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Wednesday, March 4, 2026

Africa

March 4, 2026

Please schedule interviews immediately; over 2,000 visa appointment slots available in next two weeks, U.S. Embassy begs Ghanaians

The embassy stated, “We have more than 2,000 visa appointment slots available in the next two weeks for B1/B2 travelers.”

U.S. Visa
March 4, 2026

Zambia’s cholera cases surpass 1,100 since August outbreak

A total of 376,573 people in affected districts have been vaccinated against cholera so far.

Zambia
March 4, 2026

Sudan declares end to cholera epidemic after 18-month outbreak

Sudan first announced the outbreak of cholera in August 2024.

Cholera/Sudan
March 4, 2026

African supply chains under strain from Middle East conflict: Ramaphosa

Mr Ramaphosa made the comments on Wednesday at an African energy conference in Cape Town, which is taking place amid extreme volatility in global energy markets.

Ramaphosa at energy conference
March 4, 2026

Iran’s embassy in Nigeria condemns U.S.-Israeli attacks, cites violation of international law

Iran’s embassy in Nigeria has condemned military attacks on Iran, citing concerns over international law and sovereignty.

Gholamreza Mahdavi Raja
March 4, 2026

Asylum Abuse: Sudan, Cameroon among countries affected by UK visa halt

Study visas for nationals from Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar, and Sudan have been halted, as have work visas for Afghans.

African refugees
March 3, 2026

ICRC, ECOWAS strengthen civilian protection policy

Mr Matthews commended ECOWAS for its engagement in developing a protection of civilians’ policy.

International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
March 3, 2026

Africa leading in global new breast cancer prevalence: Report

Nigeria’s age-standardised death rate was 38.7 per 100,000 in 2023, a 73.5 per cent rise from 1990.

Breast cancer patients in Africa
March 2, 2026

U.S. sanctions Rwandan Defence Force for violating Washington Accords peace deal with DRC

Messrs Kagame and Tshisekedi signed a peace agreement brokered by President Donald Trump in December 2025.

Trump with Kagame and Tshisekedi
March 2, 2026

One dead, five missing as Nigerian tugboat sinks off South African coast 

The vessel, which had travelled to South Africa for repairs, was said to be heading back to Lagos with 18 persons onboard.

Nigerian tugboat