Wednesday, September 30, 2026

Africa

November 14, 2024

Sudan war deaths likely higher than 61,000 recorded: Report

The estimate includes some 26,000 people who suffered violent deaths, a higher figure than one currently used by the United Nations for the entire country.

Sudan's violence and children
November 13, 2024

DG ECOWAS food festival challenges Tinubu to ensure three square meals for citizens in region

Mr Ihonre expressed optimism that Mr Tinubu as Chairman of ECOWAS has the capacity to champion the cause.

Felix Ihonre at the Post-Festival Stakeholders’ meeting in Abuja.
November 13, 2024

Sudan’s violent conflict forces over 15 million children out of school

More than 15 million children in Sudan are out of school due to the country’s ongoing conflict, the National Council for Child Welfare said.

Sudan's violence and children
November 10, 2024

Mauritius holds parliamentary election

Results are expected on Monday or Tuesday.

November 9, 2024

Kenya urges vigilance as mpox cases rise

Vaccines are expected in the country in December, as Kenya is one of five African nations set to receive 50,000 doses of the mpox vaccine under a WHO-led initiative.

Monkeypox
November 9, 2024

Africa likely to increase debt service in 2024: Irish President

The AfDB president, Akinwumi Adesina, commended Mr Higgins for his longstanding commitment to Africa’s development.

Michael Higgins
November 9, 2024

Death toll from western Cameroon landslide rises to 11

“We recovered seven corpses today (Friday), making a total of 11,” West Region Governor Augustine Fonka Awa told Xinhua. 

Landslide
November 8, 2024

Iran behind plots to destabilise Nigeria: Israel

Mr Freeman alleged, “Iran’s leaders are also working to destabilise Western Africa, including here in Nigeria.’’ 

Israeli-Gaza war
November 8, 2024

Nigeria, seven other countries begin African-led HIV vaccine development

Ms Abiku added that the initiative was to harness and catalyse African scientists to contribute to an effective HIV vaccine.

HIV Vaccine
November 8, 2024

ECOWAS Court dismisses Nigeria’s objection to death row inmate’s trial

They sought the immediate release of Mr Ogueri, who had spent nearly 30 years on death row, and the payment of N55 million as compensation to him.

ECOWAS Court