Monday, September 21, 2026

Africa

July 30, 2026
AFRICOM
July 30, 2026

WFP seeks support as Ebola cases top 3,200 in DRC

The World Food Programme has appealed for immediate funding to address hunger as Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo rose to 3,200.

Ebola Patients
July 30, 2026

Ghanaian scammer Derrick Van Yeboah jailed in U.S. for $100 million romance fraud

The Ghanaian assumed a fake identity to deceive a woman living in Ohio and another woman in Delaware into sending $4.2 million to different accounts between 2019 and 2020.

July 30, 2026

Leadway tasks pig farmers on African swine fever

Leadway Assurance has urged pig farmers nationwide to strengthen biosecurity measures against ASF amid growing concerns over reported outbreaks in parts of Nigeria.

Leadway Assurance office, Abuja
July 30, 2026

South Africans can’t march forever, says anti-migrant campaigner Mchunu, hints at economic collapse

The anti-migrant activist highlighted that South Africans have staged over 1,000 marches against illegal immigrants.

Ngizwe Mchunu
July 30, 2026

U.S. discontinues routine visa services in Abuja, 24 other African cities

The U.S. government says routine visa services in Abuja and 24 other African cities will end on August 1.

United States President Donald Trump
July 30, 2026

UN Security Council renews sanctions against Central African Republic entities

The Security Council on Wednesday extended for a year the sanctions against non-state armed groups and other individuals undermining peace in the Central African Republic.

Central African Republic violence
July 29, 2026

FG, ECOWAS renew commitment to regional health security

Mr Diarrassouba warned that misinformation and rumours often spread faster than disease outbreaks.

ECOWAS
July 29, 2026

IMF hails Zimbabwe’s economic resilience after 10-month programme review

The IMF said the Zimbabwe’s economy was projected to grow by five per cent in 2026 and 4.2 per cent over the medium term.