Global Shipping Rerouted as Middle East Conflict Escalates
Major carriers avoid Suez and Hormuz, sending vessels around Africa
2 Mar, 2026
Nigeria Signs $1.3 Billion Mining Deal to Build Alumina Refinery
Government aims to boost mineral revenue and reduce oil dependence
2 Mar, 2026
African Governments Issue Urgent Travel Warnings
Citizens urged to register, evacuate, and stay alert as Middle East tensions rise
2 Mar, 2026
Somali army, Ugandan forces launch new operation against Al Shabab terrorists
The Somali army, backed by Ugandan troops from the African Union mission (AUSSOM), launched a new operation named “Operation Rolling Thunder” in southern Somalia to target strongholds of the Al Shabab terrorist group.
1 Mar, 2026
Cashless Airport Entry Causes Gridlock in Abuja and Lagos
Kenya urges its citizens in the Middle East to ‘exercise extreme caution’ amid Iran strikes
Kenyan MP among six people killed in helicopter crash
Nigeria, Senegal, Libya urge restraint amid US-Israel attacks on Iran
South Sudan’s ex-finance minister arrested while attempting to leave country
28 Feb, 2026
Mauritius Suspends Diplomatic Ties with Maldives
Dispute centers on sovereignty over the Chagos Islands
28 Feb, 2026
African Union Calls for Calm After US and Israel Strike Iran
Leaders warn that rising tensions could hurt Africa’s economy and stability
28 Feb, 2026
US Lifts Sanctions on Malian Officials Linked to Wagner
Washington shifts approach to rebuild ties in the Sahel
27 Feb, 2026
Ghana “Back on Track,” Says President John Mahama
Leader cites lower inflation, stronger cedi and falling debt after IMF bailout
27 Feb, 2026
Ghana Says 55 Nationals Killed Fighting in Ukraine
Foreign minister reveals hundreds were “lured” into conflict
27 Feb, 2026
UN Rights Chief Warns South Sudan on Brink of Renewed Civil War
Volker Türk urges urgent action as violence surges
27 Feb, 2026
Burkina Faso Signs Trump Health Funding Deal
Sahel nation joins 18 African states under “America First” packages
27 Feb, 2026
Somalia Praises Türkiye as Ties Mark 60 Years
Türkiye is praised for playing a key role in Somalia’s fight against terrorism, supporting capacity-building for security forces and contributing to regional stability.
27 Feb, 2026
Former Nigerian Justice Minister Faces Terrorism Charges
Abubakar Malami now accused of aiding insurgents alongside previous money laundering allegations
27 Feb, 2026
Tiwa Savage Launches Music Foundation to Train Africa’s Next Stars
Afrobeats icon partners with Berklee College to offer free world-class training in Lagos
