Wednesday, October 7, 2026

Africa

July 18, 2023

UN chief extols legacies of Nelson Mandela

Mr Guterres said Mr Mandela was “a giant of our times, whose legacy we best honour through action.”

Nelson Mandela and Antonio Guterres
July 17, 2023

Rwanda to open diplomatic mission in Hungary: President Kagame

Mr Kagame spoke at a press conference alongside his Hungarian counterpart, Katalin Novak, in Kigali, the Rwandan capital.

Paul Kagame
July 17, 2023

31 children killed in South Sudan’s Unity State measles outbreak: Official

Duol Biem Kueiguong, the director general of the State Ministry of Health, revealed that about 700 children suffering from measles are admitted to Bentiu State Hospital.

Measles
July 17, 2023

5.1 million children acutely malnourished in Horn of Africa: UN

It said the impacts of the 2020-2023 drought will likely persist for a long time.

malnourished children
July 17, 2023

Libyan border guards rescue African migrants in desert near Tunisia

The deal clears the way for financial aid of up to €900 million ($1.01 billion) from the EU for economically ailing Tunisia.

LIBYAN BORDER GUARDS (Credit : Malay Mail)
July 17, 2023

Gunmen kill 10, injure two in restive northwest Cameroon

The witness said men in military uniforms arrived in two vehicles to storm Nacho Junction, where restaurants, bars and shops are located, at around 7:30 p.m. (1830 GMT).

Gunmen
July 17, 2023

2.7 million people displaced as Horn of Africa faces severe drought: UN

The WFP said that 1.7 million people in Somalia, 516,000 people in Ethiopia and 466,000 people in Kenya have been displaced by drought.

July 17, 2023

Conflict in Sudan threatens staple crop production, raises hunger concerns

Over a dozen people, including farmers, experts, and aid workers, have reported delays in planting crops such as sorghum and millet.

Sudan fights
July 16, 2023

Tinubu reaffirms Africa’s unity, strength at AU meeting

Mr Tinubu also said the ECOWAS plans to strengthen its regional Standby Force to deter coups and combat terrorism in the sub-region.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu speaking at the 5th Mid-Year Coordination Meeting of the African Union [Photo: Twitter/OfficialABAT]
July 16, 2023

APC chieftain urges Tinubu to foster closer ties with South Africa

Mr Babarinde said for Africa to be respected and regain its place among the rest of the continents, countries must respect and love themselves unconditionally.

President Bola Tinubu