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Africa

July 22, 2025

WFP warns South Sudan could face food aid cut in September

According to the WFP, severe funding shortfalls mean it can reach just 2.5 million people, only 30 percent of people facing severe hunger.

SOUTH SUDANESE REFUGEES
July 22, 2025

500 miners buried by landslides in Congo

A police spokesman said ten bodies have been recovered since the collapse in a remote area on Sunday.

July 22, 2025

Africa losing $90 billion annually to imported substandard fuel, Dangote laments

Dangote criticised the lack of harmonised fuel standards across African nations, which creates artificial barriers for regional trade in refined products. 

Aliko Dangote
July 22, 2025

How Nigeria, Africa can retain wealth generated locally, tackle illicit financial flows: Experts

FIRS boss Zacch Adedeji described illicit financial flows as one of the most critical challenges facing the country’s economy.

FIRS boss Zacch Adedeji ,Dr Doris Uzoka-Anite,Bashir Adeniyi, Irene Ovonji-Odida and others at the event
July 22, 2025

Ramaphosa fires education minister accused of recruitment scandal, lying to parliament

The Democratic Alliance, the second-largest party, accused the minister of involvement in the recruitment scandal and lying to cover it up, forming a coalition with Mr Ramaphosa’s ANC.

Ramaphosa, Nobuhle Nkabane
July 22, 2025

Digital Potential: UN deputy chief says Africa must bet on youth

UN deputy secretary-general Amina Mohammed says Africa must “bet on her youth” to realise its digital potential.

Youths at a skills training
July 21, 2025

Nigerian Army trains 173 soldiers for ECOWAS peacekeeping mission in Guinea Bissau

Mr Uwem charged the troops to maintain high standards of conduct and discipline.

Nigerian Army trains 173 soldiers
July 19, 2025

ICAD urges African leaders to dismantle trade barriers, promote economic sovereignty

Mr Nyama stated, “ICAD was born out of the growing need for systems that reflect Africa’s unique realities.

African map
July 18, 2025
CAA championship
July 18, 2025

Burkina Faso military dictator scraps electoral body

Since he assumed office, Mr Traorè has failed to plan for the country’s return to democratic rule.

Burkina Faso's military ruler Ibrahim Traore