Saturday, October 31, 2026

Africa

August 19, 2026

EU allocates €2.3 million to curb cholera outbreaks in Nigeria, Chad, Cameroon, CAR

The European Commission has allocated €2.3 million in emergency humanitarian funding to Nigeria, Cameroon, the Central African Republic and Chad to help contain cholera.

Cholera patients
August 18, 2026

WHO hopeful on Congo Ebola outbreak containment 

The WHO has raised about 60 per cent of the $115 million needed to fund the Ebola response.

Health workers
August 18, 2026

Re-elected Zambia’s President Hichilema promises development, peace 

The Zambian president said he would work harder than ever before to deliver meaningful development to the citizens.

August 18, 2026

Webometrics ranking places UNILAG second in Nigeria, 23rd in Africa

The institution congratulated itself as the university of first choice and the nation’s pride for the outstanding achievement.

University of Lagos gate
August 18, 2026

Zimbabwe ferry accident death toll climbs  to 93 

A week ago, a 90-passenger ferry, loaded with over 160 passenger, capsized after it was hit by a strong wave.

Zimbabwe ferry tragedy.
August 18, 2026

Outages: Libya replaces state-owned electricity firm board of directors

The development comes as Libya faces repeated partial and total power grid collapses.

Libya map used to illustrate the story.
August 18, 2026

Ebola outbreak becomes deadliest in DR Congo’s history

WHO says Ebola Bundibugyo outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is now the deadliest the country has ever faced.

Ebola clinic in DRC
August 16, 2026

Cameroon beat Malawi 3-0 to win first WAFCON title

Cameroon thus became the fourth nation to win the WAFCON, joining record champions Nigeria, Equatorial Guinea and South Africa.

Cameroon women's team (Credit: Channels TV)
August 16, 2026

One of 50 Ghanaians evacuated from South Africa dies shortly after arriving Accra airport

The ministry said the individual’s health deteriorated about 30 minutes before the plane landed in Ghana.

Accra International Airport.
August 15, 2026

Hungry man kills himself after being denied food at restaurant

A man died by suicide after a restaurant refused to give him food.

La Marsa