Sunday, November 1, 2026

Africa

July 19, 2026

Information minister congratulates Ibietan on re-election as APRA scribe

Mr Idris described Mr Ibietan’s re-election as a well-deserved recognition of his professionalism.

Dr Omoniyi Ibietan.
July 19, 2026

Nigeria, Senegal pledge to revive joint commission

Mr Enikanolaiye described the bilateral relations between Nigeria and Senegal as excellent.

Nigeria, Senegal pledge to revive joint commission
July 18, 2026

Nigeria, Ghana join forces against afrophobic protests

The ministers agreed to deepen bilateral ties to ensure the issue of Afrophobia is placed on the agenda of the next African Union summit.

Nigeria’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Amb. Sola Enikanolaiye and Ghana’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Ablakwa.
July 18, 2026

DRC recorded 828 Ebola deaths, 2,124 cases: WHO

The WHO noted that the latest patient was discharged on July 16 after testing negative twice.

WHO health workers in protective gear .
July 17, 2026
Camilla Alhassan and John Mahama
July 17, 2026

Nigeria, Benin bust smugglers in first intelligence-led border operation

According to the organisation, the operation followed a rigorous training programme.

World Customs Organisation
July 17, 2026

ECA seeks skills harmonisation to boost youth employment in Africa

The event focused on transforming informal work into sustainable livelihoods for young people.

Economic Commission for Africa
July 17, 2026

FG pushes free movement to boost trade in Africa

The minister said easier movement of people, goods and investments remained crucial to unlocking opportunities under the AfCFTA.

Jumoke Oduwole
July 17, 2026

Jonathan hails Sierra Leone’s decision on ex-president Koroma

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has commended the Sierra Leone government’s decision to discontinue criminal proceedings against its former president, Ernest Koroma.

Ernest Koromaand President Goodluck Jonathan
July 17, 2026

Nigeria, Côte d’Ivoire seek stronger bilateral cooperation

Nigeria and Côte d’Ivoire have agreed to review existing bilateral agreements, assess their implementation and explore new areas of cooperation.

Sola Enikanolaiye