Saturday, November 7, 2026

Africa

October 9, 2024

Russia, Burkina Faso talk military cooperation

According to United Nations data, Moscow has invested very little in Africa.

Putin and Burkinabe junta
October 9, 2024

Kenyan lawmakers impeach Vice-President Rigathi Gachagua

Mr Gachagua proclaimed his innocence, offering a detailed denial of the allegations.

President William Ruto and Vice-President Rigathi Gachagua
October 9, 2024

Mozambique votes in tense election likely to see ruling party win

Four candidates are vying to replace President Filipe Nyusi, who is stepping down after serving two terms.

Daniel Chapo
October 8, 2024

South Africa to file genocide evidence against Israel to international court

“The escalating situation in the Middle East is of grave concern,” said the South African president.

Cyril Ramaphosa and Benjamin Netanyahu
October 8, 2024

54 million Nigerians, other Africans to live with hearing loss by 2030: WHO

The report identifies multiple factors driving the surge in prevalence of hearing loss in the African region.

Hearing aid used to illustrate the story
October 5, 2024

UAE kicks over attack by Sudanese army on envoy’s residence in Khartoum 

Mr Jaberi said, “The attack constitutes a blatant violation of the fundamental principle of diplomatic premises’ inviolability.’’

October 4, 2024

Africa CDC inaugurates West Africa committee to strengthen public health

She said the launch of West Africa ReTAC marked another key milestone towards full operationalisation of the RCC in West Africa.

Africa CDC
October 4, 2024

Kenyan court rules in favour of Flutterwave in former employee case

The court concluded that there was no causal link between Flutterwave’s negligence and any harm to her reputation.

Flutterwave
October 4, 2024

Security challenges obstructing prosperity in Sahel: Sultan

The Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar, says that the deep-rooted environmental, political and security challenges are affecting the property and peace in the Sahel region.

Sultan of Sokoto
October 4, 2024

Hunger: AfDB targets 120 million tonnes additional food by 2025

The African Development Bank (AfDB) says it has set a target to produce an additional 120 million tonnes of food by 2025.

Truck loaded with people (Credit: Facebook)