Wednesday, September 30, 2026

Africa

October 8, 2024

54 million Nigerians, other Africans to live with hearing loss by 2030: WHO

The report identifies multiple factors driving the surge in prevalence of hearing loss in the African region.

Hearing aid used to illustrate the story
October 5, 2024

UAE kicks over attack by Sudanese army on envoy’s residence in Khartoum 

Mr Jaberi said, “The attack constitutes a blatant violation of the fundamental principle of diplomatic premises’ inviolability.’’

October 4, 2024

Africa CDC inaugurates West Africa committee to strengthen public health

She said the launch of West Africa ReTAC marked another key milestone towards full operationalisation of the RCC in West Africa.

Africa CDC
October 4, 2024

Kenyan court rules in favour of Flutterwave in former employee case

The court concluded that there was no causal link between Flutterwave’s negligence and any harm to her reputation.

Flutterwave
October 4, 2024

Security challenges obstructing prosperity in Sahel: Sultan

The Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar, says that the deep-rooted environmental, political and security challenges are affecting the property and peace in the Sahel region.

Sultan of Sokoto
October 4, 2024

Hunger: AfDB targets 120 million tonnes additional food by 2025

The African Development Bank (AfDB) says it has set a target to produce an additional 120 million tonnes of food by 2025.

Truck loaded with people (Credit: Facebook)
October 3, 2024

Sub-Saharan Africa accounts for over half of global terrorism deaths: ECOWAS President

The bloc’s president noted that violent extremism and terrorism had inflicted pain and suffering on the people and ECOWAS member states.

Omar Alieu Touray
October 3, 2024

Over 7,000 people killed in two years in Sahel region: Abdulasalami Abubakar

Two thousand six hundred sixty civilians lost their lives in 2021 in the Sahel region due to insecurity.

Abdulsalami Abubakar
October 3, 2024

ECOWAS Parliament solicits support for women’s empowerment

“Our collective responsibility is, therefore, to ensure that financial inclusion of women is not limited to access to financial services,” she stated.

Mémounatou Ibrahima