African Court opens 82nd ordinary session in Arusha
ARUSHA, Tanzania — August 31, 2026 — The African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights begins its 82nd Ordinary Session in Arusha today, as the continental judicial institution continues its…
AU marks International Day for People of African Descent, reaffirms global diaspora connection
ADDIS ABABA — August 31, 2026 — The African Union has marked the International Day for People of African Descent, using the occasion to reinforce the continent’s connection with African-descended…
AU pushes major reform of Africa’s peace, security System
LUANDA, Angola — August 30, 2026 — The African Union has called for major reforms to Africa’s peace and security system, with AU Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf urging African…
Bruno hat-trick powers United to 5–2 comeback win over Ipswich
MANCHESTER, England — Bruno Fernandes delivered a captain’s performance at Old Trafford on Sunday, scoring a hat-trick as Manchester United came from behind to defeat Ipswich Town 5–2 and secure…
ECOWAS pushes new agricultural policy toward Investment, jobs, food sovereignty
ABUJA, Nigeria — August 29, 2026 — ECOWAS is preparing a new phase of its regional agricultural policy with ministers calling for a stronger focus on investment, implementation and measurable…
Tinubu orders sweeping forensic audit of Nigeria’s Federal payroll, government systems
ABUJA, Nigeria — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered a comprehensive forensic audit of Nigeria’s federal government systems as his administration moves to identify ghost workers, unauthorized agencies and weaknesses…
ECOWAS turns decades of peace operations into regional security resource
ABUJA, Nigeria — August 29, 2026 — The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has unveiled a series of strategic publications designed to preserve lessons from decades of regional…
Boakai calls for unity, patriotism, responsible citizenship on Liberia’s 179th Flag Day
MONROVIA, Liberia — August 26, 2026 — President Joseph Nyuma Boakai Sr. used Liberia’s 179th National Flag Day celebration to call on citizens to strengthen national unity, respect public institutions…
Nigeria, Thailand deepen cooperation in technology, agriculture, renewable energy
ABUJA, Nigeria — August 27, 2026 — Nigeria and Thailand are seeking to strengthen bilateral cooperation in technology, agriculture and renewable energy, according to an announcement from Nigeria’s State House.…
Ghana enacts sweeping reform package targeting cocoa, taxes, justice, maritime security
ACCRA, Ghana — August 27, 2026 — Ghana has introduced a broad package of economic, judicial and security reforms after President John Dramani Mahama signed ten major bills into law…