Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, the son of the renowned African Hero Muammar Gaddafi, has been gunned down, reported some African media on February 4, 2026.

Tyla received her second Grammy Award at the Grammy Awards 2026. The Grammy Award was for Best African Music Performance for her song Push 2 Start.

Ghana's gold export revenue has surged considerably, increasing from $10.3 billion in 2024 to a staggering $20.9 billion in 2025. That was reported by some media on January 28, 2026.

The World Bank has launched a $43 million health emergency project for Botswana, reported some media on January 28, 2026.

Senegal won the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 alias AFCON 2025 trophy after defeating Morocco in the continental football tournament's final match that took place at the 69500-seat Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, Morocco, in the late evening of January 18, 2026.

Uganda's incumbent President Yoweri Museveni has won the presidential election of the country's general elections that were held on January 15, 2026. The final results of the presidential poll were announced by the Electoral Commission of Uganda (EC), on January 17, 2026.

On the morning of January 15, 2026, registered voters in Uganda descended on polling stations to cast their votes in the country's general elections. That was reported by some African media.

Ethiopia on January 10, 2026, officially launched construction of a mega international airport called Bishoftu International Airport, reported some African media. The new airport is located about 45 km southeast the capital Addis Ababa, and expected to be completed in 2030.

Mali and Burkina Faso have impose travel ban on US citizens, reported some African media on December 31, 2025.

Former world's heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua has been injured in a road accident in Nigeria, reported some media. The injuries are said to be minor. Two other people are said to have died in the accident.