Wednesday, July 1, 2026

Africa

May 12, 2026

Nigeria spent $9 billion on Liberia, Sierra Leone’s civil wars: Army General

Nigeria spent no less than $9 billion to liberate Liberia and Sierra Leone during their civil wars, its defence adviser disclosed.

Liberian civil war
May 11, 2026
African Union (AU)
May 11, 2026

Ramaphosa condemns attacks on Nigerians, other African migrants in South Africa 

“The recent violent protests and criminal acts directed at foreign nationals do not reflect our government’s policy,” he said.

South African president, Cyril Ramaphosa
May 10, 2026

Nigerians, other Africans threatened by spread of radical Islamic terrorism: U.S. Govt

Mr Leo visited Algeria, Cameroon, Angola, and Equatorial Guinea to strengthen interfaith dialogue.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio
May 4, 2026

WHO, Africa-CDC say Africa facing widening malaria funding gap

They noted that strong primary health care systems remained the backbone of malaria elimination.

WHO
May 4, 2026

Africa Month: Ramaphosa renews calls for reparations

He said the scars of colonialism are still evident in societies across the continent.

Cyril Ramaphosa
May 1, 2026
UNESCO
April 30, 2026

ECA calls for urgent action on water, sanitation in Africa

The Economic Commission for Africa has called for urgent and coordinated action to address water and sanitation crises.

Economic Commission for Africa (ECA)
April 30, 2026

Cote d’Ivoire announces 25% reduction in airport charges on ECOWAS flights

The Ivorian government announced a 25 per cent reduction in passenger and security charges for flights within the ECOWAS.

Ivory Coast's Airport
April 30, 2026

Astronomy society tasks FG on indigenous space capacity

The Astronomy Society of Nigeria has urged the government to develop indigenous capacity for space exploration.

Space exploration