Wednesday, September 23, 2026

Africa

April 26, 2026

Rapid tech, global shifts demand urgent action from African governments: ECA

He said Africa risked missing out on emerging opportunities if it failed to act decisively.

Economic Commission for Africa (ECA)
April 26, 2026

Mali defence minister Sadio Camara killed in terrorist attack 

Mr Camara, one of his wives and two grandchildren were killed in a car bomb attack.

Sadio Camara
April 26, 2026

Sierra Leone hosts ECOWAS health ministers’ summit on malaria elimination

He emphasised the urgency of intensifying malaria elimination efforts.

27th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Health Ministers of ECOWAS
April 26, 2026

WAHO urges regional cooperation, stronger funding to end malaria 

He reiterated continued support for strengthening health systems in the region.

27th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Assembly of Health Ministers.
April 25, 2026

Explosions rock Mali as terrorists attack military bases, shut down main airport

The Malian military said on Saturday that fighting is still ongoing 

Terrorists in Mali
April 24, 2026

Ghana summons South African envoy over ‘xenophobic incidents’

Mr Dalamba said security agencies were monitoring developments to prevent violence.

Ghana’s minister of foreign affairs, Samuel Ablakwa
April 24, 2026

AU, EU unveil €100 million initiatives to boost Africa’s health security

According to him, the partnership marks a significant step towards building self-reliant health systems.

Africa CDC
April 24, 2026

West African health unions warn of deepening workforce crisis, urge government action 

According to the coalition, the region is facing a critical shortage of health workers amid a rising disease burden.

Healthcare workers
April 24, 2026

Tinubu hails 14-year-old Adeolu Oreofe African Spelling Bee winner

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated a 14-year-old student, Adeolu Oluwadamilola Oreofe, for emerging as the 2026 African Spelling Bee champion.

Adeolu Oreofe African Spelling Bee winner
April 24, 2026

HPV, malaria vaccines save one million African lives as funding shifts

As of 2024, HPV vaccines have averted nearly one million cervical cancer deaths in 29 African countries.

HPV vaccine