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CONFLICTAug 24Two UN peacekeepers killed in South Sudan ambush as deaths rise to ninenews.az · Azerbaijan
WORLDAug 24Africa largest beneficiary of GEF funding – OfficialThe Global Environment Facility (GEF) says Africa remains the largest regional beneficiary of its funding, receiving about 30 per cent of available resources. The post Africa largest beneficiary of GEF funding – Official appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
CONFLICTAug 24Ceasefire monitoring mission arrives in Democratic Republic of CongoAl Jazeera [en]
CONFLICTBREAKINGAug 24Ambush in South Sudan kills peacekeeping troopsAl Jazeera [en]
WORLDAug 24Shina Philips backs Nigerian football to bounce back from recent setbacksMr Philips spoke in Abuja on Monday as organisers of the annual Nigeria Pitch Awards announced that the 12th edition of the awards ceremony will hold on 8 September The post Shina Philips backs Nigerian football to bounce back from recent setbacks appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
CONFLICTAug 24Sudan: US proposes expanding UN arms embargoThe US has called for a UN arms embargo for Darfur to be broadened to the whole of Sudan. The change would require Security Council approval, with Russia warning it would hurt the Sudanese army.DW News [en]
DISASTERAug 24UN aid chief condemns world lack of action on Sudanthenationalnews.com
WORLDAug 24Angola : Congolese Diplomat Highlights Angola Social ProgressA Congolese diplomat has highlighted Angola's social progress. This statement acknowledges positive developments within Angola.allafrica.com · Nigeria
POLITICSAug 24US immigration officers reassigned to screen South African refugees and find unlawful voters | Trump administrationUS immigration officers have reportedly been reassigned to screen South African refugees and identify unlawful voters under the Trump administration. This policy shift indicates a change in immigration enforcement priorities.theguardian.com · United Kingdom
WORLDAug 24Africa risks missing tech revolution without human capital — JonathanBy Kingsley Omonobi ABUJA — Former President Goodluck Jonathan has warned that Africa risks missing out on the current technological revolution unless urgent steps are taken to strengthen human capital development across the continent. Jonathan gave the warning on Monday while delivering a lecture titled, “Harnessing Industrial Capacity for Inclusive Growth and Regional Stability in […] The post Africa risks missing tech revolution without human capital — Jonathan appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSAug 24Nigeria now open to receive U . S . red meat exportsNigeria is now permitting the import of U.S. red meat exports. This represents a new development in international trade relations between the two countries.kxel.com · United States
WORLDAug 24Nigerian NHS worker faces ban after driving against traffic in UKA Nigerian NHS worker in Manchester, United Kingdom, Innocent Ayodele could lose his driving license after he was caught driving the wrong way on a motorway slip road while trying to avoid a traffic jam. The post Nigerian NHS worker faces ban after driving against traffic in UK appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSAug 24Patronise indigenous digital solutions, Finance minister urges NigeriansThe Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Taiwo Oyedele, has urged Nigerians citizens and organisations to patronise indigenous digital solutions to promote economic growth and data sovereignty. Oyedele made the call during a courtesy visit to Galaxy Backbone Ltd. (GBB) on Monday in Abuja. He called on Nigerians to support the […] The post Patronise indigenous digital solutions, Finance minister urges Nigerians appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSAug 24Why Tinubu 90 - Day security plan will tackle insecurity in Nigeria – AttahAttah explains why Tinubu's 90-day security plan is expected to address insecurity issues in Nigeria.dailypost.ng · Nigeria
HEALTHAug 24Nearly one in two Ebola patients dying in DR Congo outbreakAl Jazeera [en]
WORLDAug 24Kenya: Designer turns to traditional clothesmaking methodsThe founder of Mukabwa studios, Hillary Mukubwa uses hand looms to create clothes and fabrics in a bid to keep Kenya's cultural heritage alive.Africanews [en]
CONFLICTAug 24DR Congo peace roadmap: Can it end the fighting?A new roadmap sets out the conditions toward peace in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). But disagreements over M23 rebels, Rwanda's role, and security concerns remain, and could still derail the process.DW News [en]
WORLDAug 24Prince Harry steps down from scandal-mired African charity’s boardBritain's Prince Harry has stepped down from the board of an African conservation charity mired in controversy last year over the conduct of some of its rangers, his spokesman confirmed Monday. The post Prince Harry steps down from scandal-mired African charity’s board appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
CONFLICTAug 24Ceasefire verification mission deploys to eastern DR CongoA ceasefire verification mission comprised of representatives from DR Congo's government, the Rwanda-backed AFC/M23 rebel group, and observers from the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR) member nations arrived in South Kivu on Monday. The deployment came a day after the DRC and AFC/M23 agreed on a Switzerland-mediated roadmap for peace talks.France 24 [en]
WORLDAug 24Poco Lee to appear in London court September – Nigerians in UK leaderPopular Nigerian dancer, Iweh Odinaka, popularly known as Poco Lee, is currently being held on remand in the United Kingdom over an alleged assault offence. The post Poco Lee to appear in London court September – Nigerians in UK leader appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
CONFLICTAug 24Uganda Pledges 1,200 Troops as Burundi Eyes Gaza ForceUganda and Burundi have held talks in Israel about contributing troops to a proposed international security force for Gaza, as efforts to build the 20,000-strong mission gather pace. Uganda has approved about 1,200 personnel, while Burundi is still considering its participation.Africanews [en]
WORLDAug 24Nigeria joins 2 other countries in exclusive World Cup groupNigeria’s Falconets are set to achieve a remarkable feat at the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup, becoming one of only three countries to have featured in every edition of the tournament since its inception. The post Nigeria joins 2 other countries in exclusive World Cup group appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
CONFLICTAug 24Maritime safety in East Africa, By The StrongholdAfter the recession in the 2010s, piracy is showing an alarming relapse. According to the UN, the number of such incidents has increased by 40% over the past year The post Maritime safety in East Africa, By The Stronghold appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSAug 242027: Nigeria needs faithful leaders, not Muslim or Christian president — Idowu-FearonBy Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo KADUNA — Former Secretary-General of the Anglican Communion Worldwide and founder of the Kaduna Centre for the Study of Christian-Muslim Relations, Bishop Josiah Idowu-Fearon, has urged Nigerians to look beyond religious identity when choosing political leaders in the 2027 general elections. Idowu-Fearon, who is also a former Chairman of the Kaduna State […] The post 2027: Nigeria needs faithful leaders, not Muslim or Christian president — Idowu-Fearon appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria