Captain Ibrahim Traoré of Burkina Faso made a notable appearance at President Mahama's inauguration.

Former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta was declared a fugitive amid financial scandal allegations.

Eswatini's National Science Week was launched on February 13, 2025, at the University of Swaziland's Kwaluseni Campus. The event aims to boost innovation and technological advancements in the country. Minister of ICT, Savannah Maziya, encouraged students to apply projects that solve global challenges like poverty, climate change, and inequality.

Nigerian governors have signed a Memorandum of Understanding with China to address the country's energy crisis, aiming to improve Nigeria's energy infrastructure.