Monday, September 21, 2026

Africa

July 27, 2026

Chad moves to withdraw from ICC over alleged bias against Africa

The ICC, based in The Hague, comprises 125 member states, including 33 African nations.

July 27, 2026

ECOWAS parliament seeks reforms to empower MSMEs, boost regional development

Ms Ibrahima identified MSMEs as the key drivers of regional economic growth and development.

ECOWAS Parliament
July 27, 2026

South Sudan begins voter education campaign ahead of December elections

The initiative is expected to boost public awareness and encourage broad participation.

South Sudan’s National Elections Commission (NEC)
July 27, 2026

Ebola Outbreak: Death toll rises to 1,405 in DR Congo as vaccine trials begin

The health ministry said the number of infections since the outbreak was declared in mid-May had risen to 3,200.

Ebola patients in DRC
July 26, 2026

NSDC urges lower production costs to boost Nigeria’s AfCFTA competitiveness

He said Nigeria faced a defining choice: compete for Africa’s 1.4 billion consumers or concede the market to countries with lower production costs.

National Sugar Development Council
July 25, 2026

Xenophobic Attacks: Ghana to evacuate additional 1,000 citizens from South Africa

The Ghanaian government said the latest phase of evacuations is expected to cover about 1,000 citizens and will be done in groups.

Ghana citizens evacuated from South Africa
July 25, 2026

Zambia’s Kezias Mwale emerges ATU new secretary-general, pledges transparency

Mr Mwale was elected at the just concluded ATU meeting held in Abuja on Friday.

African Telecommunications Union (ATU)
July 24, 2026

Nigeria to lead 120-member delegation to WSF 2026

More than 130 countries are expected to participate in the forum.

WSF 2026
July 24, 2026

Zimbabwe records 84% mineral export growth

Zimbabwe’s mineral export revenues rose by 84 per cent in the first half of the year.

President Emmerson Mnangagwa
July 24, 2026

Nigeria, Rwanda reaffirm commitment to strengthening bilateral relations

The minister said such relations would focus on trade, investment, regional security cooperation and increased private sector participation.

Sola Enikanolaiye and Moses Rugema