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February 12, 2026

Morocco elected to AU Peace and Security Council

The 48th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council of the African Union began on Wednesday in Addis Ababa.

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February 11, 2026

Nigeria calls for accountability, audit reforms across AU organs

He expressed concern over discrepancies in financial records, violations of procurement and contracting rules.

Yusuf Tuggar
February 11, 2026

Violence, famine, disease fuelling rising death toll among children in Sudan: UN

UN aid agencies have warned that relentless violence, famine and disease are fuelling a rising death toll among children in Sudan.

Sudanese kids
February 10, 2026

Nigeria’s army chief arrives in Liberia for 69th Armed Forces Day

Mr Shaibu is expected to participate in activities marking Liberia’s 69th Armed Forces Day.

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen. Waidi Shaibu,
February 10, 2026

Kenya denounces Russia’s conscription of nationals for Ukraine war

Twenty seven Kenyans fighting in Russia had been repatriated to the East African country so far. It is unclear the number of Kenyan fighters that have been killed.

Ravaged Ukraine
February 10, 2026

Africa sits on $29.5 trillion in minerals yet imports steel, fertiliser, aluminium

The report argues that the problem is not a lack of resources but Africa’s failure to convert raw minerals into finished products such as steel, aluminium and fertilisers.

Steel, fertiliser, aluminium
February 10, 2026

UN rights chief seeks actions to stop killings in Sudan

Mr Türk said the call was necessary as the brutal Sudan war shows no signs of ending.

Sudan violence
February 10, 2026

DR Congo: UN restates orderly peacekeeping transition as South Africa withdraws troops

President Cyril Ramaphosa, in a statement, said he informed UN secretary-general António Guterres on January 12 about the decision.

South African troops
February 9, 2026

ECOWAS, NDC boost leadership capacity for regional peace missions

Mr Ahmed said the course was designed to prepare senior leaders for complex regional security challenges.

NDC commandant Abdullahi Ahmed
February 8, 2026
President John Mahama of Ghana