Wednesday, September 23, 2026

Africa

May 8, 2026

Nigeria tasks ECOWAS on innovative measures to tackle regional challenges

According to the report, there has been increased participation of youths and women in political processes. 

ECOWAS
May 8, 2026

FRSC urges African governments to implement road safety pledges

He warned that policy ratification without implementation would not save lives.

FRSC
May 8, 2026

Poor armoury management, diversion of state-owned weapons fueling insecurity in West Africa: NCCSALW

He said the diversion of weapons from government armouries remains the most worrisome challenge.

guns
May 8, 2026

Botswana’s former President Festus Mogae dies at 86

Mr Mogae died on Friday. He was 86 years old.

Festus ‌Mogae
May 8, 2026

Africa demands nuclear-weapon-free zone in Middle East, CTBT ratification

The group asserted that “horizontal proliferation of nuclear weapons and nuclear weapon-sharing by states parties constitutes a clear violation of non-proliferation obligations”.

African Leaders
May 8, 2026

Sudan accuses UAE of complicity in drone attack that killed UN peacekeepers

Sudan insisted that the drone attacks on the Kadguli logistics base by Rapid Support Forces last December constituted a war crime and accused the United Arab Emirates of complicity through its supply

Unrest in South Sudan (Credit: Foreign Policy)
May 8, 2026

Xenophobia: FG to evacuate Nigerians willing to return from South Africa

Foreign affairs minister Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu says the federal government is set to evacuate Nigerians who wish to return home from South Africa.

Xenophobic attack in South Africa
May 7, 2026

Ghana seeks exchange of nuclear power know-how for ‘peaceful use’

Ghana stressed the importance of the fullest possible exchange of equipment, materials and scientific and technological information for the peaceful uses of nuclear energy.

John Mahama
May 7, 2026

Tap Initiative urges Tinubu govt to ratify Malabo Protocol to strengthen justice, tackle violent crimes

Mr Obono said, “For Nigeria, the Malabo Protocol is not an abstract legal framework; it is a practical and urgent tool for justice.”

President Bola Tinubu
May 7, 2026

Senegal boosting economic growth through agric modernisation: MPs

Senegal says it is committed to boosting its economic growth and development by transforming its agricultural sector from subsistence to modernised agriculture.

Bassirou Faye