Regional: Sub‑Saharan Africa

3+ hour, 31+ min ago   (404+ words) Mokhtar Ould Diay tasked with forming Mauritania's new gover جريدة القدس Sat 10 Oct 2026 2:24 pm - Jerusalem Time Mauritanian President reappoints Mokhtar Ould Diay to form a new government Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani issued a presidential decree on Friday…...

1+ hour, 6+ min ago   (48+ words) News On AIR Play Audio Evening News News On AIR | October 10, 2026 6:56 PM India, Africa Cannot Remain Underrepresented in UN Security Council: EAM S Jaishankar PM Modi to visit Chennai on October 11...

25+ min ago   (355+ words) St Luke Anglican Church at Kwashieman in Accra commended prison officers for their work in caring for and rehabilitating inmates. He acknowledged that the work of prison officers in managing the facility and supporting inmates through their period of incarceration…...

54+ min ago   (488+ words) On Saturday, October 3, the Moroccan Embassy in Saint Lucia hosted a diplomatic and social reception at the ambassador’s residence in Cap Estate to engage local social partners and celebrate the milestone. The event was hosted under the auspices of the…...

1+ hour, 59+ min ago   (368+ words) A Federal High Court in Lagos has convicted and sentenced Onatayo Pelumi over the retention of funds totalling about N132m linked to proceeds of unlawful activities, ordering the forfeiture of two properties and N8m to the Federal Government. Justice Osiagor handed down…...

22+ hour, 45+ min ago   (202+ words) The Inspectorate of Government (IGG) is investigating the Human Resource Office of Kabale District over allegations of ghost workers on the government payroll. According to Kabale Resident District Commissioner (RDC) Maj. Godfrey Katamba, IGG officials visited the office following reports…...

22+ hour, 39+ min ago   (188+ words) Location: Durban, South Africa Event: U.S. Consulate General Durban is aware of continued unrest stemming from anti-immigration protests, particularly in Durban CBD and Durban South. U.S. Consulate General Durban has temporarily closed for Friday, October 9. U.S. consulate staff remain available to assist U.S. citizens…...

2+ hour, 31+ min ago   (261+ words) Social protection, youth employment, and local development are among the priorities assigned to the future Mauritanian team. President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani reappointed El Moctar Ould Djay as Prime Minister on Friday, October 9, just hours after the resignation of…...

58+ min ago   (341+ words) October 10, 2026 Helen Oji Nigerian News 0 Nigeria and seven other West African countries have moved to strengthen border cooperation and governance at the Third Meeting of Heads of National Boundary Commissions held in Banjul, Gambia. In statement signed on Saturday by…...

2+ hour, 36+ min ago   (576+ words) Addis Ababa, Oct 10: India and Africa cannot remain underrepresented in global decision-making, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said, calling for reform of the UN Security Council to make global governance more democratic and representative. Addressing a gathering at the…...