Sunday, October 25, 2026

South Africa

October 17, 2026

Censors board tasks filmmakers to showcase Nigeria’s landscapes to boost tourism

Mr Husseini said Nigeria had several scenic locations capable of attracting visitors.

L-R: The Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of National Film and Video Censors Board, Dr Shaibu Husseini, having a conversation with a former Deputy Comptroller-General of Nigeria Immigration Service, Dr Emmanuel Ifeadi, at the Association of Nigerian Journalists and Writers of Tourism (ANJET) Conference and Awards 2026 on Friday in Lagos
October 16, 2026

Liberia launches 2026 offshore licensing round, offering 15 blocks to investors

Qualified companies are invited to negotiate offshore exploration opportunities, with submissions closing April 15, 2027.

Oil rig
October 16, 2026

Senegal opens 104 blocks to investors target new upstream contacts

Senegal has made 104 oil and gas blocks available to investors and is seeking new upstream contracts to boost exploration and production.

OILFIELD
October 14, 2026

Ghana’s crude output records 30% increase 

The milestone which is a reversal of the country’s five years of sustained decline.

Ghanaian flag
October 14, 2026

Nigeria secures global recognition for measurement standards

Nigeria has secured international recognition for its measurement standards after the Standards Organisation of Nigeria signed a global arrangement.

Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON)
October 13, 2026

G-24 advocates macroeconomic stability, inclusive growth for job creation

Mr Oyedele, chairman of the Intergovernmental Group of Twenty-Four (G-24), says macroeconomic stability, inclusive growth and deliberate policies are essential for creating jobs.

Taiwo Oyedele
October 13, 2026

Rwanda beats South Africa, Nigeria to secure F1 African Grand Prix hosting rights

Mr Domenicali said, “Africa has always been part of Formula 1’s future.”

Formula 1
October 12, 2026

Africa’s digital payments economy to hit $1.5 trillion by 2030, Mastercard says

The report identified Nigeria, South Africa, Morocco and Kenya as countries facing distinct cybersecurity challenges.

Mastercard
October 9, 2026

U.S. warns citizens travelling to South Africa over crime, terrorism, unrest

The acting national police commissioner said at least 10 vehicles were burnt in Johannesburg and 14 in Durban.

October 9, 2026

Anti-foreigner protests force South Africa to withdraw asylum seekers applications 

The protests erupted over a Constitutional Court ruling easing access to asylum.