Tuesday, July 14, 2026

Africa

June 26, 2026

U.S. sanctions Rwandan businessman, mining firms over support for M23 in DR Congo

Mr Kalima was sanctioned alongside his company, Gasabo Gold Refinery LTD. 

Jean Malic Kalima
June 25, 2026

Kenyans mark anti-tax protest anniversary, demand justice for victims

Families of slain protesters joined the march to the Kenyan parliament in Nairobi, demanding justice for their loved ones.

June 25, 2026

Africa must build resilience against AI-driven cyber threats: ECA

The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa has called on African countries to strengthen cybersecurity systems and build resilience against emerging threats.

Economic Commission for Africa (ECA)
June 25, 2026

Africa CDC seeks collaboration as France records Ebola case in doctor returning from Congo

Africa CDC called for continued vigilance, solidarity, and increased support for frontline teams committed to ending the outbreak.

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention
June 25, 2026

Xenophobia: Tinubu govt evacuates more Nigerians from South Africa

The Tinubu government has evacuated 66 Nigerians from South Africa amid xenophobic attacks in the country.

The evacuees
June 25, 2026

HRMI report scores South Africa ‘very bad’ on rights to education, food

The Human Rights Measurement Initiative says South Africa is underperforming in economic and social rights.

Protesting South Africans
June 25, 2026

DR Congo, Rwanda agree to immediate ceasefire in renewed peace push

The Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda have reached a new ceasefire agreement to immediately end hostilities.

M23 REBELS
June 25, 2026

Nigeria, other African countries can turn geopolitical disruptions into growth: Afreximbank Report

The report highlights Africa’s continued growth resilience despite significant headwinds occasioned by escalating geopolitical tensions and ensuing economic shifts.

Afreximbank officials
June 25, 2026

ECOWAS hosts first meeting on Africa trade competitiveness, market access

Participants reviewed progress made since the programme’s launch on June 17, 2025, in Abuja, Nigeria.

ECOWAS
June 24, 2026

WHO raises alarm as DRC Ebola cases hit 1,094, death toll reaches 277

Mr Ghebreyesus said that it was the largest first-month caseload of any Ebola outbreak in Africa. 

Ghebreyesus