Tuesday, November 10, 2026

Africa

August 27, 2022

How Rwanda is building a sustainable economy through tourism

In 2019, Rwanda recorded the highest annual growth in tourism revenue, with over 1.63 million visitors visiting the country and $498 million in earnings.

August 27, 2022

Jonathan advocates scholarships for talented African youths

The former Nigerian leader called for collaboration between academia and industry within the African continent to address some of the challenges facing the region.

Former President Goodluck Jonathan
August 27, 2022

UN solicits financial aid for Chad’s flooded communities

Mr Dujarric said the humanitarian needs prior to the floods were only funded at 34 per cent as of mid-August – with $171 million received out of $510 million needed.

Stéphane Dujarric/Chad devastated by flooding
August 26, 2022

Africa needs $4 billion yearly to fund health services, prepare for pandemics: WHO

The Regional Strategy for Health Security and Emergencies 2022-2030 was adopted in Lome, the Togolese capital.

Kenya, Ghana, Nigeria, Togo Health Ministers
August 26, 2022

Horn of Africa faces worst drought in 40 years

The WMO said on Friday that forecasts for October-December show high chances of drier-than-average conditions.

Drought in north Africa
August 26, 2022

Buhari regime considering ‘expensive’ Lake Chad water transfer

“We are taking water from the Congo Basin and transferring it to another 400km into Chad. It is technically feasible,” Mr Adamu explained. “But it is very expensive.”

Lake Chad
August 25, 2022

First U.S. ambassador to Sudan in 25 years assumes office

The U.S. removed Sudan from its list of countries sponsoring terrorism in December 2020.

John Godfrey
August 25, 2022

East African nations demand cessation of hostilities in Ethiopia

Ethiopia, Africa’s second most populous nation, has seen a devastating conflict between government-allied troops and forces loyal to the rebel group since November 2020.

Tigray Rebels
August 25, 2022
Angola President João Lourenço
August 25, 2022
WHO and UNICEF