WHO urges countries to finalise pandemic agreement
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has welcomed the adoption of a United Nations General Assembly political declaration reaffirming global commitment to pandemic prevention, preparedness and response, and strengthening international cooperation against future health emergencies.
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24+ articlesAI risks, rising debt threats to global financial stability – IMF
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that Artificial Intelligence (AI) market corrections, rising energy prices and bond market shocks could threaten global financial stability.
IMF projects global economy to grow by 3.1% in 2026
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says it has raised its 2026 global growth forecast to 3.1 per cent, citing AI investment gains in spite of the Middle East conflict.
US names 24 Nigerians arrested for drugs, identity theft, others
The United States Department of Homeland Security has named 24 Nigerians arrested by immigration authorities over alleged offences ranging from fraud and money laundering to drug-related crimes, assault and identity theft.
UK arrests man extradited from Turkey over Nigerian’s murder
British police have arrested a man on suspicion of murder after he was extradited from Turkey over the fatal shooting of Nigerian Abayomi ‘Junior’ Ajose and another man in Manchester in 2020.
US economists Hall, Woodford win Nobel Economics Prize
US economists Robert Hall and Michael Woodford win the 2026 Nobel economics prize for research on stabilising economic fluctuations.
Iran urges Saudi Arabia to pursue diplomacy as attacks escalate
Iran has urged rival Saudi Arabia to pursue a diplomatic solution to its escalating conflict with the Houthi militia in Yemen. Iran warned that continued military action would only worsen the situation.
UN chief urges more investment in girl child
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called on governments, the private sector, civil society, and community leaders to scale up investment in proven solutions and ensure they reach every girl, everywhere.
Ebola deaths hit 4,242, cases rise to 8,787 in DR Congo – WHO
As of October 7, the outbreak had recorded 8,787 cases, 4,242 confirmed deaths, 2,292 recoveries, and nearly 11,300 people receiving mental health and psychosocial support
Man dies after tiger attack at UK wildlife park
A man has died after entering a tiger enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park in northern England, prompting the evacuation of the attraction as police investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Akande begins diplomatic mission in Denmark
Nigeria’s Ambassador to Sweden, Lola Akande, has formally begun her diplomatic mission to Denmark, with a call for stronger bilateral cooperation in climate action, security and sustainable development.
Ethiopia, Eritrea accuse each other of preparing for war
Ethiopian forces have made gains against Tigrayan rebels as tensions with neighbouring Eritrea intensify, raising fears that the conflict could spread into a regional war.
S/Africa withdraws asylum directive after anti-migrant violence
South Africa’s Department of Home Affairs has withdrawn a directive allowing asylum applications following anti-migrant protests that turned violent in Johannesburg and Durban.
Ghana Air Force condoles with Nigeria over 25 NAF crash deaths
The Ghana Air Force has expressed solidarity with the Nigerian Air Force following the October 5 crash of a military aircraft in Ondo State that killed 25 people.
South African Navi Pillay wins Nobel Peace Prize
South African Navi Pillay has won the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for her efforts to promote peace and international law.
Ghana approves formal application to join BRICS
Ghana’s government has approved plans to formally apply for BRICS membership as part of a strategy to accelerate economic development. This was announced by Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa on Thursday.
Badenoch accuses Reform MPs of racial identity politics
Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch has criticised Reform UK MPs for questioning the identity of black Britons, saying she does not want her children growing up in a country where their Britishness is challenged because of their background.
Badenoch vows inheritance tax cut on family homes
UK Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch has pledged to abolish inheritance tax on family homes if her party wins the next general election while addressing the Conservative Party’s annual conference in Birmingham
ECOWAS Court gets five new judges as Faye demands independence
Five new judges have been sworn into office at the Community Court of Justice of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), with Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye urging them to protect the independence and credibility of the regional judiciary.
Ghana moves to join BRICS, seeks India’s backing
Ghana is seeking membership of BRICS as President John Mahama’s administration moves to broaden the country’s economic and diplomatic partnerships. Ghana’s Foreign Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, said the country’s Cabinet had approved plans to formally apply to join the bloc of emerging economies.
Ukraine hit by deadly strikes on Putin's 74th birthday
Not fewer than 12 people have been killed and more than 40 others injured after Russia launched a major overnight missile and drone assault on Ukraine as President Vladimir Putin marked his 74th birthday.
Germany commemorates Oct. 7 anniversary, reaffirms support for Israel
Chancellor Friedrich Merz reaffirmed Germany’s support for Israel on Wednesday as the country marked the third anniversary of the Oct. 7, 2023 attacks led by the Palestinian militant group Hamas.
Shakira drags Piqué to court, seeks new visitation terms for sons
Colombian singer Shakira has asked a Barcelona court to revise the visitation arrangements for her two sons with former Barcelona footballer Gerard Piqué, citing concerns over the children’s frequent travel between the United States and Spain.
Spain drops arrest warrant for exiled Catalan leader, Puigdemont
Judge Pablo Llarena lifted the warrant on Tuesday after Spain’s Constitutional Court ruled that a 2024 amnesty law could cover the embezzlement offence for which Puigdemont had been prosecuted.
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