Friday, September 25, 2026

Africa

September 3, 2025

Burkina Faso bans homosexual acts, imposes prison sentences

Military-led Burkina Faso has passed a law criminalising and banning homosexuality, imposing jail sentences for whoever violates the law.

Burkina Faso's military ruler Ibrahim Traore
September 2, 2025

Shettima reaffirms Tinubu’s commitment to security, peace in Gulf of Guinea

Mr Shettima particularly noted Nigeria’s commitment to regional cooperation and to the African Union’s 2050 Integrated Maritime Strategy.

President Bola Tinubu and Kashim Shettima
September 2, 2025

Senegal’s Faye calls for massive investment in agriculture

He said Africa remains exposed to unpredictable weather patterns. 

Bassirou Faye
September 2, 2025

Africa’s energy hub needs $1 billion to harness investment opportunities, says expert

The expert stated that in 2024, the African energy sector attracted over $120 billion in investments, with $75 billion directed towards oil and gas development.

Oil and gas
September 1, 2025

ECOWAS tasks Nigeria, other member states on poverty reduction to tackle human trafficking

He called on ECOWAS member states to encourage cooperation to tackle human trafficking in the region.

ECOWAS
September 1, 2025

Ghanaian President John Mahama removes Chief Justice Torkonoo from office

Ms Torkonoo’s removal stems from recommendations of a committee that investigated multiple petitions against her.

chief justice Gertrude A.E. Sackey Torkonoo,
September 1, 2025

New AfDB president vow to prioritise reforms, partnerships, youths in 100 days

Mr Tah said Africa is young, ambitious and restless with potential.

Sidi Ould Tah
August 31, 2025

ECOWAS Court’s harmonised protocol validation will enhance justice delivery: President

Mr Gonçalve spoke at a meeting of ECOWAS ministers of justice aimed at validating two critical instruments of the community court.

Cape Verde’s Justice Ricardo Gonçalves
August 30, 2025

Senegal beat Sudan on penalties to clinch CHAN 2024 bronze

Sudan reached the semi-finals, eliminating Nigeria and pushing Madagascar to the limit.

senegal team at CHAN 2024 bronze
August 30, 2025

ECOWAS needs $2.61 billion to establish antiterrorism force: President

Mr Touray noted that terrorism in any form remained a significant threat to regional integration.

ECOWAS