Ghana's military hunts those behind convoy attack on northern highway
Three civilians and seven gunmen were killed in an area where there has been a protracted chieftaincy dispute.
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Africa: FTSE Reclassification Lifts Ngx Asi By 45.05 Percent Ytd, Ranked Top 2 in Africa
[This Day] The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) has emerged the second best performing bourse in Africa buoyed by the recent FTSE Russell reclassification of Nigeria from unclassified to Frontier market status.
Africa: The Hormuz Chokepoint Is Threatening Africa's Food Supply
[ISS] Fertiliser disruption exposes a blind spot that farm-level policy has long ignored - but Africa holds the resources to fix it.
Africa: Wildmango Partners With Openai to Expand Ai Access in Africa
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- WildMango has partnered with OpenAI to expand access to advanced artificial intelligence technologies across Africa.
'I jumped around the house': Sabastian Sawe's parents celebrate marathon record
Emily and Simion Sawe share their pride at the runner's historic sub-two-hour marathon win.
'We don't know what will happen to us': U.S. deportees in limbo in DRC
15 South American migrants and asylum seekers deported from the U.S. to the DRC are now living in uncertainty in a country an with ongoing armed conflict, where they have no ties.
Africa: Uhuru in Ghana for High-Level Tana Forum On African Security
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Former President Uhuru Kenyatta is in Accra for the Tana Forum on Security in Africa, a high-level continental platform focused on peace, governance, and security challenges across the continent.
Africa: PS Oluga Calls for Stronger Political Commitment to Primary Healthcare in Africa
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Principal Secretary for Medical Services Ouma Oluga has called for sustained policy leadership and political commitment to strengthen primary healthcare systems in Kenya and across Africa.
Africa: Two Nigerians Killed in South Africa in Xenophobic Attacks
[Premium Times] Last week, videos of violence against African migrants in South Africa circulated online.
Africa: Ruto Urges Africa to Become Producer of Medical Supplies, Not Consumer
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has called on African countries to work together to ensure that African countries are self-sufficient in medical supplies and health commodities to strengthen the continent's health systems.
Africa: Efforts to Eliminate Hepatitis Delivers Gains but More Action Needed to Meet 2030 Targets
[WHO] Global efforts to combat viral hepatitis are delivering measurable progress in reducing infections and deaths, but the disease remains a major global health challenge, according to a new World Health Organization (WHO) report released today at the World Hepatitis Summit.
Africa: Kenya to Host Eastern Africa Health Security Hub Under New Africa CDC Deal
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya has signed a framework agreement with the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention to establish the Eastern Africa Regional Coordinating Centre in Nairobi, cementing its role as a strategic hub for regional health security and emergency
Africa: Kenya Bags Four Medals On Day One As Africa Wrestling Championship Starts in Egypt
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya bagged four medals at the 2026 Africa Wrestling Championships that started today in Alexandria, Egypt.
Central Africa: Regional Launch of 'Fit to Prosper' - Investing in Health for Jobs and Development in Western and Central Africa
[World Bank] ACCRA, April 27, 2026 - Countries in Western and Central Africa face growing pressure on their health systems as financing tightens and health needs expand due to population growth, disease outbreaks, climate shocks, and a rising dual burden of disease.
Africa: Ecobank Group Plans $500m Raise to Refinance Debt
[Daba Finance] Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (BRVM: ETIT) is preparing to raise $500 million through a subordinated debt issue as it moves to refinance part of its balance sheet ahead of a regulatory deadline in June 2026.
Africa: Bank of Africa Senegal Q1 Profit Grows As Credit Demand Picks Up
[Daba Finance] Bank of Africa Senegal (BRVM: BOAS), the Dakar-based lender within the BMCE Group, opened 2026 on a stronger footing, growing net profit by about 10% year-on-year in the first quarter to 5.74 billion FCFA ($10.3 million). The result reflects a bank that is
West Africa: Barrow Receives U.S. Embassy Chargé D Affaires, AU Sahel Delegation
[The Point] In a closed-door meeting, President Adama Barrow received the United States (US) Embassy Charge d Affaires, Eugene Young, in Banjul.
Africa: Finance for Clean Energy Doesn't Reach Projects in Africa - the Credit Rules Are Out of Date
[The Conversation Africa] In African countries, there's a gap between the financing available for renewable energy and the projects its meant to reach. Funds are not reaching the right places and even as more funding is announced for clean energy, many projects don't get off
Africa: How Africans Get Their News Is Changing - How Much They Get Might Not Be
[Afrobarometer] Most citizens want news media that is free and holds government accountable.
IS says it was behind deadly Nigeria attack on football pitch
Authorities say the militants raided a football pitch where people had been gathering and opened fire at random.
Africa: Africa's Path to Lasting Peace: Multilateral Security Cooperation
[allAfrica] Nairobi -- The African continent finds itself at a pivotal juncture in 2026. While hosting some of the world's fastest-growing economies and a vibrant, youthful population, Africa's progress has been overshadowed by a myriad of security challenges.
Suspects in Scot's murder in Kenya charged over attack on another man
The four men pleaded not guilty to targeting an American in an alleged attack at a holiday apartment.
Gunmen raid Nigerian orphanage and kidnap children
The attack saw 23 children and the facility's proprietress kidnapped by gunmen on Sunday.
Plane crash in South Sudan kills all 14 on board
The authorities are investigating but early reports suggest bad weather and poor visibility may be to blame.
Africa: Practicing Today for Tomorrow's Emergencies - WHO Convenes Countries and Partners to Simulate Response to Major Disease Outbreak
[WHO] The World Health Organization (WHO) wrapped up Exercise Polaris II, a 2-day high-level simulation exercise, based around an outbreak of a fictional new bacterium spreading across the world. Bringing together 26 countries and territories, 600 health emergency experts and
Africa: First Malaria Drug for Newborns Gets WHO Approval
[New Times] The World Health Organization (WHO has approved the first malaria treatment made for newborns and very young infants, in an effort to improve care for children most at risk.
Africa: Namibia Eyes Stronger Ties With Nigeria
[New Era] Namibia's Ambassador to Nigeria, Walde Ndevashiya, has outlined plans to strengthen economic cooperation between the two nations, with a focus on expanding partnerships across key sectors. The diplomat said his mission will prioritise economic diplomacy.
Africa: Sita Executive Warns - Tech, Not Terminals, Will Determine Africa's Aviation Future
[New Era] The Namibian government is doubling down on aviation infrastructure as part of its growth strategy, with Works and Transport Minister Veikko Nekundi highlighting major upgrades at Hosea Kutako International Airport, including a third terminal and plans for a new
Africa: Bishop of Tombura Yambio - 'Thank You, Pope Leo Xiv! the True Fruit of the Visit Will Be Seen in What We Will Become'
[Agenzia Fides] Tombura Yambio -- From the heart of South Sudan, a nation still searching for the fullness of peace, the President of the Commission for the Promotion of Integral Human Development of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of Sudan and South Sudan (SSS-CBC), Eduardo
Museum announces return of artefacts to Botswana
The artefacts will be returned and displayed in an exhibition in Serowe opening on 27 May.
