Wednesday, September 23, 2026

Africa

April 15, 2026

FG affirms support for AFRIDEX 2026

Interior minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo endorsed AFRIDEX 2026 when he received a delegation, led by Maj.-Gen. Umar Alkali, on Tuesday in Abuja.

April 13, 2026

France open to talks on slavery reparations: Ghana

An official from Élysée Palace on Sunday said both countries discussed France’s efforts to return culturally significant objects and human remains.

President John Mahama of Ghana
April 13, 2026

78-year-old Djibouti’s president Guelleh wins sixth term; extends 27-year reign

Mr Guelleh’s victory will be ratified by judges on the constitutional council before his inauguration.

Ismail Guelleh.
April 10, 2026

Nigeria, other West African countries move to strengthen border management

PECOBOM serves as a strategic collaboration for managing border areas across the West African sub-region.

Adamu Adaji
April 10, 2026

White South Africans make up 4,996 of total 4,999 refugees Trump admitted into U.S. in six months

Nearly all refugees admitted to the United States by President Donald Trump’s administration so far in 2026 are white South Africans.

April 10, 2026

UN allocates $48 million for air service in Nigeria, others

The emergency relief coordinator, Tom Fletcher, has allocated $48 million from the UN Central Emergency Response Fund for urgent support to the UN Humanitarian Air Service.

Air ambulance
April 10, 2026

UN condemns massacre of 30 wedding guests in Sudan

“In South Kordofan, clashes around the town of Dilling since last Monday have reportedly killed 47 civilians and injured dozens more,’’ the UN spokesman said.

Sudan's violence and children
April 9, 2026

Two Nigerians, 14 others make 2026 Africa prize for engineering list

Nigerian tech entrepreneurs, Chidi Nwaogu and Derick Nwasor, were separately featured on the list for developing solution-oriented technologies.

2026 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation
April 9, 2026

Group condemns Sierra Leone cops for allegedly assaulting lawyer, demands probe

The group called for an immediate, independent, and transparent probe into the attack on Mr Kamara.

Police in Sierra Leone
April 9, 2026

Africa losing 40% of health funds to inefficiency, bad governance, Africa CDC says

Mr Nyenswah noted that countries could redirect billions into essential services without increasing budgets.

Africa CDC