Thursday, June 25, 2026

Djibouti

June 17, 2026

Nigeria, Ghana have highest number of African inmates in U.S. federal prisons: Document

Nigeria’s 283 inmates constitute 30.8 per cent of the 914 Africans serving various jail terms in U.S. federal prisons, far away from their continent.

Faces of some Africans jailed in U.S. and President of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria and President John Dramani of Ghana (Credit: Ahmed Oluwasanjo/Peoples Gazette)
February 6, 2026

UN launches $400 million appeal for 2026

UN high commissioner for human rights, Volker Türk, has launched a $400 million appeal for 2026 as his office continues to operate “in survival mode”.

UN human rights chief Volker Turk
February 6, 2026

4.5 million girls at risk of FGM in 2026: UNFPA

An estimated 230 million girls and women globally have been subjected to FGM.

Girls
January 7, 2026

Nigerian travellers, others must pay $15,000 visa bond to enter U.S.: Trump Govt

The U.S. Department of State has mandated that Nigerians seeking a B1 or B2 visa post a bond of between $5,000 and $15,000.

Donald Trump
January 1, 2025

Ivory Coast announces withdrawal of French troops

“We have decided on a coordinated and organised withdrawal of French troops,” said Mr Ouattara in the televised speech.

October 2, 2024

Dozens dead, missing after boats capsize off Djibouti

Dozens of people are feared dead after two migrant boats overturned off the coast of Djibouti, according to the United Nations.

CAPSIZED IMMIGRANT BOAT
May 30, 2024

Afreximbank named ‘African Bank of the Year’ for second year, wins ‘Deal of the Year in Infrastructure’

Afreximbank’s results for the financial year ending December 31, 2023 showed remarkable strength and resilience, surpassing the previous year’s performance.

Afreximbank
January 24, 2024

Germany demands solution to Sudan power struggle

With partners in East Africa, Ms Baerbock wants to explore ways to finally get the two generals who were enemies in Sudan to the negotiating table.

SUDAN CARNAGE
September 20, 2023

U.S. provides $247 million to Nigeria, others for humanitarian needs

This new funding will support USAID humanitarian partners providing lifesaving food assistance, emergency health care, safe drinking water and sanitation.

Internally Displaced Persons
September 12, 2023

2024 AFCON: North Africans dominate, Nigerian referees missing again

Nigerian referees have not been selected by CAF to officiate as centre referees in the last five AFCONs.

AFCON