Monday, September 21, 2026

Africa

July 17, 2026

FG pushes free movement to boost trade in Africa

The minister said easier movement of people, goods and investments remained crucial to unlocking opportunities under the AfCFTA.

Jumoke Oduwole
July 17, 2026

Jonathan hails Sierra Leone’s decision on ex-president Koroma

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has commended the Sierra Leone government’s decision to discontinue criminal proceedings against its former president, Ernest Koroma.

Ernest Koromaand President Goodluck Jonathan
July 17, 2026

Nigeria, Côte d’Ivoire seek stronger bilateral cooperation

Nigeria and Côte d’Ivoire have agreed to review existing bilateral agreements, assess their implementation and explore new areas of cooperation.

Sola Enikanolaiye
July 17, 2026

20 children killed in school bus crash in Uganda

A school bus carrying pupils veered off the road in eastern Uganda on Thursday, killing 20 schoolchildren and a teacher in Kapchorwa district.

school bus crash in Uganda
July 17, 2026

UK sanctions 11 people, entities linked to illicit gold networks fuelling Sudan’s war

London said the sanctions are intended to disrupt networks using Sudan’s gold trade to finance the conflict.

Gold bars
July 16, 2026

Eleven children killed, 19 injured in Algeria orphanage fire

President Abdelmadjid Tebboune described the tragedy as a huge loss. 

Scene of the incident
July 16, 2026

NEPC seeks funding for ECOWAS trade promotion network

Ms Ayeni encouraged members of the organisation to continue to be more proactive.

NEPC
July 16, 2026

Orange-lipped new monkey ‘Likweli’ species found in DR Congo forest

This is the fifth African monkey species to be discovered over the past seven decades.

July 16, 2026

Kidnap-for-ransom Togolese arrested in Kwara: Police

Police said the suspects threatened to kidnap the complainant and kill his younger brother, Musa Ismaila, if a N22 million ransom was not paid.

Cops in Kebbi
July 16, 2026

Religion central to West Africa’s stability, military readiness: USAFRICOM

The command chaplain of the United States Africa Command (USAFRICOM), Kevin Forrester, has described spiritual readiness as a foundational pillar of military success.

West African Religious Affairs Symposium (WARAS) in Accra, Ghana