Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Africa

February 20, 2026

ECA urges African leaders to prioritise health sovereignty

The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa has urged African leaders to prioritise health sovereignty as a core economic strategy to reduce reliance on external aid.

Economic Commission for Africa
February 20, 2026

Nigeria to pilot regional fishing vessel register in Gulf of Guinea

Nigeria has agreed to serve as the pilot country for the formal implementation of the Regional Record of Authorised Fishing Vessels in West Africa.

Marine and blue economy minister Adegboyega Oyetola
February 20, 2026

Nigeria, Kenya to revitalise Joint Commission for Cooperation

Mr Parashina reaffirmed Nairobi’s strong commitment to deepening relations with Nigeria.

Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu and Isaac Parashina
February 20, 2026

Sudan: UN investigators detail mass killing, targeting of black people

A UN fact-finding mission has said that evidence shows “hallmarks of genocide” against the Zaghawa and Fur Black communities in El Fasher.

Sudan war
February 19, 2026

Ex-Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe’s son arrested in South Africa for shooting gardener

Guateng police spokesperson, Colonel Dimakatso Nevhuhulwi, said the shooting happened after an altercation.

Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe (Credit:Timothy Bernard/ Independent Newspapers)
February 19, 2026

Interpol nabs 651 Yahoo boys, recovers $4.3 million in weeks-long operations across Nigeria, other African countries 

The agency noted, “During the eight-week operation, investigations exposed scams linked to over USD 45 million in financial losses.”

INTERPOL
February 19, 2026

Coalition lauds TotalEnergies’ climate trial in France, accuses oil giant of environmental degradation 

Mr Bakundane accused TotalEnergies of reneging on its promises while disrupting families and livelihoods.

TotalEnergies
February 19, 2026

Nigeria congratulates The Gambia on Independence Day

“The independence anniversary is a powerful reminder of The Gambia’s resilience and the aspirations of its people,” Mr Tuggar noted.

The Gambia
February 19, 2026

Sierra Leone honours defence chief Oluyede with national award

President Julius Bio of Sierra Leone has conferred the Grand Commander of the Order of the Rokel on Nigeria’s chief of defence staff, Olufemi Oluyede.

Olufemi Oluyede
February 18, 2026

Malawi bans public health workers from owning private clinics

Mr Mutharika said the alleged conduct contravenes patients’ constitutional right to access public health services.

Malawi