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Six people injured after fire breaks out at Lagos international airport

Africanews EN • 24 Feb 2026, 07:05

Six people were injured and flights temporarily suspended after a fire broke out at Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos, Nigeria, late Monday afternoon, airport author…

Six people were injured and flights temporarily suspended after a fire broke out at Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos, Nigeria, late Monday afternoon, airport authorities said.

Somaliland looks to Israel for help with water crisis

Africanews EN • 24 Feb 2026, 06:23

Rainy seasons in Somaliland have been late and meagre for at least five years, leading to frequent droughts. Now the breakaway region hopes Israeli help can significantly boost th…

Rainy seasons in Somaliland have been late and meagre for at least five years, leading to frequent droughts. Now the breakaway region hopes Israeli help can significantly boost the amount of land under cultivation from its current level of just 3 percent.

Digital payments driving Nigeria’s nightlife – Moniepoint

Premium Times Nigeria • 24 Feb 2026, 05:07

The study analysed transactions from more than 27,000 bars, clubs and lounges on Moniepoint's payment network. The post Digital payments driving Nigeria’s nightlife – Moniep…

The study analysed transactions from more than 27,000 bars, clubs and lounges on Moniepoint's payment network. The post Digital payments driving Nigeria’s nightlife – Moniepoint appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Gaza: Residents mark Ramadan amid food shortages

Africanews EN • 23 Feb 2026, 21:40

In war-scarred Gaza, residents are doing what they can to mark Ramadan as basic supplies continue to run thin on the ground.

In war-scarred Gaza, residents are doing what they can to mark Ramadan as basic supplies continue to run thin on the ground.

DRC: Maurice Pellosh's clients rediscover their portraits in documentary

Africanews EN • 23 Feb 2026, 20:53

A new documentary about Maurice Pellosh has enabled former clients of the Congolese photographer to rediscover their portraits that were taken decades ago.

A new documentary about Maurice Pellosh has enabled former clients of the Congolese photographer to rediscover their portraits that were taken decades ago.

Six injured in Lagos airport terminal fire incident – FAAN

Premium Times Nigeria • 23 Feb 2026, 20:23

A fire broke out at the airport facility, prompting an emergency response and the temporary closure of the Lagos airfield. The post Six injured in Lagos airport terminal fire inci…

A fire broke out at the airport facility, prompting an emergency response and the temporary closure of the Lagos airfield. The post Six injured in Lagos airport terminal fire incident – FAAN appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Georgia village revives Berikaoba, an ancient pagan spring festival

Africanews EN • 23 Feb 2026, 20:08

Each spring, Georgia’s village of Didi Chailuri revives Berikaoba, a pagan rite with masked berikas, music and wrestling, hoping for fertility and good harvest.

Each spring, Georgia’s village of Didi Chailuri revives Berikaoba, a pagan rite with masked berikas, music and wrestling, hoping for fertility and good harvest.

Marie Noëlle Ada Meyo: “Gabon deserves much better” [Interview]

Africanews EN • 23 Feb 2026, 19:25

In Gabon, the High Authority for Communication has requested the suspension of social media until further notice. This decision has sparked controversy. We discuss this with Marie…

In Gabon, the High Authority for Communication has requested the suspension of social media until further notice. This decision has sparked controversy. We discuss this with Marie Noëlle Ada Meyo, Special Advisor and Deputy Spokesperson for President Oligui Nguema.

Chad closes border with Sudan following clashes

Africanews EN • 23 Feb 2026, 18:56

Chad has shut it’s border with neighbouring Sudan, following clashes linked to the conflict in Sudan that claimed the lives of five Chadian soldiers.

Chad has shut it’s border with neighbouring Sudan, following clashes linked to the conflict in Sudan that claimed the lives of five Chadian soldiers.

Industrial & Medical Gases appoints acting managing director

Premium Times Nigeria • 23 Feb 2026, 18:18

“The Board has approved the appointment of Mr Abayomi Oke, General Manager, as Acting Managing Director, pending the appointment of a substantive Managing Director. The post Indus…

“The Board has approved the appointment of Mr Abayomi Oke, General Manager, as Acting Managing Director, pending the appointment of a substantive Managing Director. The post Industrial & Medical Gases appoints acting managing director appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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