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Africa

February 25, 2026

Senegal seeks 10-year jail term for gays in new anti-LGBT bill

The proposed legislation approved last week by cabinet was transmitted to the lawmakers on Tuesday.

Senegal
February 25, 2026

Zimbabwe bans exportation of raw minerals, lithium

The move follows sustained criticism of the government’s handling of its mineral wealth.

Zimbabwe
February 25, 2026

NTDA boss appointed chairman of African Travel Commission

Olayiwola Awakan, director-general of the Nigerian Tourism Development Authority, has been appointed as chairman of the African Travel Commission.

Olayiwola Awakan
February 25, 2026

Ita Enang urges ECOWAS leaders to adopt direct election for ECOWAS MPs

”They can even do it by universal adult suffrage, and in accordance with the laws of each country,” Mr Enang stated.

Ita Enang
February 25, 2026

AFCON 2025 Final: Senegal condemns Morocco’s imprisonment of 18 fans for hooliganism

“We express our profound dismay and distress following the verdict. This incomprehensibly harsh decision has provoked widespread outrage,” Mr Cisse said.

Chaos at AFCON final
February 24, 2026

Namibia eyes salmon farming to boost high-value exports

Ms Masake noted that establishing a domestic salmon value chain could attract foreign direct investment.

Salmon farming
February 24, 2026

Ghana changes name of international airport in capital

“The government has considered it appropriate to restore the airport to its former and internationally recognised name,” the statement said.

Kotoka International Airport
February 24, 2026

Nigeria tasks ECOWAS parliamentarians on robust legislation for AfCTA implementation

Deputy foreign affairs minister Bianca Ojukwu made the appeal at the opening of the 2026 First Extraordinary Session of the ECOWAS Parliament and Seminar on Monday in Abuja.

2026 First Extraordinary Session of the ECOWAS Parliament and Seminar
February 23, 2026

Chad closes border with Sudan to stop spread of conflict

Chad shares a long and porous border with Sudan, which has been engulfed in a deadly conflict since 2023.

Chad’s border with Sudan
February 23, 2026

Ex-President Robert Mugabe’s son to remain in prison as court adjourns attempted murder case until March

Mr Mugabe and co-accused, Mr Matonhodze, both appeared at Alexandra Magistrate’s Court on Monday to face charges of attempted murder.

Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe (Credit:Timothy Bernard/ Independent Newspapers)