Friday, July 3, 2026

Sub-Saharan Africa

March 5, 2026

President Tinubu is behind my success: Uba Sani

Mr Sani, “We are recruiting 1,800 medical personnel, from nurses to doctors every year, in the next five years. We have already started.”

Governor of kaduna state Uba Sani
February 24, 2026

Kaduna ginger-producing communities unite to tackle child labour

The Christian Rural and Urban Development Association of Nigeria has intensified efforts to eradicate child labour in the ginger supply chain in Southern Kaduna.

: Kids on farm
February 4, 2026
A baby being vaccinated
January 30, 2026

About 60 million African women married before 18; Nigeria recorded highest number: UN

The West and Central Africa director said violence against women and girls remained widespread, underreported, and a major obstacle to achieving Agenda 2063.

Child Marriage
January 29, 2026

UNIBEN admits over 15,000 students for 2025/2026 session

The University of Benin has admitted a total of 15,077 students for the 2025/2026 academic session, marking an unprecedented intake in the institution’s history.

UNIBEN students during matric
January 27, 2026

Gov Bago signs deal with Islamic bank to execute Niger’s solar project

Governor Umaru Bago has reached an agreement to partner with the Islamic Development Bank to implement the Niger Solar Electrification Project.

Governor Umaru Bago
January 19, 2026

IMF projects 3.3% global growth in 2026, with Nigeria at 4.4%

The IMF said that, among advanced economies, growth was projected at 1.8 per cent in 2026 and 1.7 per cent in 2027.

International Monetary Fund (IMF)
January 19, 2026

U.S.-funded hepatitis B vaccine study in Guinea-Bissau cancelled, Africa CDC says

Mr Boum disclosed that the study did not meet acceptable ethical standards.

Hepatitis B vaccine
December 31, 2025

Asake to headline Spotify’s African Heat Playlist

Ms Phiona stated that the ‘African Heat’ would capture the energy and confidence of contemporary African music.

December 18, 2025

U.S. honours outstanding Mandela Washington fellows, welcomes home 2025 cohort

In Nigeria, 678 young professionals have participated in the program out of a total of 7,800 young leaders in sub-Saharan Africa.