Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Africa

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
February 18, 2026

Nine-month-old baby, two women killed in Cape Town shooting

The South African Police Service (SAPS) said the bodies of the infant and two women aged 25 and 36, riddled with gunshots, were found on the scene.

Cape Town
February 18, 2026

ECOWAS court to partner Nigeria in tackling judgment-related challenges

Deputy foreign affairs minister Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, on Tuesday, reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to constructive engagement with the ECOWAS court.

February 18, 2026

Migrants, refugees in Libya subjected to ‘systematic’ abuse: UN report

Migrants, refugees and asylum-seekers in Libya are enduring ruthless and systematic human rights violations, including killings, torture, sexual violence, and trafficking.

Nigerians repatriated from Libya
February 17, 2026

AU commits to supporting peace, sustainable development in South Sudan

Mr Youssouf stressed the need for effective implementation of the agreements reached during the meeting.

Mahmoud Youssouf
February 17, 2026

Namibia faces agricultural challenges

Mr Nghitila cited seed shortages and locust infestations in some regions.

Namibia Flag
February 17, 2026

WAEC rolls out digital certificate services across five countries

The West African Examinations Council has announced the full implementation of its digital certificate services system, WAEC DigiCert, across its five member countries.

WAEC digital cert
February 17, 2026

UN chief pushes for complete decolonisation of Western Sahara, 16 other territories

UN secretary-general António Guterres has pushed for the complete decolonisation of Western Sahara and 16 other territories still under colonial rule.

UN Secretary General António Guterres speaking at the World Economic Forum, in Davos, Switzerland
February 17, 2026

CBN governor Cardoso hails Nigeria’s permanent AMI board membership

The approval was announced during the 39th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the AU, during its February summit.

OLAYEMI CARDOSO; CBN