Tuesday, September 22, 2026

Africa

May 13, 2026

U.S. slams visa restrictions on South Sudan officials over peace violations

The US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the restrictions were imposed under Section 212(a)(3)(C) of the Immigration and Nationality Act.

U.S. visas
May 13, 2026

Tinubu seeks global financial reform for Africa’s growth, endorses Nairobi Declaration

“Governance has de-risked Nigeria’s maritime proposition. We now invite partners to build on these gains,” said Mr Tinubu.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu
May 13, 2026

I will continue to borrow responsibly; Nigeria not asking for charity: Tinubu

The president disclosed that in 2026, Nigeria would spend about $11.6 billion on debt service — nearly half of projected revenue.

President Bola Tinubu and Kashim Shettima
May 13, 2026

600 million Africans live without electricity, one billion rely on unclean cooking: UN Secretary-General

That is not a market verdict on Africa. It is a verdict on the injustices of the system.

children in war zone
May 13, 2026

2027 Elections: ECOWAS Commission pledges to strengthen Nigeria’s information integrity

The commission reiterated its firm commitment to strengthening communication, democratic resilience and responsible digital governance across Nigeria.

ECOWAS LEADERS
May 13, 2026

Nigeria, South Africa, others express concern about nuclear sharing, condemns proliferation

China, Indonesia, Iran, Malaysia, Nepal, Nigeria, Sri Lanka, among others, also opposed nuclear weapon sharing and underlined its incompatibility with the NPT.

President Bola Tinubu and President Cyril Ramaphosa
May 12, 2026

UN chief commends ECOWAS for tackling terrorism, humanitarian challenges

“This is not a continent waiting for solutions. This is a continent producing them,” he said.

UN Secretary General António Guterres speaking at the World Economic Forum, in Davos, Switzerland
May 12, 2026

Ghana to evacuate 300 citizens from South Africa over xenophobic attacks

Distressed Ghanaians had earlier registered with the country’s high commission for evacuation.

xenophobic attacks
May 12, 2026

Uganda’s Museveni, 81, sworn in as president till 2031

The 81-year-old leader, who has been in power since 1986, is now set to govern the East African nation until 2031.

Yoweri Museveni
May 12, 2026

Africa loses $89 billion annually to illicit financial flows: Tax Experts

Experts from the West African Tax Administration Forum and Tax Justice Network Africa say African countries lose about $89 billion annually to illicit financial flows.

STASH OF DOLLARS