Monday, September 21, 2026

Africa

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
July 16, 2026

Ghanaian socialite fraudster Abu Trica faces 20 years in U.S. prison

Abu Trica has been charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud and money laundering conspiracy.

July 16, 2026

Air Peace ends evacuation of Nigerians fleeing South Africans’ xenophobic attacks

Air Peace has concluded the federal government’s humanitarian evacuation from South Africa, returning the final batch of 308 Nigerians aboard its Boeing 777-200 aircraft.

Air Peace evacuates more Nigerians from South Africa
July 15, 2026

Anti-Terrorism: U.S AFRICOM, Morocco to establish tech-driven training, experimentation centre in Africa

Mr Anderson said the centre would increase readiness and advance capabilities of both nations.

The United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) and the Kingdom of Morocco's Royal Armed Forces signed a memorandum of understanding
July 15, 2026

Kenyan court dismisses suit seeking legalisation of cannabis for Rastafarians

They petitioned the court to allow members to grow and use cannabis during worship.

Rastafarian worshippers
July 15, 2026

UN special agent briefs Security Council on insecurity in Nigeria

On Tuesday, Leonardo Simão briefed the Security Council on political and security developments in Nigeria, West Africa, and the Sahel.

ISWAP
July 14, 2026

Senegal prioritises seed production to boost food sovereignty

Senegal inaugurated a 10-year national seed self-sufficiency programme in 2025.

Senegal
July 14, 2026

Togo inaugurates free mosquito net campaign against malaria

Official figures show that Togo recorded more than 2.1 million malaria cases and 993 deaths in 2024.

Togo
July 14, 2026

Uganda budgets $13 million to mitigate harsh weather impacts  

Ms Lumumba said that the prevailing temperature outlook for July was expected to be higher than average.

Uganda
July 14, 2026

Uganda seeks sustained international support in Ebola response

Mr Baryomunsi thanked the partners for their support in helping Uganda bring its Ebola outbreak under control since it was declared on May 15.

Uganda medical personnel