African News
Eswatini high court dismisses case challenging deal on US deportees
By: Reuters 4th February 2026 Eswatini's high court has dismissed a case filed by human rights lawyers who argued that the government's deal with the United States to accept... →
Kenya private sector activity grows at slower pace in January, PMI survey shows
By: Reuters 4th February 2026 Kenya's private sector activity grew but at a slower pace in January, hurt by slower expansions in the construction and wholesale and retail... →
Congo rebel leader claims responsibility for drone attack on strategic northeast city
By: Reuters 4th February 2026 he leader of the AFC/M23 rebel movement in Democratic Republic of Congo on Tuesday claimed responsibility for a drone attack targeting the airport... →
Tanzania's spending to rise 10% next fiscal year, finance minister says
By: Reuters 3rd February 2026 Tanzania expects to raise its overall spending by 10% to 61.93-trillion shillings ($24.29-billion) next fiscal year, its Finance Minister Khamis... →
Africa faces $90bn debt wall in 2026, S&P says
By: Reuters 3rd February 2026 S&P Global Ratings has cautioned that African governments face rising debt risks as hard-currency repayment schedules in 2026 increase pressure on... →
African countries pushing forward with nuclear energy programmes
By: Rebecca Campbell 3rd February 2026 African countries are aiming to achieve a total nuclear power generating capacity of 15 GW by 2035, most of it in West Africa. This would require a... →
Ethiopia economy to expand 10.2% in 2025-26, prime minister says
By: Reuters 3rd February 2026 Ethiopia's economy is forecast to expand 10.2% in 2025-26, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said on Tuesday, higher than the finance ministry's projection... →
UN to deploy ceasefire monitoring mission in Congo, Qatar says
By: Reuters 3rd February 2026 The United Nations peacekeeping mission in Congo will send its first team to monitor a ceasefire between Congo’s government and the AFC/M23 rebel... →
