Ghana: UN Orders Investigation Into Missile Attack On Ghanaian Troops

[Ghanaian Times] THE United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, has condemned the March 6, 2026, missile attack on Ghanaian troops in Lebanon. Source

Africa: Middle East War - Anxiety Mounts As Oil Price Hits $100 Per Barrel

[Vanguard] There is anxiety that Nigerians may continue to pay more for Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, also known as petrol alongside Automotive Gas Oil, called diesel as the price of crude oil rose to above $100 per barrel, yesterday. Source

West Africa: Border Tensions - Ecowas Urges Restraint Among Guinea, Liberia, Sierra Leone

[Vanguard] Abuja -- The Economic Community of West African States has expressed concern over rising tensions along the borders between Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone, urging the countries involved to exercise restraint and resolve their differences through peaceful dialogue. Source

Liberia: PUL Fears Reversal of Liberia's Free Speech Gains

[Liberian Observer] A proposed amendment to the landmark Kamara Abdullah Kamara Act of Press Freedom has ignited a fresh national debate over the balance between protecting citizens from online harassment and safeguarding freedom of expression in Liberia. Source

Liberia: Elections Commission Chairperson Announces Early Exit

[Liberian Investigator] National Elections Commission Chairperson Davidetta Browne-Lansanah has announced she will step down from office on March 15, 2026, nearly a year before her tenure expires, abruptly ending a leadership that delivered Liberia's 2023 general and presidential elections but was repeatedly overshadowed by internal disputes, corruption allegations, and governance controversies within the country's electoral body. Source

Nigeria: Experts Warn of Rising HIV Cases Among Children

[Daily Trust] A new field report by the IMPAACT4HIV Consortium has raised alarms over significant gaps in awareness, diagnosis, and treatment of Advanced HIV Disease (AHD) among children and adolescents in Kano, Gombe, Rivers, and Lagos states. Source

Nigeria: Tinubu Approves Fresh Military Hardware As Troops Step Up Anti-Terror Operations

[Daily Trust] President Bola Tinubu has authorized the procurement of additional military equipment to bolster the Armed Forces' campaign against insurgency and terrorism nationwide. Source

Nigeria: Power Outage May Worsen As Gas Supply Drops

[Daily Trust] The power shortage across Nigeria may worsen as suppliers have reduced the amount of gas they supply to thermal power plants. Source

Southern Africa: Lamola Says Us-Iran War Puts Southern Africa's Food Supply At Risk

[Scrolla] Minister of International Relations and Co-operation Ronald Lamola made the warning at a Sadc ministers' meeting on Thursday, saying the US-Iran war is already hitting global markets. Rising oil and fertiliser prices will push up food costs, squeeze state budgets and could reduce Gulf investment in Africa. Source

Kenya: Why Safari Rally Organisers Cancelled SS3 Camp Moran On Day Two of Competition

[Capital FM] Organisers of the ongoing WRC Safari Rally have announced the cancellation of SS3 Camp Moran 2, which was earlier scheduled as the first stage of Day Two of the competition. Source

South Africa: No, South African Government Not Removing English From Public Schools

[Africa Check] No, South African government not removing English from public schools Source

South Africa: Tips for Bozell - a Geopolitical Survival Guide From Mzansi for Us Ambassador to SA

[Daily Maverick] Essential advice to US Ambassador Leo Brent Bozell III following his undiplomatic remarks. South Africa is a noisy, resilient democracy whose defining covenant is its Constitution. South Africa's Constitution and courts are non-negotiable, and must be respected. Respect that, and you will find South Africans warm, generous and endlessly welcoming. Source