Tuesday, November 10, 2026

Africa

August 30, 2022

Uganda militants with ties to IS kill 40 villagers in east Congo 

Allied Democratic Forces militants are said to have executed more than 40 men, women and children in five villages since Thursday.

Allied Democratic Forces (ADF)
August 30, 2022

Gabon, Togo join Commonwealth of Nations

Neither Gabon nor Togo has historical associations with the Commonwealth, as both countries gained independence from France in the 1960s.

Commonwealth of Nations
August 30, 2022

Nineteen killed, 21 injured in Madagascar police shooting

A crowd attempted to break into a police station to seek revenge against four criminals that kidnapped an albino child and murdered his mother.

Madagascar police
August 30, 2022

Kenya’s Supreme Court to rule on hacking allegations, votes disparity in election dispute

Opposition leader Raila Odinga, seeking the presidency for the fifth time, is contesting the result that declared Deputy President William Ruto the winner.

Raila Odinga and William Ruto
August 30, 2022

Restoring Africa’s Wetlands: The Rwanda example

Africa’s wetlands are constantly threatened by degradation, human invasion, pollution, and over-harvesting.

August 30, 2022

Amina Mohammed calls for action to deliver SDGs in Africa

UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed has called for action to deliver the SDGs in Africa, highlighting the continued relevance of SDGs to the continent.

Amina Mohammed
August 30, 2022

Burkinabé peacekeeper wins UN Woman police officer award

A peacekeeper from Burkina Faso serving in Mali, Alizeta Kinda, has been honoured for her work to boost trust between the authorities and local communities.

Alizeta Kinda
August 29, 2022

African countries should prioritise creative industry like Nigeria: Lai Mohammed

The minister said that they must understand that “the creative industry is a big economy.”

Lai Mohammed
August 28, 2022

Eight-year-old Nigerian apologises for not winning gold in gymnastics  

Eight-year-old gymnast, Adila Adedeji, apologised for not winning a gold medal at the just concluded African Junior Gymnastics Championship International in South Africa.

August 27, 2022

Private sector investment in Africa’s infrastructure $19 billion in 2020: AfDB

“Private sector investment in Africa’s infrastructure rose to $19 billion in 2020, representing 23 per cent, the highest since 2016,” said AfDB.

African Development Bank (AfDB) building