Thursday, October 1, 2026

Africa

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
August 14, 2024

ECOWAS parliament mulls amendment of Supplementary Act

Mr Darma stated that ECOWAS member states owed levies of more than $600 million

ECOWAS Parliament on Administration, Finance, Budget, Public Accounts, Macroeconomic Policy, and Economic Research
August 13, 2024

Africa CDC declares mpox public health emergency

“This declaration is not merely a formality, it is a clarion call to action,” he said.

Monkeypox
August 13, 2024

CPC delegation attends Rwandan president’s inauguration

At the event, Mr Liu exchanged views with President Kagame.

Paul Kagame
August 13, 2024

Tinubu flies to Equatorial Guinea to visit world’s longest-standing President Obiang

Mr Tinubu will meet with the Equatorial Guinean president at the Presidential Villa on arrival.

President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo and President Bola Tinubu
August 12, 2024

Tanzania opposition leaders, supporters arrested en masse

Police disallowed the event based on likely chaos and a disturbance of public peace.

Flag of Tanzania
August 11, 2024

Kagame sworn in for fourth term as Rwandan president, extending reign to 31 years

He added “Should I fail to honour this oath, may I be subjected to the rigours of the law.”

Paul Kagame
August 10, 2024

Food Security: Seven states to benefit from AU, NEPAD farmers’ initiative

The states are Nassarawa, Cross River, Imo, Abia, Kano, and Kebbi.

African Union and NEPAD
August 9, 2024

ECOWAS open to Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso’s return: Tinubu

“The solution to terrorism and other challenges lies in our hands,” Mr Tinubu said. 

Tinubu giving an address
August 9, 2024

West African defence chiefs agree to activate ECOWAS standby force

“We need to work as a team because we are stronger together,” Mr Musa said.

ECOWAS defence chiefs