BREAKING: Africa on Red Alert as Malaria Defies Drugs, Insecticides as Global Fight Faces Dangerous Setback

Uchechi Okporie

Apr 23, 2026

There is a comforting lie often told about Africa’s development struggle: that corruption is the disease. It isn’t a disease. Corruption is a symptom, highly visible and deeply damaging, but ultimately a function of something more fundamental: weak institutions.

Uchechi Okporie

Apr 21, 2026

The United States is placing Africa’s growing terrorism crisis at the center of its diplomatic agenda this week, as the State Department prepares to outline a renewed counterterrorism strategy aimed at confronting rising militant threats across the continent.

Uchechi Okporie

Apr 18, 2026

Uganda’s economy is under fresh international spotlight after reports revealed the government is spending beyond its means to keep growth alive, sparking fears that one of East Africa’s fastest-rising economies could be building prosperity on dangerous financial ground.

Uchechi Okporie

Apr 16, 2026

Nigeria’s deepening security crisis has struck at the heart of its future, as armed attackers abducted at least 14 students preparing for national exams during a violent roadside ambush in Benue State.

Uchechi Okporie

Apr 16, 2026

Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has extended warm congratulations to Romuald Wadagni following his decisive victory in Benin Republic’s presidential election, a result seen as a major moment for political continuity in West Africa.

Uchechi Okporie

Apr 16, 2026

The conflict in Sudan continues to worsen, creating a major humanitarian crisis with serious implications for Africa.

Uchechi Okporie

Apr 16, 2026

A major energy disruption has hit Ghana after the state-owned Ghana National Gas Company abruptly shut down its gas processing plant due to a critical system failure, sparking widespread electricity outages across the country.

Uchechi Okporie

Apr 15, 2026

At a high-profile gathering in West Africa, John Dramani Mahama, President of Ghana, delivered a candid and strategic message about the future of the region, one that hinges significantly on the stability of Nigeria.