Friday, October 30, 2026

Africa

October 5, 2026

Driver killed as airstrike hits WFP aid trucks in Sudan

The agency said the attack occurred early Saturday.

World Food Programme (WFP)
October 4, 2026

Ghanaian-born U.S. Army captain Stephen Adjei dies during underwater training in Pennsylvania

Before his death, Mr Adjei served as the logistics officer and instructor in the Department of Military Instruction Accession Division.

October 3, 2026

Lai Mohammed urges African govts to turn MICE into $1.3 trillion deal-making engine

Mr Mohammed said the global MICE industry was worth about $1.3 trillion, while Africa accounted for only four per cent.

Lai Mohammed
October 3, 2026

Uganda ends yellow fever entry requirement for travellers 

The statement noted that the yellow fever vaccination certificate was not listed among the requirements on Uganda’s e-visa application portal.

Ugandan yellow fever card
October 2, 2026

Amnesty International demands AU emergency session amid rising conflict in Ethiopia

Amnesty lamented the disruption of communication services across Tigray and parts of the Afar and Amhara regions.

Amnesty International
October 2, 2026

Ebola transit centre burned down amid insecurity in DR Congo

The centre, located at the Kigonze displacement site, was operated by the International Medical Corps.

The burnt centre
October 2, 2026

AfDB, OPEC strengthen environmental, social safeguards in Africa

AfDB and OPEC Fund have boosted efforts to improve environmental and social safeguards in development projects.

October 2, 2026

Burkina Faso affirms Nigeria as natural partner for cooperation

Burkina Faso says Nigeria is a “natural partner” and major African player and has called for stronger economic cooperation.

Burkina Faso junta leader
October 2, 2026

WAEC appoints Nigeria’s Dangut as Registrar, CEO

Mr Dangut’s appointment is for a five-year term beginning from October 2026 to September 2031.

Amos Dangut
October 2, 2026

Ethiopia expands AI use, applied research 

Ethiopia is stepping up the development and application of AI, alongside efforts to strengthen applied scientific research.

AI