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Africa

September 28, 2026

Four Africans shortlisted as finalists for engineering innovation prize

Four innovators have been named finalists for the 2026 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation for developing healthcare and agricultural technologies.

September 28, 2026

UN chief backs Obasanjo-led AU’s renewed peace efforts in Ethiopia

Mr Guterres endorsed the African Union’s mediation led by Olusegun Obasanjo as escalating fighting in northern Ethiopia raises fears of a broader conflict.

Olusegun Obasanjo
September 27, 2026

Flamingos ​‌‍​‌‍⁠⁠‌⁠‍‍‌⁠​‍⁠‌​trounce Togo 4-0 to lift Women’s WAFU-U17 trophy

Next up for the Flamingos is the 10th FIFA Women’s U-17 World Cup holding in Morocco from October 17 to November 8, 2026.

Flamingos
September 27, 2026

Police hunt killers of 17 fun-seekers at South African tavern

The police said, “The suspects were reportedly armed with AK-47 rifles and pistols.”

September 27, 2026

Discovery of eleventh woman’s body in South Africa deepens fear amid chilling serial killings

The Women for Change decried what it described as lack of urgent action from the government.

September 27, 2026

President Ruto hails Dangote Refinery as group accelerates African expansion, targets $36 billion revenue

Kenyan President William Ruto described the Dangote Petroleum Refinery as “a masterpiece of science, engineering and art” after touring the world-class facility in Lagos.

September 27, 2026

Africa’s exclusion from UN Security Council undermines global governance system, fairness: Shettima

Vice President Kashim Shettima says Africa’s continued exclusion from permanent membership of the UN Security Council undermines fairness.

Shettima speaking at UNGA81
September 27, 2026

ECOWAS climate action stalled by poor funding, political will: Parliament

The Parliament wants ECOWAS leaders to consider a regional climate resilience and human security fund.

Memounatou Ibrahima
September 26, 2026

Nigeria, Namibia partner on cross-border trade, investment

Namibia’s High Commissioner to Nigeria, Walde Ndevashiya, said the initiative would provide a practical platform for connecting businesses.

Nigeria, Namibia
September 26, 2026
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