Sunday, September 20, 2026

Africa

September 17, 2026

MSF advocates robust malnutrition treatment in Somalia 

The organisation noted that healthcare and nutrition services had closed across Mudug region in central Somalia.

Médecins Sans Frontières
September 17, 2026

883,300 children, 116,800 pregnant women in Kenya malnourished: Report 

The report highlighted the impact of food insecurity on vulnerable children, pregnant and breastfeeding Kenyans.

LOCAL PREGNANT WOMEN
September 17, 2026

Police say ninth body found in chilling South African femicide

Mr Lesufi said, “Someone has declared war against us and we will push back. I have full confidence in the team.”

September 17, 2026

Police round up 36 suspects over alleged cop’s lynching in Ghana

Mr Amoxko said that other officers sustained varying degrees of injury and the police vehicle was also damaged.

Ghanian police officers
September 17, 2026

Nigeria left out as Brazil begins electronic visa issuance for six African countries

The new electronic visa category is part of broader efforts by the Brazilian government to modernise its immigration system.

September 17, 2026

CEPI commits $3.9 million to bolster clinical trials against Bundibugyo ebolavirus

CEPI said more than 7,200 confirmed cases and over 3,500 deaths had been reported as of September 13.

Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations
September 17, 2026

Sudan Mine Collapse: AMSG canvasses urgent safety reforms across Africa

Mr Alake urged authorities across Africa to prioritise miners’ safety.  

Sudan collapsed mine
September 17, 2026

Abuja court sentences South African drug dealer to 25 years’ imprisonment

The Federal High Court, Abuja Division, on Thursday sentenced a 38-year-old South African woman, Will Ann, to 25 years’ imprisonment for smuggling 5

NARCOTICS
September 17, 2026

Morocco parties woo young voters ahead of election

Political parties in Morocco are seeking to attract young voters ahead of next week’s election by promising jobs and affordable housing amid widespread youth disenchantment.

Moroccans at polling booth
September 17, 2026

Digital economy pushes Ghana’s GDP growth to 6% in Q2

Ghana’s gross domestic product grew by six per cent in the second quarter of 2026, driven largely by the digital economy.

Digital economy