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Malawi: Malawi Has Fuel for 15 Days

6 February 2026

[Nyasa Times] Malawi currently has fuel reserves that can last the country for just 15 days, we have learnt, marking the first time in about five years that such a level has been reached. [...]

West Africa: Ecowas Single Currency Agenda Takes Center Stage

6 February 2026

[Liberian Observer] Liberia on Thursday, February 5, 2026, firmly positioned itself at the heart of regional economic integration as it hosted the 58th meeting of the West African Monetary Zone (WAMZ) Technical Committee in Monrovia this week. [...]

Africa: All of Africa Today - February 6, 2026

6 February 2026

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

6 February 2026

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Congo-Kinshasa: Joint Statement on the Inaugural Meeting of the Joint Steering Committee of the U.S.-DRC Strategic Partnership Agreement

6 February 2026

[State Department] Washington, DC -- The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. [...]

Nigeria: Inside Nigerian Military's Strategy, Successes Against Oil Theft

6 February 2026

[Premium Times] A military official noted that Nigeria's crude oil production, which averaged 1.4 to 1.5 million barrels per day before 2025, rose to about 2.2 million barrels per day by December 2025, attributing the improvement largely to enhanced security. [...]

Ghana: Tackling Declining Oil and Gas Production - Government Secures $3.5bn Investment to Boost Sector

6 February 2026

[Ghanaian Times] The Government of Ghana has secured a $3.5 billion investment to revitalize the country's oil and gas sector, signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Jubilee/TEN and Offshore Cape Three Points (OCTP) partners. [...]

Zambia: Ghana-Zambia Commit to Economic Cooperation

6 February 2026

[Ghanaian Times] Ghana and Zambia have agreed to deepen their decades-old bilateral relations, with a renewed focus on economic cooperation. [...]

Africa: President Ramaphosa To Address Afreximbank Accession Ceremony

3 February 2026

[Afreximbank] President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Wednesday , 04 February 2026, deliver an address at the signing of the Instrument of Accession by South Africa to the Establishment Agreement of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank). [...]

Africa: Experts Urge Africa to Invest in Digital Infrastructure for Ethical Migration Reporting

6 February 2026

[Nile Post] African governments and development partners have been urged to increase investment in digital infrastructure to support inclusive e-learning and strengthen ethical migration reporting across the continent. [...]

South Africa: State Forestry Company Troubled By Timber Theft and Illegal Mining in Its Mpumalanga Plantations

6 February 2026

[Parliament of South Africa] The South African Forestry Company Limited (SAFCOL) is losing millions of rands from timber theft in its Mpumalanga plantations, and its nature reserves are damaged by illegal mining, threatening eco-tourism business. [...]

Mozambique: Mozambique and UAE to Deepen Cooperation in Agriculture

6 February 2026

[AIM] Maputo -- The governments of Mozambique and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have expressed their willingness to deepen bilateral cooperation in agriculture, food security and environmental protection. [...]

Africa: NCDMB Pledges Enduring Support for Appo, Africa Energy Bank

6 February 2026

[Premium Times] The Executive Secretary of NCDMB, Felix Omatsola Ogbe, an engineer made the pledge on Thursday when the new Secretary General of APPO, Farid Ghezali paid him a courtesy visit at the Board's Abuja liaison office [...]

Nigeria: Scam Alert - Fake Advert Claims Nigeria's Food and Drug Regulator NAFDAC Is Hiring

6 February 2026

[Africa Check] Scam alert: fake advert claims Nigeria's food and drug regulator Nafdac is hiring [...]

South Africa: Minister Tau Leads SA Delegation to China for Key Trade Talks

6 February 2026

[SAnews.gov.za] Beijing, China - South Africa's Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Parks Tau, is leading a high-level delegation to Beijing, China, for the Joint Economic Trade Commission (JETC), where he is meeting with his Chinese counterpart, Minister of Commerce Wang Wentao. [...]

Liberia: Ex-Ivanhoe Atlantic CEO Bronwyn Barnes Sues Company Over Alleged Unfair Sacking

6 February 2026

[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Former Chief Executive Officer of Ivanhoe Atlantic, Bronwyn Barnes, has filed a lawsuit against the mining firm, alleging wrongful dismissal in a move that marks a dramatic turn from her recent role as a key dealmaker for the company. [...]

Nigeria: 'Lagos Govt Lowered Risk of Catastrophic Accidents in Makoko'

6 February 2026

[Leadership] As the partial demolition exercise in Makoko, a waterfront community, sparks both outrage and debate, a social crusader, Comrade Sola Onamodu, has urged stakeholders to see reason with the actions of Lagos State authorities aimed at preventing disaster before it strikes. [...]

Nigeria: NMDPRA Decries 5,000mw Power Supply, Says Gas Sufficiency Not Nigeria's Problem

6 February 2026

[This Day] · Minister declares Nigeria's 210 Tcf reserves useless without getting to homes, others [...]

Nigeria: Katsina Targets 70mw Capacity to Tackle Epileptic Power Supply

6 February 2026

[This Day] · Installs 30 megawatts of renewable energy across state [...]

Nigeria: Nigeria, Other African Nations Face $90 Billion Debt Wall in 2026 - S&amp;P

6 February 2026

[This Day] S&P Global Ratings has cautioned that African governments face rising debt risks as hard-currency repayment schedules in 2026 increase pressure on external buffers, contributing to rollover risks. [...]

Nigeria: Tinubu Expands Women's Economic Programme to 25m Beneficiaries Nationwide

6 February 2026

[This Day] · Rolls out digital platform connecting women to finance, markets, skills [...]

Nigeria: Nigeria Keys Into $7.7trn Global Halal Market As National Economy Strategy Is Launched

6 February 2026

[This Day] President Bola Tinubu yesterday launched Nigeria's National Halal Economy Strategy aimed at positioning the country to tap into the $7.7 trillion global halal market and diversify its economy. [...]

Zimbabwe: Governance Red Flags Surround Freda's 'Artisanal Miner Drive'

6 February 2026

[263Chat] A public notice issued by Freda Rebecca Gold Mine on 30 January 2026 has drawn increasing scrutiny from governance specialists and mining contractors, following the announcement of what the company describes as an "artisanal miner drive", characterised by an unusual appointment and unconventional payment directives. [...]

Sudan: Foreign and Finance Ministers Discuss International Cooperation and External Assistance

6 February 2026

[SNA] Port Sudan, Feb. 5, 2026 (SUNA) - Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Ambassador Mohi-Eddin Salim met at his office on Thursday evening with Finance Minister Dr. Gebreil Ibrahim as part of ongoing consultation and joint coordination between the two ministries on international cooperation and external assistance matters. [...]

Malawi: Malawi's Mining On the Brink - EU-Backed Power Upgrade Could Revive Sector

6 February 2026

[Nyasa Times] Malawi's mining sector is facing a serious productivity crisis due to persistent electricity shortages, with government warning that continued power instability could stall industrial growth and undermine economic recovery. [...]

Iranian, US officials meet separately with Omani mediator

6 February 2026

The Iranian and US delegations to indirect talks in Oman met separately with the country’s foreign minister. [...]

India vs United States: T20 World Cup – teams, start time, lineups

6 February 2026

Tournament co-hosts India begin the defence of their T20 World Cup title under no illusion about their US opponents. [...]

Canada, France to open consulates in Greenland amid ongoing US threats

6 February 2026

Move comes as Trump insists on securing the semi-autonomous island belonging to Denmark, citing security concerns. [...]

Manchester United vs Tottenham: Premier League – team news, start, lineups

6 February 2026

United hope to extend interim coach Michael Carrick's perfect start, while Spurs look to build on slight uptick in form. [...]

Art Basel Qatar: Making a new equilibrium in the Middle East

6 February 2026

Al Jazeera takes a look at the renowned contemporary art fair that opened its doors in Doha this week. [...]

Survivor of deadly mine collapse in DR Congo recounts rescue

6 February 2026

A Congolese miner told Al Jazeera he saw his friends around him die as the mine they were working in collapsed. [...]

‘I came back from the dead’: 21 hours underground after DRC mine collapse

6 February 2026

In mineral-rich Rubaya, source of most of the world’s coltan, miners suffer poverty and dangerous working conditions. [...]

Hundreds of thousands flee as fighting escalates in South Sudan

6 February 2026

A 2018 peace deal in South Sudan is unravelling, as government and opposition fighting escalates. [...]

Israel’s war on Gaza’s healthcare continues in full force under ‘ceasefire’

6 February 2026

Israel continues to target Gaza's heroic medics, while tens of thousands of patients remain trapped without treatment. [...]

Dozens killed in suicide bomb attack at Pakistan mosque

6 February 2026

A suicide bombing during Friday prayers at a Shia mosque in Pakistan’s capital Islamabad has killed dozens of people. [...]

Spain v social media giants: What’s the big dispute about?

6 February 2026

Executives from X and Telegram have lashed out at Spanish prime minister over social media ban for minors. [...]

Trump’s America First doctrine is remaking global diplomacy

6 February 2026

Trump is using military strength and economic pressure to advance US interests. [...]

T20 World Cup: Top players to watch at the 2026 tournament

6 February 2026

The 2026 edition of the ICC T20 World Cup boasts the game's greatest names and Al Jazeera Sport picks our top five. [...]

If Jamaat comes to power, Bangladeshi Hindus will be safe. I am the proof

6 February 2026

Bangladeshi minorities have been told that Islamic politics means their persecution. That's a lie. The opposite is true. [...]

T20 World Cup: Pakistan admit politics calls for ‘A-game’ on the field

6 February 2026

Pakistan play their first T20 World Cup game against Netherlands on Saturday, and admit group stage needs to be perfect. [...]

Israel kills two in northern Gaza as Rafah crossing sees little movement

6 February 2026

Israeli forces also target Khan Younis home in south as Palestinians trickle across Rafah border in either direction. [...]

Just how ‘excellent’ was Trump and Xi Jinping’s phone call, really?

6 February 2026

US president raved about his 'extremely good' personal relationship with the Chinese leader, but Xi was more muted. [...]

What are Iranians saying about the threat of war?

6 February 2026

Al Jazeera asked people in Iran’s capital about the threat of a US attack and how hopeful they are about talks. [...]

At least 31 killed, dozens wounded in suicide blast at Islamabad mosque

6 February 2026

Powerful explosion rocks Shia mosque in Pakistani capital's Tarlai Kalan area during Friday prayers. [...]

NBA roundup: Lakers stop 76ers despite Luka Doncic’s injury exit

6 February 2026

Lakers beat 76ers 119-115 in NBA, as Spurs, Wizards, Raptors, Hornets, Magic, Hawks and Warriors also record victories. [...]

Senior Russian officer shot in Moscow in apparent assassination attempt

6 February 2026

An unidentified individual has shot Lieutenant General Vladimir Alekseyev before fleeing the scene, authorities say. [...]

Settler violence stokes peak West Bank displacement since October 2023: UN

6 February 2026

January's data is particularly high after removal of an entire herding community in the Jordan Valley, OCHA says. [...]

‘Magical atmosphere’: Kite fever lights up Lahore as Basant boosts economy

6 February 2026

Spring festival comeback injects millions of dollars into local economy as businesses cash in on Basant frenzy. [...]

Mexico’s tariffs on India are a double whammy after US tariffs

6 February 2026

The steep hikes by Mexico have devastated several Indian industries already reeling under crushing US tariffs. [...]

Armed militia members are serving as Israeli agents in Gaza: Investigation

6 February 2026

Al Jazeera documentary identifies Gaza armed groups working with Israeli forces. [...]

Restaurateur guilty of spiking woman's drink

6 February 2026

Vikas Nath, 63, used a straw to put gamma-butyrolactone into the woman's drink at a club in Mayfair. [...]

Three jailed over watch raid linked to suicide

6 February 2026

Mannix Pedro, 38, is jailed alongside Kyle Mehmet, 40, Michael Holmes, 34, at Woolwich Crown Court. [...]

Give cyclists priority at lights, says Lime boss

6 February 2026

Lime's policy director calls for a new traffic lights system so that lights turn green for cyclists. [...]

London to get £1.5bn share of housing loan scheme

6 February 2026

Housing associations can take out low interest rate loans to build homes across the capital. [...]

What the end of no‑pet clauses means for renters

6 February 2026

New rules give some renters in England the right to request to have pets but will they work? [...]

'Nightlife culture isn't dying but it is evolving'

6 February 2026

Young people still want to go out, but soaring costs are forcing clubs to rethink about how they operate. [...]

Anger over changes for theme park visitors who are autistic or have ADHD

6 February 2026

New rules at Alton Towers and other Merlin attractions have seen a backlash from some customers. [...]

Rolex store armed robbery suspects charged by Met

6 February 2026

Dean Dinan, 29, Elliot Campbell, 31, and Dyllan Gowie, 27 are due in court on Friday. [...]

London has highest rate of homeless refugees in England

6 February 2026

Analysis of government data shows numbers increased from 3,560 in 2021/22 to 19,310 in 2024/25. [...]

London boroughs want to keep half of tourist tax

6 February 2026

The overnight visitor levy could allow individual areas to reinvest in their own attractions and maintenance. [...]

Gen Z aren't lazy - I commute four hours a day to work in the office

6 February 2026

Lily-May Edwards travels two hours each way from north Wales to Liverpool to work in the office. [...]

'I can't sell this house – we absolutely are trapped'

3 February 2026

A family from Hackney describe their struggle with mould and damp in a new home they bought in 2015. [...]

Secret filming catches locksmith charging 10 times quote

30 January 2026

A couple expecting to pay £50 for a locksmith say they ended up forking out more than £5,000. [...]

Wheelchair camera 'is milestone for disabled film-makers'

2 February 2026

Chris Lynch, from Stratford, worked with engineers to make film making equipment more accessible. [...]

Polygamous working: Your questions answered

2 February 2026

When is working multiple jobs allowed, and when is it not? BBC London answers your questions. [...]

'My ketamine addiction put me in a Japanese prison'

1 February 2026

Izabel Rose hoped a month in Japan would help her quit the drug - it did, but not in the way she expected. [...]

Tragic story of Met's first female Asian officer being turned into a film

1 February 2026

Filming for a new movie about the UK's first female Asian police officer is wrapping up in London. [...]

An iconic Indian restaurant might have to shut after 99 years. Can the King save it?

1 February 2026

Supporters of Veeraswamy, which has operated for almost 100 years, are petitioning the King to intervene. [...]

The by-laws you may not know exist in London

29 January 2026

Could drinking coffee on the Tube land you in hot water? A rundown of some of London's quirky by-laws. [...]

London's e‑bike hire: Parking problems amid surging popularity

28 January 2026

As e-bikes surge in popularity, calls are being made for more to be done to stop them from being left on the street. [...]

'Thieves broke into my car - to take parcel shelf'

27 January 2026

The "crazy" situation of cars broken into for parcel shelves that are listed for sale hours later. [...]

'We can learn from the Battle of Cable Street'

26 January 2026

The director of a musical about 4 October 1936 says it's "a really important part of London's history". [...]

'I spent £2,000 on one event': Why Gen Z is obsessed with Hyrox

26 January 2026

How young millennials and Generation Z - people in their twenties to early forties - have become obsessed with this fitness craze. [...]

'Heathrow runway change will make our village unliveable'

23 January 2026

Longford residents worry about the future of their village if the change is introduced. [...]

'A letter from Attenborough started my wildlife filming career'

19 January 2026

Christian Marot was 19 when he sent his short film to Sir David and to his surprise he got a reply. [...]

Markets digest bank earnings after recent turmoil

14 April 2023

Still haven't filed your taxes? Here's what you need to know

14 April 2023

So far this tax season, the IRS has received more than 90 million income tax returns for 2022. [...]

Retail spending fell in March as consumers pull back

14 April 2023

Spending at US retailers fell in March as consumers pulled back amid recessionary fears fueled by the banking crisis. [...]

Analysis: Fox News is about to enter the true No Spin Zone

14 April 2023

This is it. [...]

Silicon Valley Bank collapse renews calls to address disparities impacting entrepreneurs of color

13 April 2023

When customers at Silicon Valley Bank rushed to withdraw billions of dollars last month, venture capitalist Arlan Hamilton stepped in to help some of the founders of color who panicked about losing access to payroll funds. [...]

Not only is Lake Powell's water level plummeting because of drought, its total capacity is shrinking, too

21 March 2022

Lake Powell, the second-largest human-made reservoir in the US, has lost nearly 7% of its potential storage capacity since 1963, when Glen Canyon Dam was built, a new report shows. [...]

These were the best and worst places for air quality in 2021, new report shows

22 March 2022

Air pollution spiked to unhealthy levels around the world in 2021, according to a new report. [...]

Big-box stores could help slash emissions and save millions by putting solar panels on roofs. Why aren't more of them doing it?

20 March 2022

As the US attempts to wean itself off its heavy reliance on fossil fuels and shift to cleaner energy sources, many experts are eyeing a promising solution: your neighborhood big-box stores and shopping malls. [...]

Look of the Week: Blackpink headline Coachella in Korean hanboks

18 April 2023

Bringing the second day of this year's Coachella to a close, K-Pop girl group Blackpink made history Saturday night when they became the first Asian act to ever headline the festival. To a crowd of, reportedly, over 125,000 people, Jennie, Jisoo, Lisa and Rosé used the ground-breaking moment to pay homage to Korean heritage by arriving onstage in hanboks: a traditional type of dress. [...]

Scientists identify secret ingredient in Leonardo da Vinci paintings

30 March 2023

"Old Masters" such as Leonardo da Vinci, Sandro Botticelli and Rembrandt may have used proteins, especially egg yolk, in their oil paintings, according to a new study. [...]

How Playboy cut ties with Hugh Hefner to create a post-MeToo brand

11 April 2023

Hugh Hefner launched Playboy Magazine 70 years ago this year. The first issue included a nude photograph of Marilyn Monroe, which he had purchased and published without her knowledge or consent. [...]

'A definitive backslide.' Inside fashion's worrying runway trend

6 April 2023

Now that the Fall-Winter 2023 catwalks have been disassembled, it's clear one trend was more pervasive than any collective penchant for ruffles, pleated skirts or tailored coats. [...]

Michael Jordan's 1998 NBA Finals sneakers sell for a record $2.2 million

12 April 2023

In 1998, Michael Jordan laced up a pair of his iconic black and red Air Jordan 13s to bring home a Bulls victory during Game 2 of his final NBA championship — and now they are the most expensive sneakers ever to sell at auction. The game-winning sneakers sold for $2.2 million at Sotheby's in New York on Tuesday, smashing the sneaker auction record of $1.47 million, set in 2021 by a pair of Nike Air Ships that Jordan wore earlier in his career. [...]

The surreal facades of America's strip clubs

6 March 2023

Some people travel the world in search of adventure, while others seek out natural wonders, cultural landmarks or culinary experiences. But French photographer François Prost was looking for something altogether different during his recent road trip across America: strip clubs. [...]

Here's the real reason to turn on airplane mode when you fly

7 April 2023

We all know the routine by heart: "Please ensure your seats are in the upright position, tray tables stowed, window shades are up, laptops are stored in the overhead bins and electronic devices are set to flight mode." [...]

'I was up to my waist down a hippo's throat.' He survived, and here's his advice

12 April 2023

Paul Templer was living his best life. [...]

They bought an abandoned 'ghost house' in the Japanese countryside

10 April 2023

He'd spent years backpacking around the world, and Japanese traveler Daisuke Kajiyama was finally ready to return home to pursue his long-held dream of opening up a guesthouse. [...]

Relaxed entry rules make it easier than ever to visit this stunning Asian nation

31 March 2023