Friday, October 30, 2026

Africa

October 15, 2026

China, Togo deepen strategic cooperation, commit to shared future

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Togolese President Faure Gnassingbé agreed to elevate bilateral relations to a China-Togo community with a shared future in the new era.

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Togolese President Faure Gnassingbé
October 15, 2026

Dangote, Botswana exchange back NGX push for cross-border investment

Dangote Industries and the Botswana Stock Exchange endorsed NGX’s efforts to expand cross-border investment opportunities across African capital markets.

Dangote, BSE
October 14, 2026

National Scrabble team camps in Umuahia ahead of Monrovia 2026

Mr Ikolo said only South Africa broke Nigeria’s dominance when it won the 2002 edition in Kenya.

National Scrabble team.
October 14, 2026

African caucus, IMF collaborate to strengthen resilience, deepen economic transformation

The statement noted that in a shock-prone world, macroeconomic stability remained essential for sustained and inclusive growth.

International Monetary Fund (IMF)
October 14, 2026

ECOWAS unveils platform to strengthen regional development

ECOWAS in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja said its vice president, Anthony Ogunjimi, launched the platform.

ECOWAS
October 14, 2026

Libya executed 31 persons after unfair military trials, 50 others awaiting death: HRW

The HRW said military courts in eastern Libya convicted hundreds of civilians in secret trials between 2018 and 2021.

October 14, 2026

Ghana’s crude output records 30% increase 

The milestone which is a reversal of the country’s five years of sustained decline.

Ghanaian flag
October 14, 2026

Tinubu’s petrol subsidy removal offers lessons for African countries: Oyedele

Mr Oyedele said the reforms showed the importance of introducing economic policies in the right order, explaining government decisions clearly and gaining public trust.

October 14, 2026

Nigeria condemns attacks on fellow Africans, demands action against xenophobia

Nigeria has condemned rising xenophobic attacks against Africans, warning that discrimination threatens continental solidarity, integration and peaceful coexistence.

Xenophobia Attacks
October 13, 2026

Ghana repatriates 120 Nigerians arrested in Yahoo Boys’ hideout crackdown

Mr George said a joint operation by U.S., UK, Ghanaian, and Nigerian forces led to the arrests.