Africa: International Women's Day 2026

[African Development Bank (AfDB)] What: A panel discussion in commemoration of International Women's Day 2026. Source

Africa: Google Opens Applications for Africa-Focused Ai Accelerator

[Daba Finance] Growth-stage startups across the continent can now apply for Google Accelerator Africa 10, a three-month hybrid program targeting companies building AI-driven solutions. Source

Egypt: Egypt's Moneyhash Partners With Wayl to Expand Into Iraq

[Daba Finance] Egypt-based MoneyHash has entered the Iraqi market through a new partnership with Wayl, a local payment solutions provider and merchant of record. Source

Africa: Aamfi Appoints Dr. Corneille Karekezi As Chairperson As the Alliance Welcomes New Members - Banque Ouest Africaine De Développement and Regional Maritime Development Bank

[Afreximbank] The Alliance of African Multilateral Financial Institutions (AAMFI) has appointed Dr. Corneille Karekezi as Chairperson of its Governing Council, succeeding Samaila Zubairu, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), who served as the Alliance's second Chairperson following its establishment in 2024. Source

Tanzania: Tanzania Unveils a Crystal-Clear Image of Electoral Process Sabotage

[Daily News] Geneva -- THE Tanzanian government has rejected what it described as one-sided and unverified accounts, saying some of the statements refer to incidents that occurred during the October Elections, without naming the individuals or groups allegedly involved in disrupting the electoral process. Source

Tanzania: Tanzania Issues a Security Alert to Its Citizens Staying in the Middle East

[Daily News] Dodoma -- THE Tanzanian government has issued an urgent security advisory to its citizens in the Middle East, warning them to suspend travel, remain indoors where possible and stay clear of military or security installations as tensions continue to escalate across the region. Source

Nigeria: Fubara Sends List of Commissioner-Nominees to Rivers Assembly After Peace Deal

[Premium Times] The latest development occurred after the governor dissolved the state executive council on 12 February, four days after President Tinubu's fourth intervention in the protracted political crisis in the oil-rich state. Source

Kenya: President Ruto Commends Sh80bn National-Nairobi County Pact to Transform City Infrastructure and Services

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has praised the partnership between the National Government and Nairobi City County, highlighting that the KSh80 billion cooperation pact will tackle critical urban challenges, including inadequate water supply, poor sewage systems, unreliable connectivity, and deteriorating road networks. Source

Zimbabwe: Knife Attack At Matapi Flats After Alleged Love Triangle Dispute

[263Chat] A 26-year-old man has appeared in court accused of stabbing his co-tenant in Harare's Mbare suburb following a dispute over his wife. Source

Liberia: Demolition Sparks Public Outcry in Monrovia

[New Dawn] Monrovia, Liberia, March 3, 2026 - Ongoing demolition exercises across Monrovia have triggered widespread public outcry, as government authorities move to reclaim alleyways and public lands reportedly occupied illegally for decades. Source

Liberia: Capitol Arson Case Paused

[New Dawn] -As Supreme Court Reviews Judge's Actions Source

Botswana: Botswana President Appoints Omoboriowo As Vice Chairman of Botswana Power Corporation's Board of Directors

[Premium Times] The appointment of Nigerian energy leader, Akinwole II Omoboriowo comes as Botswana seeks to address persistent electricity supply challenges, expand its renewable energy footprint and become net exporter of clean energy within a short period of time Source