…Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, Tuesday, said Nigeria and other African countries need to seriously invest in the young population to drive the food systems. Kyari stated this in his speech on a side event organized by the African Union, AUDA-NEPAD, and AGRA on the official launch of the Youth in…

…has been "limited and uneven" and accusing it of disproportionately focusing on African countries.The announcement was made on Monday, July 27, in a statement by a government spokesperson following what Chad described as an in-depth review of the ICC's performance since it began operating in 2002. According to the gove…

…Student visas, retaining stricter evidence rules while exempting nationals of only three African countries from submitting proof of funds at the point of application. The updated guidance, published by the UK government on its website, listed Botswana, Mauritius and Tunisia as the only African countries whose nationals…

…Regulation as Illegal Betting Hits Lowest Level>The report, which covered all 54 African countries, found that Africa's online gambling Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR) reached $23 billion in 2025. Of that total, licensed operators generated only $5.2 billion, representing 23 per cent of the market, while unlicensed platform…

…international banks and mining companies. Speaking at the forum, the minister urged African countries to move beyond isolated national approaches and develop a coordinated strategy for controlling, processing and deriving greater value from the continent’s mineral wealth. Alake, who is the pioneer chairman of the Afric…

…depending on the applicant's nationality and personal circumstancesNationals of certain African countries, including Equatorial Guinea, qualify for a shorter two-year residency route to Spanish citizenshipFind it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Spain has published the official residency requirements that…

…inequality and reduce opportunities for future generations. The UN official also urged African countries to prioritise home-grown solutions and stronger national leadership in driving development. “No country can outsource its development. No nation can import resilience,” she said. Adding that partnerships should comp…

African countries have adopted a new declaration committing to cheaper internet access, affordable smartphones and technology-neutral regulations as part of a continent-wide strategy to expand meaningful digital connectivity and accelerate economic growth. The commitment formed part of the 2026 Abuja Declaration on Mea…

…amateur football, professional football leagues and our National Teams in each of the 54 African countries to make African football globally competitive and amongst the best in the world," he said. by Linda Ikeji at 22/07/2026 10:12 PM | Share this Story

…travel destinations using data from the International Air Transport Association. Among African countries, South Africa retained the continent’s strongest passport, ranking 49th globally with visa-free access to 101 destinations. Botswana followed in 61st place with access to 81 destinations, while Ghana ranked 70th wit…

…energy infrastructure projects, connecting gas resources in Nigeria and other West African countries to regional markets and the international energy system. Its development also comes at a time when countries across the continent are seeking to expand gas infrastructure to address electricity shortages, support indust…

…had unveiled 40 countries eligible for its free tourist visas in 2026.Oman grants 8 African countries visa-free entryMeanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that Oman had announced the names of eight African countries eligible for its visa-free entry scheme.The policy, published on the ministry's official website, divi…

…professional development of teachers, particularly women, across Nigeria and four other African countries. The initiative was unveiled on Monday with the commencement of a three-day Master Training Programme in Abuja, designed to equip teachers and school leaders with innovative mobile learning tools to improve the qua…

The 2026 Global Firepower Index ranked Nigeria third among African countries by military strength, behind Egypt and AlgeriaEgypt topped the continent with a Power Index score of 0.3651, while Algeria held second place despite a slight decline in its scoreThe index assessed military capabilities across more than 60 fact…

…freedom it currently enjoys is the result of the sacrifices and liberation efforts of African countries, including Nigeria. Many African nationals have been forced out of South Africa following recent xenophobic attacks, and anti-immigrant protests. While speaking on Sunday in Freetown, Sierra Leone, during the 69th Or…

…immune, and the threat is no longer local. INTERPOL’s Operation Red Card, run across 16 African countries between late 2025 and early 2026, led to 651 arrests and uncovered roughly $45 million in losses affecting 1,247 victims. Its message was blunt: African cybercrime is now organised, platform-enabled, and coordinate…

Hong Kong has released the names of African countries whose citizens can enter without a visa and stay for different periodsSome eligible African countries can stay in Hong Kong for three months, while others can remain for one month or 14 daysThe official Hong Kong visa-free list also includes many countries from othe…

…awards full scholarships to qualified individuals who are indigenes and residents of African countries.It seeks to develop youth leaders, and grants students the opportunity to study select courses at Covenant and Landmark University. You must apply via the DOF portal and meet all academic and age requirements.What is…

…depends more on imports, so the conflict had greater effects on other importing African countries, and it was so negatively impactful that Brent crude hit $120 per barrel; the last time we experienced that was a few years ago. So, it had an effect on our refined products, even as a producing country of both crude oil a…

…of tourist and business visas can stay in the country for up to 30 days.South Sudan: African countries eligible for visa-free entryMeanwhile, Legit.ng recently reported that Germany published the official list of African countries whose citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the country.The report explained t…

…full visa-free access while others are limited to diplomatic and service passport holdersAfrican countries, including South Africa, Morocco, Egypt and Tunisia, are among those named, each with specific entry conditions attachedFind it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! The Russian Federation has released a c…

…New Zealand, French and United States of America are not eligible for VOA."Liberia: African countries eligible for visa-free entryMeanwhile, Legit.ng recently reported that Liberia released the official list of 12 African countries whose citizens can travel to the country without a visa.The report explained that the vi…

…returning home in recent weeks according to an AFP tally, based on figures provided by African countries that have repatriated their nationals. Codenamed “Operation Prosper,” the military deployment is due to last a year and mobilises more than 2,200 soldiers. ho/jc/giv The post Two South African soldiers die chasing i…

DR Congo has released the official list of 44 African countries whose citizens can apply for the country's eVisa in 2026The DR Congo eVisa is valid for 90 days after approval, and travellers must state the reason for their visitThe government also shared a sample of the approved eVisa to help applicants know what the d…

…mobility remains critical to the success of the AfCFTA, adding that Nigeria joined other African countries in reaffirming commitment to free movement of people, services and investments. The minister said that visa policies remained the responsibility of individual countries, but noted the growing support for business-…