Nigerian monarch jailed in US over $4.2M Covid-19 fraud

Joseph Oloyede had in April pleaded guilty to charges of fraudulently receiving funds from a programme meant to aid small businesses during the pandemic.
27 Aug, 2025
Deadly cholera outbreak hits refugee camp in Chad

The UN blames says the outbreak has rapidly spread due to little access to safe drinking water and healthcare.
27 Aug, 2025
Niger restricts where some Europeans can obtain visas in tit-for-tat

The embassies of Niger in Geneva, Ankara and Moscow are the only ones authorised to issue entry visas to Niger for nationals of certain European countries seeking to visit the country.
27 Aug, 2025
Sudanese cabinet holds first meeting in Khartoum since outbreak of war

The meeting discussed plans to restore public services, security and reconstruction, the state news agency reports.
27 Aug, 2025

Madagascar recovers colonial-era skulls from France in ‘historic’ restitution

Somali opposition’s breakaway faction strikes election deal with president

Japan asks Nigeria to correct statement on ‘special visas’ for Nigerians

Côte d’Ivoire’s President Ouattara submits official bid for fourth term

Special forces kill five Al-Shabab terrorists in eastern Kenya
26 Aug, 2025
Africa unveils continental cholera emergency preparedness, response plan
Africa has unveiled a continental cholera emergency preparedness and response plan for September 2025 to February 2026.

26 Aug, 2025
Seven injured as train derails in northern Nigeria
A train derailed on Tuesday morning in northern Nigeria, injuring seven people, the national railway operator and authorities said.

26 Aug, 2025
‘Exceptional’ 11,685-carat emerald discovered in Zambia
An 11,685-carat (2.3 kilogrammes) emerald has been found in Zambia, a mining company said.

26 Aug, 2025
Ghana begins inquiry on helicopter crash that killed ministers
The board set up to investigate the crash had commenced work and has 30 days to submit its report, the Ghana News Agency reports.

26 Aug, 2025
Somalia calls for an end to ‘massacre and siege’ in Gaza
Somalia’s Foreign Minister Abdisalam Abdi Ali demanded an immediate ceasefire, the protection of civilians and the delivery of unconditional humanitarian aid to Gaza.

26 Aug, 2025
DR Congo and M23 rebels resume peace talks – Qatar
The talks “included the discussions over finding a mechanism of monitoring the ceasefire, alongside (an) exchange of prisoners and detainees”, the Qatari foreign ministry said.

26 Aug, 2025
Uganda deal with Trump on US deportees runs into opposition
Uganda is being put forward as a possible location for high-profile detainee Kilmar Abrego Garcia, an El Salvador native who has been charged with human smuggling.

26 Aug, 2025
Botswana declares health emergency over medicine shortage
President Duma Boko said the military would oversee an emergency distribution drive.

26 Aug, 2025
DR Congo summons army commanders over defeat of troops fighting M23 rebels
A total of 35 generals and six colonels were summoned over defeat of government troops during fighting with M23 rebels

26 Aug, 2025
South Africa probes human trafficking claims in Russian job offers
The Russia-based programme called “Alabuga Start” promises international careers, flights, housing and Russian language classes in the central Russian region of Tatarstan.




