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…
Tel Aviv unites in prayer as Israel moves closer to a Gaza ceasefire
The decision came after the Israeli Cabinet endorsed a ceasefire proposal introduced by U.S. President Donald Trump, which calls for an immediate halt to hostilities in Gaza and the release of all remaining hostages held by Hamas. This development represents…
FIFA WCQ: Aubameyang Shines but Gets Sent Off as Gabon Triumphs
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang delivered a sensational performance, scoring all four goals in Gabon’s thrilling victory that kept their World Cup qualification dreams alive. However, his night ended on a sour note after receiving a red card, ruling him out of their…
ECOWAS Team Exits Guinea-Bissau After Expulsion Threat
A delegation from the West African regional bloc, ECOWAS, has withdrawn from Guinea-Bissau after claiming that President Umaro Sissoco Embaló threatened to expel them. The team had arrived last month to help the country reach a political agreement on how…
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…