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.
Gaza reacts as Rafah crossing set to reopen/in /by
After months of isolation, residents of Gaza are cautiously optimistic about the reopening of the Rafah crossing with Egypt.
Venice carnival begins with colorful boat parade and nod to 2026 Olympics/in /by
Italy’s most famous carnival opened in Venice with a floating parade on the Grand Canal. Crowds watched as decorated boats and rowers in costume passed by. The carnival, themed “Olympus,” is tied to the 2026 Winter Olympics and runs until 17 February.
Bad Bunny makes history with Spanish album win at 2026 Grammy Awards/in /by
Bad Bunny made history by winning album of the year at the 2026 Grammy Awards, the first Spanish language album to do so. Billie Eilish and Kendrick Lamar also won big.
Sisi, King Abdullah reject Gaza displacement plans/in /by
The leaders of Egypt and Jordan on Sunday renewed their rejection of any attempts to displace Palestinians as Israel announced that it was partially reopening the Rafah crossing between the Gaza Strip and Egypt.
Jihadist group releases video it claims shows attack on Niamey airbase/in /by
The Islamic State extremist group released a video on Sunday said to show its attack on an air force base in Niger's capital.
Second commercial flight since start of Sudanese war lands at Khartoum airport/in /by
A commercial flight landed in the Sudanese capital on Sunday for the second time since a devastating war broke out in the north-eastern African country nearly three years ago.