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Nigeria has accused South African police of bearing responsibility for the deaths of three Nigerians, signalling a tougher response as tensions between both countries continue to rise.

The story goes beyond one diplomatic dispute. It reflects how migration, public safety and relations between African countries are becoming more difficult as governments respond to growing anti-immigrant sentiment. These issues affect not only citizens living abroad but also trade, investment and regional cooperation.

How both countries handle the situation from here could shape confidence in the institutions meant to protect people and preserve ties across the continent.

The Nigerian government has accused South African police of bearing criminal responsibility for the deaths of three Nigerians during recent anti-immigrant protests.

It says evidence gathered by its diplomatic missions points to possible state liability under international law and has warned it will pursue regional and international measures.

The accusations have added to growing diplomatic tensions, with hundreds of Nigerians already evacuated and renewed calls in Nigeria for action against South African businesses. Read more…

🇳🇬 Nigeria promises to take action against the South African police for the murder of its citizens

Tony Elumelu will step down as UBA chairman on August 21 after reaching the tenure limit for non-executive directors under Central Bank of Nigeria rules. Emmanuel Nnorom will succeed him the same day.

Elumelu is expected to become chairman of Seplat Energy in January 2027 following Heirs Energies' acquisition of a 20.07% stake in the company. Read more…

🇬🇭 Africa's gold powerhouse strengthens its economic comeback with early $700 million Eurobond repayment

Ghana has fully repaid a $700 million Eurobond ahead of schedule, bringing total repayments under its Eurobond Debt Exchange Programme to $2.1 billion since January 2025.

The government said the payment was made without putting pressure on foreign exchange reserves, reflecting improving fiscal management as the country continues its recovery from the 2022 debt crisis. Read more…

🇳🇬 Trump administration puts Nigeria’s 2027 election under close watch as US weighs tougher ties

The Trump administration says it will closely monitor Nigeria's 2027 general election as Congress considers legislation that could place new conditions on US security assistance.

The proposed measures focus on religious freedom and future bilateral engagement.

The comments come as the United States continues expanding trade and investment ties with Nigeria. Read more…

See the 10 longest airline routes in the world, ranked by distance

Ultra-long-haul flights are rising in popularity as travelers favor nonstop routes over layovers. While Singapore Airlines currently holds the top spots with 19-hour routes, Qantas will launch the new longest flight in 2027 with a 22-hour journey from Sydney to London.

🇿🇲 The country behind over 70% of the world’s cobalt says Middle East conflict won’t derail critical mineral supplies

The Democratic Republic of Congo expects no major disruptions to its copper and cobalt production despite Middle East conflict pressures. Concerns arose that regional shipping issues and export limits from Zambia would squeeze supplies of sulphuric acid, a key ore chemical.

However, miners stayed insulated via long-term contracts and strategic inventories, keeping 2026 outlooks positive. Read more…

🇳🇬 Nigeria moves to block Big Tech exploitation, orders immediate probe into Meta, Alphabet, and X over media content

Nigeria has launched an investigation into Meta, Alphabet, X, and generative AI platforms over anti-competitive practices. Ordered by President Tinubu following a media petition, the probe examines allegations of market dominance and the unauthorized scraping of copyrighted news to train AI models without fair compensation.

The FCCPC will independently review the case for legal violations. Read more…

More than half of all internet traffic now comes from mobile devices, a milestone driven heavily by users across Africa.

While global mobile traffic sits at roughly 55%, the trend is heavily amplified on the continent, where countries like Nigeria and South Africa see over 80% of their total internet users accessing the web exclusively via smartphones.

This massive shift has completely transformed how local businesses build websites, prioritize mobile-first digital services, and run online advertising campaigns.