Zimbabwe Rejects U.S. Health Funding, Citing Sovereignty Concerns

The government of Zimbabwe has terminated negotiations over a proposed 350 million dollar health financing agreement offered by the United States, arguing that the conditions attached to the deal were inconsistent with national interests and could undermine the country’s sovereignty.

The discussions, which had been ongoing for seve...

Nigerian Students with Valid F-1 and J-1 Visas Not Affected by New US Restrictions

The United States Mission in Nigeria has clarified that the visa restrictions scheduled for January 2026 will not affect Nigerian students who already hold valid F-1 or J-1 visas.

The announcement comes amid growing concerns over Presidential Proclamation 10998 and its potential impact on international mobility for Nigerians. According t...

Heirs Energies Becomes Largest Shareholder in Seplat Energy in $496 Million Deal

Shares of Seplat Energy, a Nigerian oil and gas company, surged 57% following the acquisition of a strategic $496 million stake by Heirs Energies, a subsidiary of Nigerian billionaire Tony Elumelu.

The transaction makes Heirs Energies the largest single shareholder in Seplat Energy, marking a significant change in the company’s own...

US Recommends Strengthening Security Cooperation with Nigeria

Members of the US Congress have recommended that Nigeria prioritize the purchase of American defense systems over Russian ones to enhance its counter-terrorism capabilities. The proposal was included in a congressional statement addressing Nigeria’s security situation and violence affecting certain religious communities, particularly Chris...

Ghana: Moving Toward Local Mineral Processing and Cocoa Self-Sufficiency by 2030

The Ghanaian government has announced a series of measures aimed at strengthening local processing of natural resources and supporting cocoa producers. By 2030, the export of raw minerals will be prohibited, requiring companies to process these resources domestically. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to create jobs and stimulate ind...

Nigeria: African Union Condemns Terrorist Attacks in Zamfara State

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has strongly condemned the terrorist attacks that occurred on 21 February 2026 in Zamfara State, Northwestern Nigeria, which resulted in the deaths of more than 50 civilians and the abduction of women and children.

In an official statement, Chairperson Youssouf e...

Ghana Extends Jubilee and TEN Oil Licences to 2040, Strengthening State Participation

Ghana’s Parliament has taken a major step for the country’s energy future by ratifying the extension, until 31 December 2040, of the petroleum licences for the offshore Jubilee oil field and the Tweneboa-Enyenra-Ntomme (TEN) field. These two strategic assets are operated by a consortium led by the British group Tullow Oil, alongside...

Ghana Inaugurates New Steel Plant in Ningo‑Prampram

Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama officially inaugurated a new steel plant owned by B5 Plus Limited on February 20, 2026, in the Ningo‑Prampram municipality of the Greater Accra Region. The inauguration marks a significant milestone for the country’s industrial development and demonstrates Ghana’s commitment to strengthening loc...

south africa ships first stone fruit consignment to china, opening new agricultural trade opportunities

Pretoria – South Africa has reached a major milestone for its agricultural sector by shipping its first-ever consignment of stone fruit to China, under a new bilateral trade agreement that grants duty-free access to the Chinese market.

The inaugural shipment, consisting of around 20,000 cartons of premium-quality plums, including t...

Reform of the UN and Debt Relief: Angola Calls to Correct a “Historic Injustice” Against Africa

The Permanent Representative of Angola to the United Nations, Francisco José da Cruz, has called for urgent reform of the United Nations system and substantial debt relief for African countries, stating that these two priorities are essential for sustainable development and fair global governance.

According to the Angolan envoy, A...

Nigeria’s President Tinubu Signs Executive Order to Reform Oil Revenue System and Boost Federation Account Funds

Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has taken a major step to reform the country’s oil revenue management system by signing Executive Order No. 9 of 2026, aimed at ending multiple deductions that have reduced the amounts paid into the Federation Account.

The new directive mandates that all oil and gas revenues, including royalties...

Ghana: Mahama Demands Local Processing Plants or Foreign Companies Must Exit

Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama has issued an ultimatum to foreign companies operating in the country: they must build local processing plants for raw materials or leave the market. The measure aims to boost local processing and end the export of unprocessed products, including cashew nuts, shea, and rubber.

At the first edition o...