Thursday, October 1, 2026

Africa

September 11, 2024

ECOWAS urges help for nine million people displaced by conflicts, disasters

ECOWAS has called for urgent humanitarian aid to nine million community citizens displaced by conflicts and climate change disasters.

Displaced people
September 11, 2024

British navy seeks collaboration on security of Gulf of Guinea

On Tuesday, the British Navy said effective collaboration on maritime safety and security would enhance the development of a blue economy in the Gulf of Guinea.

Vessels on Gulf of Guinea
September 10, 2024

Kenya launches clinical guidelines on management of mental disorders

Mr Amoth stated that nearly half of Kenyans live with at least one mental disorder in their lifetime.

Kenya (credit: wikipedia)
September 10, 2024

20-member Tunisian delegation arrives in Nigeria for economic forum

The Tunisia Africa Business Council president, Anis Jaziri, is leading the delegation.

20-member business delegation from Tunisia has arrived in Nigeria
September 10, 2024

Egyptian, Sudanese foreign ministers discuss crisis in Sudan

According to official Egyptian figures released in March, about 500,000 Sudanese had fled to Egypt since the beginning of the conflict.

WAR-RAVAGED SUDAN
September 9, 2024

U.S. partners Nigeria to host global inclusivity, AI conference

The conference builds on the positive momentum of the U.S. Secretary of State’s trip to Nigeria, Cabo Verde, Côte d’Ivoire, and Angola in January.

AI
September 9, 2024

Alarming rise in school closures in West, Central Africa, says Norwegian Refugee Council

NRC said that children’s right to education must be protected as the future of an entire generation hangs in the balance.

KURIGA SCHOOL
September 9, 2024

At least 20 killed by RSF’s shelling in central Sudan

Sudan has been engulfed in a deadly conflict between the SAF and the RSF, resulting in at least 16,650 deaths.

RSF forces
September 8, 2024

China applauds Nigeria’s leading role in ECOWAS sub-region

A joint statement noted that China urged other international actors to refrain from actions that could turn the region into a space for geopolitical contestation.

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu
September 8, 2024

ECOWAS parliamentarians propose laws to boost subregional healthcare, education

The report stated, “The committee stresses the need for community MPs to undertake awareness-raising, education, and information campaigns for the benefit of the local population.’’

ECOWAS