Wednesday, September 23, 2026

Africa

April 21, 2026

ECOWAS moves to adopt binding charter on maternal mortality

The proposal is a key highlight of the 27th ordinary session of the ECOWAS Assembly of Health Ministers held on Tuesday in Freetown, Sierra Leone.

ECOWAS health ministers
April 20, 2026

ECOWAS calls for coordinated, data-driven approach to end malaria in West Africa

The ministers said inefficient use of resources continue to slow progress against the disease.

ECOWAS
April 20, 2026

DFC CEO Ben Black highlights Africa’s strategic economic promise at Atlantic Council Forum

“Our geopolitical competitors have invested heavily across the continent,” said Ben Black.

DFC CEO Ben Black
April 20, 2026

Nigeria, South Africa navies deepen maritime ties at maiden staff talks

The Nigerian Navy and the South African Navy have concluded their maiden Naval Staff Talks, aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation and enhancing maritime security.

Nigerian Navy and the South African Navy
April 19, 2026

Manufacturers seek policies to boost industry resilience amid global supply disruptions

He said the temporary disruption of the Strait of Hormuz exposed structural weaknesses in Africa’s manufacturing sector.

PAMA
April 18, 2026

South Africa opposition politician Julius Malema vows to appeal five-year conviction

Mr Malema said, “I will no longer appear before that ugly white face.”

Julius Malema
April 17, 2026

AGOI: AGESI issues policy brief on COP30 pledges, investible climate projects

COP30 reinforced a growing consensus that Africa should no longer be viewed solely through the lens of climate risk, AGESI said.

COP30
April 17, 2026

Middle East crisis could cut Africa’s economic growth in 2026: Document

The crisis in the Middle East is impacting global economies, with growth in African countries forecast to decline by up to 0.2 percent.

Impacts of the Conflict in the Middle East on African Economies
April 17, 2026

Dangote launches plan to sell 10% refinery stake via Pan-African IPO

The Dangote Group is moving forward with plans to sell a 10 per cent stake in its $20 billion, 650,000-barrel-per-day refinery through a landmark Pan-African IPO.

Dangote at press conference