Wednesday, November 4, 2026

Africa

November 21, 2025

ECOWAS tells African leaders to institutionalise leadership programmes for youths

“Demographically, the youngest continent on earth, young people are not just asking for a seat at the table anymore; they are demanding it,” said Mr Chambas.

Mohammed Ibn Chambas, former President of ECOWAS
November 20, 2025

$80 billion annual cybercrime, corruption drain puts Africa’s future at risk: ICPC

The ICPC boss expressed worry that the digital age had also created new pathways for corruption and criminal innovation.

ICPC Headquarters, Abuja
November 20, 2025

Nigeria, South Sudan, DRC, Angola account for 90% of Africa’s cholera cases, says CDC

Mr Boum stated, “Only 1.3 per cent of laboratories in the continent have bacteriology capacity.”

Africa CDC
November 20, 2025

Google increases Africa commitment with AI Skilling Blueprint, $2.25 million

Google has announced that it is stepping up its commitment to closing the skills gap on the continent by launching the artificial intelligence Skilling Blueprint for Africa.

Google
November 19, 2025

Algeria, Nigeria strengthening partnership in diplomacy, economic cooperation: Envoy

Mr Mezoued said this at the 71st anniversary of Algeria’s independence, held on Tuesday night in Abuja.

Hocine Mezoued
November 19, 2025

Kenya on high alert after Marburg virus deaths in Ethiopia

While Kenya has not reported any cases, the KNPHI warned that significant cross-border movements from Ethiopia via airports and land borders pose a high risk of importation.

November 19, 2025

Terrorism in Nigeria, other African nations ‘growing global threat’, UN warns

Around four million people are now displaced across Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, and neighbouring countries.

Jihadists
November 18, 2025

COP30: Coalition rejects $125 billion tropical forest ‘forever facility’

Africa Make Big Polluters Pay Coalition has rejected the inaugurated Tropical Forest Forever Facility, describing it as a dangerous and misleading attempt to financialise nature under the guise of protecting

Africa Make Big Polluters Pay Coalition
November 17, 2025

Tanzanian President Hassan appoints daughter, son-in-law as ministers

Criticism has continued to trail Mrs Hassan’s re-election, which was marred by violent protests.

Tanzanian President, Samia Suluhu Hassan
November 17, 2025

Nigeria, AU seek prevention-focused strategy against terrorism in Lake Chad Basin

They warned that terrorist groups were expanding their reach across Africa despite the years of military pressure.

Nigeria and African Union