Tuesday, November 10, 2026

Africa

March 18, 2023

Aisha Buhari lauds women’s contributions to peace-building in Africa

Ms Mahmat said the AFLPM president had demonstrated courage, passion and committment in handling the affairs of the mission.

Aisha
March 18, 2023

Burundi declares 1st outbreak of polio in 30 years

The Burundian Government – which has declared the detection of the virus a national public health emergency – plans to implement a vaccination campaign to combat polio in the coming weeks.

Children suffering from polio used to illustrate the story
March 17, 2023

President Sall’s regime intensifying clampdown on critics, opposition figures ahead of 2024 presidential election: Amnesty

“Over the past few months, several protests organised by political opposition have been banned.”

Macky Sall
March 17, 2023

L’Alternative journalists sentenced to three years’ imprisonment in Togo

A court has sentenced two journalists in Togo to three years’ imprisonment.

Ferdinand Ayite
March 17, 2023

Addressing multiple shocks will grow Nigeria, other African nations’ economy: ECA

ECA says Africa’s economy could experience positive growth if the continent’s multiple shocks were adequately addressed.

Lagos market
March 16, 2023

U.S. military conducts first-ever maritime drills with West African forces

The United States military has organised the first-ever maritime exercise to bolster the skills of West African forces.

U.S. military first-ever maritime drills with West Africa (Credit: Reuters)
March 15, 2023

900 Boko Haram collaborators, family members nabbed: MNJTF

Over 900 people, made up of women, children and elderly people suspected to be families and collaborators of the insurgents, have been arrested, according to the MNJTF.

Multinational Joint Task Force
March 13, 2023

Western Cape government threatens to file lawsuit against EFF over nationwide protest

The West Cape government said the matter will be treated with seriousness and they will not permit any fear being created by the EFF in the mind of residents.

EFF protesting
March 13, 2023

Military healthcare staff deployed as public health workers embark on strike in South Africa

Baxolise Mali, provincial general secretary of National Education Health and Allied Workers Union (NEHAWU), justified the strike as a means to drive home their demands.

South African military
March 12, 2023

Suspected Islamist militants kill 19 in east Congo

He said the militants kidnapped several others, who are now missing.