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Africa

July 29, 2026

WAFCON 2026: Stakeholders decry Super Falcons’ performance against Malawi

Coach Mark Sarafi blamed the team’s overconfidence for the loss.

Super Falcons 
July 29, 2026

League of African Ambassadors unveils continental agenda

The league comprises serving and retired African ambassadors committed to advancing African unity, economic cooperation and sustainable development.

League of African Ambassadors
July 29, 2026

Xenophobic Attacks: Tinubu will press for compensation from South Africa, says minister

“Whether they are regular or irregular, they are human beings. Criminals also have a right to life. You cannot hound and kill them…,” the foreign minister said.

Sola Enikanolaiye
July 28, 2026

Uganda declared Ebola free, says minister

The last Ebola patient in Uganda, a Congolese national, was discharged on June 22.

Uganda
July 28, 2026

Nigeria reaffirms commitment to AU peace, development agenda

Ms Odumegwu-Ojukwu stressed that Africa must pursue sustainable development through self-reliance, stronger institutions and strategic partnerships.

Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu
July 28, 2026

Ghana exits IMF programme with inflation down, reserves up; final $371 million disbursement approved

The executive board of IMF Monday completed the sixth and final review of the $3 billion, 39-month arrangement under the ECF for Ghana.

John Mahama
July 28, 2026

UN allocates $2 million for Ebola emergency response in Rwanda

The UN has allocated $2 million from its Central Emergency Response Fund to strengthen Ebola outbreak preparedness in Rwanda.

July 27, 2026

Gunmen kill five people in South Africa

According to the police, the suspects fled the scene and have not yet been arrested.

South Africa Police
July 27, 2026

Chad moves to withdraw from ICC over alleged bias against Africa

The ICC, based in The Hague, comprises 125 member states, including 33 African nations.