Sunday, September 20, 2026

Africa

August 31, 2026

Shettima returns to Nigeria after AU summit in Angola

Mr Shettima represented President Bola Tinubu at the 21st Extraordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union (AU).

Kashim Shettima
August 31, 2026

Passengers stranded amid airport workers’ strike in Kenya

Among the issues were the collective bargaining agreement, demands for better salaries, and understaffing.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
August 31, 2026

Remi Tinubu urges preservation of African cultural heritage

The first lady urged Africans to preserve their rich cultural heritage and strengthen unity across the continent and the diaspora.

Remi Tinubu
August 30, 2026

Shettima arrives Luanda for AU extraordinary summit

The briefing covered the summit’s agenda and Nigeria’s role in discussions on conflict prevention and resolution.

Vice President Kashim Shettima
August 29, 2026

Armed Conflicts: Nigeria urges AU to fund own peace efforts, reduce reliance on external assistance

The minister warned that uncertain funding could undermine the effectiveness of African peace operations and weaken the continent’s ability to address conflicts independently.

August 29, 2026

Niger: Mutinous soldiers attack airport, presidency as military restores control

The attack temporarily knocked state television and radio off the air.

Niger military
August 29, 2026

Security agents urges calm as explosion rocks Niger Republic airport

Mr Ibrahim wrote, “Another cowardly attack against base 101 and once again our defense and security forces have ensured. Situation under control.”

Niamey
August 29, 2026

Akwaaba Expo: Gambia seeks robust tourism feasibility, stronger regional ties with Nigeria

The expo organisers said Gambia would participate in the event alongside tourism, travel and aviation stakeholders from across Africa.

The Gambia, Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Abdoulie Jobe.
August 28, 2026

World’s youngest monarch Uganda’s Oyo Nyimba crowned at three dies aged 34

Oyo Nyimba was once the world’s youngest reigning monarch when he took the crown in 1995 at age three.

August 28, 2026

49 killed, 33 injured in South Sudan cattle raid

William Wol Mayom Bol, Warrap State Information Minister, described the attack as “a brutal attack”.

Killer Herdsmen