Friday, April 17, 2026

Africa

April 16, 2026

Malema’s sentencing political, say freedom fighters 

The EFF reiterated its solidarity with Mr Malema.

Julius Malema
April 16, 2026

Govern with integrity, upright conduct, Pope urges Cameroonian president 

The Pope said, “The high offices you hold demand a twofold witness.”

Pope Leo XIV
April 16, 2026

Tinubu congratulates Benin president-elect Romuald Wadagni, pledges stronger ties

Mr Tinubu said Mr Wadagni’s victory reflected the trust reposed in him by the Beninese people.

Romuald Wadagni
April 16, 2026

Sub-Saharan Africa recorded fastest economic growth in over 10 years: IMF

Median inflation is also expected to rise to five per cent by the end of this year.

International Monetary Fund (IMF)
April 16, 2026

Africa CDC raises alarm over strange illness in Burundi

Mr Boum said that a multisectoral rapid response team had been deployed.

Burundi
April 16, 2026

Those who rob Africans of their resources invest profit in weapons: Pope

The Pope made the remarks during his visit to Cameroon on Thursday.

Pope Leo XIV
April 16, 2026

20 million measles deaths averted since 2000 in Africa: WHO

Measles vaccinations have saved nearly 20 million lives in Africa since 2000, and more than 500 million children have been protected through routine immunisation.

Children with measles
April 16, 2026

Nigeria affirms support for peace, stability in Sudan

This was disclosed in a statement on Wednesday, following the visit by Mohamed Abdelaal, Sudan’s ambassador to Nigeria, to the ministry.

Sudanese women fleeing war
April 16, 2026

Malema sentenced to five years in prison

Mr Malema was handed five years’ imprisonment after he was tried for illegally owning a gun and shooting it in public.

Julius Malema
April 16, 2026

Nigeria, other developing countries to have stronger voice in debt negotiations: UN

Developing countries are banking on a stronger voice in debt negotiations following the launch of a new country-led borrowing initiative.

2026 Springs meeting