Tuesday, June 30, 2026

Africa

June 24, 2026

Nollywood actors, filmmakers to participate in Canada’s 2026 Black Film Festival

Organisers of the Windsor International Black Film Festival in Windsor, Ontario, announced that Nollywood actors and filmmakers will participate in the festival’s 2026 edition.

Canada’s 2026 Black Film Festival
June 24, 2026

I’m hoping God will make Tinubu, others hear people’s outcry: Kumuyi

“We are human beings, and when we pray, we pray with faith and confidence, but we are not the ones who answer prayers. The answers come from God,” said Mr Kumuyi.

Kumuyi with Tinubu
June 24, 2026

Group calls for protection of refugees, migrants, displaced persons

The advocacy group made the call in a statement on Wednesday, signed by its executive director, Okey Ezugwu, to commemorate the 2026 Refugee Week.

Okey Ezugwu
June 24, 2026

Lagos funds 90 R&D projects, expands 3,000km fibre

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu disclosed this on Tuesday at the Women in Technology and Engineering Summit and Awards (WITESA 5.0) in Lagos.

Babajide Sanwo-Olu
June 19, 2026

UK, Japan advance Africa, Asia investment partnership

He said the partnership will deepen sustainable growth across Africa and Asia.

UK and Japanese flags
June 18, 2026

Zimbabwean lawmakers vote tenure elongation for sit-tight Robert Mugabe’s successor 83-year-old President Mnangagwa

The development comes barely a year after Mr Mnangagwa said he would step down after his second term.

President Emmerson Mnangagwa
June 17, 2026

2026 AFNIS targets new investment, partnerships, says Alake 

According to him, the 2026 AFNIS comes at a crucial moment in Africa’s history. 

Alake at Nigeria Gold Day Celebration event
June 17, 2026

Tongues wag as South African woman arrested at Thailand airport with 16kg heroin hidden in pet food bags

“It’s their best job. That’s the end of her journey in life.
They blame immigrants, while they are the main source of the illicit drugs,” @sinzumee said.

South African woman arrested at Thailand airport Photo credit: The Phuket News
June 16, 2026

Kumuyi leads global crusade in Abuja from June 24

The cleric said the crusade was aimed at providing hope and spiritual renewal amid global challenges.

William Kumuyi
June 16, 2026

IMF chief warns of food insecurity, fuel crisis in Africa amid U.S.-Iran war shock

An overall resilient world economy masks significant differences among countries and regions. Energy importers and countries with limited policy space are most vulnerable.

Food