An attack on a patrol of the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), which was headed to Pajut in Jonglei State, has taken the lives of UN peacekeepers and resulted in seven injuries caused by armed men, whose identities remain unknown, ambushing the patrol on August 24, 2026. The UN has criticized this attack and […]
The cedi of Ghana has been experiencing depreciation against the US dollar. Reuters reports that the currency fell to GH¢11.00 per dollar on August 20, down from GH¢10.90 recorded a week earlier. This decline resulted from the fact that the demand for the dollar is exceeding its supply, while at the same time, Bank of […]
Egypt has deployed emergency plans following a magnitude 5.5 Egypt earthquake that occurred in eastern Egypt early Monday, causing vibrations in various cities including Cairo, Suez, Ismailia, and Port Said. The earthquake, which occurred around 3:00 a.m. local time, saw health authorities put hospitals on red alert, while emergency personnel assessed any form of damage. […]
If you live in Egypt, get ready to see a bigger number on your next electricity bill. The government has just announced another round of price hikes, and this time it’s hitting most households and businesses across the country. It’s not exactly welcome news. Egyptians have already been squeezed by inflation and a rising cost […]
The Democratic Republic of Congo is back in the headlines for all the wrong reasons this time because the man who once styled himself as the country’s anti-corruption crusader is now the one standing trial. Constant Mutamba, DRC’s former Justice Minister, is facing serious allegations that nearly $20 million in public funds went missing under […]
An investigation into an attack by a drone that led to a fire outbreak at Damietta Port drone attack in Egypt has commenced. While there were no reports of any casualties, the recent attack at one of the largest ports for LNG in Egypt has once again drawn attention to the issue of regional security […]
Thousands of migrants have crossed from Morocco into Spain’s Ceuta enclave, causing chaos and resulting in Spain deploying troops into Ceuta as the country grapples with border security, migration policies, and coordination with North African states and other European nations. Spain deploys troops after Ceuta migrant crossing, This recent mass crossing, which happened on Thursday, […]
Uganda has been declared Ebola-free, with the country now free of the deadly virus, which was recently imported from its neighbouring DR Congo. Uganda Ebola-Free, This decision was made after completion by the country of the 42-day observation period required by the World Health Organization (WHO). However, while Uganda can celebrate its success, the DR […]
Medical practitioners in Nigeria have begun a nationwide strike, bringing into question the worries of the patients about accessing healthcare in the public hospitals. Nigeria medical staff strike, This nationwide strike has been initiated by the resident doctors, house officers, and others in the healthcare industry on the back of various issues between health unions […]
Gunmen attacked Naridon village in Kaduna State, Nigeria, killing at least 30 people, according to reports, in yet another violent attack in the conflict-ridden northern Nigeria. Naridon village attack Kaduna, The late-night attack has raised alarm bells once again about the deteriorating security situation in northwestern Nigeria as communities here continue to face repeated raids […]
South Africa has landed a $1.5 billion (equivalent to R24.8 billion) loan from the World Bank Group for its infrastructural reforms to be implemented in its electricity, freight transport, and water projects. South Africa World Bank loan, Approved on July 21, 2026, the loan is intended for South Africa, which is still working on resolving […]
Several African economies have come under increased pressure on their currencies owing to tight global financial conditions and higher import bills. African currency depreciation risk, Countries that have small foreign currency reserves, persistent trade imbalances, and an import-oriented economy are deemed to be the most at risk of currency depreciation in 2026. Though commodity exporting […]
Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is suffering from one of the deadliest Ebola epidemics in recent times, as the death toll crosses 1,000 in a bid by health authorities to curb the spread of the disease. DR Congo Ebola death toll, This is one of the deadliest Ebola outbreaks in the country, with a strain […]
This week, Africa’s renewable energy journey was given another boost after major new solar and wind energy projects were launched in South Africa and Morocco. Africa renewable energy projects, These include a €100 million battery gigafactory and a huge hybrid renewable energy project. With more emphasis being placed by the governments of different African countries […]
Africa’s largest telecom event is taking place in Nigeria with the country hosting the 7th Ordinary Session of the African Telecommunications Union (ATU) Conference of Plenipotentiaries (CPL-26) in Abuja from July 23-24, 2026. Nigeria Telecom Summit AI 5G Digital Policies, The meeting, which has attracted delegates from 52 African member states, will help the continent […]
The 3rd Africa Blue Economy Week (ABEW) has officially been launched in Luanda, Angola. African Union Blue Economy Summit, The conference brings together policy-makers and investors to explore how the continent could capitalize on its ocean economy. The three-day conference will be held beginning July 22 in order to find ways of expanding Africa’s blue […]
There may well have been a further boost to Namibia’s offshore energy boom after TotalEnergies took yet another step forward as it expanded its presence in the country’s prospective Orange Basin through the takeover of the Mopane oil discovery from Galp Energia. Namibia Mopane oil discovery, In any case, it should be noted that this […]
The United States government on 22nd July 2026 gave a grave and sobering announcement in Sudan. After thorough investigations, Washington determined that the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) under General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan used chemical weapons in their military actions in 2024. US condemns Sudan military chemical weapons, The direct use of such banned weapons against […]
The latest outbreak of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is approaching a milestone that has seen nearly 1,000 people lose their lives, with 2,473 confirmed infections recorded, according to the country’s Ministry of Health. The outbreak, which began on 15 May, is believed to be one of the fastest-growing Ebola outbreaks ever, […]
Libya has made a step closer to resolving its political instability when competing factions have agreed on a roadmap adopted by the UN to conduct simultaneous presidential and parliamentary elections on 17 February 2027. Libya political stability before elections, The new proposal is intended to address years of institutional division, improve the country’s governance, and […]