Tuesday, September 22, 2026

Africa

September 17, 2026

Nigeria’s consulate urges vigilance after eight South African women found dead

The SAPS quarterly crime statistics said 1,223 murders and 2,369 sexual offences were recorded in Gauteng between January and March 2026.

South Africa
September 17, 2026

African Medicines Agency, Health Services Authority sign MoU to regulate medical products

The statement explained that the collaboration would be taken forward through joint consultations.

African Medicines Agency
September 17, 2026

UN says DR Congo violence displaces thousands, hinders Ebola response

The UN agency said 60 civilians were killed since the beginning of September.

United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA)
September 17, 2026

MSF advocates robust malnutrition treatment in Somalia 

The organisation noted that healthcare and nutrition services had closed across Mudug region in central Somalia.

Médecins Sans Frontières
September 17, 2026

883,300 children, 116,800 pregnant women in Kenya malnourished: Report 

The report highlighted the impact of food insecurity on vulnerable children, pregnant and breastfeeding Kenyans.

LOCAL PREGNANT WOMEN
September 17, 2026

Police say ninth body found in chilling South African femicide

Mr Lesufi said, “Someone has declared war against us and we will push back. I have full confidence in the team.”

September 17, 2026

Police round up 36 suspects over alleged cop’s lynching in Ghana

Mr Amoxko said that other officers sustained varying degrees of injury and the police vehicle was also damaged.

Ghanian police officers
September 17, 2026

Nigeria left out as Brazil begins electronic visa issuance for six African countries

The new electronic visa category is part of broader efforts by the Brazilian government to modernise its immigration system.

September 17, 2026

CEPI commits $3.9 million to bolster clinical trials against Bundibugyo ebolavirus

CEPI said more than 7,200 confirmed cases and over 3,500 deaths had been reported as of September 13.

Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations
September 17, 2026

Sudan Mine Collapse: AMSG canvasses urgent safety reforms across Africa

Mr Alake urged authorities across Africa to prioritise miners’ safety.  

Sudan collapsed mine