Sunday, November 1, 2026

Africa

June 9, 2026

ACCI seeks suspension of sugar-sweetened beverage tax bill

ACCI urged lawmakers to suspend consideration of the sugar-sweetened beverages tax amendment bill and to undertake a comprehensive review of its nationwide economic implications.

Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Investment
June 8, 2026

Tinubu receives Madagascar president in Abuja

The visit is expected to deepen diplomatic ties and enhance cooperation between Nigeria and Madagascar in areas of mutual interest and shared development goals.

Tinubu and Michael Randrianirina
June 8, 2026

Uganda deploys health workers to DR Congo to support Ebola response

She said Uganda is also setting up 50-bed treatment units this week to support Ebola response efforts in eastern DRC, the epicentre of the current outbreak.

June 8, 2026

Ramaphosa acknowledges job fears over illegal migration amid xenophobic tensions in South Africa

“We are responding to real concerns communities have about the effects that unchecked illegal immigration has on jobs and economic opportunities,” the presidency said.

South African president, Cyril Ramaphosa
June 8, 2026

Group demands probe into alleged murder of Mozambican Catholic Bishop Osório Afonso

Mr Afonso was reportedly killed at his home in Quelimane city on Saturday by yet-to-be-identified armed assailants.

Osório Afonso
June 8, 2026

Xenophobic Attacks: Nigeria reschedules airlifting of citizens out of South Africa

President Bola Tinubu approved five evacuation flights to be operated by Nigeria’s private airline, Air Peace.

Xenophobic violence
June 7, 2026

Xenophobia: Malawi repatriates 150 citizens from South Africa

The Malawi’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation made the disclosure in a statement.

Malawians departing South Africa
June 7, 2026

Stop asking African migrants proof of their nationality, President Ramaphosa tells South Africans

Mr Ramaphosa’s broadcast was in response to xenophobic attacks targetted at Nigerians, Ghanaians, Kenyans and other African migrants in the rainbow nation.

President Cyril Ramaphosa
June 6, 2026

Africa CDC, WHO mobilise $518 million fund for Ebola response plan

A statement noted that the fund would help African countries and partners to strengthen Ebola preparedness, early detection and rapid response measures.

WHO health workers in protective gear .
June 5, 2026

Indonesia seeks trade, investment ties with sub-Saharan Africa

She described Africa as an emerging growth market with significant potential for economic cooperation.

Indonesian flag (Credit: Indonesia)