Tuesday, June 23, 2026

African Union

June 8, 2026

Tinubu receives Madagascar president in Abuja

The visit is expected to deepen diplomatic ties and enhance cooperation between Nigeria and Madagascar in areas of mutual interest and shared development goals.

Tinubu and Michael Randrianirina
May 26, 2026

Africa Day: Putin hails continent’s economic progress

Russian President Vladimir Putin has praised African countries for their achievements across various sectors of their economies.

Putin
May 16, 2026

Gavi seeks board approval for $189 million to support Africa’s vaccine manufacturing sector 

The CEO of Gavi, Dr Sania Nishtar, said in its first 18 months, AVMA made remarkable progress.

Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance
May 13, 2026

FG, UNESCO rally stakeholders on technology, innovation

The federal government and the UNESCO have called for stronger collaboration among stakeholders to reposition science, technology and innovation as driver of economic growth.

UNESCO
May 11, 2026
António Guterres addressing UN assembly
May 7, 2026

Ghana petitions AU over xenophobic attacks in South Africa

“It is particularly troubling that manifestations of xenophobia, including violent attacks against fellow Africans, have persisted in recent years,” Ghana stated.

Xenophobic attack in South Africa
May 5, 2026

U.S.-Iran War: AU warns Nigeria, other African countries at economic risk

“For African economies, the consequences are immediate,” he said.

African Union
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 21, 2026

Defence chief calls for strategic shift in Nigeria’s peacekeeping engagements

Defence chief Olufemi Oluyede has called for a strategic shift in Nigeria’s peacekeeping engagements to ensure they deliver tangible national benefits beyond troop contributions.

Olufemi Oluyede
April 16, 2026

Nigeria intensifies efforts to host AU monetary institute

Mr Cardoso said that the country had progressed from policy support to concrete implementation.

CBN governor Yemi Cardoso