Wednesday, November 4, 2026

Africa

November 11, 2025

UN seeks fair trial of suspects arrested over Tanzania’s bloody protests 

The United Nations has called for thorough investigations into the killings that dogged Tanzania’s general elections held on October 29, citing reports that police are removing bodies to conceal

November 11, 2025

WHO urges swift action to curb rising diabetes cases in Africa

WHO has urged African countries to take urgent and sustained measures to confront the growing diabetes crisis threatening millions of lives across the continent.

Patients with diabetes
November 10, 2025

United Nigeria begins daily direct flights to Accra

Mr Adeoye said that commencement of UNA’s direct daily flights from Abuja to Accra was a symbol of a new bridge of connectivity.

United Nigeria
November 10, 2025

Rwanda signs MoU with KACCIMA to strengthen economic ties

Mr Bazivamo noted that Nigerian investors had played an important role in Rwanda’s economic transformation.

Nigerian and Rwandan flags
November 10, 2025

Zuma’s daughter pleads not guilty over deadly South African riots

Prosecutors allege Ms Zuma-Sambudla incited others to commit acts of violence through posts on social media.

November 10, 2025

AU calls for urgent international action in insurgency-hit Mali

Mr Youssouf said there should be “enhanced cooperation, intelligence-sharing, and sustained support” for countries in the Sahel affected by violent extremism.

November 10, 2025

Navy rescues 10 crew members of distressed vessel

The navy stated that the operation was carried out by personnel from Forward Operating Base IBAKA on Friday.

Nigerian Navy rescue crew members
November 9, 2025

I’ve no regrets ordering police to shoot Kenyan protesters: Ruto

Mr Ruto said, “I do not regret those comments at all because the law allows the police to use force when other people’s lives are in danger.’’

President William Ruto (Credit: X)
November 8, 2025

Tinubu receives Sierra Leone’s President Bio in Abuja

Both leaders are expected to strengthen cooperation on democracy promotion, counterterrorism, and sustainable development across ECOWAS member states.

President Bola Tinubu and President Julius Maada Bio
November 7, 2025

Mandela Awards 2025 celebrates legacy, creative collaboration

Among this year’s honourees was world-renowned photographer Richard Young.

Mandela Awards Gala Dinner