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Africa

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
March 27, 2026
Jane Ansah
March 27, 2026

Iran War: Somalia’s tuk-tuk drivers abandon livelihoods as fuel prices spike

Fuel prices in some parts of Somalia have more than doubled, raising transportation costs for passengers and businesses.

tuk-tuk drivers in Somalia
March 27, 2026

ITUC-Africa urges Nigeria to remove visa fees for Africans

Mr Odigie said removing visa fees would promote visa openness, enhance mobility across African countries, and strengthen efforts toward deeper regional integration.

African travellers(Credit: Business insider Africa)
March 26, 2026

APC Convention: FG shuts federal secretariat in Abuja, orders work from home

The circular explained that the shutdown “is due to the use of Eagle Square for the national convention of the All Progressives Congress (APC) party on the said dates.”

March 26, 2026

Senegal to parade 2025 AFCON trophy amid CAF stripped title

Mr Vittoz stated, “To be valid, a decision must be explained. It has not been, so Senegal are still African champions.”

Senegalese team with the AFCON trophy
March 26, 2026

AU urges stronger global action on slavery legacy

He described the transatlantic slave trade as both a human tragedy and a structural injustice.

Mahmoud Youssouf
March 25, 2026

Senegal FA appeals AFCON 2025 final decision at Court of Arbitration for Sport

The CAS said, “Registered by CAS on 25 March 2026, the appeal requests that the CAF decision be annulled and that FSF be declared the winner of AFCON.”

Afcon trophy
March 25, 2026

CPJ condemns court’s imprisonment of Malian journalist for insulting Niger president

“Malian authorities must immediately release Youssouf Sissoko and respect the right of the press to comment on regional security issues,” said CPJ.

Malian journalist, Youssouf Sissoko,