Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Africa

March 24, 2021

Afreximbank, NEXIM provide $50 million for Nigerian firms

President of Afreximbank, Benedict Oramah, said the fund would enhance bankability and promote intra-African trade.

Adeniyi Adebayo, Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment
March 24, 2021

Eritrea to reopen schools in April

Eritrea has so far recorded 3,118 COVID-19 cases and seven COVID-19-related deaths.

March 23, 2021

Buhari condemns ‘heinous’ attack in Niger, vows to help Nigeriens fight terrorism

A recent attack in the northern neighbour left at least 137 killed.

President-Buhari
March 23, 2021

Nigeria, others won’t benefit from $13 trillion investment without financial transparency: ECA

“It will not come if Africa does not put together a better transparency package, better transparency on the illicit financial flows.”

Zainab-Ahmed
March 22, 2021

CAF disqualifies Chad from 2021 AFCON qualifiers

The suspension reiterates CAF’s disapproval of political interference in football across the continent.

Chad national team
March 22, 2021

40 people killed days after mourning massacre of 58 traders: Presidential aide

Numerous armed groups are active in Niger and neighbouring Sahel countries.

Niger President Mahamadou Issoufou
March 19, 2021

Congolese President Nguesso seeking to extend 36-year grip on power

Mr. Nguesso is reported to have influenced a controversial 2015 referendum that removed a 70-years age limit and the two term ban on presidents.

President Dennis Sassou Nguesso. [PHOTO CREDIT: VOA]
March 19, 2021

Samia Suluhu: Tanzania swears in first female president

The swearing-in of Mrs. Suluhu, 61 and the former vice president, comes after the death of John Pombe Magufuli who died at the age of 61.

Samia Suluhu. [PHOTO CREDIT: CNN]
March 19, 2021

38 African nations received 25 million COVID-19 vaccines: WHO

“Countries are clocking an impressive vaccination pace, but we must ensure this speed doesn’t slow down to a crawl.”

Map of America and Africa
March 18, 2021

African countries urged to continue with AstraZeneca jabs

“Benefits still outweigh the risks and countries should move forward” the director of Africa Centers for Disease Control said.

AstraZeneca vaccine