Friday, October 30, 2026

Africa

October 24, 2026

Kenya Building Collapse: 66 of 67 construction workers accounted for, says Red Cross 

The building was reportedly under construction when it collapsed, trapping some workers in the rubble.

Collapsed building in Kenya
October 24, 2026

Nigeria hosts African counter-terrorism forum in Abuja Monday

Mr Adamu said the proposed forum would review progress under the Abuja Process.

Nigerian flag
October 23, 2026

Ghana police arrest two over sexual abuse, murder of 11-year-old girl

Mr Dosoo noted that the suspect led the police to the location where the body was hidden beneath some shrubs.

Ghanian police officers
October 23, 2026

Africa CDC calls for urgent Ebola funding as cases spread 

Nigeria, on Tuesday, confirmed its first case of Ebola.

Africa CDC
October 23, 2026

DRC begins trial of vaccine candidates against Bundibugyo virus

The first participant was vaccinated on Friday in Bunia, DRC, marking the commencement of the Tumaini trial.

October 23, 2026

ECOMOG veterans seek repatriation of fallen soldiers, national memorial

ECOMOG veterans appealed for repatriation of the remains of Nigerian soldiers killed during peacekeeping operations in Liberia and Sierra Leone for proper military burial.

ECOMOG soldiers
October 23, 2026

Many feared trapped as multi-storey building collapses in Kenya

A viral video on social media captured the moment the building collapsed, throwing its surroundings into dust and rubble.

Collapsed building in Kenya
October 23, 2026

Ghana to stop raw mineral exports by 2030: Mahama

Mr Mahama reaffirmed that government policy will pivot from merely extracting raw materials to building complete industrial value chains.

John Mahama
October 23, 2026

Ghanaian broadcaster Kwame Dzokoto dies after collapsing during live show

Mr Dzokoto died early Thursday while participating as a panelist on the morning show on Owass FM/Radio in Tarkwa, Ghana’s Western Region.

Kwame Dzokoto