Thursday, September 24, 2026

Africa

January 19, 2026

Kenya launches state oil pipeline firm IPO, targets $825 million

The sale is part of a drive by President William Ruto’s government to divest from state companies to raise funds for new infrastructure.

Gas pipelines
January 19, 2026

11 schoolchildren killed in South Africa’s minibus crash

Eleven schoolchildren were killed on Monday morning when a minibus collided with a truck in a city south of Johannesburg, South African media reported.

Schoolchildren
January 18, 2026

Para Badminton: Nigeria’s Eniola Bolaji wins gold at Egypt International Championship 

Mr Orbih also commended the team’s sponsors and the National Sports Commission for their continued support in the development of para badminton.

Eniola Bolaji
January 17, 2026

Uganda’s 81-year-old President Museveni wins, extends 40-year grip on power

Mr Museveni polled 72 per cent of the votes, while his main challenger, Bobi Wine, a music star, polled 25 per cent.

Yoweri Museveni
January 17, 2026

Funding freeze pushes 1.2 million people in North-East deeper into hunger: WFP

WFP urgently requires over $453 million in the next six months to continue humanitarian assistance across the region. 

malnourished children
January 16, 2026

Shettima arrives in Guinea for President Doumbouya’s inauguration

Mr Shettima was received by senior Guinean government officials and members of the Nigerian diplomatic corps. 

Vice-President Kashim Shettima
January 16, 2026

Uganda Election: About seven killed as 81-year-old Museveni eyes seventh term

The Ugandan strongman has won every single election by a huge margin since the country started direct elections.

Uganda President Yoweri Museveni
January 16, 2026

AU renews call for UN Security Council reform

Mr Nena reiterated the call for Africa to be allocated no fewer than two permanent seats with all prerogatives and privileges of permanent membership.

UN General Assembly
January 15, 2026
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