157 die in Ethiopian landslides, dozens missing

Another landslide occurred during a rescue operation on Monday.

Death toll from Ethiopia landslide climbs to 146

The death toll from Monday’s landslide in southern Ethiopia has risen to 146, local government officials said on Tuesday.

Miss South Africa contestant with Nigerian heritage faces xenophobic backlash

AfDB says $10.9 billion invested in Nigeria

AfDB’s director-general for West Africa, Lamin Barrow, says the banks’ cumulative financing approval in Nigeria is $10.9 billion.

WTO: African group votes Okonjo-Iweala for second term

The African group at the World Trade Organisation presented a proposal at its general council to re-elect Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as WTO’s director-general.

World Bank reports economic improvement in Ghana despite inflation

The bank said the economic situation in the country improved in line with targets due to the Ghanaian government’s efforts.

Nigeria, South Africa seek immediate ceasefire in war-torn Sudan

The two countries expressed grave concern about the on-going conflict in Sudan.

Tunisian court jails opposition leader, bans him from presidential elections

In 2021, Mr Saied dissolved parliament and began ruling by decree in a move the opposition described as a coup

Ruto names six of fired ministers among new 11 ministerial nominees

Mr Ruto, in a live broadcast on Friday, nominated 11 names for ministerial roles in his government.

Tinubu to attend 6th African Union mid-year meeting in Ghana

As the chairman of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, Mr Tinubu will address the meeting on the status of regional integration.