Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Africa

September 21, 2021

Soldiers attempt takeover of power in Sudan military coup

The coup came from soldiers in Sudan military’s armoured corps, as reported by Al Jazeera based on local media accounts.

Sudan PM Abdalla Hamdok
September 19, 2021

COVID-19: Only 13 African countries have vaccinated 10% of their population, WHO reveals

The World Health Organisation blame the laggard mass inoculation on dearth of COVID-19 vaccines in the continent.

Matshidiso Moeti
September 19, 2021

Ex-Algerian president Bouteflika dies aged 84

Mr Bouteflika led Algeria for two decades after leading the north African country’s fight for independence from France.

September 18, 2021

We’ve obtained CCTV, other evidence of how Buhari regime kidnapped Nnamdi Kanu in Nairobi: Kenyan Lawyer

A counsel to Mr Kanu says CCTV recordings and other evidence have shown that the Buhari regime kidnapped him from Nairobi, Kenya.

President Muhammadu Buhari, Nnamdi Kanu, and Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta
September 17, 2021

AfDB budgets $1 million for Africa’s ageing hydropower stations

The move would add 200 megawatts in generation capacity, create 150 jobs and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Akinwunmi Adesina
September 17, 2021

COVID-19: Rivers United accuses Tanzania of holding players hostage

The Tanzanian government has held the players since September 12 and has refused to allow them to leave the country.

Rivers United Players
September 17, 2021

Coup De’tat: ECOWAS sanctions Guinea, Mali

The Economic Community of West African States on Thursday imposed sanctions against the junta in Guinea and those slowing Mali’s post-coup transition.

September 16, 2021

Guinea Coup: Osinbajo to represent Nigeria at ECOWAS meeting in Ghana

The meeting on Thursday will review the political situation in Guinea.

Yemi-Osinbajo
September 16, 2021

CAR: UN sends away Gabon peacekeepers for sexually abusing girls, women

UN Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) has sent away all Gabonese military units from the Central African Republic (CAR) over sexual abuse allegations.

UN PEACEKEEPERS
September 16, 2021

South Sudan ‘makes history’, appoints two women to leadership positions

A top UN official, Nicholas Haysom, says South Sudan has made history with the appointment of two women to senior leadership positions.

South Sudan President, Salva Kiir Mayardit