Tuesday, September 22, 2026

Africa

May 26, 2026

Search begins for three Gambian immigration officers who absconded during training programme in Italy 

The GID stated that their actions had stained Gambia’s image and altered its diplomatic relations with Italy.

Basirou L. Bojang, Lamin Drammeh, and Bambi Jah
May 26, 2026

Morocco now Africa’s leading industrial economy: AfDB

The African Development Bank says Morocco has overtaken South Africa as Africa’s leading industrial economy.

AfDB
May 26, 2026

Africa Day: Putin hails continent’s economic progress

Russian President Vladimir Putin has praised African countries for their achievements across various sectors of their economies.

Putin
May 25, 2026

DR Congo: Gunmen storm hospital treating Ebola patients, demand bodies of relatives

Mr Lokudu said 18 people with suspected Ebola cases left the facility and are unaccounted for.

Mongbwalu General Hospital
May 25, 2026

Congo to grant visa-free entry to Africans from 2027

According to him, Africa’s future depends on stronger regional cooperation.

President Dennis Sassou Nguesso. [PHOTO CREDIT: VOA]
May 25, 2026

WHO steps up Ebola response in DRC, Uganda with $3.9 million emergency fund

He urged neighbouring countries to strengthen surveillance at points of entry.

WHO
May 25, 2026

UN chief urges stronger funding for water, sanitation in Africa

“These services are the bedrock of public health, human dignity and economic opportunity,” he said.

UN Secretary General António Guterres speaking at the World Economic Forum, in Davos, Switzerland
May 25, 2026

MRA seeks Pan-African AI framework rooted in human rights, accountability

MRA on Monday called for the development and adoption of a comprehensive Pan-African framework on AI grounded in human rights, democratic accountability, and inclusion.

Lanre Idowu
May 25, 2026

Uganda confirms two more cases of  Ebola

It brings the total number of Ebola cases across Uganda to seven.

May 25, 2026

Procedural errors threatening AU peace council decisions, experts warn

AU peace and security experts have raised concerns that weak adherence to procedures could undermine critical peace and security decisions across Africa.

AU leaders