Wednesday, September 23, 2026

Africa

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
April 9, 2026

UK-based Ghanaian chef Stephen Akuoko bags two-year jail term for storing food inside toilet

The judge said, “You were preparing food for supply to outlets, supermarkets and corner stores, and the food was frankly unfit for human consumption.”

Stephen Akuoko
April 9, 2026

Three die in Nairobi  building collapse

Nairobi Regional Police Commander, Issa Mohamud, said that the collapse trapped at least 10 people.

Nairobi
April 9, 2026

80th Anniversary: Ethiopian Airlines hails Nigeria as key partner

Firiehiwot Mekonnen, the general manager (Nigeria) of Ethiopian Airlines, described Nigeria as a valued partner, not merely a destination in its global journey.

Ethiopian Airlines
April 8, 2026

Sixteen Cameroonians killed fighting in Ukraine

Earlier in February, Ukrainian authorities said that more than 1,700 Africans were fighting for Russia.

Ukraine-Russia war
April 8, 2026

Tanzanian president orders govt officials to travel together in one bus amid fuel crisis

The president also ordered officials to reduce nonessential trips to cut public spending.

Tanzanian President, Samia Suluhu Hassan
April 8, 2026

Reform UK proposes visa ban for Nigerians, Ghanaians, Jamaicans, other nationals of countries demanding slavery reparations

Mr Yusuf said, “The United Kingdom is not an ATM for ethnic grievances of the past, and we will no longer tolerate being ridiculed on the world stage.”

Zia Yusuf
April 8, 2026

Rwandan envoy seeks global action against genocide

Rwandan high commissioner to Nigeria, Moses Rugema, has called on the global community to strengthen efforts against genocide ideology.

April 7, 2026
Cape Verde Islands
April 6, 2026

Africa CDC appoints Osinbajo as senior strategic adviser

Mr Osinbajo served as Nigeria’s vice-president from 2015 to 2023.

Osinbajo at Ford Foundation event