Wednesday, November 4, 2026

Africa

November 7, 2025

Dangerous nighttime heat rising globally: New Study

Heat exposure has traditionally been measured by exposure to daytime high temperatures and increasing “average” temperatures.

sweat
November 7, 2025

Tanzanian govt charges over 70 for treason after deadly election violence

The charge sheet, filed before the Magistrate Court of Dar Es Salaam on Friday, accused 76 people of committing treason.

Tanzanian President, Samia Suluhu Hassan
November 7, 2025

Flutterwave CEO envisions building Africa’s ‘Payment Superhighway’ at CNN Global Perspectives Summit

Acknowledging the continent’s fragmented regulatory environment as a challenge that increases the cost of scaling, Agboola noted that progress is being made.

November 7, 2025

Cameroonians arrested for kidnapping in Nigeria

The victims’ relatives paid a ransom of 3.6 million CFA francs into the bank account of the fleeing suspect, the police said.

Armed female cops
November 6, 2025

Zohran Mamdani: From Kampala to becoming New York City mayor

Mr Mamdani will become the first Muslim, African-born, Indian-American mayor of New York by the time he is sworn into office on January 1, 2026.

Zohran Mamdani
November 6, 2025

Nigeria, other African countries lose $75 billion annually to biased credit ratings

Experts have disclosed that Africa loses about $75 billion annually due to biased credit ratings.

Dakar conference
November 5, 2025

AU decries loss of lives, voter apathy in Tanzania, says President Hassan’s re-election not credible

The mission highlighted loss of lives, internet shutdown, and voter apathy, among other factors that made the exercise below democratic standards.

Election in Tanzania
November 5, 2025

SEC urges Africa to harness Islamic finance for inclusive growth

The SEC DG said Islamic finance principles, including asset-backed financing, risk-sharing, and ethical investment, align with Africa’s quest for sustainable development.

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
November 5, 2025

Tanzania assures tourists of safety after deadly election violence

According to the ministry, peace was restored following the post-election protests that occurred on October 29 and November 1.

Tanzanian President, Samia Suluhu Hassan
November 5, 2025

ECOWAS dismisses U.S. Christian genocide claim, backs Nigeria

ECOWAS called on the world to stand by Nigeria and other countries in the region in their fight against terrorism.

TINUBU WITH ECOWAS LEADERS