China has strengthened its economic and diplomatic relationship with Nigeria through a new RMB 200 million grant and a multibillion-dollar infrastructure commitment, reinforcing Beijing’s growing influence in West Africa. The latest grant, valued at approximately $29 million, is expected to support Nigeria’s economic growth and finance development projects jointly agreed upon by the two governments. […]

Survivors of the Lake Kariba ferry disaster have described a desperate struggle for life after an overloaded government-owned vessel capsized in Zimbabwe, killing at least 46 people. The tragedy occurred on August 11, 2026, when the ferry encountered strong winds and rough waters while transporting villagers and fish traders between Kariba town and remote rural […]

Amnesty International Nigeria has vowed to launch an international “name-and-shame” campaign against Senator Francis Fadahunsi over comments allegedly encouraging violence ahead of the Osun State governorship election. Fadahunsi, who represents the Osun East Senatorial District on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, came under intense criticism after a campaign video circulated online. In the […]

South Africa has officially introduced a new Electronic Travel Authorization system as part of efforts to modernize its immigration services and replace paper-based visa applications with a fully digital process. President Cyril Ramaphosa launched the ETA platform at OR Tambo International Airport on Wednesday, August 12, 2026. During its initial rollout, the system will be […]

Egypt has strongly condemned Colombia’s decision to recognize Israeli sovereignty over the occupied Syrian Golan Heights, describing the move as a violation of international law and established United Nations resolutions. Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella announced on Monday, August 10, 2026, that his government would formally recognize the strategic territory as part of Israel. […]

President Bola Tinubu has approved a major fiscal policy aimed at attracting as much as $50 billion in investment to Nigeria’s deepwater oil and gas industry. The Deep Offshore Oil and Gas Projects Incentives (Tax Remission) Order, 2026, is intended to improve Nigeria’s competitiveness for global energy capital and revive large offshore developments that have […]

At least 14 artisanal miners have died and eight others have been injured after an illegal mining site collapsed near Rustenburg in South Africa. The disaster occurred on Monday night, August 10, 2026, at the Nkaneng dumping site, a disused excavation area situated near a commercial platinum mine. According to preliminary reports, a group of […]

At least 44 people have been confirmed dead after the ferry Mbuya Nehanda capsized on Lake Kariba during severe weather conditions. The accident occurred on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, while the vessel was traveling between the town of Kariba and nearby island communities and fishing camps. Initial reports indicate that the ferry encountered large waves […]

Zambians will vote in a closely watched general election on Thursday, August 13, 2026, with President Hakainde Hichilema seeking another five-year term in office. The nationwide election will allow voters to choose the president, members of parliament and local government representatives simultaneously. Hichilema, who leads the United Party for National Development (UPND), is widely considered […]