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West Africa signs off $25bn mega gas-pipeline plan
A 6,000km pipeline running along the Atlantic coast of 14 countries is to be built starting in 2028.
July 20, 2026More people around the world now favour China over the US, Pew study suggests
There is more confidence in Xi Jinping than Donald Trump, the US think tank's survey indicates.
July 15, 2026More than 1,000 arrested as part of global human trafficking crackdown
Interpol says the vast majority of the 2,070 victims or potential victims identified were women being trafficked for sex.
July 6, 2026WHO global alliance delivers 100 million childhood vaccine doses since 2023 - Reuters
WHO global alliance delivers 100 million childhood vaccine doses since 2023 Reuters
April 24, 2026Ex-Nigerian oil minister denies taking bribes
Diezani Alison-Madueke is accused of living “a life of luxury” in the UK at properties paid for and refurbished by industry figures.
April 13, 2026Pope prioritises world's fastest-growing Catholic region in major Africa tour
Leo XIV wants the world's attention on a continent vital to the Church's future, an aide says.
April 12, 2026Middle East war to cut growth, deliver cascading impact, World Bank chief says - Reuters
Middle East war to cut growth, deliver cascading impact, World Bank chief says Reuters
April 10, 2026Nigeria denies report it paid 'huge' ransom to free pupils in mass abduction
The rebuttal was followed by news the police chief was resigning a year before the end of his term.
February 24, 2026