Tuesday, September 22, 2026

Africa

June 17, 2026

ECOWAS members urged to enact laws for universal electricity access

Mr Andriantavy described universal energy access as a catalyst for economic development.

ECOWAS Small Business Coalition (ESBC)
June 17, 2026

Equatorial Guinea PM, ministers resign over failure to meet targets

Equatorial Guinea’s government has been disbanded following the resignation of Prime Minister Manuel Osa Nsue Nsua over the failure of his administration to meet its objectives

President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo
June 17, 2026

Lack of access to clean water hampering Ebola efforts in Congo: Oxfam

Oxfam says a lack of access to clean water hampers efforts to contain the spread of the deadly Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Ebola patients
June 16, 2026

Ramaphosa hails South African youths amid xenophobic attacks

The president acknowledged that South African youths face economic challenges, such as scarce jobs, limited opportunities and unemployment, which are prevalent in the country.

Ramaphosa giving inauguration speech
June 15, 2026

South Africa’s anti-immigrant leader blames ‘useless African presidents’ for xenophobic attacks

“We can’t have that because we also deserve good things in our country. We cannot solve every single country’s problem. It is not practical,” said Ms Ngobese-Zuma.

June 15, 2026

WHO chief blasts South Africa as xenophobic mob kills Ethiopians, Mozambicans

“These include at least five Ethiopians killed earlier in the attacks, and five Mozambicans who died in Mossel Bay,” said Mr Ghebreyesus.

Ghebreyesus
June 15, 2026

South African businesses, artistes feel strain of xenophobic attacks

“We can’t lie about the backlash,” said Mmamoloko Kubayi, South Africa’s justice and constitutional development minister.

xenophobic attacks
June 15, 2026

ECOWAS lawmakers convene meeting on regional energy, electricity in Dakar

The ECOWAS Parliament is scheduled to begin a meeting of its delocalised joint committee in Dakar to address West Africa’s renewable energy and electricity challenges.

Ecowas meeting Dakar
June 14, 2026
Nigerians alighting from Air Peace plane from South Africa.
June 14, 2026

UNA, Guinea-Bissau sign MoU for Air Bissau

The statement also highlighted measures protecting UNA’s investments from regulatory uncertainties.

United Nigeria Airlines