South Africa: Cabinet Commends Russia's Assistance in Return of Recruited South Africans

[SAnews.gov.za] Cabinet has joined President Cyril Ramaphosa in expressing gratitude to Russian President Vladimir Putin for facilitating the return of 17 South African men, who were recruited to fight on the Russian frontlines in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Source

East Africa: The New Scramble for Horn of Africa - Global Powers' Expanding Footprint - Ethiopia's Maritime Ambition

[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- The 39th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union (AU), convened in Addis Abeba from 11 to 15 February 2026, occurred at a moment when the continent's developmental aspirations were in direct collision with a fracturing global order. While the summit's official theme, 'Water as a Vital Resource for Life, Development, and Sustainability,' sought to prioritize the 'Africa Water Vision 2063,' the proceedings were profoundly overshadowed by the agenda of Source

Kenya: Kenya Administers First HIV Prevention Shots

[Vanguard] Kenya began administering the first dose of a groundbreaking HIV prevention drug in a Nairobi slum on Thursday. Source

Nigeria: Terrorists Attack Kebbi Mosque, Kill 5 Worshippers

[This Day] Sokoto -- Suspected Lakurawa terrorists attacked a mosque in Dadinkowa community, Maiyama Local Government Area of Kebbi State, killing five worshippers and injuring three others on Wednesday night. Source

Mozambique: Mozambique - MSF Winds Down Operations in Mueda

[MSF] Between 2021 and 2025, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) provided medical care to displaced and host communities across Mueda, Nangade and Muidumbe districts, in northern Mozambique's Cabo Delgado province, following a flare-up of violence in a conflict that's been ongoing since 2017. As Mueda, Nangade and Muidumbe received a significant number of displaced people, MSF teams responded to medical and humanitarian needs and strengthened the local healthcare system. Source

Kenya: Sakaja Ties Political Fate to Implementation of Deal With Ruto

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Senate Committee on Devolution and and Intergovernmental Relations Committee is set to conduct a review of the cooperation agreement between City Hall and the Nairobi County Government, and table its recommendations as scrutiny of the landmark Nairobi-State partnership continues. Source

South Africa: Why 15 Percent of South African Grade 3s Can't Read a Single Word - - and What's Being Done About It

[Daily Maverick] With national reading goals slipping out of reach, a new report reveals the stark reality of South Africa's literacy crisis and how proactive provinces and private donors are teaming up to save a generation of pupils. Source

Southern Africa: Southern Africa Faces Acute Surge in Cholera Due to Floods, Displacement

[WHO-AFRO] Brazzaville -- Cholera cases in Southern Africa region have risen by over seven times in the first six weeks of 2026 compared with the same period the year before due to severe flooding triggered by cyclones, infrastructure damage and inadequate water and sanitation among displaced populations, an analysis by World Health Organization (WHO) shows. Source

Kenya: Pesalink and Papss Unlock Cross-Border Payments in Local Currencies in Kenya

[Afreximbank] Instant 24/7 bank-to-bank transfers across African borders in local currencies Simpler cross-border payments for individuals, businesses, and SMEs 80 plus Pesalink network participants now linked to 160 plus PAPSS participating banks Source

Africa: Africa Infrastructure Financing Facility Launched to Strengthen Continental Financial Sovereignty

[Afreximbank] African Heads of State and Government on February 14, 2025, formally launched the Africa Infrastructure Financing Facility (AIFF), a coordinated, Africa-led platform designed to accelerate the preparation and facilitation of financing for priority cross-border infrastructure projects aligned with Agenda 2063. Source

Zimbabwe: Govt Lithium Export Ban Sparks Hope for Value Addition

[263Chat] Government's decision to ban the export of raw minerals including lithium concentrate has been welcomed by industry groups as a major step towards boosting local manufacturing and maximising returns from the country's natural resources. Source

Nigeria: No Evidence Nigeria's Nasir El-Rufai Released Video Accusing Political Rival President Tinubu of 'Eating Children'

[Africa Check] IN SHORT: Several Facebook posts claim that the Nigerian politician has released a video accusing the president of "eating children for presidential sacrifice". But all signs point to a false story used to trick users into visiting certain websites and following some Facebook pages. Source