Wednesday, July 1, 2026

Africa

June 10, 2026

Rwanda, Russia sign nuclear energy deal

The Russia-owned nuclear group signed a roadmap with Rwanda to establish Russian-Rwanda cooperation in the peaceful uses of atomic energy.

Nuclear Energy Innovation Summit in Kigali
June 9, 2026

Reproduction rights group tightens screws on five-day fourth annual justice litigation baraza in Zimbabwe

The baraza will feature panel discussions, research presentations, documentary screenings, keynote addresses, practitioner roundtables and judicial dialogues among others.

June 5, 2026

Indonesia seeks trade, investment ties with sub-Saharan Africa

She described Africa as an emerging growth market with significant potential for economic cooperation.

Indonesian flag (Credit: Indonesia)
June 3, 2026

University of Ghana advances public health, environmental policy in Africa

The University of Ghana says it is advancing public health and environmental policymaking across Africa through its Air Sensor Evaluation and Training.

University of Ghana officials
May 28, 2026

AfDB Annual Meetings: African leaders push energy, infrastructure investment

The leaders made the call during a presidential dialogue held at the 2026 Annual Meetings of the African Development Bank Group in Brazzaville.

AfDB officials
May 27, 2026

Alerts issued to farmers on new deadly cassava mosaic virus

The demonstration plots, WAVE said, were meant to boost cassava productivity and improve disease management in the regions.

cassava
May 26, 2026

12 of world’s top 20 fastest-growing economies in Africa, says AfDB president

The AfDB president called for deeper financial reforms to reduce reliance on external aid and strengthen Africa’s economic sovereignty.

Sidi Ould Tah
May 26, 2026

CSOs demand transparency on food system financing at AfDB annual meetings in Congo

They warned that financing models lacking proper environmental and social safeguards pose an enormous risk to Africa’s ecological and public health.

AfDB
May 25, 2026

UN chief urges stronger funding for water, sanitation in Africa

“These services are the bedrock of public health, human dignity and economic opportunity,” he said.

UN Secretary General António Guterres speaking at the World Economic Forum, in Davos, Switzerland
May 25, 2026

3SC returns to continental football competition after nearly 30 years

He charged the club to conquer Africa again for the soccer-loving people of Ibadan and the governor.

Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC)