Wednesday, October 7, 2026

Africa

July 16, 2023

Undocumented migrants in Tunisia received $1 billion in 2023: Security official

President Kais Saied, who chaired the meeting, said, “this figure is shocking and indicates that Tunisia is being targeted.”

Migrants in Tunisia
July 16, 2023

Sudan govt. representatives arrive Jeddah to resume talks with RSF

Saudi Arabia and the U.S. have yet to confirm the resumption of talks between Sudan’s warring factions.

Sudan crisis
July 16, 2023

Sudan: UN warns warring factions against targeting aid workers, civilians

However, he said the work couldn’t be carried out when relief workers themselves are at risk.

SUDAN CRISIS
July 15, 2023

Nigeria remains France’s biggest trade partner in sub-Saharan Africa: Envoy

The envoy said Nigeria’s trading alone accounted for 75 per cent of French investments in West Africa.

Emmanuelle Blatmann
July 15, 2023

Maj-Gen Ali takes over as MNJTF commander

The new commander took over from Maj. Gen. Gold Chibusi at the headquarters of the MNJTF in N’djamena, Chad Republic.

Maj-Gen Ali takes over as MNJTF commander (Credit: NAN)
July 14, 2023

Seychelles banned Nigerians over bad image of drug-trafficking, internet fraud: Vice President Ahmed Afif

Nigeria’s drug-trafficking perception spanned many decades, but it was recently amplified after the country elected Bola Tinubu as president despite a history of narcotics dealing.

Bola Tinubu and Seychelles Vice President Ahmed Afif
July 14, 2023

Tinubu to attend 5th mid-year African Union meeting in Kenya

The President will also present a report on the status of regional integration in ECOWAS.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu [Photo: officialABAT]
July 14, 2023

Kenyan President Ruto says further tax hike protests will not be allowed

Mr Ruto’s critics say the tax rises will hurt Kenyans already struggling to afford basic commodities such as maize flour.

President William Ruto
July 14, 2023

Somalia: WHO condemns killing of dozens in attack on healthcare facility

According to the WHO, this is the fifth time the facility has been hit since the violence in Las Anod erupted in 2022.

Attack in Somalia
July 14, 2023

Ghana parliament passes bill for growing of cannabis

Ghana’s parliament has passed a law legalising the cultivation of cannabis for industrial and health purposes.

Cannabis farm