Monday, September 21, 2026

Africa

July 7, 2026

AU appoints Nigeria’s humanitarian affairs minister Doro to AfHA board

The appointment positions Mr Doro as one of West Africa’s representatives on the agency’s highest decision-making body.

July 6, 2026

Xenophobia: FG to airlift about 300 Nigerians from South Africa on Wednesday

The Nigerian High Commission in Pretoria and the consulate general in Johannesburg have announced plans to repatriate about 300 Nigerians from South Africa on Wednesday.

Nigerians evacuated from South Africa
July 6, 2026

WHO initiates clinical trial for new Ebola treatment in DR Congo

A major international clinical trial aimed at finding effective treatments for Bundibugyo virus disease, a rare form of Ebola, has commenced in the DRC.

Ebola clinic in DRC
July 4, 2026

WAHO harmonises 58 health training curricula across West Africa

The curricula are designed for health science teachers across ECOWAS member states to promote standardised training and strengthen the region’s health workforce.

WAHO and ECOWAS
July 4, 2026

Insurgents attack five military locations in Mali

The attack targeted army positions in cities and towns.

Militants in Mali
July 4, 2026

Ghana joins international information exchange via TV BRICS

GNA is Ghana’s leading state news agency founded in 1957 with headquarters in Accra.

TV BRICS
July 4, 2026

COAS hosts foreign army chiefs, seeks stronger military cooperation to tackle insecurity in Africa 

The COAS said partnerships built on trust and shared professional values were critical to safeguarding regional and global peace.

Waidi Shaibu
July 4, 2026

No compensation for Nigerians leaving property behind; they should rather show us their drug dens to clean them up: South Africa 

She added, “Informal squatter camps and settlements are never properties because they are illegal in the country.”

Evacuated Nigerians from South Africa
July 3, 2026

Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak now largest on record as cases top 1,400: WHO

Mr Janabi described the outbreak as one of Africa’s most serious public health emergencies this year.

July 3, 2026

Nigeria, Sierra Leone sign MoU to deepen road safety collaboration

The MoU is expected to enhance institutional partnerships, knowledge exchange, and coordinated efforts to improve road safety in the sub-region.