Friday, September 25, 2026

Africa

October 1, 2025

Africa CDC study finds vaccine readiness,  stigma slows mpox response

The findings showed strong vaccine acceptance across all study locations, with demand already exceeding supply in Nigeria and Kenya.

Africa CDC
October 1, 2025

South Africa’s Julius Malema found guilty in gunshot case

Mr Malema vowed to challenge the verdict even up to South Africa’s highest court.

South African opposition leader Julius Malema speaking at the opening of the 2025 Annual General Conference of the Nigerian Bar Association, held at the International Conference Centre in Enugu.
October 1, 2025

Congo’s former president Joseph Kabila sentenced to death

Mr Kabila, 54, who ruled the Democratic Republic of Congo for almost two decades, between 2001 and 2019, was convicted of treason on Tuesday.

Joseph Kabila
September 30, 2025

ECOWAS Parliament adopts $26 million 2026 budget, announces 25th anniversary plans

The ECOWAS Parliament has adopted a budget of $26 million for the 2026 fiscal year and announced plans to commemorate its 25th anniversary in November.

First Ordinary Session of ECOWAS Parliament
September 28, 2025

Asante Kotoko end Kwara United’s CAF Confederation Cup dream

The Ilorin side dominated the match but failed to find the net.

Asante Kotoko team
September 27, 2025

VON seeks partnership with Ethiopian Broadcasting Corporation

Mr Ndace noted that the relationship between the two countries dated back several years.

Jibrin Ndace (VON DG)
September 25, 2025

Ex-French president Sarkozy jailed for five years over Libyan campaign funding  case

According to the court, the former French leader would still serve his jail term even if he were to seek an appeal.

Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy
September 25, 2025

Africa CDC warns of flood-driven cholera spread, urges urgent WASH interventions

Mr Boum highlighted the need to scale up surveillance, cholera treatment centres and rehabilitation efforts.

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention
September 25, 2025

China to build Africa’s first insulin plant in Nigeria

The Chinese ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, has announced his country’s plans to build Africa’s first local insulin production facility in Nigeria.

Chinese ambassador to Nigeria Yu Dunhai