Friday, September 25, 2026

Africa

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
September 14, 2025

Nigeria, Angola team up on illicit drugs, cultural exchange

Ms Odumegwu-Ojukwu said, “It also midwifed another economic cooperation deal between Nasarawa State and the Angolan province of Bengo.’’

Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu and Domingos Lopes
September 14, 2025

Judge queries deportation of Nigerians, other Africans to Ghana in suit against Trump

Judge Chutkan said the Trump-led administration action appeared to be “truly disingenuous.”

Donald Trump
September 13, 2025

Africa, Middle East, Asia accounted for 98% of reported cholera cases in 2024: UN

The statement said that WHO assessed the global risk from cholera as very high.

United Nations
September 12, 2025

South Sudan vice president suspended over murder, treason charges

Mr Machar was appointed first vice president of South Sudan in 2011, shortly after the country gained independence from Sudan.

Riek Machar
September 12, 2025

BRICS: Brazil, South Africa expand air connectivity to boost tourism, trade

The existing air service between Brazil and South Africa consists of eight weekly flights, offering over two thousand seats.

Lula and Ramaphosa
September 12, 2025

Moppet Foods founder Edu-Oyedokun wins Africa agripreneur award

Roberta Edu-Oyedokun, founder of Moppet Foods, has received the Outstanding Value-Adding Enterprise award at the 2025 Women Agripreneurs of the Year Awards.

2025 Women Agripreneurs of the Year Awards
September 12, 2025

Over 800 experts rally in Abidjan to tackle Lassa fever

The conference was organised by WAHO in collaboration with CEPI, WHO, and the Côte d’Ivoire Ministry of Health.

September 11, 2025

Africa’s transition states need $210 billion for transformation: AfDB

Mr Kamara stated that while transition states required $210 billion each year, they faced a financing gap of $188 billion, which hindered progress.

AfDB
September 11, 2025

Ghana accepts Nigerians, other West Africans deported from U.S.

The Ghanaian president also said they would return deported Nigerians to their country by bus.

John Mahama