Tuesday, September 22, 2026

Africa

August 28, 2026

Ethiopia:‌‍‌‌ Guterres backs Obasanjo’s renewed peace initiative

UN has backed former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s renewed peace initiative in Ethiopia amid rising security tensions in the country’s northern part.

Olusegun Obasanjo
August 27, 2026

AU urges restraint amid Chad-Sudan border tensions

AU called on parties involved to take all necessary measures to prevent the conflict from further escalation.

African Union (AU)
August 27, 2026

South Africa to host BRICS youth association summer school

The summer school will bring together about 150 participants for an intensive programme of learning, dialogue, networking and international exchange.

South African BRICS Youth Association
August 27, 2026

World Lake Day: Navy urges Nigerians to preserve lakes

The Nigerian Navy has called on Nigerians to join the government and other related institutions in efforts to preserve the nation’s lakes.

Lake Chad
August 27, 2026

Uganda declares Ebola outbreak over after 42 days

Uganda has officially declared its Ebola outbreak over after completing 42 consecutive days without recording a new confirmed case, Africa CDC and WHO said.

Health workers in hazmat
August 27, 2026

Summer school SA brings together young leaders from BRICS, Global South

The South African BRICS Youth Association, in partnership with the University of South Africa, will host the fifth BRICS Summer School South Africa 2026 between September 2 and 3.

SABYA
August 27, 2026

CANEX WKND 2026: Afreximbank unveils publishing prize jury

The CANEX Weekend 2026 takes place from November 5 to 8 in Lagos, Nigeria.

August 27, 2026

Endoni arrives in Burkina Faso, pledges stronger bilateral ties

Nigeria’s ambassador to Burkina Faso, Syndoph Endoni, has arrived in Ouagadougou to assume duty as Nigeria’s principal diplomatic representative in the country.

Syndoph Endoni
August 27, 2026

Africa to face six million health workers shortage by 2035, WHO warns

The World Health Organisation says Africa faces a projected shortage of more than six million health professionals by 2035.

DOCTORS
August 27, 2026

67 Nigerians evacuated from South Africa

A new batch of 67 Nigerians arrived at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos, via South African Airways on Wednesday night.

Nigerians alighting from Air Peace plane from South Africa.