Tuesday, November 10, 2026

Africa

June 14, 2022

ECOWAS warns of looming food scarcity in region over Russia’s war in Ukraine

The West African bloc said more than 20 per cent of the region’s population would be affected if nothing was done.

Poor and hungry Africans
June 14, 2022

Over 500 million Africans live without electricity: World Bank

The report detailed that at the current rate of progress, 670 million people globally will remain without electricity by 2030.

Darkness in an African home
June 14, 2022

World Bank grants South Africa $474 million loan to buy COVID-19 vaccines

South Africa recorded the most coronavirus cases and deaths in Africa, with over 3.9 million confirmed cases and more than 101,000 deaths.

vaccines
June 13, 2022

Africa to produce more billionaires than U.S., UK over next decade: Report

At 80 per cent, Mauritius is expected to have the largest high-net-worth-individual (HNWI) growth on the continent over the next decade.

Aliko Dangote, Johann Rupert, Mike Adenuga, Nassef Sawiris, Patrice Motsepe, and Strive Masiyiwa
June 12, 2022

Osinbajo heads to Cote d’Ivoire for Africa CEO Forum

The vice president will participate in the event alongside other leaders in the continent and beyond.

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo
June 12, 2022

Foreign militants killing civilians in DR Congo should return to countries of origin: UN

Currently there are the Cooperative for Development of the Congo, the Forces Démocratique pour la libération de Rwanda, and several others.

UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric
June 12, 2022

WAFU B U17: Golden Eaglets soar over Ghana’s Black Starlets in six-goal thriller

With the victory, Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets top Group A of the championship ahead of their clash with Togo on Tuesday.

Golden Eaglets (Credit: NFF)
June 11, 2022

One killed as armed groups clash in Libyan capital

Local media reported that the intense fighting involved two influential militias from western Libya.

Libya capital Tripoli
June 11, 2022

Three Guinea-Bissau ministers dismissed for not taking oath of office

The education, natural resources, and energy ministers were dismissed 24 hours after their appointment was announced.

President Sissoco Embalo
June 10, 2022

UN migration agency seeks $66 million for humanitarian aid in Somalia

The agency said it needed immediate funding to prevent the worst outcomes, as the country’s drought situation worsens.

drought in Somalia