Fresh Attacks in Plateau, Kwara Disrupt 2026 Farming Season
Fresh attacks by armed groups in Plateau and Kwara states have disrupted the 2026 farming season, forcing hundreds of farmers to abandon their fields amid growing fears over food production and rural security. In Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State, gunmen launched coordinated attacks on several farming communities, killing residents, destroying homes and forcing... Read More
Guinea Becomes First ECOWAS Member to Opt Out of Planned ECO Single Currency
Guinea has become the first member of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to formally opt out of the bloc’s planned ECO single currency, dealing a fresh setback to one of West Africa’s most ambitious economic integration projects. The announcement was made by Guinean authorities following consultations on the country’s long-term monetary policy,... Read More
Magnitude 5.0 Earthquake Strikes Off Egypt’s Coast Near Suez
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck off Egypt’s eastern coast near the Gulf of Suez on Monday, sending tremors across parts of the country and prompting authorities to monitor the situation for possible aftershocks. According to Egypt’s National Research Institute of Astronomy and Geophysics (NRIAG), the earthquake occurred offshore in the Gulf of Suez region at... Read More
Tanker Hit by Explosion Off Oman as Hormuz Shipping Plunges 77%
A commercial oil tanker was rocked by an explosion off the coast of Khasab, Oman, raising fresh concerns over maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz as shipping traffic through the strategic waterway has reportedly fallen by 77% amid escalating regional tensions. The explosion occurred near the entrance to the Strait of Hormuz, one of... Read More
Ferry Fire Off Indonesia’s Madura Island Forces Hundreds to Evacuate
A passenger ferry caught fire off the coast of Madura Island in Indonesia, forcing hundreds of passengers and crew to evacuate as emergency teams mounted a large-scale rescue operation at sea. The fire reportedly broke out while the vessel was sailing in waters between Java and Madura, sending thick black smoke billowing from the ferry... Read More
Gianni Infantino Under Fire as Governance Controversies Rock FIFA
FIFA President Gianni Infantino is facing one of the most challenging periods of his tenure as a string of controversies surrounding governance, political neutrality, and commercial reforms continue to spark criticism from football bodies, human rights groups, and fans. The latest backlash centres on Infantino’s reported proposal to establish FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE), a commercial... Read More
Tyla Reportedly Removes Lagos Concert Amid Xenophobia Backlash
South African Grammy-winning singer Tyla has reportedly removed her December 22, 2026, Lagos concert from the schedule of her A*POP World Tour, following a wave of backlash from Nigerians over renewed xenophobic attacks against Nigerians and other African migrants in South Africa. The Lagos show had initially been announced as the only Nigerian stop... Read More
Gavi Approves $500 Million to Strengthen Vaccines, Primary Healthcare in Nigeria
Nigeria has secured nearly $500 million in funding from Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, to support vaccine procurement, strengthen primary healthcare (PHC) services, and improve the country’s immunisation programme over the 2026–2030 period. The approval marks one of the country’s largest recent health-sector financing commitments and is expected to boost efforts to protect millions of children... Read More
South Africa Pushes for AU-Wide Migration Conference After Xenophobic Violence
South Africa is urging the African Union (AU) to convene a continent-wide conference on migration following weeks of xenophobic violence and mounting diplomatic tensions over the treatment of African migrants within its borders. Pretoria says the proposed conference would revive a long-standing AU decision to address migration not only as a border security issue... Read More
AI-Generated Map With Incorrect African Labels Sparks Controversy at AIDS 2026 Conference
Rio de Janeiro A presentation by the U.S. State Department at the AIDS 2026 Conference in Rio de Janeiro has drawn criticism after it featured an OpenAI-generated map of Africa that incorrectly labelled every country on the continent. The slide, used during a conference session, displayed a map in which the names of African countries... Read More