Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Africa

March 2, 2026

U.S. sanctions Rwandan Defence Force for violating Washington Accords peace deal with DRC

Messrs Kagame and Tshisekedi signed a peace agreement brokered by President Donald Trump in December 2025.

Trump with Kagame and Tshisekedi
March 2, 2026

One dead, five missing as Nigerian tugboat sinks off South African coast 

The vessel, which had travelled to South Africa for repairs, was said to be heading back to Lagos with 18 persons onboard.

Nigerian tugboat
March 2, 2026

122 killed in attack on South Sudan’s Ruweng area: Official

The violence highlights concerns, including from the United Nations, of deepening instability since the arrest of former First Vice President Riek Machar.

Attack in South Sudan
March 1, 2026

Zambia issues security advisory for citizens in Gulf region

The government issued the security advice following military strikes by the United States and Israel on Iran.

Zambia
March 1, 2026

Ghana activates plan to evacuate nationals from Middle East amid U.S.-Israel war on Iran

The ministry on Sunday said assessments are underway to determine the evacuation needs of Ghanaian citizens.

February 28, 2026

My hands are clean, says Singida goalie Obasogie over suspension on alleged match-fixing

The goalkeeper said he had never engaged in match-fixing and would never do so.

Amas Obasogie
February 28, 2026

55 Ghanaian nationals killed in Russia-Ukraine war: Official

Mr Ablakwa stated, “This is not our war and we cannot allow our youths to become human shields for others.”

RUSSIA-UKRAINE WAR [Photo Credit: The Guardian]
February 27, 2026

Speaker tasks ECOWAS MPs on regional integration under AfCFTA

She said that the MPs must also monitor the harmonisation of national policies with regional commitments.

Mémounatou Ibrahima
February 27, 2026

Africa CDC hails Equatorial Guinea’s malaria progress

“Only nine countries out of 55 in Africa are malaria-free. Equatorial Guinea is on track to become the next,” Africa CDC chief said.

Africa CDC building
February 27, 2026

U.S. embassy official bags life imprisonment for sexual abuse of minors in Africa

A former U.S. employee, Fode Sitafa Mara, has been sentenced to life in prison for sexual abuse of two girls aged 13 and 15, after lying to help their sick mother.

U.S. embassy in Burkina Faso