Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Africa

March 30, 2026

Protesters set vehicles, properties ablaze over installation of Igbo king in South Africa

The protesters described the installation of the Nigerian king in the area as unlawful and disrespectful.

Protesting South Africans
March 30, 2026

Tourist killed in plane crash in southern Namibia

A German woman was killed and a pilot seriously injured after a light aircraft crashed near Aus Settlement in southern Namibia’s Kharas region.

Light plane crash in Namibia
March 29, 2026

Outrage as DR Congo doctor brutalises naked female patient in hospital

The country’s First Lady, Denise Nyakeru Tshisekedi, has waded into the matter.

DR Congo violence
March 29, 2026

Nigeria sets record-breaking performance at Botswana mixed relay

Kenya finished second with a strong showing, recording a national record time of 41.70 seconds.

Team Nigeria
March 28, 2026

ECA boss urges Africa to embrace innovation shift

Mr Gatete called for strong social protection systems, skills retraining, and inclusive policies to mitigate labour-market shocks.

Claver Gatete
March 28, 2026

Ex-NiDO chairman hails Ghanaian president for UN resolution declaring slave trade crime

Mr Ikoli stressed that reparations were not some sort of favour to Africa.

A former president, Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation (NiDO), Qatar, Victor Ikoli
March 27, 2026
Jane Ansah
March 27, 2026

Iran War: Somalia’s tuk-tuk drivers abandon livelihoods as fuel prices spike

Fuel prices in some parts of Somalia have more than doubled, raising transportation costs for passengers and businesses.

tuk-tuk drivers in Somalia
March 27, 2026

ITUC-Africa urges Nigeria to remove visa fees for Africans

Mr Odigie said removing visa fees would promote visa openness, enhance mobility across African countries, and strengthen efforts toward deeper regional integration.

African travellers(Credit: Business insider Africa)
March 26, 2026

APC Convention: FG shuts federal secretariat in Abuja, orders work from home

The circular explained that the shutdown “is due to the use of Eagle Square for the national convention of the All Progressives Congress (APC) party on the said dates.”