Saturday, June 27, 2026

Ethiopia

May 12, 2026

IMF chief commends Ethiopia’s economic progress amid global challenges

Kristalina Georgieva, the managing director of the International Monetary Fund, has praised Ethiopia’s economic progress amid global challenges.

IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva
May 5, 2026

Sudan recalls ambassador to Ethiopia as confrontation flares up

Sudan has recalled its ambassador to Ethiopia after accusing Addis Ababa of a series of drone attacks that hit its international airport.

WAR-RAVAGED SUDAN
May 4, 2026

Nigeria seeks harmonised data protection, privacy laws in Africa

He urged African countries to develop indigenous technologies to drive implementation of data protection laws.

The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC)
April 24, 2026

HPV, malaria vaccines save one million African lives as funding shifts

As of 2024, HPV vaccines have averted nearly one million cervical cancer deaths in 29 African countries.

HPV vaccine
April 21, 2026

Foundation advocates joint action against climate change in Africa

He said Africa’s voice in global climate decision-making remains fragmented across regions and sectors.

The People, Planet and Peace Foundation
March 18, 2026

AU condemns bombings in Borno, urges humanitarian support in Lake Chad Basin

Mr Youssouf assured Nigeria of the AU’s full solidarity and unwavering support to the Bola Tinubu administration, and Nigerians in promoting sustainable peace and stability.

African Union
March 14, 2026

Hamas tells ally Iran to halt attacks on UAE, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia

The United Arab Emirates confirmed six people were killed after Iran fired multiple ballistic missiles at the country.

Hamas soldiers
March 14, 2026

Six dead, 141 including Nigerians injured as Iran fires multiple missiles at UAE

The ministry reaffirmed its preparedness to deal with any threats and safeguard its national interests.

Smoke plumes from missiles attack on UAE
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 16, 2026

Nigeria pledges to support maritime task force in Gulf of Guinea

Nigeria has pledged full infrastructural and operational support for the Combined Maritime Task Force in the Gulf of Guinea.

Vessels on Gulf of Guinea