Ethiopia and Nigeria seek closer ties through leadership exchange
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed held talks with Nigerian Vice-President Kashim Shettima on 7 October 2026 during Shettima’s three-day working visit to Ethiopia. The visit […]
Articles by Steven Addamah
Africa launches credit rating Agency to improve risk assessments and access to capital
The Africa Credit Rating Agency (AfCRA), an African Union (AU)-mandated institution, was launched on Wednesday in Balaclava, northern Mauritius, to improve assessments of African credit […]
Nigerian military reports over 25 suspected ISWAP fighters killed in Borno
Nigerian troops killed more than 25 suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters while repelling an attack in northeastern Borno State, the military said […]
South Sudan churches demand end to fighting as civilian suffering deepens
South Sudan’s church leaders have called for an immediate end to hostilities, warning that armed violence, youth mobilization and inter-communal clashes are killing civilians, displacing […]
Sudan: Hundreds flee fresh RSF attacks in Blue Nile region
Hundreds of residents fled their homes in Sudan’s Blue Nile region on October 5, 2026, following fresh attacks attributed to the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces […]
Botswana faces criticism over elephant hunts for independence celebrations
Animal rights activists have criticised Botswana’s decision to authorise the killing of 23 elephants to provide meat for celebrations marking the country’s 60th anniversary of […]
Nigeria plans special energy zones to support round-the-clock power supply
Nigeria plans to establish special energy zones in key commercial and industrial centres to support 24-hour electricity supply in areas with high demand. Minister of […]
African leaders launch $16bn refinery project in Kenya’s Lamu
Five African Heads of state broke ground for a $16 billion oil refinery in Kenya’s coastal town of Lamu on Wednesday, 30 September 2026, amid […]
South Africa’s youth employment initiative records over 2.6 million temporary earning opportunities
South Africa’s Presidential Youth Employment Intervention (PYEI) has recorded more than 2.6 million temporary earning opportunities since its launch in 2020, exceeding its target of […]
Zambian archbishop charged over vehicle reportedly gifted by former President
Zambian authorities arrested and charged the Archbishop of Lusaka, Alick Banda, on Monday, 28 September 2026, over a Toyota Hilux reportedly given to him by […]