Elon Musk’s Starlink Restrictions Raise Concerns Over Ukraine’s Air Defence October 21, 2026 A reported decision by Elon Musk to restrict the performance of a military-grade satellite communications service used by Ukraine has raised concerns about the…
South Sudan Protests Sudan Over Deadly Drone Strike on Abyei Market October 21, 2026 South Sudan has formally protested to Sudan following a deadly drone attack on a busy market in the disputed Abyei region, raising fresh concerns…
Morocco-Liberia Defence Deal Advances With Military Supplies and Commando Training October 21, 2026 Morocco has begun delivering military vehicles and logistical supplies to Liberia as the two African countries expand their defence partnership, with around 140 Liberian…
Senegal General Strike: Workers Demand Better Wages and Lower Living Costs October 21, 2026 Workers in Senegal have taken to the streets of Dakar to demand better working conditions, improved purchasing power and action on rising living expenses,…
Nigeria Records First Ebola Case Since 2014 as Regional Outbreak Widens October 20, 2026 Nigeria has confirmed its first Ebola case in the latest outbreak affecting parts of Africa, prompting health authorities to intensify surveillance and begin tracing…
Ousmane Sonko Questions G20 Debt Plan as Senegal Faces Financial Pressure October 20, 2026 Senegal’s efforts to address its growing public debt have triggered fresh political tensions, with parliamentary leader Ousmane Sonko questioning the government’s decision to use…
Human Rights Watch Warns of Civilian Abuses by Mali’s Army and Armed Groups October 20, 2026 Human Rights Watch has accused Mali’s military, its Russian-linked allies and armed opposition groups of committing serious abuses during the country’s worsening conflict, warning…
Nigeria’s CNG Plan: FG Targets 1 Million Vehicles to Cut Transport Costs October 20, 2026 The Federal Government has renewed efforts to expand the use of compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles across Nigeria, setting its sights on deploying one…
Air Côte d’Ivoire and Air France Launch Paris–Abidjan Codeshare on October 25 October 20, 2026 Air Côte d’Ivoire and Air France are strengthening their partnership with a reciprocal codeshare agreement on the Paris–Abidjan route, giving travellers more options when…
UN 2027 Budget: Tinubu Receives Seven-Volume Proposal From Jimoh Ibrahim October 20, 2026 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has received the United Nations’ proposed 2027 budget, valued at approximately $14 billion, from Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the global…