Monday, September 21, 2026

Africa

July 10, 2026

Xenophobia: Uganda repatriates 1,102 citizens from South Africa

The Ugandan embassy said, “The arrival marks the successful conclusion of phase one of the government of Uganda’s voluntary repatriation exercise.”

Ugandans arriving in Kampala from S/Africa
July 10, 2026

Anti-migrant protests risk economic blowback for South Africa: Economists

Economists warned on Friday that the departure of foreign workers in South Africa could hurt the labour market.

Protesting South Africans
July 10, 2026

Senegal’s top court calls parliament-backed reform unconstitutional

Senegal’s top court has struck down changes to the country’s constitution that would have altered the balance of power in government.

Bassirou Diomaye Faye
July 10, 2026

WHO warns Sudan’s cholera outbreak may get worse

The World Health Organisation warned on Friday that the cholera outbreak in Sudan could get worse amid war, displacement and the onset of the rainy season.

Sudanese children, women fleeing war
July 10, 2026

Xenophobia: Air Peace evacuates more Nigerians from South Africa

Air Peace has completed the fourth phase of the evacuation of Nigerians from South Africa, bringing another 284 Nigerians home.

Air Peace evacuates more Nigerians from South Africa
July 9, 2026

Ghanaian celebrity fraudster Abu Trica extradited to U.S. over $8 million fraud 

Ghanaian authorities extradited fraudster Fredrick ‘Abu Trica’ Kumi to face trial in the U.S.

Fredrick 'Abu Trica' Kum
July 9, 2026

Africa CDC reports progress, warns Ebola outbreak outpacing response in DRC

“Ebola treatment units remain under severe pressure, with bed occupancy reaching 95 per cent across affected facilities,” Mr Mankoula said.

Africa CDC
July 9, 2026

West African Health Organisation sets regional health training standards

Over 65 academics and health professionals participated in the workshop.

West African Health Organisation (WAHO)
July 9, 2026

BEAC joins PAPSS, targets expansion of Africa’s cross-border payment network

The system is expected to begin later this year with a pilot programme with the Central Bank of West African States (BCEAO).

Bank of Central African States (BEAC)
July 9, 2026

Climate change responsible for global extreme weather conditions not El Niño: Experts 

A member of 350.org’s Caribbean team, Amira Odeh Quiñones, described the climate crisis as a humanitarian emergency in the region.

Climate