Saturday, October 3, 2026

Africa

April 12, 2024

South Africa worried about Ecuador’s invasion of Mexican embassy in Quito

This follows the arbitrary arrest of former Vice-President Jorge Glas Espinel, who was granted political asylum by the Mexican government.

Cyril Ramaphosa (Credit: Daily Maverick)
April 11, 2024

UK suspends tariff for flower exports as business blooms in East Africa

The UK has suspended the Global Tariff for cut flowers to increase trade and provide better value for consumers.

Rishi Sunak
April 9, 2024

Expert urges Nigeria to lead in eradicating malaria in Africa

“As a continent, we must ensure that every African and family can conduct malaria tests on their own without relying on health centres,” the expert said.

MALARIA patient
April 8, 2024

World Health Day: Africa records decrease in maternal mortality deaths, others

According to WHO, the life expectancy of African women increased from 54 to 67 years from 2000 to 2020.

Patients in the hospital used to illustrate the story
April 8, 2024

Over 90 people killed as boat sinks off Mozambique coast

More than 90 people have died after a boat capsized off Mozambique’s northern coast on Sunday, authorities reported.

April 8, 2024

Kwibuka30: Diplomat urges reflection on Rwanda’s genocide 

Kwibuka serves as a tribute to the more than 800,000 people killed by the genocide.

April 5, 2024

Afreximbank introduces policy research paper series

This is disclosed in a statement signed by Vincent Musumba, spokesman for Afreximbank, on Thursday.

Vincent Musumba, spokesman for Afreximbank (Credit: X)
April 4, 2024

Tinubu calls for direct election into ECOWAS parliament

Mr Tinubu assured members of the Sixth ECOWAS Parliament that Nigeria would continue to support it in achieving its objectives.

President Bola Tinubu
April 4, 2024

China says over $500,000 donated to help Zambia fight cholera

The Chinese embassy in Zambia has donated about $500,000 to the Zambian government to help the country fight against cholera.

CHOLERA PATIENTS IN ZAMBIA
April 4, 2024

South Africa: Alleged money launderer Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakulam granted bail

“My resignation is in no way an indication or admission of guilt regarding the allegations being levelled against me,” the ex-speaker said on Wednesday.