are now under threat from a war that has dismantled health services, weakened law enforcement, and reshaped the social and economic pressures facing families.

Sudan: UK Hits 'Sudan's War Machine' With New Sanctions

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[Dabanga] London -- The UK imposed new sanctions on six key figures fuelling Sudan's war from both the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) said in a statement issued today.

Sudan: Sudanese Refugees in South Sudan and Uganda Face Worsening Humanitarian Crisis

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[Dabanga] Wedweil Refugee Camp / Kiryandongo Refugee Camp -- Sudanese refugees in Ugandan and South Sudanese camps are enduring dire conditions as food subsidies shrink and financial support fails to cover basic needs, according to sources in the camps.

Nigeria: Nigeria Deploys Army to Kwara State After Deadly Mass Shootings

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[RFI] Nigeria's President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has deployed an army batallion to the western state of Kwara after gunmen killed at least 162 people in one of the country's deadliest attacks in recent months.

Trump backs Chagos handover deal, says No 10

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It comes after the US president suggested last month he could withdraw his support for the deal.

Narrow Path to Recovery: Finding a Climate-Smart Pathway and Stabilizing South Sudan’s Economy

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Washington, USA, 05 February 2026 -/African Media Agency (AMA)/- Two new World Bank Group reports released today underscore that South Sudan stands at a

Remaining 89 kidnapped Nigerian Christians return home

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They were among nearly 200 worshippers abducted by criminal gangs from three churches in the north of the country in mid-January.

Activists announce a new aid flotilla for Gaza of over 100 boats

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Campaigners described the upcoming mission as the biggest civilian-led mobilisation against Israel's actions in the Palestinian enclave.

African students win global prize for AI education system without internet

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In some parts of the world, access to education remains difficult due to a lack of Internet connection or even smartphones. To tackle this challenge, students Happy Niyorurema and Mame Niang from Texas Christian University have developed a solution that delivers educational content over the phone.

African manufacturers warn short-term AGOA extension offers a brief respite

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They say while the one-year renewal is good news, it will not encourage long-term investment by businesses.

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