Saturday, November 7, 2026

Africa

February 1, 2025

UN agencies fear worsening humanitarian crisis in DR Congo as violence spreads

Displacement camps on the city’s outskirts, previously hosting more than 300,000 people, are emptying out as people flee the violence.

United Nations
January 31, 2025

One dead as WHO confirms deadly virus outbreak in Uganda

A total of 45 contacts, including health workers and family members, are under close monitoring.

World Health Organisation
January 31, 2025

Niger becomes first African country to eliminate onchocerciasis

Niger is recognised as the fifth country in the world, the first in Africa, to have successfully halted the transmission of the parasite Onchocerca volvulus.

Onchocerciasis
January 31, 2025

Egypt, Kenya sign MoU to boost space cooperation

Egypt and Kenya have signed a memorandum of understanding on boosting space cooperation between the two countries.

President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and President William Ruto
January 30, 2025

Women will lead Africa’s $29 trillion economic transformation: Shettima

Mr Shettima believed that gender inclusion was not merely a rhetorical commitment but a cornerstone of Nigeria’s national development agenda.

Kashim Shettima
January 30, 2025

Chad announces withdrawal of French troops

On December 10, 2024, some French troops began to leave Chad.

Chad/French troops
January 30, 2025

ECOWAS court to implement enhanced electronic case management system

The inauguration of ECMS’ innovative procedures would foster excellence and stakeholder confidence in judicial processes

ECOWAS Small Business Coalition (ESBC)
January 29, 2025

18 die in South Sudan plane crash

The plane was reportedly transporting engineers from the Unity oilfield to the capital of Juba.

South Sudan plane crash
January 29, 2025

Border Dispute: UN lauds Nigeria, Cameroon for implementing ICJ’s ruling

Mr Simão said, “I commend both countries for their commitment to a peaceful resolution, which has been pivotal in fostering stability in the Lake Chad region.’’

Nigerian map
January 29, 2025

Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger officially exit ECOWAS

The bloc urged relevant authorities within and outside ECOWAS member states to take note of the development.

President ECOWAS Commission