Saturday, September 26, 2026

Africa

July 25, 2025

Gambian president pays condolence visit to late ex-President Buhari’s family

Mr Barrow, who arrived in Katsina for the visit, was received by the secretary to the Katsina State government, Abdullahi Garba-Faskari, alongside members of the Buhari family.

Adama Barrow's visit to the Buhari family 
July 25, 2025

FG moves to evacuate Nigerians stranded in CAR

The foreign affairs ministry says it has made contact with the stranded Nigerians in the Central African Republic.

Foreign affairs ministry building
July 25, 2025

ICC sentences two ex-militia leaders in CAR for war crimes

Over the course of proceedings, the prosecution called 114 witnesses, while the defence teams called 56.

Alfred Yekatom and Patrice-Edouard Ngaïssona
July 24, 2025

Google unveils $37 million cumulative funding to support Africa’s AI development

“It is to co-develop AI tools for early hunger forecasting, crop resilience, and tailored guidance for smallholder farmers,” Mr Manyika stated.

google
July 24, 2025

Spotify spotlights Nigeria’s afrobeat talent, Fola, South Africa’s Thakzin as Africa’s next music icons

Ms Okumu described Fola and Thakzin as incredibly unique artistes who represent the spirit of RADAR.

Spotify
July 24, 2025

Gambia backs Morocco’s sovereignty over disputed Sahara territory

The Gambia noted that the Moroccan Autonomy Plan is the only realistic path towards peace in the region.

Gambian president and Moroccan king
July 24, 2025

Lawmakers grill Jinja Hospital for spending one billion on water bills

Despite allocating only Shs68 million to clear the water arrears, the hospital spent Shs1.2 billion.

RUNNING TAP
July 24, 2025

West African countries set timeline to achieve refinery hub goals

The conference was convened by the NMDPRA and the S&P Global.

WEST AFRICAN LEADERS
July 23, 2025

Dangote urges African leaders to protect local industries from unfair competition

Dangote cited the growing influx of discounted, low-quality fuel originating from Russia — blended with Russian crude under price caps and dumped in African markets.

Alhaji Aliko Dangote
July 22, 2025

WFP warns South Sudan could face food aid cut in September

According to the WFP, severe funding shortfalls mean it can reach just 2.5 million people, only 30 percent of people facing severe hunger.

SOUTH SUDANESE REFUGEES