Sunday, November 1, 2026

Africa

July 15, 2026

Kenyan court dismisses suit seeking legalisation of cannabis for Rastafarians

They petitioned the court to allow members to grow and use cannabis during worship.

Rastafarian worshippers
July 15, 2026

UN special agent briefs Security Council on insecurity in Nigeria

On Tuesday, Leonardo Simão briefed the Security Council on political and security developments in Nigeria, West Africa, and the Sahel.

ISWAP
July 14, 2026

Senegal prioritises seed production to boost food sovereignty

Senegal inaugurated a 10-year national seed self-sufficiency programme in 2025.

Senegal
July 14, 2026

Togo inaugurates free mosquito net campaign against malaria

Official figures show that Togo recorded more than 2.1 million malaria cases and 993 deaths in 2024.

Togo
July 14, 2026

Uganda budgets $13 million to mitigate harsh weather impacts  

Ms Lumumba said that the prevailing temperature outlook for July was expected to be higher than average.

Uganda
July 14, 2026

Uganda seeks sustained international support in Ebola response

Mr Baryomunsi thanked the partners for their support in helping Uganda bring its Ebola outbreak under control since it was declared on May 15.

Uganda medical personnel
July 14, 2026

South African police arrest four suspects for drug trafficking 

Police said four male suspects, aged between 31 and 34, were arrested at different locations in Springbok and Okiep.

South African and Nigerian police officers
July 13, 2026

Ethiopia, Turkiye back Africa climate agenda

The cooperation aims to support inclusive climate action in Africa.

Türkiye, Ethiopia and African institutions
July 13, 2026

UN urges immediate aid as Somalia faces severe drought

The agency estimated that severe drought conditions had affected roughly 250,000 people, with coastal and remote communities hit the hardest.

Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs
July 12, 2026

ICPC urges African leaders to scale up fight against anti-corruption

According to him, integrity, transparency, and the rule of law remain the foundation for sustainable development, democratic governance and economic growth in Africa.

ICPC