Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Africa

April 21, 2021

Sierra Leone’s road safety agency in Nigeria to understudy FRSC

The Sierra Leonean road safety boss said with support from FRSC, his country’s road management authority would be able to deliver on its mandate effectively.

April 21, 2021

Buhari fears Chad crisis could worsen Nigeria’s insecurity

“An early return to democratic governance in Chad should be the ultimate goal, but the immediate objective is the stabilisation of Chad.

April 21, 2021

AU mourns assassinated Chad President Idriss Deby

Mr Deby, who rose to power in 1990, has been acknowledged for his fight against Boko Haram insurgents and was on the frontline when killed.

deby and son
April 20, 2021

Amazon to open African headquarters in South Africa

Over 5,000 direct construction jobs and 19,000 indirect jobs are expected to be created as a result of the move.

Amazon
April 20, 2021

Railway boss sacked over deadly train crashes

Since March 26, Egypt had seen several train accidents which left some 30 people killed and hundreds injured.

April 20, 2021

France largely responsible for Rwandan genocide: Report

France’s role during the April-July 1994 genocide has for years been the subject of intense scrutiny and much controversy.

Paul Kagame
April 20, 2021

Chad replaces killed president with son: Reports

In addition, the military decided to close land and air borders “until further notice.”

April 20, 2021

Chadian rebels kill President Idriss Deby

Mr Deby, 68, was on Monday declared winner of a presidential election held on April 11.

Idris Deby
April 20, 2021

Moody’s rates Ghana economy with negative outlook

“Debt affordability remains Ghana’s main credit constraint and continued to deteriorate in 2020, driven by both the declining revenue share and a higher interest bill.”

Nana Akufo-Addo
April 17, 2021

Buhari expresses sorrow, prayers over fire incident in Niger Republic

Mr Buhari has long been touted as having high affinity for the neighbouring African country.

President Muhammadu Buhari and President-elect, Mohamed Bazoum