The United States has ordered the voluntary departure of non-emergency government personnel and their family members from its embassy in Abuja, citing a deteriorating security situation across Nigeria.
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A growing number of people from the African diaspora are returning to Ghana to reconnect with their ancestral roots, and many are celebrating a landmark United Nations resolution as a significant step toward justice and healing.
The World Food Programme and UNHCR warn that a $428 million shortfall could force cuts to food, water and shelter assistance for Sudanese refugees in Chad, as humanitarian needs surge amid ongoing conflict in Sudan.
Kenya has disputed a United Nations report that substantiated sexual abuse allegations against personnel in a UN-backed mission in Haiti. Nairobi says its own investigation found no evidence to support the claims.
The attacks, spanning the neighbouring states of Kebbi and Niger, hit at least 10 villages, according to clergymen and a humanitarian report.
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A recent resolution by the United Nations General Assembly declaring the transatlantic slave trade as "the most serious crime against humanity" has renewed attention on calls for reparations, while spotlighting historic sites such as Badagry in Lagos State.
US diplomat James Swan is expected to hold meetings with government officials and humanitarian actors in the coming days to assess the needs of vulnerable populations and strengthen security in conflict-affected regions.
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The United Nations General Assembly has taken a historic step in confronting the enduring impact of slavery by declaring the transatlantic slave trade the gravest crime against humanity.
UN humanitarians warn that ongoing drone attacks in Sudan are killing civilians and crippling critical infrastructure as the conflict nears its third year.
The recent shift from prolonged drought to unusually heavy and unpredictable rainfall across East Africa is no longer just a seasonal anomaly, it is a signal of a changing climate. While the region has always relied on three key rainfall seasons; the long rains (MarchâMay), the short rains (OctoberâDecember), and the cooler, drier JuneâSeptember period, these patterns are becoming increasingly erratic. What was once predictable enough to guide planting and harvesting is now marked by uncertainty.
Local reports indicate that the majority of the fatalities occurred in Benguela Province, while additional deaths were recorded in the capital, Luanda. Injuries were also reported across multiple regions, including Benguela, Huambo Province, and Luanda.
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According to data from the Tanzania Meat Board, weekly meat shipments dropped from approximately 387 tonnes during the week of February 7â14, 2026, to about 147 tonnes between March 7â14, representing a 62 percent decline in just one month. Exporters attribute this decrease to reduced cargo capacity and canceled flights, which have severely restricted access to major traditional markets.
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Chinaâs zero-tariff policy, which takes effect on May 1, 2026, aims to improve the trade structure with Africa, encourage local manufacturing and spur industrial growth.
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South Africa temporarily suspends a planned fuel levy increase to ease the burden on consumers as global oil prices surge, with relief set to last until May.
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Approximately 167 containers of South African stone fruit are stuck at sea after conflict in the Middle East forced ships to reroute.
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During a recent joint program by CGTN and Lagos-based Channels Television, experts from China and Nigeria gathered to unpack the future of their countries
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What began as a joint US-Israel military attack on Iran has now triggered a dangerous spillover, sending shockwaves far beyond the Middle East. Now the frontline has shifted to the worldâs most vital routes, as the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea become battlefields, slowing down the global pulse. The price of oil is soaring, and the lifeline of international commerce is choking. For Africa, this has caused disruptions to global energy supplies and presents a serious dilemma.
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