Stampede at El-Wak Stadium Claims Six Lives During Ghana Military Recruitment Exercise
At least six people have died following a crowd crush during a military recruitment exercise held at the El-Wak Sports Stadium in Accra, Ghana. The incident took place early Wednesday morning, before the official commencement of the event, when a…
Ethiopia’s Coffee Exports Surge, Earning $546 Million in Just Two Months
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – Ethiopia’s coffee sector has kicked off the new fiscal year on a high note, exporting 80,000 metric tonnes of coffee within just two months and generating an impressive $546 million in revenue. This strong performance signals…
Botswana: New rule to promote local ownership of mines
Gaborone, Botswana – The Government of Botswana has introduced a major amendment to its Mines and Minerals Act, aimed at increasing local participation in the mining sector. Under the new regulation, which took effect on October 1, the state will…
Russia and Nigeria Partner to Boost Seed Development and Crop Innovation
Moscow, Russia – Russia and Nigeria have entered into a strategic partnership to advance seed development and crop breeding, strengthening agricultural cooperation between the two nations. The agreement was announced during the 27th Golden Autumn Agro-Industrial Exhibition held in Moscow….
Seychelles Holds Presidential Runoff Between Ramkalawan and Herminie
Victoria, Seychelles – Seychellois voters headed to the polls on Saturday for a decisive presidential runoff election between incumbent Wavel Ramkalawan and opposition leader Patrick Herminie. The highly anticipated vote follows a first-round contest two weeks ago in which neither…
Senegal Confirms 17 Deaths in Worst Rift Valley Fever Outbreak in Decades
Dakar, Senegal – Health authorities in Senegal have confirmed 17 deaths in what is being described as the country’s most severe Rift Valley Fever (RVF) outbreak in decades. Officials warn that the situation poses a growing threat to both humans…
Cameroon’s Youth Lose Faith as 92-Year-Old President Paul Biya Seeks Another Term
Yaoundé, Cameroon – After being rejected by four vocational schools, Elvis Nghobo, a 34-year-old resident of Yaoundé, decided to abandon his dream of learning a trade and began selling food in a local market. Frustrated and disillusioned, he blames a…
Burkina Faso rejects “indecent” proposal from US to accept deportees
Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso – The government of Burkina Faso has turned down what it described as an “indecent” proposal from the administration of former U.S. President Donald Trump, which asked the West African nation to receive deportees from the United…
Nigerian minister accused of forging qualifications steps down
Nigeria’s Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, has tendered his resignation following serious accusations that he falsified his academic qualifications. The decision came just a few days after a detailed investigative report by Premium Times alleged that Nnaji…
Empowering Africa’s Future: My News Africa’s Vision for Digital Skills and Business Growth
At My News Africa, we believe Africa’s greatest potential lies in its youth — their creativity, resilience, and drive to shape a better future. Starting in 2026, we are launching a transformative initiative aimed at empowering young Africans with digital…