Friday, September 25, 2026

Africa

September 22, 2025

Senegalese defence minister hails ECOWAS mission in Guinea-Bissau

“The image of ECOWAS and contributing countries must be preserved at all times,” Mr Diop said.

Senegal’s Defence Minister, Birame Diop
September 20, 2025

Handball: Nigeria win Kenya 37-35 in Oran, battle Algeria in fifth-place playoff today

Nigeria placed third in Group A with five points, behind Tunisia and Angola, who earned 10 and eight points, respectively.

Nigerian handball players used to illustrate the story
September 19, 2025

U.S.-deported Nigerians sue Ghana for illegal detention

Legal counsel for 11 of the 14 deportees, Oliver-Barker Vormawor, is challenging their detention in Ghana’s military camp against their will.

John Mahama
September 17, 2025

AGESI, UNDP explore strategic partnership to accelerate Africa’s green economy at ACS 2

AGESI has entered into high-level discussions with leaders from the UNDP to explore a strategic partnership aimed at advancing a sustainable and resilient Africa.

(L-R): Dr. Zeynu Ummer, Director, UNDP Resilience Hub for Africa; Dr. Matthias Z. Naab, UNDP Director of the Regional Service Center for Africa; Dr. Eugene Itua, CEO, Natural Eco Capital & Executive Director, AGESI; and Charles Nyandiga, UNDP Regional Team Leader for Environment, at the bilateral meeting in the UNDP Pavilion at ACS 2.
September 16, 2025

AGESI seeks $1.4 trillion reinvestment in Africa’s natural capital

The summit witnessed the introduction of AGESI’s flagship initiative, the Green Opportunity Index.

African Green Economy and Sustainability Initiative (AGESI)
September 16, 2025

Four TikTokers face prosecution for insulting Somali president in dance video

Mr Aden warned that citizens caught disrespecting political leaders would face the full force of the law

Hasan Mohamud
September 16, 2025

7,000 Nigerian tourists visited Zanzibar Island in Tanzania last year: Envoy

Mr Kakele pledged stronger engagement at future editions of Akwaaba.

Zanzibar
September 16, 2025

Deadly attacks, collapsing services pushing Sudan closer to catastrophe, UN warns

The UN has warned that the collapse of essential services and mass displacement are pushing millions in Darfur and beyond closer to catastrophe.

Sudan's violence and children
September 15, 2025

WHO commences Ebola vaccination in DR Congo

The WHO noted that it supported the health authorities to develop the request for additional doses.

WHO and DR Congo logos
September 15, 2025

Destroyed Contraceptives: 170,000 unwanted pregnancies may occur in Nigeria, others, expert warns

Ms Oga said the action could result in thousands of unwanted pregnancies and unsafe abortions on the continent.

Jessica Oga