Sunday, July 12, 2026

Africa

July 3, 2026

Gavi approves $180 million for Africa’s vaccine manufacturing

Gavi approved an additional $189 million to support sustainable African vaccine manufacturing, enhancing supply resilience and health security.

Sania Nishtar
July 3, 2026

Ghanaian court okays socialite Abu Trica’s extradition to U.S. over $8 million fraud

Mr Kum’s lawyers had, in May, approached the court seeking to quash a ruling by the Gbese District Court authorising the Ghanaian fraudster’s extradition.

Fredrick 'Abu Trica' Kum
July 2, 2026

Xenophobia: Ghana fumes over killing of national in South Africa, demands arrest, prosecution of perpetrators

Xenophobia: Ghana fumes over killing of national in South Africa, demands arrest, prosecution of perpetrators

Xenophobia Attacks
July 2, 2026

Google projects $90 billion economic boost, unveils five AI initiatives for Africa

Google Cloud on Wednesday says its Johannesburg Cloud Region could generate an additional $90.6 billion in economic output and support nearly 315,000 jobs by 2030.

Maureen Costello
July 2, 2026

59 people killed in Ivory Coast’s heavy rainfall

According to the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), around 7.5 million people are at risk from flooding.

Flooded Ivory Coast
July 1, 2026

ECOWAS raises alarm over rising drug abuse, trafficking in West Africa

Mr Amankwa said cocaine trafficking was expanding rapidly across West Africa.

Drug abuse
July 1, 2026

AFRICOM, Angola begin defence talks on security cooperation, regional stability

The three-day African Chiefs of Defence Conference (ACHOD) began on June 30 and will end on July 2. 

AFRICOM
July 1, 2026

Assembly raises concern over Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger withdrawal from ICC treaty

The Assembly noted that participation of countries participation in its activities was crucial.

International Criminal Court
July 1, 2026

UNDP advocates dignified portrayal of Africa

Ms Attafuah said Africa should be recognised as a continent of opportunities, innovation, investment and transformation.

UNDP
July 1, 2026

Nigeria reaffirms commitment to advancing democracy, regional prosperity

Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening its longstanding partnership with the United Nations in advancing sustainable, democratic governance and regional prosperity.

United Nations Development Programme regional director for Africa, Ahunna Eziakonwa and Foreign affairs minister Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu