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Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Africa

April 1, 2026

ECA boss urges Africa to shift to domestic health financing as funding shrinks

He urged governments to adopt sustainable funding strategies for resilient health systems.

Economic Commission for Africa (ECA)
March 31, 2026

Gunmen kill 73 people at South Sudan gold mine

Vice-President James Wani Igga said the attacks occurred on Saturday near Jebel Iraq in Central Equatoria state in the south of the country.

South Sudan Gold Mine
March 31, 2026

NEMA, IOM receive 145 returnees from Libya

NEMA said the measures were to ensure a safe, dignified and coordinated reception process.

145 Nigerian returnees from Benghazi, Libya
March 31, 2026

UN chief urges African, Caribbean nations to rebuild trust in multilateralism

The UN chief also urged the OACPS to increase its investment in sustainable development and climate resilience.

11th Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States in Equatorial Guinea
March 30, 2026

Protesters set vehicles, properties ablaze over installation of Igbo king in South Africa

The protesters described the installation of the Nigerian king in the area as unlawful and disrespectful.

Protesting South Africans
March 30, 2026

Tourist killed in plane crash in southern Namibia

A German woman was killed and a pilot seriously injured after a light aircraft crashed near Aus Settlement in southern Namibia’s Kharas region.

Light plane crash in Namibia
March 29, 2026

Outrage as DR Congo doctor brutalises naked female patient in hospital

The country’s First Lady, Denise Nyakeru Tshisekedi, has waded into the matter.

DR Congo violence
March 29, 2026

Nigeria sets record-breaking performance at Botswana mixed relay

Kenya finished second with a strong showing, recording a national record time of 41.70 seconds.

Team Nigeria
March 28, 2026

ECA boss urges Africa to embrace innovation shift

Mr Gatete called for strong social protection systems, skills retraining, and inclusive policies to mitigate labour-market shocks.

Claver Gatete
March 28, 2026

Ex-NiDO chairman hails Ghanaian president for UN resolution declaring slave trade crime

Mr Ikoli stressed that reparations were not some sort of favour to Africa.

A former president, Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation (NiDO), Qatar, Victor Ikoli