Wednesday, September 23, 2026

Africa

May 7, 2026

Ghana petitions AU over xenophobic attacks in South Africa

“It is particularly troubling that manifestations of xenophobia, including violent attacks against fellow Africans, have persisted in recent years,” Ghana stated.

Xenophobic attack in South Africa
May 6, 2026

WHO raises concerns over health worker shortages, unemployment in Africa

Mr Akandoh said Ghana currently has about 102,000 active health workers.

WHO
May 6, 2026

African oil firms join forces on energy poverty: PETAN Boss

Mr Ogunsanya disclosed this at the 2026 Offshore Technology Conference Africa Energy Forum series on Tuesday in Houston, Texas, U.S.

May 6, 2026

NUPRC: Africa at forefront of global energy scene, says Eyesan

NUPRC’s chief executive says Africa is at the forefront of the global energy scene, as supply shortages and geopolitical tensions continue to reshape the oil and gas industry.

May 6, 2026

Defence minister reaffirms Nigeria’s commitment to regional security cooperation

Defence minister Christopher Gwabin Musa has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to regional cooperation and security to combat terrorism and stabilise the Lake Chad Basin.

meeting of Ministers of Defence of Troop Contributing Countries of the Multinational Joint Task Force under the Lake Chad Basin Commission.
May 6, 2026

ECOWAS lawmakers order investigation into South Africa’s xenophobic attacks

The ECOWAS Parliament ordered an investigation into the current wave of xenophobic violence against African migrants in South Africa.

ECOWAS Parliament
May 6, 2026

Customs hands over intercepted N2 billion cocaine to NDLEA

The Nigeria Customs Service (Federal Operations Unit Zone A) intercepted 6.35kg of cocaine valued at N2.35 billion along the Lagos-Abidjan corridor.

Comptroller Gambo Aliyu
May 6, 2026

UN alarmed by escalating drone attacks in Sudan

The United Nations is alarmed by the escalating drone attacks in Sudan that are endangering civilians.

Sudan’s war
May 5, 2026

U.S.-Iran War: AU warns Nigeria, other African countries at economic risk

“For African economies, the consequences are immediate,” he said.

African Union
May 5, 2026

23 soldiers killed in Boko Haram attack on Chad military base

The Chadian army also confirmed the killing of a significant number of the militants during the attack.

Boko haram