Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Africa

March 21, 2026

Hakimi rejects Morocco’s AFCON title after mum’s prompting, rallies teammates 

“I respect the CAF decision but I’m officially rejecting the trophy. I didn’t win 2025 AFCON. Congratulations to Senegal once again,” Mr Hakimi said.

Senegal lifting trophy at AFCON 2025
March 21, 2026

Determined Rwanda thrash Ghana 122 runs

Ghana struggled against Rwanda’s disciplined bowling and sharp fielding, finding it difficult to build momentum.

Rwanda vs Ghana cricket
March 19, 2026

WHO urges action to end TB in Nigeria, other African countries by 2030

Mr Janabi noted that in 2024 alone, tuberculosis killed 378,000 people in Africa and infected 2.7 million others, representing about one quarter of the global TB burden.

Tuberculosis patient
March 19, 2026

Tinubu to meet British PM Starmer today over worsening terrorism in Sahel

“Our West African region faces complex terrorism challenges with roots in the Sahel,” Mr Tinubu said.

Tinubu to meet British PM Starmer
March 18, 2026

AU condemns bombings in Borno, urges humanitarian support in Lake Chad Basin

Mr Youssouf assured Nigeria of the AU’s full solidarity and unwavering support to the Bola Tinubu administration, and Nigerians in promoting sustainable peace and stability.

African Union
March 17, 2026

Russia announces exclusion of Kenyans from recruitment for Ukraine war as Tinubu ignores Nigerians’ call to act

The Kenyan government said at least 1,000 Kenyans have been previously recruited to fight in the war, a number far higher than earlier estimates.

Tinubu at military parade
March 16, 2026

Nigeria, others urged to treat health spending as economic investment, not social cost

African governments have been urged to treat health spending as a strategic economic investment rather than a social cost or burden.

Patients at hospital waiting room
March 16, 2026

Survey shows tourists willing to shun South Africa over captive lion breeding

“We call on Minister Willem Aucamp to end the delays and uncertainty and urgently deliver the promised phase-out of this industry,” said Ms de Waal.

Lions in cages in Africa
March 15, 2026

62 killed in severe flooding in Kenya

The ministry stated that the widespread flooding has made roads and bridges impassable.

flooding in Nairobi, the capital of Kenya
March 15, 2026

Togo seeks increased electricity imports from Nigeria

Mr Barandao said electricity demand in Togo had surged due to new consumers, especially in industrial and commercial sectors.

Electricity power line