Groundhog Day: Punxsutawney Phil predicts six more weeks of winter/in /by
On Groundhog Day, Punxsutawney Phil predicted six more weeks of winter in Pennsylvania. The event attracts a large crowd with its roots in European farming customs.
Deadly Jihadist attack hits fuel convoy in Western Mali/in /by
At least 15 drivers have been killed in a deadly attack on a fuel tanker convoy in western Mali, according to local sources. The assault, blamed on jihadists, comes amid a months-long fuel blockade that had only recently begun to ease.
Rome: Why tourists now pay €2 to get closer to the Trevi Fountain/in /by
City authorities introduced a two-euro fee for closer access to the Trevi Fountain, aiming to manage crowds and finance local museums. Timed tickets will regulate entry.
Nigeria’s Dangote refinery enhances gas agreements with NNPC/in /by
In a major move aligning corporate expansion with national strategy, three subsidiaries of the Dangote Group have secured enhanced gas supply agreements with NNPC units.
Milano ready to host Olympics, protests against ICE presence continue/in /by
Milan is ready for the start of the 2026 Winter Olympics. Coloured lights are being projected onto historic buildings and light installations are decorating the streets. Meanwhile, the Italian city has also been shaken by protests against the presence of ICE agents at the games.
After months of closure, Rafah Crossing reopens under Gaza ceasefire/in /by
The first group of Palestinians expected to return to Gaza from Egypt arrived at the Rafah crossing on Monday, as the border partially reopened for the first time in months. Footage showed ambulances and microbuses lined up on the Egyptian side, waiting to cross.
Three Sahel nations unite through theater to confront security crisis/in /by
In a display of cultural solidarity, Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger have joined forces to produce a musical comedy titled A Sahel Vigil, using art as a space for dialogue, memory, and reflection on the region's pressing security challenges.
Gaza-Egypt Rafah crossing reopens to limited traffic after long closure/in /by
The Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt reopened on 2 February 2026, after nearly two years, allowing limited humanitarian aid and enabling Palestinians to return.
Fela Kuti makes history with posthumous Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award/in /by
Nigeria’s Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo Kuti has been posthumously honoured with a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, becoming the first African artist to receive the distinction. The award will be presented in Los Angeles during a special ceremony held on the eve of the main Grammys gala.
Oromo Liberation Army denies its fighters target civilians/in /by
In the forests of Ethiopia’s largest region, a shadow war grinds on. Hunted by government drones, Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) commander Jaal Marroo denies his fighters target civilians.