Africa – Page 2 – Omanghana

Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema has approached the Gauteng High Court in Pretoria seeking a six-month direct imprisonment sentence for social commentator Ngizwe Mchunu, accusing him of repeatedly violating court orders restricting defamatory statements against him. The legal dispute follows a series of public remarks made by Mchunu, a cultural activist and former […]

Cameroon has launched a sweeping regulatory crackdown on its gold mining sector after government audits revealed that the country may have lost an estimated CFA 2 trillion (about US$3.4 billion–US$3.5 billion) over the past five years due to illegal exports, smuggling, and widespread under-reporting of production. The findings, disclosed by Serge Hervé Boyogueno, Director General […]

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has called on Guinea-Bissau’s military-led government to immediately and unconditionally release all detained political figures, warning that continued arrests could undermine efforts to restore civilian rule. The appeal was issued after a summit of West African leaders in Sierra Leone, where ECOWAS said the move was necessary […]

Uganda has launched an emergency food assistance program for the Karamoja sub-region after a prolonged dry spell triggered widespread crop failure, severe food shortages, and hunger-related deaths. Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja announced the intervention in Kampala, revealing that the government has confirmed at least 16 hunger-related deaths in the northeastern semi-arid region as communities struggle […]

UNAIDS Executive Director Winnie Byanyima has urged African governments to fundamentally transform how they finance healthcare, warning that the continent can no longer depend heavily on international donors following major reductions in global aid. Speaking on the sidelines of the African Union health summit in Accra, Ghana, Byanyima said Africa must move toward greater “health […]

The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has called on the United States to immediately remove its Ebola-related travel restrictions on Uganda, arguing that the East African nation has successfully contained its outbreak and no longer poses a significant public health risk. Speaking during an African Union health summit in Accra, Ghana, […]

Nigeria has moved 196 prequalified bidders to the commercial stage of its latest oil and gas licensing round, even as 13 of the 50 blocks offered failed to attract investor interest. The announcement was made by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) during its Commercial Bid Conference in Abuja, marking another key step in […]

Zimbabwe has launched its first dedicated freight rail corridor for transporting lithium concentrate to the Port of Maputo in Mozambique, marking a major milestone in the country’s drive to strengthen its mining export infrastructure. The National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ), in collaboration with private logistics partners, announced the launch of the new route, which is […]

The Nigerian military has arrested a 36-year-old Ghanaian woman, identified as Mary Florence, alongside a suspected Sudanese terrorist fighter during an intelligence-led counter-terrorism operation in Borno State. The operation was carried out on July 19, 2026, at approximately 11:48 a.m. by troops of the 115 Task Force Battalion operating under Operation Hadin Kai, Nigeria’s ongoing […]

At least 67 people have been rescued after the government-operated passenger ferry MV Barima capsized and sank off the northern Atlantic coast of Guyana, triggering a major air and sea search-and-rescue operation. Authorities are continuing efforts to locate additional passengers and crew members believed to be missing following the maritime disaster. Ferry Was Traveling From […]

Julius Malema Seeks Six-Month Jail Term for Ngizwe Mchunu Over Alleged Contempt of Court

Cameroon Launches Major Gold Mining Crackdown After $3.4 Billion Revenue Loss Allegations

ECOWAS Urges Guinea-Bissau Junta to Release Jailed Political Leaders Amid Transition Concerns

Uganda Launches Emergency Food Relief Operation in Karamoja After Deadly Drought Crisis

UNAIDS Calls for ‘Radical Change’ in African Healthcare Financing as Global Aid Cuts Deepen Crisis

Africa CDC Urges U.S. to Lift Uganda Ebola Travel Restrictions

Nigeria Advances 196 Bidders in Oil Licensing Round as 13 Blocks Receive No Investor Interest

Zimbabwe Launches First Rail Corridor to Boost Lithium Exports Through Mozambique

Nigerian Military Arrests Ghanaian Woman and Suspected Sudanese Terrorist in Borno State

67 Rescued After Guyana Government Ferry MV Barima Capsizes in Atlantic Ocean

2026 Mid-Year Budget: More Funding for Flood Control

Bam Bam Says Ghana’s Film Industry Takes a More Deliberate Approach Than Nollywood

Ghanaians Lose Nearly GH¢300,000 to Fake Restaurant Scams in First Half of 2026, CSA Warns