Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Africa

October 15, 2021

China needs Africa to play global politics at UN: Envoy

The envoy said to stay relevant at the global political stage, China needs the support of African countries.

October 14, 2021

51 million COVID-19 infections undetected in Africa: WHO

WHO disclosed that its analysis used a COVID-19 health calculator developed by Resolve to Save Lives to arrive at the figure.

Matshidiso Moeti
October 14, 2021

UN begins new initiative to measure Africa’s GDP

A new initiative by the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) is supporting African cities to measure their GDP, a vital economic well-being indicator.

October 14, 2021

African aviation ministers oppose vaccine passports for travellers

Mr Sirika…said ‘’imposition of vaccine passports is specifically against the African continent.’’

Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika
October 13, 2021

U.S. considering options in northern Ethiopia crisis: State Dept

The U.S. is considering the full range of tools at its disposal, including using economic sanctions, to respond to the worsening crisis in northern Ethiopia.

October 12, 2021

UN court rules in Somalia’s favour in border dispute with Kenya

The disputed border of about 100,000 square kilometres in the Indian Ocean has high oil and gas deposits.

Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo and Uhuru Kenyatta
October 12, 2021

Leader of Mozambique’s armed opposition party killed

The armed group is accused of killing civilians, looting, arson and destruction of property.

October 12, 2021

Liberia Election: Minister calls for small arms control, commends ECOWAS

Ahead of Liberia’s presidential and legislative elections in 2023, Liberia’s deputy minister has urged security agencies to contain small arms proliferation.

October 11, 2021

Climate Change: Madagascar prays for rain as country faces famine

In some villages, the last proper rain was three years ago, while in others, eight or even 10 years ago.

October 9, 2021

Sunday Igboho will die if extradited to Nigeria: Lawyer

Mr Igboho’s lawyer is worried the Buhari regime will murder his client if extradited to Nigeria.

Sunday Igboho