Thursday, October 1, 2026

Africa

August 18, 2024

Tech Tiger Suri unleashes Africa’s gaming potential: A blueprint for prosperity

The region’s improving internet connectivity, rising smartphone adoption, and the advent of 5G technology are all fuelling the demand for gaming.

August 18, 2024

Kenya says August 19 aviation union strike won’t disrupt flights

Kenya’s government said the airport was not for sale, and there was no decision to proceed with a public-private partnership to upgrade the East African travel hub.

Kenya airport
August 16, 2024

Tinubu’s wife urges African leaders to invest in human development

“I also believe that the youth should realise that they need to really brace themselves up,” she said. 

Remi Tinubu
August 16, 2024

CCJ seeks stronger collaboration with UNHCR to protect refugees

He underscored the need for stronger partnership between the two institutions because of the immense benefits.

ECOWAS Community Court of Justice
August 16, 2024

Several children killed, many wounded in shelling of school, market in Sudan

“In Sudan, most schools remain closed for the second school year in a row. More than 17 million of the 19 million school-aged children are out of school,” UNICEF stated.

Unrest in South Sudan (Credit: Foreign Policy)
August 16, 2024

AU appoints Pantami as ASRIC co-chair despite records of supporting Taliban, Al-Qaeda, religious extremists in Nigeria

The former Nigerian communications minister had denounced any allegiance to Boko Haram but expressed support for the global extremist groups — the Taliban and Al-Qaeda.

Pantami and Al-Qaeda militants
August 15, 2024

Gavi concerned about mpox emergency in Nigeria, other African countries

Gavi says it is monitoring the mpox situation and is currently engaging closely with countries, Africa CDC, WHO, etc., to support the response to mpox.

Mpox and Muhammad Ali Pate
August 15, 2024

Media embark on news blackout in Senegal to protest repression

The media in Senegal observed a news blackout to protest repressive measures taken by the new government.

Senegalese' newsstand; Senegal's president
August 15, 2024

ECOWAS committee proposes budget reforms

The committee members expressed concerns about budgetary arbitration.

ECOWAS
August 14, 2024

Sudan talks in Switzerland to centre on humanitarian aid

The U.S. has invited both parties to the war to Switzerland for the talks. Where the talks will begin on Wednesday remained secret for security reasons.

WAR-RAVAGED SUDAN