Saturday, October 31, 2026

Africa

September 24, 2026

AU commission seeks Obasanjo’s help for immediate de-escalation in Northern Ethiopia

The chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mahmoud Youssouf, has called for immediate de-escalation amid renewed tensions in Northern Ethiopia.

Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Obasanjo
September 24, 2026

Angola warns of ‘global anarchy’ as Tanzania seeks progress on SDGs

“Today, we live in an environment of global anarchy in which the use of force prevails over the force of reason and law,” said Angola’s president.

Angola’s President João Lourenço
September 23, 2026

UAE welcomes U.S. call for immediate humanitarian truce in Sudan

Mr Nahyan commended the leadership of Mr Trump in preventing Sudan from descending into further extremism.

Flag of Sudan
September 23, 2026

Africa CDC, PAHO seek sustained financing for pandemic preparedness

The Africa CDC chief said countries should not spend the initial days of an emergency searching for funds.

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention
September 23, 2026

CDC canvasses stronger African ownership of health security

Mr Kaseya said the approach was central to the African Health Security and Sovereignty agenda.

Africa CDC
September 23, 2026
Somalia
September 23, 2026

Ghana’s deputy interior minister seeks integrated protection of West Africa’s mineral economy

Mr Terlabi said mining security must be viewed as part of the wider national and regional security architecture.

Ghanaian flag
September 23, 2026

DRC Ebola outbreak recorded 7,700 cases, 3,700 deaths: WHO

The WHO official said children under five were particularly vulnerable.

WHO
September 23, 2026

11 people killed in mass shooting at house in South Africa

At least 11 people have been killed as three gunmen opened fire at a house party at KwaMakhutha in South Africa on Tuesday.

Crime scene in South Africa
September 23, 2026

Ghana: Mahama urges developing countries against dependency on foreign health aid

Mr Mahama stated this while launching the ‘Sovereign Future’ report, which aims to reshape global health governance and foster self-reliance across the Global South.

John Mahama