Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Africa

August 19, 2026

Sudan, South Sudan revive security talks after defence minister’s visit

The minister said continued cooperation between Sudan and South Sudan was important to maintaining stability.

Sudan and South Sudan flags
August 19, 2026

Media professionals decry threats to press freedom in West Africa 

The media experts noted that press freedom and national security should be complementary objectives and not competitors.

Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA)
August 19, 2026

Kenya Airways fuel cost surge amid Middle East conflict

Kenya Airways says the Middle East conflict has pushed up its fuel costs by 72 per cent while delaying spare parts and aircraft maintenance.

Kenya Airways
August 19, 2026

Liberia to accept up to 1,200 third-country deportees from U.S.

Liberia ‌has agreed to accept up to 1,200 third-country deportees from the U.S. in the next 12 months.

United States president Donald Trump and Liberian president Joseph Boakai
August 19, 2026

Angélique Kidjo becomes first African to receive star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

Grammy Award-winning musician Angelique Kidjo has been honoured as the first African to receive a star on the prestigious Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Angelique Kidjo
August 19, 2026

Xenophobic Attacks: 83 Nigerians evacuated from South Africa arrive in Lagos on Wednesday

The foreign affairs ministry says a new batch of 83 Nigerian returnees from South Africa will arrive in the country on Wednesday.

Nigerians evacuated from South Africa
August 19, 2026

EU allocates €2.3 million to curb cholera outbreaks in Nigeria, Chad, Cameroon, CAR

The European Commission has allocated €2.3 million in emergency humanitarian funding to Nigeria, Cameroon, the Central African Republic and Chad to help contain cholera.

Cholera patients
August 18, 2026

WHO hopeful on Congo Ebola outbreak containment 

The WHO has raised about 60 per cent of the $115 million needed to fund the Ebola response.

Health workers
August 18, 2026

Re-elected Zambia’s President Hichilema promises development, peace 

The Zambian president said he would work harder than ever before to deliver meaningful development to the citizens.

August 18, 2026

Webometrics ranking places UNILAG second in Nigeria, 23rd in Africa

The institution congratulated itself as the university of first choice and the nation’s pride for the outstanding achievement.

University of Lagos gate