Ghana exits IMF bailout programme
Ghana has officially concluded its Extended Credit Facility (ECF) programme with the International Monetary Fund, marking the end of the country’s latest financial bailout arrangement after years of economic turbulence.
Nigeria: Nigeria’s Oil Output Rises Marginally, Short of Opec Quota
[Vanguard] The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, OPEC, has said that Nigeria's oil output increased marginally to 1.489 million bpd in April 2026 from 1.383 million bpd in March 2026, based on data obtained through direct communication.
Egypt opens Luxor tombs from era when civilisation was ‘at its peak’
The tombs of Amenhotep-Rabuia and his son Samut have been opened to the public for the first time since they were rediscovered in 2015.
Lebanese deeply divided over chances of peace talks with Israel
A third round of direct talks are taking place in the United States as fighting continues in southern Lebanon, despite a truce.
Funeral in Jabalia after Israeli strike hits Gaza wake despite ceasefire
Residents of Jabalia bury two Palestinians killed in an Israeli strike on a wake, as Gaza reports nearly 73,000 dead and truce violations persist.
Trump leaves Beijing after last meetings with Xi
U.S. President Donald Trump wrapped up his visit to Beijing Friday with a private meeting at Chinese leader Xi Jinping's official residence before he departed for Washington
Watch: Ukraine and Russia swap 205 prisoners each in major exchange deal
Ukraine and Russia swap 205 prisoners each in the first stage of a planned 1,000-for-1,000 exchange, mediated by the United Arab Emirates.
Why African fashion is gaining global attention
African fashion is going through a quiet but powerful shift. It’s no longer only about traditional outfits for ceremonies or cultural events.
MINUSCA Programme empowers youth and former fighters in CAR
The Community Violence Reduction Programme supported by the United Nations mission in the Central African Republic is helping vulnerable people rebuild their lives through vocational training and economic empowerment.
Kenya conservationists raise alarm over decline in species as reptile pet trade surges
Conservationists in Kenya are sounding the alarm over the sharp rise in captive-bred reptiles exported as exotic pets as populations in the wild decline.