Africa – Page 37 – Omanghana

A rapidly spreading invasive mosquito species is raising serious public health concerns across Africa, with experts warning that it could fuel a major resurgence of malaria in densely populated cities. Known as Anopheles stephensi, the mosquito is particularly dangerous because of its ability to survive in urban environments where traditional malaria-carrying mosquitoes are less common. […]

Namibia is seeking to use growing international competition for its critical minerals to accelerate domestic industrialization, create employment and reduce its dependence on exporting unprocessed resources. The strategy gained momentum following President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah’s state visit to Beijing, where Namibia and China signed eight cooperation documents covering green minerals, infrastructure, energy and broader economic relations. […]

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The Spanish North African enclave of Ceuta is facing a major humanitarian crisis after an estimated 60,000 migrants crossed its borders last week, overwhelming security agencies and reception facilities. At least 77 people reportedly died during the unprecedented movement. Many of the victims drowned while attempting to swim around the coastal barriers, while others were […]

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has become the fastest-growing in the disease’s recorded history, placing enormous pressure on an already fragile health system in the country’s conflict-affected east. As of August 3, 2026, authorities had recorded 3,874 confirmed cases and 1,751 deaths in DR Congo. The epidemic is now the country’s […]

Chad and France are gradually rebuilding military cooperation less than two years after N’Djamena ended its defense agreement with Paris and ordered French troops to leave the country. The emerging arrangement represents a significant change in relations between the two countries. Instead of restoring France’s former network of permanent bases and large troop deployments, discussions […]

The Pacific island nation of Nauru is offering citizenship to foreign investors for a minimum contribution of $90,000 as it seeks funding for climate-resilient infrastructure and the planned relocation of vulnerable communities. Developed in partnership with international advisory firm Henley & Partners, the citizenship-by-investment programme is intended to generate revenue to protect Nauru’s estimated 13,000 […]

As Nigerian industrialist Aliko Dangote enters the legacy-building stage of his career, attention is increasingly turning to the roles his three daughters—Halima, Fatima and Mariya Dangote—could play in the future of the family’s vast business interests. Rather than publicly naming one successor, Dangote appears to be pursuing a shared leadership structure in which each daughter […]

Cameroon’s 93-year-old President Paul Biya has announced a major military reshuffle from Geneva, Switzerland, amid growing concern over his prolonged absence from the country. Biya, described as the world’s oldest serving head of state, left Cameroon on June 7, 2026, for what the presidency initially called a “brief private stay in Europe.” As of August […]

Ghana and Morocco have renewed their commitment to expanding bilateral cooperation in trade, agriculture, investment, renewable energy and other strategic sectors. The pledge was made during the second session of the Morocco-Ghana Permanent Joint Commission for Cooperation held recently in Accra. The meeting brought together government officials and representatives from both countries to review their […]

President John Dramani Mahama has renewed calls for the international community to provide reparatory justice to African countries and people of African descent for the lasting consequences of the transatlantic slave trade. Addressing a special joint sitting of the Jamaican Parliament on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, President Mahama described the forced enslavement of an estimated […]

Invasive Mosquito Raises Fears of Urban Malaria Surge Across Africa

Namibia Pushes Local Mineral Processing as China, EU and Japan Compete for Resources

Ceuta Struggles to Recover After Mass Migrant Crossing Leaves 77 Dead

DR Congo Ebola Outbreak Becomes Fastest-Growing in Recorded History

Chad and France Quietly Rebuild Security Ties After Military Withdrawal

Nauru Offers $90,000 “Climate Citizenship” to Fund Rising Sea-Level Response

Dangote Daughters Take Bigger Roles in Family’s Expanding Business Empire

Paul Biya Reshuffles Cameroon’s Military from Geneva Amid Extended Absence

Ghana and Morocco Strengthen Cooperation with 11 New Agreements

Mahama Calls for Reparatory Justice for Africa and the Diaspora

God’s Mercies Are New Every Morning

The Heart of Faith: Love God, Love People

Sulemana Scores Four as Ghana Beat Mexico to Reach U-15 Quarter-Finals