Africa – Page 10 – Omanghana

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At least 18 villagers have been killed in an attack by suspected Boko Haram militants in Nigeria’s northeastern Borno State, according to local leaders and security sources cited by Reuters. The victims were gathering firewood in Marte Local Government Area on Thursday, October 1, 2026, when armed men ambushed them. The traditional ruler of Marte […]

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South Africa became Ghana’s second-largest source of imports in the second quarter of 2026, supplying GH¢11.8 billion worth of goods as purchases of machinery and electrical equipment increased sharply. Figures from the Ghana Statistical Service’s quarterly trade report placed South Africa behind China, which supplied goods valued at GH¢20.4 billion between April and June. China […]

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Police in Nigeria’s Imo State say drone surveillance has identified the suspected hideout of kidnappers holding prospective National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members, but intelligence about explosives around the camp has delayed a rescue attempt. The state Commissioner of Police, Audu Garba Bosso, disclosed this on Saturday, October 3, 2026, while providing an update on […]

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At least 43 people were killed in suspected politically motivated attacks in South Africa between January and September 2026, according to the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime (GI-TOC). Its report, Bullets and Ballots, recorded 45 attacks through September 30. The death toll already exceeds every annual total documented since monitoring began in 2015. The […]

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President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, has accused opposition politicians of dismissing the President’s Independence Day address without properly considering its contents. In posts on X on Friday, October 2, Onanuga claimed that some critics appeared to have prepared their responses before Tinubu delivered the October 1 broadcast on national […]

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A hold on €18 million in European Union budget support to Sierra Leone has triggered conflicting explanations, with the Netherlands linking it to a fugitive drug trafficker while Sierra Leone and an EU commissioner cite administrative and technical reasons. Dutch Justice Minister David van Weel said the funding had been suspended to pressure Sierra Leone […]

Egypt is seeking greater investment from Qatar in its energy and tourism industries as it works to expand private enterprise and strengthen economic cooperation between the two countries. Egyptian Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk discussed the investment drive with his Qatari counterpart, Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari, during talks held alongside Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank meetings […]

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Rheinmetall Denel Munition (RDM) plans to open a production line for its locally developed LongClaw glide bomb in the second half of 2027, expanding its South African manufacturing operations into munitions designed primarily for military drones. Chief executive Maximilian Froch told DefenseWeb that small quantities are already being assembled manually ahead of the planned production […]

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Morocco is exploring opportunities to test its emerging military Cyber Protection Teams through U.S. National Guard exercises as the two countries expand cooperation on cyber defense. The proposal was discussed during a cybersecurity working group in Bedford, Massachusetts, from July 27 to 31, 2026. Representatives of the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces met with the Utah […]

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South Africa’s Nedbank has emerged as Africa’s highest-ranked company on Forbes’ World’s Best Employers 2026 list, placing 26th globally. The bank also confirmed the recognition through its official social media channels. South African companies account for nine of the continent’s top ten entries, with Nigeria’s Guaranty Trust Bank the only exception, according to Business Insider […]

Suspected Boko Haram Attack Kills at Least 18 Firewood Collectors in Borno

Machinery Imports Push South Africa to Second Place Among Ghana’s Suppliers

Police Say Drones Located Abducted NYSC Members’ Camp, Explosives Threat Delays Rescue

South Africa Records 43 Suspected Political Killings Ahead of Local Elections

Onanuga Accuses Tinubu’s Critics of Preparing Reactions Before Independence Day Speech

Sierra Leone’s €18 Million EU Aid Delay Sparks Dispute Over Dutch Fugitive

Egypt Seeks More Qatari Investment in Energy and Tourism

Rheinmetall Denel Plans South African Drone Bomb Production Line for 2027

Morocco Seeks U.S. Support to Test New Military Cyber Defense Teams

Nedbank Leads African Companies on Forbes’ World’s Best Employers 2026 List

Why Jesus Was Baptized Despite Being Without Sin

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Mahama Warns of Growing Drone and Digital Warfare Threats Across Africa