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Sunday, September 6, 2026

Africa

August 29, 2026

Armed Conflicts: Nigeria urges AU to fund own peace efforts, reduce reliance on external assistance

The minister warned that uncertain funding could undermine the effectiveness of African peace operations and weaken the continent’s ability to address conflicts independently.

August 29, 2026

Niger: Mutinous soldiers attack airport, presidency as military restores control

The attack temporarily knocked state television and radio off the air.

Niger military
August 29, 2026

Security agents urges calm as explosion rocks Niger Republic airport

Mr Ibrahim wrote, “Another cowardly attack against base 101 and once again our defense and security forces have ensured. Situation under control.”

Niamey
August 29, 2026

Akwaaba Expo: Gambia seeks robust tourism feasibility, stronger regional ties with Nigeria

The expo organisers said Gambia would participate in the event alongside tourism, travel and aviation stakeholders from across Africa.

The Gambia, Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Abdoulie Jobe.
August 28, 2026

World’s youngest monarch Uganda’s Oyo Nyimba crowned at three dies aged 34

Oyo Nyimba was once the world’s youngest reigning monarch when he took the crown in 1995 at age three.

August 28, 2026

49 killed, 33 injured in South Sudan cattle raid

William Wol Mayom Bol, Warrap State Information Minister, described the attack as “a brutal attack”.

Killer Herdsmen
August 28, 2026

Atiku promises to revive ECOMOG, bring back Niger, Burkina Faso, Mali to ECOWAS

Mr Abubakar vowed to revive the Economic Community of West African States Monitoring Group (ECOMOG), and return Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger to ECOWAS.

Atiku Abubakar
August 28, 2026

Nigeria, others adopt framework to safeguard Africa’s polio gains

African ministers of health adopted a 10-year plan to sustain polio eradication efforts.

Polio immunisation vaccine
August 28, 2026

Ebola: Teachers, parents fear school reopening in eastern DRC

Schools are scheduled to reopen nationwide on September 1, but reopening in Ebola-affected areas will depend on local transmission risks.

Democratic Republic of Congo
August 28, 2026

Third Term: DR Congo president plans national dialogue to ease tensions, rules out M23

Mr Tshisekedi said the dialogue will begin with consultations across Congo’s 26 provinces, then culminate in national talks.

DRC President