Friday, October 30, 2026

Africa

October 23, 2026

Ghanaian broadcaster Kwame Dzokoto dies after collapsing during live show

Mr Dzokoto died early Thursday while participating as a panelist on the morning show on Owass FM/Radio in Tarkwa, Ghana’s Western Region.

Kwame Dzokoto
October 23, 2026

Nigeria: WHO investigators pursue all leads to assess risk of Ebola spread

Nigeria is the fifth country this year after DRC, France, Uganda, and Kenya to confirm the presence of Ebola disease caused by the Bundibugyo virus.

Flight officer checking passenger’s temperature
October 22, 2026

WHO urges coordinated action as Ebola poses regional threat in Africa

Mr Janabi said, “Ebola does not wait. It follows movement, exploits gaps, and tests the strength of our health systems.”

WHO
October 22, 2026

INTERPOL nabs 1,462 Yahoo Boys in Nigeria, 19 other African countries, recovers $105 million in two months

According to the INTERPOL, Operation Serengeti III is one of Africa’s largest cybercrime enforcement operations.

Interpol officers.
October 22, 2026
October 22, 2026

Ebola: Uganda activates screening at airport as Nigeria raises public health vigilance

Nigeria previously recorded an Ebola outbreak in 2014 after an infected traveller arrived in Lagos from Liberia.

October 22, 2026

Senegal’s Sall quits UN secretary-general race after Security Council vote

Mr Sall withdrew his candidacy for United Nations secretary-general after an informal Security Council vote revealed insufficient support for his bid.

Sall, Guterres
October 22, 2026

Army chief seeks African self-reliance in defence technology, production

Army chief Waidi Shaibu called for greater investment in indigenous technology and defence manufacturing to reduce Africa’s dependence on foreign military equipment.

October 22, 2026

UN hails Nigeria-Morocco gas pipeline project as booster of Africa’s energy security

ECA has hailed the Nigeria-Morocco gas pipeline project as a major initiative to expand energy access across Africa.

Tinubu, King Mohammed VI
October 22, 2026

WAHO strengthens surveillance amid Nigeria Ebola case

WAHO says it is strengthening regional health surveillance following Nigeria’s confirmation of an imported Ebola case in Abuja on Tuesday.

Flight officer checking passenger’s temperature