Thursday, October 8, 2026

Africa

July 5, 2023

AfCFTA: South Africa seeks seamless intra-Africa trade

AfCFTA is a free trade area encompassing most of Africa. It was established in 2018.

African Continental Free Trade AreaAfrican Continental Free Trade Area
July 2, 2023

Guinean president visits Tinubu in Lagos; says Ecowas allies monitoring Nigeria’s progress

The West African duo met to advance common regional interests on Saturday.

President Bola Tinubu with President of Guinea-Bissau and Chairman of the Authority of ECOWAS Heads of State and Government [Photo: officialABAT]
July 2, 2023

At least 51 killed as truck crashes into market

According to the Kenyan Red Cross, 32 individuals were hospitalised and blood donations were requested.

Kenya truck accident
July 1, 2023

Uganda to start Islamic banking as parliament removes legal roadblocks

The bills were passed to clear the way for the long-awaited Islamic banking, according to a statement by APO news agency.

Ugandan parliament
July 1, 2023

Health system at breaking point in Eastern DR Congo: WHO

DR Congo’s health system is under huge pressure due to overlapping outbreaks of COVID-19, measles, polio, and monkeypox.

DR Congo crisis
July 1, 2023

South African president suspends justices for delaying judgments; judges to face probe

Mr Ramaphosa suspended TA Maumela and NP Mngqibisa-Thusi in accordance with section 177(3) of the country’s constitution.

Cyril Ramaphosa
July 1, 2023

Citizens attacking politicians abroad over poor governance in Nigeria: NICASA

“It is pertinent to note that you cannot stop the masses from overreacting to what is happening.”

Benjamin Okoli (Photo credit: Nigerian community news)
June 30, 2023

Burkina Faso army kidnapped, unlawfully killed innocent citizens: Human Rights Watch

In one incident, soldiers severely beat eight children ages 6 to 16.

BURKINA FASO ARMED FORCES
June 28, 2023

40 Nigerians released from Libyan detention

The irregular migrants had been in detention for two months.

Nigerian irregular migrant (Photo credit: NAN)
June 28, 2023

Former president’s son, wife arrested for corruption in Zambia

The ex-president’s son is suspected of stealing more than $5 million in criminal proceeds.

ZAMBIAN POLICE OFFICERS