Sunday, November 1, 2026

Africa

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)
June 5, 2026

UN urges restraint as political tensions escalate in Somalia

News reports indicated that former Prime Minister Hassan Ali Khaire accused government forces of attacking him ahead of planned protests.

Somalia gunfight
June 5, 2026

UN scales up Ebola response, refugees ‘exiled’ in Africa

The UN and its partners are sustaining efforts to contain Ebola outbreaks DRC and Uganda, while warning that insecurity and misinformation remain major obstacles to the response.

Ebola patients
June 5, 2026

Ghana loses $200 million annually to floods, droughts, says GMet

The Ghana Meteorological Agency says Ghana loses about $200 million annually to floods and droughts.

FLOODED GHANA (Credit: BBC)
June 4, 2026

Zimbabwe, sole candidate from Africa, wins UN Security Council seat

Other countries that secured seats around the iconic horseshoe table are Austria, Portugal, Trinidad and Tobago, and Kyrgyzstan.

United Nations Security Council Logo
June 3, 2026

Suspected Ebola cases dropped sharply in DR Congo, says WHO 

Mr Lindmeier, “After laboratory tests, many of those cases were ruled out, with some found to be malaria, meningitis or other unrelated illnesses.”

Health workers
June 3, 2026

Sexual violence one of most defining features of Sudan’s war: UN

The United Nations says sexual violence is one of the “most defining features” of Sudan’s war, now in its fourth year.

Sudan war
June 3, 2026

Nigeria, other African nations can generate $469 billion in annual revenue without raising tax: AfDB

Africa can unlock more than $469 billion in additional annual revenue without raising statutory tax rates, according to the African Development Bank.

African leaders
June 3, 2026

U.S.-based Ghanaian Bright Boateng sentenced for role in HSTF multimillion-dollar money laundering case

Court records show that Boateng has an extensive criminal history, with more than 20 criminal convictions and more than 40 arrests.

Bright Boateng