South African court gives greenlight for sale of Nelson Mandela’s belongings South Africa’s Supreme Court of Appeal has cleared Nelson Mandela’s daughter to sell and export 70 of her father’s personal The Africa Dispatch January 23, 2026
Nigerian Police acknowledge Kaduna church attacks after initial denial The Africa Dispatch January 21, 2026
List of 24 African countries affected by US temporal visa ban Starting January 21, 2026, the United States will pause immigrant visa issuance for applicants from 75 countries. Among those affected The Africa Dispatch January 15, 2026
Ukraine grants Ghana access to prisoners of war amid diplomatic talks Ghana has opened negotiations with Ukraine to secure the release of a national captured as a Russian mercenary. Kyiv confirms The Africa Dispatch January 8, 2026
Malawi abolishes secondary school fees to boost education access Starting January 1, all public secondary schools in Malawi are tuition-free as the government scraps key fees, including exam and The Africa Dispatch January 3, 2026
African nations enter new year with renewed hope From Dakar to Dar es Salaam, leaders across Africa are ringing in the new year with promises, purpose, and a The Africa Dispatch January 1, 2026
Nigeria secures release of detained air force crew after diplomatic row with Burkina Faso Eleven Nigerian Air Force personnel held in Burkina Faso over an airspace violation are now free, following high-stakes diplomacy that The Africa Dispatch December 18, 2025
ECOWAS endorses Ghana’s John Mahama as sole candidate for 2027 AU chairman West Africa is seeking to strengthen its influence on the continental stage as it fronts Ghana’s president John Mahama as The Africa Dispatch December 12, 2025
Ghana plans to send English teachers to Colombia Ghana is set to send English teachers to Colombia under a landmark agreement signed to deepen cultural and linguistic collaboration The Africa Dispatch December 12, 2025
African countries unite to launch regional shipping line The joint regional shipping line is expected to lower shipping costs, build stronger connectivity, and charter a new course of The Africa Dispatch November 22, 2025