Saturday, October 31, 2026

Africa

August 24, 2026

Defence minister urges NDC graduates to champion industrialisation for African security

Defence minister Christopher Musa charged graduates of the National Defence College Course-34 to translate their training into policies that drive regional stability across Africa.

Defence minister Christopher Musa
August 24, 2026

ECOWAS sub-region remains Africa’s most stable amid existential threat: Commissioner

ECOWAS says the sub-region is the most stable among Africa’s regional economic communities, despite the existential threat confronting it.

August 22, 2026

Former world boxing champion Zolani Tete shot dead outside his home in South Africa

The motive behind the killing of the boxer is yet to be ascertained, according to the police.

August 22, 2026

Edo Queens ready to contest WAFU B qualifying ticket in Ouagadougou, says coach

The WAFU-B qualifiers will determine the team that represents the zone at the 2026 CAF Women’s Champions League.

Edo Queens (Credit: Nigerian Guardian)
August 21, 2026

DR Congo’s Ebola death toll hits 2,500

He projected that the existing funds will be exhausted in weeks.

Ebola Patients
August 21, 2026

China, UN agree to strengthen cooperation for Sierra Leone’s development

Both sides emphasised the value of closer coordination among Sierra Leone, the UN and China. 

Sierra Leone
August 21, 2026

Tanzania announces measures to curb HIV infections among young people

Mr Mrisho said about 90,000 community health workers would receive training to provide HIV prevention and self-testing services, particularly in rural areas.

Tanzanian flag
August 21, 2026

Central African Republic closes gold mine after collapse kills 49

Mines Minister Rufin Beltoungou said 35 Central Africans, 12 Cameroonians and two Chadians died in the gold mine collapse.

Central African Republic gold mine collapses in Zamboé
August 20, 2026

Gavi commits additional $7 million to Ebola response in Congo

The new funding will provide 70,000 doses of the Ervebo vaccine through the global Ebola vaccine stockpile.

Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance