Saturday, October 31, 2026

Africa

September 10, 2026

PAP tasks Africa on robust framework to bolster national climate legislation

The parliament’s delegation highlighted the PAP’s significant contribution to strengthening Africa’s climate governance.

Climate conference in Ethiopia
September 10, 2026

AfDB, African deposit funds collaborate on sustainable, long-term investment

Mr Attout said the agreement would transfer Africa economically.

AfDB
September 10, 2026

UN backs cholera vaccination campaign in Sudan’s North Darfur

The United Nations and humanitarian partners have launched a 10-day cholera vaccination campaign in Sudan’s North Darfur despite ongoing insecurity in the region.

Darfur
September 10, 2026

Uganda approves $9 million tax waiver to assist struggling tea industry

The Ugandan parliament has agreed to waive $9.26 million in tax arrears owed by tea factories to ease the financial burden on the country’s tea industry.

Tea industry
September 10, 2026

Mahama inaugurates fiscal council to drive transparency, economic discipline in Ghana

Mr Mahama on Tuesday inaugurated a five-member Independent Fiscal Council to provide credible, objective, and non-partisan oversight of Ghana’s fiscal policy.

John Mahama
September 10, 2026

ECOWAS moves to fast-track single currency launch in 2027

ECOWAS meeting reviewed progress and requirements toward establishing the ECOWAS single currency in July 2027.

Proposed ECO currency
September 9, 2026

Expert urges adoption of model law to save African shipping firms

Mr De Waegh also recommended a regional approach under AfCFTA and ECOWAS to harmonise the implementation of the model law.

AfCFTA
September 9, 2026

Over 86,000 foreign nationals repatriated from South Africa in two months: Official

Ms Kubayi said Malawians had continued to make up the largest group, followed by Zimbabweans and Mozambicans.

Nigerians evacuated from South Africa
September 9, 2026

180 Nigerians stranded in Libya evacuated, arrive in Lagos

One hundred and eighty Nigerians stranded in Libya have returned home, arriving at Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos.

September 9, 2026

Ebola deaths in DR Congo hit 3,200

Ebola virus continues to spread in the eastern provinces of the DRC, with more than 3,200 deaths reported, the UN said.

Burial of Ebola victims