Tuesday, November 10, 2026

Africa

November 13, 2021

People dying daily in terrorist attacks in Lake Chad Basin: UN Envoy

Mr Lacroix told the UN Security Council on Friday that the situation in the Lake Chad Basin region remained highly volatile.

Jean-Pierre Lacroix
November 11, 2021

South Africa’s last white president, F.W. de Klerk dies at 85

News of his demise was announced by the FW de Klerk Foundation on Thursday.

November 11, 2021

Egypt’s al-Sisi to attend Paris conference ahead of Libya elections

The conference is being organised with the UN, Germany and Italy ahead of elections planned for December 24.

Egypt President, Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi
November 11, 2021

Anti-LGBT+ Bill: Ghana to punish crossdressers, funders, gay promoters

The bill will criminalise the promotion and funding of LGBT+ activities, public displays of affection, cross-dressing and more.

LGBT+ persons used to illustrate the story
November 10, 2021

India sets up gold refinery in Ghana

The Indian government has set up a gold refinery in Ghana, owning 80 per cent of gold refined in the first five years.

Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo and Indian President Ram Nath Kovind
November 10, 2021

Dangote’s $500 million cement refinery in Ethiopia endangered as rebel forces close in

The Dangote cement plant, which was commissioned in May 2015 is now endangered as rebel forces advance on Ethiopia’s capital.

November 10, 2021

Ghana received $7 million direct investment from Nigeria in six months: Envoy

Data from Ghana Investment Promotion Council put FDI from Nigeria from January to June 2021 at $7.07 million.

Rashid Bawa
November 10, 2021

51st Annual Conference: Commonwealth African lawmakers arrive Abuja

Mr Amos also noted that President Muhammadu Buhari would officially inaugurate the conference on November 11.

Lydia Kandetu
November 10, 2021

Tigray Rebels: UK tells citizens to leave Ethiopia

British nationals should leave now while commercial flights are readily available,” Africa Minister Vicky Ford said on Twitter.

TIGRAY REBELS AND ABIY AHMED
November 9, 2021

COP26: Sierra Leone begs for support as rising sea level destroys communities

Sierra Leone needs $2.7 billion to implement its plan to reduce the impact of climate change in the country.

Flood in Sierra Leone