Thursday, September 24, 2026

Africa

January 9, 2026

China, Ethiopia pledge closer cooperation in infrastructure, AI

Mr Wang will also travel to Somalia, Tanzania and Lesotho during his trip, which runs until January 12.

Xi, Ahmed
January 8, 2026

Morocco 2025: Super Eagles arrive in Marrakech ahead of Algeria clash 

Saturday’s match is an important match for Nigeria, as the country seeks revenge for the brutal knockout in the semifinals of the 2019 AFCON by the Algerians.

Super Eagles Squad
January 8, 2026

Morocco to ban frozen sardine exports from February 1

Morocco has announced plans to halt exports of frozen sardines from February 1.

Frozen sardine
January 7, 2026

Zimbabwe, China to expand cooperation on irrigation modernisation

Zimbabwe and China have signed an agreement to expand cooperation on the China Aid Upgrade and Maintenance of Irrigation Schemes project in Zimbabwe.

Zimbabwean farmers
January 7, 2026

UN warns escalating violence in Sudan puts civilians at risk

OCHA has warned that escalating violence, particularly across the Kordofan region, continues to put civilians at extreme risk and drive new waves of displacement.

Unrest in South Sudan (Credit: Foreign Policy)
January 6, 2026

Osimhen-Lookman rift resolved, says Super Eagles’ media officer

“There is no problem within the team. The internal misunderstanding has been sorted amicably and we are United going forward,” Mr Efoghe told The Gazette.

Victor Osimhen
January 5, 2026

China, Russia exploiting Venezuela’s oil like Nigerian resources, others: U.S.

The UK and French governments have lauded Mr Trump’s action, describing Mr Maduro as an illegitimate leader.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio
January 5, 2026

Uganda bans live broadcast of riots, unlawful processions ahead of election

Authorities have detained hundreds of opposition supporters ahead of the January 15 election.

Yoweri Museveni
January 4, 2026

Morocco 2025: Cameroon beat South Africa 2-1 to reach AFCON quarterfinals 

Cameroon doubled the advantage just two minutes into the second half after Christian Kofane headed home a cross from Aboubakar Nagida.

AFCON
January 4, 2026

Morocco secure narrow win against Tanzania to reach AFCON quarterfinals

Morocco will face the winner of the quarterfinal match between Cameroon’s Indomitable Lions and Bafana Bafana of South Africa for a place in the semifinals of this year’s tournament.

AFCON