Regional: Sub‑Saharan Africa

1+ hour, 15+ min ago   (369+ words) NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 12 – Kenya’s tax revenue collections rose 14.85 per cent to Sh258.31 billion in September, offering a boost to government revenue mobilization even as the Treasury faces pressure to meet its annual targets and finance rising expenditure. The National Treasury’s September…...

59+ min ago   (264+ words) Cabinet has approved a long-awaited Host Country Agreement between Ghana and the Holy See, clearing the way for its submission to Parliament for ratification. Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa disclosed the development during a meeting with the Apostolic Nuncio…...

56+ min ago   (185+ words) Musa said he had no connection with the scheme or any investment programme or financial venture seeking money from members of the public. He described the development as an attempt by individuals or groups to mislead Nigerians and obtain money…...

11+ hour, 34+ min ago   (271+ words) October 11, 2026 by Adeola Ogunlade The enforcement of international law, digital sovereignty, artificial intelligence and cyber warfare will take centre stage at the 47th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Society of International Law (NSIL) in Lagos. The two-day conference, themed: “From Obligations…...

2+ hour, 5+ min ago   (478+ words) Ditsobotla’s recovery plan and Eskom agreement promise change, but water gaps, audit concerns and residents’ accounts make measurable service delivery the test. GroundUp’s October 12 reporting from Boikhutso and Lichtenburg described residents relying on informal water collection amid persistent service gaps,…...

1+ day, 22+ hour ago   (65+ words) Lawyers should advise clients on the heightened risk of prosecution for illegal firearm possession in Mozambique following the end of the amnesty, and anticipate stricter enforcement and potential new legal measures as the state adopts coercive actions. Source: Original reporting…...

1+ hour, 24+ min ago   (803+ words) A Nigerian lawyer, Yusuf Temilola Nurudeen, has received the International Bar Association (IBA) Pro Bono Award in recognition of his commitment to expanding access to justice for indigent and vulnerable people. Nurudeen received the award on Thursday, October 8, 2026, during the…...

35+ min ago   (411+ words) Government has warned that individuals using social media to incite violence, intimidate foreign nationals or mobilise unlawful activities will face the consequences of their actions, as tensions surrounding migration and asylum applications continue. The Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) on Migration on Sunday…...

1+ hour, 59+ min ago   (646+ words) KIGALI, Rwanda — For thousands of Liberians still waiting for justice for atrocities committed during the country’s brutal civil conflicts, the establishment of a court to prosecute war and economic crimes represents more than a legal undertaking. It is a long-awaited…...

2+ hour, 34+ min ago   (443+ words) Monrovia –The Independent National Commission on Human Rights (INCHR) has clarified its statutory mandate on reparations for victims and survivors of Liberia’s civil conflicts, dismissing reports that the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) recommended a separate Reparations Commission. In a…...