April 24
Liberia: Stand Wants Pres. Boakai's Peace Award Canceled
Liberian Investigator
Solidarity and Trust for a New Day has demanded that the Center for African Peace and Conflict Resolution cancel a planned peace award for President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, arguing… Read more »
April 23
Africa: All of Africa Today - April 23, 2026
allAfrica
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Africa: British International Investment Targets £9bn New Capital for Africa Economic Growth
Leadership
British International Investment (BII), has launched its new five-year strategy, with the aim to drive £9 billion of new capital into Africa to support economic growth. Read more »
Algeria: Algeria Eliminates Trachoma As a Public Health Problem [press release]
WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) has validated Algeria as having eliminated trachoma as a public health problem, making it the 10th country in WHO's African Region and the 29th… Read more »
Somalia: Somaliland President Heads to UAE On Visit
Horn Diplomat
Somaliland's President, Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi Irro, departed for Dubai in the United Arab Emirates on Thursday, with the presidency describing the trip as a private visit. Read more »
Nigeria: U.S. Issues Warrant for Nigerian Woman After Skipping Prison Term
Vanguard
A Nigerian-born fraud convict and United States permanent resident, Emuobosan Emanuella Hall, has been declared wanted after failing to turn herself in to begin serving an… Read more »
Uganda: A Race for Rights - How Sport Is Helping Protect Girls in Uganda
UN News
On a red running track in eastern Uganda, coach Zuena Cheptoek is doing more than training runners. For many girls in the Sebei subregion, she is also a confidante, a mentor and… Read more »
Liberia: Boakai to Receive Top Peace Honor in United States
New Dawn
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has departed the country for a working visit to the United States, scheduled from April 22 to April 30, 2026. Read more »
Nigeria: Millions of Workers At Risk As Global Shocks Intensify, ILO Warns
Vanguard
The Director-General of the International Labour Organization, Gilbert Houngbo, has raised the alarm over imminent labour crisis following unabating global shocks. Read more »
Somalia: EU Pledges €75m to African Union Mission in Somalia
Shabelle
The European Union has approved €75m in funding for the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia, reinforcing its position as the mission's largest financial… Read more »
Mozambique: Chapo Calls for New Approach to Cooperation With China
AIM
Mozambican President Daniel Chapo has called for a new approach to international cooperation with China, based on partnerships and concrete results, replacing the traditional… Read more »
Namibia: Namibia-EU Forum Targets N$390 Billion for Green Future
Namibian
The upcoming Namibia-European Union (EU) Business Forum aims to secure N$390 billion in investment to bolster green energy, logistics hubs, and sustainable economic diversification… Read more »
Somalia: Somali Opposition Holds Closed-Door Talks With Turkish Ambassador in Mogadishu
Shabelle
Somali opposition figures held a closed-door meeting with Turkey's ambassador to Somalia at the residence of former president Sharif Sheikh Ahmed in Mogadishu, sources familiar… Read more »
East Africa: U.S. Pushes for Stronger Cross-Border Cooperation in East Africa Anti-Corruption Drive
Capital FM
Effective anti-corruption efforts require a coordinated, whole-of-government approach that integrates law enforcement agencies, prosecutors, financial intelligence units, tax… Read more »
Senegal: Macky Sall Pitches Four Decades of Power As His UN Calling Card
RFI
Former Senegalese president Macky Sall closed the public hearings for candidates seeking to succeed António Guterres as United Nations Secretary-General, presenting himself… Read more »
Africa: European Union Confirms the Largest Contribution to the AU Mission in Somalia (Aussom)
African Union
The European Union (EU) and its Member States adopted the financial contribution to the African Union (AU) Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) with an amount of… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia Backs Arab Condemnation of Iran Over Regional Attacks
Shabelle
Somalia has formally joined Arab states in condemning alleged Iranian attacks on countries in the Middle East, expressing full support for Arab governments amid rising regional… Read more »
Africa: Deputy Health Minister Appointed to AU Secretariat On Global Health
Ghanaian Times
The Deputy Minister of Health, Dr Grace Ayensu-Danquah, has been appointed as a Secretariat Member of the African High Level Ministerial Committee (AHLMC) to help lead the reform… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Man, Wife Face 50-Year Jail Risk Over $500,000 Fraud in Us
Vanguard
A Nigerian national based in the United States, Opeyemi Olujobi, and his wife, Jennie Davidson, are facing a potential combined sentence of up to 50 years in prison after being… Read more »
Eritrea: UNHCR Guidance Note On Eritrea - Fact, Context, and the Politics of Omission [document]
Shabait
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 22 April 2026 Read more »
Nigeria: We're Happy to Have More Nigerians in Laliga, Says Akor Adams
Premium Times
The Sevilla FC striker, who is enjoying a standout campaign in LaLiga, made the remarks during a media interaction, reflecting on his development, national team experience, and the… Read more »
Africa: Opening Statement At the Annual Retreat of the Group of African Ambassadors in China (Gaac), H.E. Ambassador Alhaji Sarjoh Bah, Phd AU Permanent Representative to the People's Republic of China, Beijing | 23 April 2026 [document]
African Union
His Excellency Martin Mpana, Ambassador of the Republic of Cameroon to China and Dean of the African Diplomatic Corps in China Read more »
Nigeria: Learning From India's State Electricity Market Reforms [opinion]
Daily Trust
Nigeria's electricity sector is at a defining moment. With the Electricity Act 2023, the country has begun decentralising power--allowing states to generate, distribute, and… Read more »
Uganda: Businessman's National Honor Highlights Indian Diaspora's Role in Uganda
Independent (Kampala)
When Harshad Maganbhai Barot stepped forward to receive the Distinguished Order of the Crested Crane (Grand Officer) during NRA Day celebrations in January 2026, the moment went… Read more »
Liberia: UN Engages Liberian Media On New Cooperation Framework, Urges Inclusive and Responsible Reporting
FrontPageAfrica
The United Nations in Liberia has strengthened its engagement with the media through a one-day workshop aimed at deepening journalists' understanding of the UN Cooperation… Read more »
