Thursday, September 24, 2026

Africa

January 15, 2026

Egypt receives €1 biilion financial support from EU

The EU aims to expand its cooperation with Egypt in the fight against unwanted migration despite criticism from human rights organisations.

European union logo
January 15, 2026

AFCON 2025: Fans decry poor officiating in Nigeria’s loss to Morrocco

Mr Egbi stated, “He said, “AFCON should never have referees from Africa officiating its games again.”

SUPER EAGLES AT AFCON
January 14, 2026

U.S. suspends visa processing for Nigeria, Somalia, Yemen, 72 other countries indefinitely

The U.S. noted that indefinite pause to visa processing for the countries would take effect from January 21.

U.S. Visa
January 14, 2026

Polish envoy hails NAF, says Nigeria stabilising force in West Africa

The Polish ambassador to Nigeria, Michał Cygan, says Nigeria remains a stabilising force in West Africa due to the sustained efforts of its military.

Polish envoy hails NAF
January 14, 2026

ZAM decries Museveni’s clampdown on Ugandan journalists, activists ahead presidential election poll

The clampdown comes barely two days before Uganda conducts its presidential elections on January 15.

Uganda President Yoweri Museveni
January 14, 2026

Nigeria’s female lawyers seek justice for murdered colleague Mediatrix Nwamaka-Chigbo

“Nigerians deserve leadership that prioritises their peaceful existence and upholds the sanctity of human life,” said Chinelo Iriele.

Mediatrix Nwamaka-Chigbo
January 13, 2026

AFCON 2025: Meet Ghanaian referee Daniel Laryea to officiate Nigeria, Morocco clash

Born on September 11, 1987, in Accra, Ghana, Mr Laryea is a former player and goalkeeper of Accra Academy.

Daniel Laryea
January 13, 2026

Moroccans confident Atlas Lions will devour Super Eagles

Mr Ali said, “The match is going to be an interesting game and the teams will give each other tough time but I think Morocco will win because of home support.”

Morocco and Nigeria
January 13, 2026

Presidential Election: Uganda suspends licences of media, human rights groups

Mr Ssempala said, “We don’t know what they have against us.”

Uganda President Yoweri Museveni