West African health ministers commit to Lassa Fever vaccine development

West African Ministers of Health have pledged their joint commitment to advancing the development of and readiness for Lassa fever, in recognition of the significant threat to regional health security posed by the disease. Hundreds of thousands of...

Africa Enters an Age of Optimism

07 Sep, 2025 The upcoming UN General Assembly (UNGA) in New York presents an opportunity for world leaders to assess the drivers of global uncertainty. In doing so, Africa must not be sidelined. Genuine engagement with the continent is essential...

Forecasters closely watching tropical wave, Tropical Storm Kiko forms

A tropical wave moved off the coast of Africa on Aug. 31 and will be watched closely this week as it begins moving westward across the Atlantic Ocean. The tropical wave was west of Guinea-Bissau, Africa and the National Hurricane Center said...

West African health ministers pledge joint action against Lassa fever

West African health ministers have united in a pledge to tackle Lassa fever with renewed joint action and a collaborative commitment to accelerating vaccine development and enhancing regional readiness against the growing health threat posed by...

Africa Re-Union Debuts at FNB Art Joburg: Africa Turns the Map, the Table and the Story

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, 9 September 2025/African Media Agency (AMA)/- The Africa Re-Union, a landmark artistic initiative, is to be unveiled at the FNB Art Joburg, transforming the fair into a stage of reclamation and imagination, where art...

Ghana Blacklisted From US Foreign Aid

President John Mahama Ghana has been blacklisted from accessing United States foreign assistance for the 2026 fiscal year, following its classification as ineligible by the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC). The decision, contained in a...

UN rights chief denounces ‘glorification of violence’ and attack on rule of law

“No one is safe when human rights are under attack,” Mr. Türk told the Human Rights Council, warning that the rules of war “are being shredded”. “Some States are becoming an extension of their ruler’s personal power,” he insisted. In his customary...

Court Documents Affirm Former President Goodluck Jonathan's Eligibility for 2027 Presidential Bid: A Landmark Ruling and Its Far-Reaching Implications

In a development that has reignited discussions on Nigeria's constitutional framework, electoral eligibility, and the enduring legacy of one of the nation's most debated leaders, court documents from a Federal High Court in Yenagoa have...

‘I Only Rest in the Storm’ Review: Pedro Pinho’s Didactic Portrait of Post-Colonial Relations

Sérgio (Sérgio Coragem), the Portuguese protagonist of Pedro Pinho’s I Only Rest in the Storm, goes to Guinea Bissau to write an impact report of a road-building project. There he encounters many extraordinary individuals that exist mostly to...

Sticks against the sea: As oceans rise, these fishermen in West Africa refused to wait

The Pulitzer Center Ocean Reporting Network supported this story CASAMANCE, SENEGAL — On Senegal’s southern coast, where the Casamance River meets the Atlantic, fishermen are pushing back against the sea with whatever they have at hand, including...

HRC60: Key issues on agenda of the September 2025 session

The UN Human Rights Council will hold its 60th regular session at Palais des Nations in Geneva from 8 September to 8 October 2025. Stay up-to-date: Follow @ISHRglobal and #HRC60 on X and @ishr.ch on BlueSky, and look out for our Human Rights...

Africa Oil Week 2025: AOW CEO Paul Sinclair on Ghana’s strategic role and Africa’s future

As Africa Oil Week (AOW) 2025 approaches, set to take place from September 15-18 in Accra, Ghana, industry leaders and experts are gearing up to discuss the continent’s rapidly evolving oil and gas landscape. Ahead of the summit, Paul Sinclair,...

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Embarks on 10-Day Vacation In London, Seeks to Address Nigeria’s Challenges from Abroad

In a move that has sparked widespread discussion across Nigeria, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu departed the country on September 4, 2025, for a 10-day vacation in London, United Kingdom. The announcement, made by his Special Adviser on Information...

Film at Lincoln Center Announces Revivals Lineup for the 63rd New York Film Festival

12 restored features ranging from timeless classics to rediscovered rarities including works by Ossie Davis, Henry Jaglom, Jocelyne Saab, Erich von Stroheim, and more Films from Asia include new 4K restorations from renowned Indian directors...

What Caused Botswana’s Public Health Emergency?

Welcome to Foreign Policy’s Africa Brief. The highlights this week: Botswana, a global leader in tackling HIV/AIDS, declares a public health emergency; China reroutes its exports to African nations; and radical left-wing South African politician...

Visa-free Africa can unleash a $3.3 trillion market and jobs – Mubarak, Team Lead, Trans-African Tourism and Unity Campaign

As Africa eyes the vast promise of the $3.3 trillion African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), a bold Pan-African campaign is demanding visa-free travel across the continent to unlock trade, tourism, and job creation for its 1.4 billion...

President Ruto accepts credentials of 9 envoys, pledges to advance mutual interests

President William Ruto meets with nine envoys at State House on September 3, 2025. Photo/PCS Audio By Vocalize President William Ruto has received and accepted the credentials of nine envoys beginning their tour of duty in Kenya. at State House,...

Nigeria targets full WAPP synchronisation by June 2026

Nigeria is pushing to fully integrate its electricity grid with the West African Power Pool (WAPP) by June 2026, following commitments made at the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission’s (NERC) 3rd NESI Stakeholders Meeting of 2025. The...

Mariam Posset: Art is Powerful Medium for Storytelling, Cultural Expression

With its location along the coastline, Azalai Hotel, Cotonou, Benin, offers tourists a serene environment to relax and unwind. Hotel Manager, Mariam Posset, speaks on how the hotel promotes tourism, what makes it a safe haven for tourists, among...

BFI London Film Festival: Chloé Zhao’s ‘Hamnet’ & Kate Moss Biopic ‘Moss & Freud’ Among Headline Titles — Full List

Chloé Zhao’s buzzy Hamnet adaptation starring Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley, and James Lucas’ Kate Moss biopic Moss & Freud, are among the titles set for this year’s London Film Festival. Scroll down for the full list. Running from October 8 to...