ALL that’s Happening around The Globe
Deputy President Paul Mashatile is heading to Cape Town this week to speak at the 2026 Investing in African Mining Indaba, where critical minerals and South Africa’s role in global EV battery value chains are top priorities.
South Africa launched the Thuraya-4 satellite service in Johannesburg today, with President Cyril Ramaphosa saying the partnership with Space42 will help bring high-speed internet to remote rural villages.
Kenya’s U-20 women’s team claimed a slim but vital 1–0 victory over Tanzania in the first leg of their FIFA Women’s World Cup qualifier, setting up a decisive return match in Nairobi.
Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl LX halftime show drew an estimated 135.4 million viewers, setting a new record for the most-watched halftime performance and surpassing Kendrick Lamar’s 2025 total.
Joan Laporta has officially resigned as president of FC Barcelona to comply with club statutes that require sitting presidents to step down before running in elections set for March 15, 2026.
The Kenya Navy has formally launched “Operation Bahari Moja,” deploying warships to the Seychelles to spearhead a regional effort against piracy and drug trafficking in the Indian Ocean.
Kenya’s President William Ruto launched the 2026 Diplomatic Brief in Nairobi today, demanding the United Nations Security Council be reformed to include Africa with permanent representation, while boosting Kenya’s global diplomatic role.
Hundreds of protesters, led by civil society groups and opposition figures, gathered at Nigeria’s National Assembly in Abuja to demand an immediate vote on the 2025 Electoral Act Amendment Bill.
Lagos is launching a waste-to-wealth project today at Ikosi Market, with a new biodigester set to turn organic trash into electricity and cooking gas for traders and stalls.
The Nigerian naira traded around ₦1,363 per dollar in official markets, maintaining calm after weeks of stability, as the Central Bank’s electronic matching system appears to reduce wild swings.
