Thursday, July 2, 2026

Africa

January 23, 2026

WEF: Shettima advocates home-grown solutions to Africa’s economic challenges

Mr Shettima restated the need for innovative approaches for growth, development, and prosperity on the continent.

Shettima in Davos
January 23, 2026

Africans proud, Morocco-Senegal incident won’t overshadow AFCON 2025 success: King Mohammed

King Mohammed VI of Morocco has hailed the successful hosting of AFCON 2025, describing the tournament as a defining moment for Morocco and a victory for the entire continent.

King Mohammed VI
January 22, 2026

Grassroots exposure responsible for my table tennis career: Kuti

Mr Kuti said, “My journey into table tennis started when I was very young.”

Matthew Kuti
January 22, 2026

Alleged Christian Genocide: Trump sends U.S. under secretary to visit Nigeria

Nigeria has been on tenterhooks since the Trump administration designated it as a ‘country of particular concern’ and launched military strikes in Sokoto.

Allison Hooker
January 19, 2026

Tinubu lauds Alake on re-election as African minerals body chair

Mr Tinubu described the re-election as a vote of confidence in Mr Alake’s leadership, commitment, and strategic advocacy for Africa’s minerals sector.

Bola Tinubu and Dele Alake
January 19, 2026

U.S.-funded hepatitis B vaccine study in Guinea-Bissau cancelled, Africa CDC says

Mr Boum disclosed that the study did not meet acceptable ethical standards.

Hepatitis B vaccine
January 19, 2026

FIFA to establish regional development office in South Africa

South Africa will facilitate FIFA’s administrative and operational activities in the country, while the global football governing body will fund and staff the office.

Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA)
January 16, 2026

AU renews call for UN Security Council reform

Mr Nena reiterated the call for Africa to be allocated no fewer than two permanent seats with all prerogatives and privileges of permanent membership.

UN General Assembly
January 15, 2026

Dangote splashes N15 billion in gifts, cash to appreciate cement distributors

Dangote used the occasion to reiterate the company’s Vision 2030 strategy, aimed at transforming Dangote Group into a $100 billion enterprise by 2030.

2026 Distributors’ Awards Night
January 13, 2026

Uganda: Museveni seeks seventh term after four decades in power with Bobi Wine as contender

When Yoweri Museveni seized power in 1986, he said, “The problem of Africa in general and Uganda in particular is not the people but leaders who want to overstay in power.”

Museveni and Bobi Wine