Wednesday, September 23, 2026

Africa

May 5, 2026

Nigeria, Ghana strengthen cooperation against drug trafficking cartels

He said the new partnership would serve as a warning to drug cartels in the West African sub-region.

NDLEA
May 5, 2026

Pastor Femi Lazarus relocates to Kenya with family, says “It’s God’s instruction”

Mr Lazarus stated, “We came to be blessed here and launched forth here.”

Apostle Femi Lazarus
May 5, 2026

Sudan recalls ambassador to Ethiopia as confrontation flares up

Sudan has recalled its ambassador to Ethiopia after accusing Addis Ababa of a series of drone attacks that hit its international airport.

WAR-RAVAGED SUDAN
May 4, 2026

Mali military leader assumes role of defence minister

The former defence minister, Sadio Camara, was killed in coordinated terrorist attacks on April 25.

Malian President Assimi Goita
May 4, 2026

Nigeria seeks harmonised data protection, privacy laws in Africa

He urged African countries to develop indigenous technologies to drive implementation of data protection laws.

The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC)
May 4, 2026

Africa Month: Ramaphosa renews calls for reparations

He said the scars of colonialism are still evident in societies across the continent.

Cyril Ramaphosa
May 3, 2026

Flooding kills 18 in Kenya

In a statement on Sunday, the Kenyan Police said landslides were reported in Thraka Nithi, Elegeyo-Marakwe and Kiambu.

Flooding in Kenya
May 3, 2026

FG summons South Africa’s envoy over attacks on Nigerian residents, businesses

He said the meeting would primarily focus on mistreatment of Nigerian citizens and attacks on their businesses.

Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu
May 2, 2026

Zambian government cancels human rights conference over negotiation from China to exclude Taiwan

Lavelle said, “The cancellation of RightsCon 2026 is a major blow to the human rights community.”

Zambia
May 2, 2026

Nigeria one of West Africa’s most dangerous, difficult countries for journalists: Report

The report said, “Crimes committed against journalists continue to go unpunished, even when the perpetrators are known or apprehended.”

Press freedom