Saturday, October 31, 2026

Africa

September 8, 2026

Nigeria reaffirms commitment to ECOWAS standby force

During the meeting, Mr Massaquoi thanked the CDS for receiving the delegation.

September 8, 2026

Ex-president Koroma thanks Bio for facilitating return to Sierra Leone from Nigeria

Mr Bio acknowledged the significance of his return and the value of his experience as a former head of state.

September 8, 2026

EU, WANEP rally stakeholders for peaceful, credible elections in Gambia

The EU and the West Africa Network for Peacebuilding (WANEP) convened a forum to promote peaceful and credible elections in The Gambia.

The Gambia
September 8, 2026

Ebola: Africa CDC welcomes fresh UK’s €78.7 million support

Mr Kaseya said the latest support would enhance regional coordination, preparedness and response activities as African countries.

Africa CDC
September 8, 2026

AfDB launches $5.1 billion emergency plan to ease Africa’s energy, fertiliser crises

Mr Kamara said, “A crisis response must do more than cushion the shock.”

AfDB
September 8, 2026

South Africa heads for court to stop Mandela’s daughter from auctioning late president’s belongings

The complainants argued that 29 objects form part of South Africa’s national heritage.

Nelson Mandela (Credit : Britannica)
September 8, 2026

Protests rock Gambia over prolonged blackout amid Barrow’s third-term bid

Protesters shouted, “Barrow must go!” as plumes of smoke filled the air around capital Banjul.

Protesters in Gambia.
September 8, 2026

Report links British colonial rule to Africa’s environmental vulnerability

He said the report enlightens the ecological destruction in Africa and also follows efforts on the region’s reparations demands.

Map of Africa
September 7, 2026

Tinubu condoles Tanzania president over husband’s death

Mr Hassan passed away after being hospitalised earlier on Monday.

President Bola Tinubu
September 7, 2026

Tanzanian PM to headline first-ever investment forum in London

Mr Nchemba will outline the economic opportunities in Tanzania to woo foreign investors who will be in attendance.