Sunday, November 1, 2026

Africa

August 2, 2026

ECOWAS donates $250,000 to Ghana flood victims

The Foreign Minister of Ghana, Samuel Ablakwa, announced the donation on Sunday.

floods sweep communities in Ghana
August 2, 2026

School guard stabs principal to death over transfer dispute

Police said the suspect has been taken into custody pending legal proceedings.

Egypt
August 2, 2026

Africa is rich, does not need aid, says Jimoh Ibrahim

According to him, what Africa needs is trade, collaboration, cooperation and partnership.

Jimoh Ibrahim
August 1, 2026

U.S. reaffirms recognition of Morocco’s sovereignty over Western Sahara

Mr Trump said Washington remained firm in its position on the disputed territory.

Morocco flag
August 1, 2026

WHO reports largest Ebola outbreak in DR Congo

The WHO said the outbreak had spread to five provinces, affecting 49 health zones, with sustained transmission, rising infections and increasing deaths reported nationwide.

August 1, 2026

South Africa to impose $30 travel permit fee on visitors

The minister said the $30 travel permit fee is to cover the cost of the country’s fully subsidised online platform.

South Africa’s Department of Home Affairs
July 31, 2026

UNDP seeks endowment fund to boost women’s leadership in West Africa

Mr Okeke said women currently occupied only 18 per cent of parliamentary seats in West Africa and described the figure as inadequate.

UNDP
July 31, 2026

African leaders push greater collaboration on women’s empowerment

Stakeholders urged stronger collaboration among African countries to advance women’s rights.

July 31, 2026

U.S.-based Ghanaian Nana Adonu jailed 70 months for romance scam

The government alleged that Ms Adonu received the proceeds from the scams through Han-Dak LLC, a company she operated to manage the scheme’s financial transactions.

Black female inmates in U.S. prison