Nigeria's president removed police chief Kayode Egbetokun over age and misconduct claims; Tunji Disu to succeed him.

South Africa’s 2026 budget targets fiscal stability with reforms, savings, and no tax hikes amid economic challenges.

West Indies set a record 254/6 vs. Zimbabwe, winning by 107 runs in a T20 World Cup Super 8 clash.

Zimbabwe bans raw mineral and lithium exports to boost domestic processing and value addition.

Results from Nigerian FCT polling units uploaded but missing on INEC’s system, raising trust concerns.

A Kano by-election saw low turnout amid boycotts, ballot issues, and uncertainty.

Nigeria’s central bank to cut interest rate to 26%-26.5% in Feb 2026 as inflation drops to 15.1%.

Kano State held its first peaceful by-election in years, marking a democratic milestone with no violence and low turnout.

A fire at Cape Town International Airport on Feb. 24, 2026, disrupted international flights, damaged key systems, and caused delays, but all personnel are safe.

M23 commander Willy Ngoma killed in Congolese drone strike near Rubaya on Feb. 24, 2026, during heightened conflict in coltan-rich region.