Saturday, September 26, 2026

Africa

August 10, 2025

Nigeria exported 663 million metric tonnes of products to West African countries in six months: NEPC

Ms Ayeni said that the figure showed an increase in exported products as against the same period in 2024.

NEPC
August 10, 2025

West Africa continues study on Lassa fever, malaria co-infection

The study said that participants would undergo regular check-ups, blood tests, and hearing assessments.

Patients in the hospital used to illustrate the story
August 9, 2025

Three Ghanaians extradited to U.S. over alleged $100 million romance wire fraud

The FBI said that it was working with its partners across the globe to combat online fraud.

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
August 8, 2025

Mpox cases declined; cholera outbreaks recorded in 23 African countries: CDC

Mr Kaseya urged member states to bolster community-led surveillance, prioritise vaccinations in high-risk areas

Cholera chart
August 8, 2025

Sudan: Alarming food shortage pushes hungry people to eat animal feed

Hungry civilians are reportedly eating animal feed as women and girls face a “gender emergency” in war-torn Sudan, UN officials said on Thursday.

Hungry Sudanese
August 8, 2025

Violence stripping women, girls in Sahel region of right to viable future: UN

In Mali, 90 per cent of women have been affected by female genital mutilation, while the rate of child marriage in parts of the region is among the highest in the world.

women in Niger
August 7, 2025

634 judgements, 147 rulings delivered in 24 years: ECOWAS Court 

The court emphasised that its judgements have had a profound impact across the West African subregion.

ECOWAS Court
August 7, 2025

Two British nationals jailed nine years in Zimbabwe for drug trafficking

The Harare Magistrates’ Court convicted the duo, slamming them with nine years in prison.

Zimbabwe
August 7, 2025

Dembele, Yamal, McTominay, Salah, Hakimi nominated for 2025 Ballon d’Or

The 69th Ballon d’Or ceremony is set to take place at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, France, on September 22.

August 7, 2025

Super Falcons coach, goalkeeper nominated for Ballon d’Or

Under Mr Madugu’s leadership, the team scored 14 goals and conceded just three across six matches.

Justine Madugu and Chiamaka Nnadozie