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Spain floods: Storm Leonardo forces 4,000 evacuations in Andalusia

Africanews EN • 05 Feb 2026, 17:10

Spain woke to flooded streets in Grazalema on Thursday after Storm Leonardo dumped more than 600 litres per square metre in just 36 hours, according to AEMET.

Spain woke to flooded streets in Grazalema on Thursday after Storm Leonardo dumped more than 600 litres per square metre in just 36 hours, according to AEMET.

Nigeria roiled by alleged coup plot to topple Tinubu

African Business • 05 Feb 2026, 17:03

Several military offices are to go on trial for an alleged coup plot months after they were arrested for "indiscipline".

Several military offices are to go on trial for an alleged coup plot months after they were arrested for "indiscipline".

Portugal on edge as Storm Leonardo triggers new flooding

Africanews EN • 05 Feb 2026, 17:00

Storm Leonardo battered Portugal on 5 February, killing one man, forcing hundreds to flee their homes and leaving Alcácer do Sal underwater, as forecasters warned a new storm is o…

Storm Leonardo battered Portugal on 5 February, killing one man, forcing hundreds to flee their homes and leaving Alcácer do Sal underwater, as forecasters warned a new storm is on the way.

Nigeria: Kwara state massacre survivors terrorised, death toll at 162

Africanews EN • 05 Feb 2026, 16:45

Nigeria's President Bola Ahmed Tinubu deployed an army battalion to a troubled state after gunmen killed as many as 162 people in one of the country's deadliest attacks in recent …

Nigeria's President Bola Ahmed Tinubu deployed an army battalion to a troubled state after gunmen killed as many as 162 people in one of the country's deadliest attacks in recent months. Residents in the area are terrorised following the massacre.

Edun urges First Abu Dhabi Bank to invest in Nigeria

Vanguard Nigeria • 05 Feb 2026, 16:35

The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, has urged the First Abu Dhabi Bank to invest in Nigeria. The post Edun urges First Abu Dhabi Bank …

The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, has urged the First Abu Dhabi Bank to invest in Nigeria. The post Edun urges First Abu Dhabi Bank to invest in Nigeria appeared first on Vanguard News.

Turkey to boost its anti-terrorism support to Somalia

Africanews EN • 05 Feb 2026, 16:03

The Horn of Africa nation has been battling al-Shabaab, an al-Qaeda-affiliated terrorist group, for more than a decade.

The Horn of Africa nation has been battling al-Shabaab, an al-Qaeda-affiliated terrorist group, for more than a decade.

Republic of Congo: president declares himself candidate for elections

Africanews EN • 05 Feb 2026, 16:00

The Republic of Congo is set to vote for its next president on 12 and 15 March. Denis Sassou N'Guesso first became leader of the country in 1979, and then returned to power in 199…

The Republic of Congo is set to vote for its next president on 12 and 15 March. Denis Sassou N'Guesso first became leader of the country in 1979, and then returned to power in 1997 after a five-year break due to war. He has been president ever since.

Britain sanctions six over atrocities and arms support in Sudan War

Africanews EN • 05 Feb 2026, 15:09

Britain has imposed sanctions on six individuals accused of committing atrocities or fuelling Sudan’s brutal war through mercenaries and military supplies.

Britain has imposed sanctions on six individuals accused of committing atrocities or fuelling Sudan’s brutal war through mercenaries and military supplies.

Experts warn famine conditions spreading in Sudan's Darfur region

Africanews EN • 05 Feb 2026, 14:56

A global hunger monitoring group says acute malnutrition thresholds have been exceeded in two more towns.

A global hunger monitoring group says acute malnutrition thresholds have been exceeded in two more towns.

Nigerian President Tinubu deploys army following Kwara State massacre

Africanews EN • 05 Feb 2026, 14:15

Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has deployed an army battalion to Kwara State after gunmen killed as many as 162 people in one of the country’s deadliest attacks in recent m…

Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has deployed an army battalion to Kwara State after gunmen killed as many as 162 people in one of the country’s deadliest attacks in recent months.

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