Friday, July 17, 2026

Africa

June 18, 2026
Gunmen attack
June 18, 2026

UN urges Nigeria, other African countries to boost domestic funding 

He said the global funding decline should serve as a wake-up call for African governments. 

United Nations
June 18, 2026

Zimbabwean lawmakers vote tenure elongation for sit-tight Robert Mugabe’s successor 83-year-old President Mnangagwa

The development comes barely a year after Mr Mnangagwa said he would step down after his second term.

President Emmerson Mnangagwa
June 18, 2026

U.S. imposes visa restrictions on Tigray hardliners behind crisis in Ethiopia

According to the U.S. Department of State, hundreds of thousands of civilians across northern Ethiopia already fled their homes, fearing a return to war.

Ethiopia and U.S. flag
June 18, 2026

WHO unveils unified Ebola, Marburg care guidelines amid DRC outbreak

WHO has issued its first comprehensive clinical guidelines for filovirus diseases as DRC battles an Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus.

WHO health workers in protective gear .
June 17, 2026

ECOWAS members urged to enact laws for universal electricity access

Mr Andriantavy described universal energy access as a catalyst for economic development.

ECOWAS Small Business Coalition (ESBC)
June 17, 2026

Equatorial Guinea PM, ministers resign over failure to meet targets

Equatorial Guinea’s government has been disbanded following the resignation of Prime Minister Manuel Osa Nsue Nsua over the failure of his administration to meet its objectives

President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo
June 17, 2026

Lack of access to clean water hampering Ebola efforts in Congo: Oxfam

Oxfam says a lack of access to clean water hampers efforts to contain the spread of the deadly Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Ebola patients
June 16, 2026

Ramaphosa hails South African youths amid xenophobic attacks

The president acknowledged that South African youths face economic challenges, such as scarce jobs, limited opportunities and unemployment, which are prevalent in the country.

Ramaphosa giving inauguration speech
June 15, 2026

South Africa’s anti-immigrant leader blames ‘useless African presidents’ for xenophobic attacks

“We can’t have that because we also deserve good things in our country. We cannot solve every single country’s problem. It is not practical,” said Ms Ngobese-Zuma.