Friday, September 25, 2026

Africa

October 16, 2025

Mourners troop to Kenyan airport to receive Odinga’s body

Thousands of mourners briefly stormed Nairobi’s international airport on Thursday to receive Raila Odinga’s body.

Ralia Odinga
October 16, 2025

IFAJ 2025: AATF says credible science reporting key to Africa’s food security

The theme of the 2025 congress is ‘Unlocking the Agricultural Potential in the Cradle of Mankind’.

IFAJ 2025
October 15, 2025

Kenya’s ex-Prime Minister Raila Odinga dies at 80

Raila Odinga, Kenya’s former Prime Minister and leader of the opposition Orange Democratic Movement, is dead.

Raila Odinga
October 14, 2025

Tinubu urges ECOWAS to declare resource theft, illegal mining international crimes

According to him, recovery of stolen assets is indeed at the core of the region’s fight against corruption.

President Bola Tinubu
October 14, 2025

Madagascar’s army announces power takeover

Mr Rajoelina had on Tuesday announced the dissolution of the National Assembly, the lower house of the country’s bicameral parliament.

Madagascar’s army
October 13, 2025

Madagascar’s President Rajoelina flees country as soldiers join protests

More than 20 people have been killed since the demonstrations began on September 25.

Andry Rajoelina and protesters
October 13, 2025

Africa CDC welcomes Germany’s €1 billionn pledge to Global Fund Africa

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention has commended Germany’s one billion euros commitment to the Global Fund.

Patients in the hospital
October 12, 2025

INEC praises Ethiopian officials for learning about Nigeria’s electoral process

INEC has commended the National Election Board of Ethiopia for choosing Nigeria as the destination for its electoral study tour.

INEC building
October 10, 2025

 ECA deepens support for Africa’s economic, social stability

Mr Gatete reaffirmed that through such internal reviews and renewed collaboration, the ECA remains focused on delivering tangible results that drive inclusive growth.

Economic Commission for Africa (ECA)
October 9, 2025

Media crucial to ending scourge of maternal, child deaths in Africa: WHO  

She noted that silence had allowed maternal and child mortality to persist without a sense of urgency.

World Health Organization