Sunday, November 15, 2026

South Africa

November 14, 2026

Ooni congratulates Fani-Kayode as he assumes duty as Nigeria’s ambassador to South Africa

Ooni said the appointment reflected the capacity of an illustrious son of Ile-Ife to serve the country on the international stage.

Former Aviation minister Femi Fani-Kayode
November 14, 2026

Your approach to livestream exclusion ‘grossly inappropriate’, South African presidency tells Fani-Kayode

Mr Fani-Kayode hadalleged that the South African presidency omitted the introduction of the Nigerian delegation and his speech during livestream.

Fani-Kayode and president of South Africa
November 14, 2026

South African, Nigerian pension funds seek $1 billion stake in Dangote refinery

The applications form part of the refinery’s initial public offering (IPO).

Dangote Refinery
November 9, 2026

African leaders meet over use of nuclear power on continent

African leaders pursuing nuclear power have moved discussions beyond whether the technology should be part of the energy mix to the practical requirements for implementation.

African leaders
November 5, 2026

Uzbekistan slams general visa ban on Nigerian passport holders

The ministry of foreign affairs of Uzbekistan made the disclosure in a message rejecting a visa application.

Uzbekistan visa
November 4, 2026

South Africa: Ramaphosa says U.S. midterm election results usher in new era

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Wednesday that the results of the United States midterm elections would usher in a new era in world relations.

Cyril Ramaphosa
November 3, 2026

South Africa prepares for job losses as U.S. ends trade benefits

President Donald Trump targeted the country largely due to what he says is its ​persecution of white people.

South Africa and USA Flag
November 3, 2026

Trump removes South Africa from AGOA citing corruption, national security concerns

The suspension would take effect on January 1, 2027, further complicating already strained relations between Washington and South Africa.

Trump sitting with Ramaphosa
October 28, 2026

UN hails Nigeria’s pioneering disarmament initiative

The United Nations has acknowledged Nigeria’s pioneering contribution to global disarmament diplomacy.

The National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons
October 28, 2026

Dlamini-Zuma urges investment in youth skills, calls for female UN chief

Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, ex-chairperson of the African Union Commission, urged African governments to invest adequately in youth skills development.

Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, ex-chairperson of the African Union Commissio