Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Africa

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
February 27, 2026

UN official regrets violence in Sudan as 11,300 killed in one year

Latest data indicates that at least 11,300 civilians were killed in 2025, nearly triple the number in 2024, while many thousands are still missing or unidentified.

Unrest in South Sudan (Credit: Foreign Policy)
February 26, 2026

AfDB awards $16.6 million grant to IITA for agricultural technological development in Africa

AfDB said the new agreement would particularly improve technological development, strengthen seed systems, and broaden partnerships.

AfDB
February 25, 2026

Women, youth key to unlocking regional economic growth under AfCFTA: ECOWAS

He called for gender-responsive, youth-friendly and inclusive policies across the region.

ECOWAS
February 25, 2026

Senegal seeks 10-year jail term for gays in new anti-LGBT bill

The proposed legislation approved last week by cabinet was transmitted to the lawmakers on Tuesday.

Senegal
February 25, 2026

Zimbabwe bans exportation of raw minerals, lithium

The move follows sustained criticism of the government’s handling of its mineral wealth.

Zimbabwe
February 25, 2026

NTDA boss appointed chairman of African Travel Commission

Olayiwola Awakan, director-general of the Nigerian Tourism Development Authority, has been appointed as chairman of the African Travel Commission.

Olayiwola Awakan
February 25, 2026

Ita Enang urges ECOWAS leaders to adopt direct election for ECOWAS MPs

”They can even do it by universal adult suffrage, and in accordance with the laws of each country,” Mr Enang stated.

Ita Enang
February 25, 2026

AFCON 2025 Final: Senegal condemns Morocco’s imprisonment of 18 fans for hooliganism

“We express our profound dismay and distress following the verdict. This incomprehensibly harsh decision has provoked widespread outrage,” Mr Cisse said.

Chaos at AFCON final
February 24, 2026

Namibia eyes salmon farming to boost high-value exports

Ms Masake noted that establishing a domestic salmon value chain could attract foreign direct investment.

Salmon farming