Sunday, September 20, 2026

Africa

September 8, 2026

Protests rock Gambia over prolonged blackout amid Barrow’s third-term bid

Protesters shouted, “Barrow must go!” as plumes of smoke filled the air around capital Banjul.

Protesters in Gambia.
September 8, 2026

Report links British colonial rule to Africa’s environmental vulnerability

He said the report enlightens the ecological destruction in Africa and also follows efforts on the region’s reparations demands.

Map of Africa
September 7, 2026

Tinubu condoles Tanzania president over husband’s death

Mr Hassan passed away after being hospitalised earlier on Monday.

President Bola Tinubu
September 7, 2026

Tanzanian PM to headline first-ever investment forum in London

Mr Nchemba will outline the economic opportunities in Tanzania to woo foreign investors who will be in attendance.

September 7, 2026

Senegal, Liberia join FEDA as Angola, Zimbabwe ratify agreement

Senegal and Liberia joined the Fund for Export Development in Africa (FEDA), expanding its membership to 24 countries.

September 7, 2026

UK appoints new trade commissioner for Africa

Mr Long replaces John Humphrey, who has held the role since June 2022.

September 7, 2026

Ghana govt reaffirms reintegration support for returnees from South Africa

Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Foreign Affairs Minister, said officials will review the evacuees’ details to facilitate appropriate social support systems and other interventions.

Ghanaians returning from South Africa
September 7, 2026

African health ministers adopt care framework, commit to emergency medical teams by 2030

African member states agreed to establish at least one functional national emergency medical team in every country by 2030.

Healthcare workers by an ambulance used to illustrate the story
September 7, 2026

Ghana repatriates body of national killed in South Africa mob attack

The Ghanaian government has repatriated the body of 37-year-old Nash Amoonu Jailor, who was allegedly attacked and killed in March 2026 by a South African mob.

Nash Amoonu Jailor
September 7, 2026

Tanzanian president Samia Hassan loses husband

Tanzanian Vice President Deogratius Ndejembi announced Mr Hassan’s passing in a video broadcast on Monday.

Hafidh Ameir Hassan