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Egypt

February 27, 2026
Amas Obasogie
February 25, 2026

Heightened tension as SSS set to arraign El-Rufai over NSA phone tapping

Mr El-Rufai is scheduled to take his plea before Justice Joyce Abdulmalik in the court on a three-count charge.

Sad El-Rufai
February 19, 2026

Expensive cross-border payments limiting opportunities in developing countries: Cardoso

Mr Cardoso said cross-border payments have become central to the global financial system.

Olayemi Cardoso
February 12, 2026

Passport seized as El-Rufai resists arrest at Abuja airport

“Listen, nobody, not even the President would tell me what to do. If you want to invite me; send a letter,” Mr El-Rufai said.

El-Rufai at the airport
February 10, 2026

Sources say Ethiopia hosting secret camp to train Sudan RSF fighters

Eight sources, including a senior Ethiopian government official, said the United Arab Emirates financed the camp’s construction.

Ethiopian flag
February 10, 2026

Nigeria produces 2.1 million metric tonnes of onions annually, says NOPPMAN

Nigeria is among Africa’s largest onion producers, second only to Egypt. Nigerian onions are exported across West and Central Africa and some European markets.

Bag of onions 
January 23, 2026

Madagascar receives South Africa’s support to join BRICS as partner

“The president of South Africa accepted our request to include Madagascar among the BRICS partner countries,” Mr Randrianirina said.

Michael Randrianirina
January 23, 2026

Egypt to establish first large-scale gold refining plant, eyes $9 billion in export

According to the Federation of Egyptian Industries, the country’s gold exports in 2025 amounted to $7 billion. The target for 2026 is to increase this figure to $9 billion.

Gold mining
January 19, 2026

Nigeria’s Super Eagles climb 12 spots to 26th in FIFA rankings after AFCON performance

Nigeria is now the third-best team in Africa, behind AFCON finalists Senegal, ranked 12th globally, and Morocco, ranked 8th globally.

Super Eagles Squad
January 18, 2026

AFCON 2025: Chelle hails Eagles’ resilience

The Super Eagles defeated Egypt 4-2 on penalties to claim bronze at the 2025 AFCON.

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle