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Thu, 08 Oct 2026 06:41:37 GMTAfrica: All of Africa Today - October 8, 2026
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Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:13:44 GMT
South Africa: Anti-Immigration Groups Promise More Disruptions - South African News Briefs - October 8, 2026
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Wed, 07 Oct 2026 21:26:16 GMT
Africa: World Cotton Day - The Real Value of Africa's Cotton Comes After the Harvest
[allAfrica] World Cotton Day should measure more than output. It should ask how much manufacturing, employment and African-owned value the continent creates from every bale it grows.
Thu, 08 Oct 2026 04:13:59 GMT
Zambia: Zambia Finalises U.S.$1.5 Billion U.S. Health Funding Deal As Zimbabwe Rejects Terms
[New Zimbabwe] Zambia is set to sign a US$1.5 billion health funding agreement with the United States this week after resolving a dispute over sensitive health data-sharing requirements.
Thu, 08 Oct 2026 06:46:47 GMT
Malawi: Mutharika's Fifth Private Trip to South Africa - 'No Need for Concern'
[Nyasa Times] A political analyst has moved to calm growing public unease over President Peter Mutharika's repeated unexplained trips abroad, insisting there is nothing sinister to worry about as the president jets off to South Africa for the fifth t...
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Benin
Wed, 07 Oct 2026 02:36:15 GMTMessi Joins Argentina for Farewell Game Against Benin
[Ghanaian Times] Lionel Messi will bring the curtain down on his glittering Argentina career with a farewell friendly against Benin that marks the dawn of a new era for the South American champions.
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 06:40:15 GMT
Benin President Romuald Wadagni Arrives in Kenya for Lamu Refinery Ceremony
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya has received Benin President Romuald Wadagni ahead of the groundbreaking ceremony for the East African Refinery in Lamu.
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 05:25:01 GMT
Journalist Ali Moumouni Remains Detained Over a Year Without Trial
[MFWA] More than a year after his arrest, Ali Moumouni, a former journalist with private broadcaster Canal 3, remains detained at Cotonou Civil Prison, with no judgment delivered in his case.
Fri, 18 Sep 2026 16:51:19 GMT
Benin President Pays Tribute to Genocide Victims
[New Times] Beninese President Romuald Wadagni has stressed the responsibility to preserve the memory of victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, saying the scale of the tragedy places a duty on humanity not to forget.
Fri, 18 Sep 2026 05:55:46 GMT
Benin President Briefed On Rwanda's Agricultural Training Model
[New Times] Beninese President Romuald Wadagni on Thursday, September 17, visited the Rwanda Institute for Conservation Agriculture (RICA), where he was briefed on agricultural training, livestock farming and efforts to improve food production.
Botswana
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 05:00:33 GMTChapo Calls for Renewed Dynamism in Economic Cooperation With Botswana
[AIM] Maputo -- Mozambican President Daniel Chapo calls for renewed dynamism in economic cooperation between Mozambique and Botswana, arguing that the current cooperation is far below the potential of both nations.
Tue, 29 Sep 2026 09:45:29 GMT
Beyond Diamonds - Why Botswana Is Attracting Growing Interest From Belgian Technology Companies
[The Patriot] As Botswana accelerates its economic diversification through its Vision 2036 strategy, the country's new growth momentum is attracting increasing interest from European businesses. A delegation of 15 Belgian companies is visiting Gaboro...
Mon, 28 Sep 2026 13:23:22 GMT
'Follow the Money' - Sehurutshe
[The Patriot] Bank Gaborone Celebrates 20 Years of Connecting Positive Change in Botswana
Fri, 25 Sep 2026 13:09:05 GMT
Breast Cancer Awareness Tour Underway
[The Patriot] Journey of Hope (JoH) Botswana is hosting it's 15th Annual Big Journey tour, which is a breast cancer awareness and screening initiative. The important screening initiative comes as a result of the rise in lifestyle related diseases. Ac...
Thu, 24 Sep 2026 15:24:15 GMT
Sixty Years of Music Shapes Nation Cultural Identity
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- The visual spectacle of the recent Botswana Musicians Union (BOMU) Awards presented, like Cinderella at the ball, the coming out party of an ugly duckling turned pretty princess.
Burkina Faso
Mon, 05 Oct 2026 08:26:41 GMTWomen Weavers Give Faso Dan Fani Fresh Momentum
[Bird Story Agency] Faso Dan Fani, Burkina Faso's distinctive woven cloth, is evolving with the growth of organic cotton, efforts to combat counterfeiting and improvements in weaving techniques. The women who have sustained this industry for generati...
Thu, 01 Oct 2026 04:39:46 GMT
Exiled Burkina Publisher Tells RFI of Repression and Fear Four Years After Coup
[RFI] Burkina Faso on Wednesday marks four years since military strongman Captain Ibrahim Traoré took over in a coup. Comparing himself to anti-colonial icon Thomas Sankara, Traoré promised a "progressive and popular" revolution. RFI spoke ...
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 06:41:07 GMT
All of Africa Today - September 30, 2026
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Wed, 30 Sep 2026 05:19:23 GMT
Burkina Faso Launches First Gold Refinery
[Premium Times] According to a statement by the Burkina Faso government's Information Service, Mr Traore said Burkina Faso has "reached a historic milestone in its quest for economic independence."
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 04:41:56 GMT
Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger Launch Tafouk TV Channel to Push Their Own Narrative
[RFI] Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger are stepping up their joint media push with Tafouk TV, a new television channel aimed at challenging Western coverage and promoting the three military-led Sahel states' own account of events.
Burundi
Thu, 01 Oct 2026 14:57:33 GMTChargé d'Affaires
[U.S. Embassy Bujumbura] CDA Tim SikesTimothy (Tim) Sikes is the United States Chargé d'Affaires to the Republic of Burundi, after joining the embassy in September, 2026. He is a seasoned Foreign Service Officer, with more than two decades of ci...
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 05:04:07 GMT
Tanzania, Burundi Begin Their Joint UPC to Review and Bolster Their Socio-Economic Ties
[Daily News] Bujumbura -- TANZANIA and Burundi have begun the Seventh Meeting of the Joint Permanent Commission for Cooperation (JPC), aimed at reviewing the implementation of bilateral cooperation agreements and developing strategies to strengthen e...
Fri, 25 Sep 2026 23:57:52 GMT
Today in History - Uganda, DRC, Rwanda and Burundi Sign 2003 Peace Accord
[Nile Post] On September 25, 2003, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Uganda, Rwanda and Burundi signed the Principles on Good-Neighbourly Relations and Cooperation at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, marking a diplomatic effort ...
Wed, 23 Sep 2026 15:07:44 GMT
DR Congo, Burundi and the Enduring Legacy of Colonial Divisions
[New Times] To understand how colonial divide-and-rule tactics took root in the Great Lakes region, and why the current leaderships of the DR Congo and Burundi still keep them alive, I start with a simple question: which societies and kingdoms existe...
Fri, 18 Sep 2026 11:09:55 GMT
Burundi Book Semi-Final Place As Sudan Make Strong Start in TotalEnergies CAF U-20 Afcon Cecafa Qualifier
[CAF] Burundi became the first side to secure a place in the semi-finals of the TotalEnergies CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations CECAFA Qualifier on Thursday, while Sudan made an impressive start to their campaign and Ethiopia were held by Rwanda.
Cameroon
Mon, 28 Sep 2026 10:59:20 GMTGroup-by-Group - How the AFCON PAMOJA 2027 Qualifying Race Stands After Matchday One
[CAF] Morocco, Côte d'Ivoire, Algeria, Nigeria and Cameroon were among the continental heavyweights to make winning starts as the first matchday of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations PAMOJA 2027 qualifiers produced goals, comebacks and ...
Mon, 28 Sep 2026 10:25:58 GMT
Zimbabwe Produce Stunning Comeback As Cameroon and Cote d'Ivoire Open With Wins
[CAF] Zimbabwe produced the most dramatic result of Thursday night's TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifiers, recovering from two goals down to beat Sierra Leone 3-2.
Fri, 25 Sep 2026 07:17:09 GMT
Journalists Jailed for Theft of Minister's Glasses - That He Later Found
[CPJ] Dakar -- The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on Cameroonian authorities to hold to account those behind the detention of four journalists suspected of stealing a minister's glasses, in a scandal that has led to calls for a boycott of the...
Thu, 24 Sep 2026 13:37:24 GMT
Cameroon Cotton Farmers Pair Improved Seed With Nature-Based Methods
[Bird Story Agency] In Cameroon's northern cotton belt, growers are combining carefully controlled seed multiplication with trees, crop residue and water-conserving field design to improve yields and withstand dry spells.
Thu, 24 Sep 2026 07:25:54 GMT
Insecurity Is Crippling Economies On the Cameroon-Chad Trade Corridor
[ISS] Terrorism, kidnapping and crumbling roads are combining to choke a trade lifeline linking Cameroon, Chad and Nigeria.
Cape Verde
Thu, 01 Oct 2026 18:10:41 GMTEmeran Thrilled After Dream Amavubi Debut in Cape Verde Win
[New Times] Noam Emeran could not hide his excitement after making his official Rwanda debut in Tuesday's crucial 2-1 away victory over Cape Verde in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers.
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 09:41:05 GMT
'Revolution Has Begun' - Constantine Upbeat After Rwanda Stun Cape Verde
[New Times] Rwanda head coach Stephen Constantine declared that "the revolution has begun" after Amavubi produced a spirited comeback to beat Cape Verde 2-1 away from home and maintain their perfect start to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
Wed, 23 Sep 2026 11:17:10 GMT
Climate's Most Catalytic Capital Knows Exactly Where to Go - Africa's Rainforest Basins
[RootsToFoods Capital Series] In a RootsToFoods Capital Series interview opening Wave 2 of the series, Randall Kempner -- Executive Director of the Climate Philanthropy Catalyst Coalition and founding executive director of the Aspen Network for Devel...
Mon, 21 Sep 2026 15:26:00 GMT
LNBA Delegation Departs for African Bar Association 2026 Annual Conference in Cape Verde
[Liberian Investigator] MONROVIA -- A high-level delegation of the Liberia National Bar Association (LNBA) has departed Liberia to participate in the 2026 Annual Conference of the African Bar Association (AFBA), scheduled for September 20-24, 2026, i...
Mon, 07 Sep 2026 06:48:14 GMT
All of Africa Today - September 7, 2026
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Central Africa
Wed, 07 Oct 2026 11:06:39 GMTCongo-Kinshasa: Nduhungirehe, Kenyatta Discuss Peace Efforts for DR Congo
[New Times] Minister Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Olivier Nduhungirehe on Tuesday, October 6, received former Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta, a member of the African Union Panel of Facilitators for the peace process in eastern DR Co...
Thu, 08 Oct 2026 06:22:22 GMT
Africa: Who Will Write Africa's Future? Kigali Was Asking
[New Times] Something important happened in Kigali last week, and it had little to do with the size of the crowd. At the second edition of the Umurage International Books & Art Festival, held under the theme "The Future Is Written: Human Voi...
Thu, 08 Oct 2026 06:11:10 GMT
Rwanda: Rwanda, Senegal Ink Over 10 Deals to Strengthen Ties
[New Times] Rwanda and Senegal signed 11 cooperation agreements covering areas including development, trade and bilateral relations as the two countries seek to deepen their partnership.
Thu, 08 Oct 2026 06:11:04 GMT
Africa: Kagame, AU Facilitators Discuss DR Congo Peace Efforts
[New Times] President Paul Kagame on Wednesday, October 7, met members of the African Union Panel of Facilitators working on the peace process in eastern DR Congo, at Village Urugwiro.
Thu, 08 Oct 2026 06:10:52 GMT
Rwanda: Rwanda, Senegal Agree to Link Businesses, Unlock Investment
[New Times] Rwanda and Senegal agreed to work together to identify cross-border investment projects and connect businesses from the two countries under a new cooperation framework between their investment promotion agencies.
Central African Republic
Fri, 02 Oct 2026 05:05:53 GMTA Long Road to Justice in the Central African Republic
[HRW] First ICC Conviction of Seleka Leader Shows Court's Critical Role
Thu, 24 Sep 2026 12:05:23 GMT
All of Africa Today - September 24, 2026
[allAfrica] Monrovia -- CAR Rebel Commander Convicted of Crimes Against Humanity
Thu, 24 Sep 2026 07:29:51 GMT
International Court Convicts CAR Rebel Commander of Crimes Against Humanity
[RFI] The International Criminal Court has convicted former Seleka rebel commander Mahamat Said Abdel Kani of crimes against humanity for torturing and abusing prisoners in Bangui, the capital of the Central African Republic, more than a decade ago.
Wed, 23 Sep 2026 07:33:21 GMT
Inside the US System Deporting Migrants Through African Countries
[RFI] More than 25,000 people have been deported from the United States to third countries since Donald Trump returned to power - often to places they have no connection to and sometimes on another continent. Hundreds have been sent to Africa, where ...
Thu, 17 Sep 2026 10:22:25 GMT
Mauritania Turn to Experienced Core for Central African Republic and Benin Afcon Qualifying Tests
[CAF] Mauritania have named a 27-man squad for their opening TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifiers against Central African Republic and Benin.
Chad
Thu, 24 Sep 2026 07:25:54 GMTInsecurity Is Crippling Economies On the Cameroon-Chad Trade Corridor
[ISS] Terrorism, kidnapping and crumbling roads are combining to choke a trade lifeline linking Cameroon, Chad and Nigeria.
Wed, 23 Sep 2026 07:47:04 GMT
On Int'l Day of Peace, Calls From Eastern Chad and Darfur to End Sudan's War
[Dabanga] Eastern Chad / Darfur -- Sudanese refugees in camps in eastern Chad, as well as advocacy groups in Darfur, have renewed calls for an end to the war in Sudan, which has been raging since April 2023, and for an end to the suffering caused by ...
Mon, 14 Sep 2026 10:50:49 GMT
Chad's Anti-Corruption Institutions Buckle Under Political Pressure
[ISS] An aborted oil sector audit exposes the gulf between Chad's commitments and its willingness to investigate powerful interests.
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 07:28:13 GMT
All of Africa Today - September 3, 2026
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Thu, 03 Sep 2026 04:51:29 GMT
Sudanese Refugees Walk 20km for Aid in Eastern Chad
[Dabanga] Eastern Chad -- Dozens of Sudanese refugees have walked from Marra refugee camp in eastern Chad to the town of Amliouna to demand humanitarian assistance, as heavy rain and strong winds have also damaged shelters at Mile refugee camp near t...
Comoros
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 10:55:20 GMTWarriors Fall to Comoros Again
[New Era] The Brave Warriors suffered a 1-0 defeat to Comoros in the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations Pamoja 2027 qualifiers at the Stade Omnisports De Malouzini in Comoros yesterday.
Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:08:57 GMT
Brave Warriors Suffer a Setback in Moroni
[Namibian] The Brave Warriors suffered a setback in their 2027 Afcon qualifying campaign with a 1-0 defeat to Comoros in Moroni yesterday.
Thu, 10 Sep 2026 15:36:18 GMT
Eguavoen to Lead Super Falcons Against Free-Scoring Comoros
[This Day] Following the sacking of Justin Madugu after Nigeria failed to qualify for next year's Women's World Cup, former Super Eagles Head Coach, Augustine Eguavoen, has been selected to lead Super Falcons in their 2028 Olympic Games qualifying fi...
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 05:36:50 GMT
Govt Softens Stance On Tata Chemicals As Joint Committee Reviews Magadi Dispute
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The government has shifted from its tough stance against Tata Chemicals Magadi, with Mining Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho authorising a joint technical committee with the company to review outstanding compliance issues that co...
Congo-Brazzaville
Mon, 05 Oct 2026 10:00:50 GMTEl Alamein Joint Declaration Affirms Support for Sudan's Unity and Sovereignty, Rejects Parallel Entities
[SNA] The leaders of Sudan, Egypt, Eritrea and Somalia affirmed their commitment to the fundamental principles and pillars of international law as the basis for regional stability and cooperation, foremost among them respect for the sovereignty, inde...
Wed, 23 Sep 2026 11:17:10 GMT
Climate's Most Catalytic Capital Knows Exactly Where to Go - Africa's Rainforest Basins
[RootsToFoods Capital Series] In a RootsToFoods Capital Series interview opening Wave 2 of the series, Randall Kempner -- Executive Director of the Climate Philanthropy Catalyst Coalition and founding executive director of the Aspen Network for Devel...
Thu, 17 Sep 2026 06:30:39 GMT
Congo's Ebola Epidemic May Have Gone Undetected for Months
[DW] The deadliest Ebola outbreak on record in the Democratic Republic of Congo may have begun months before it was first declared in May.
Congo-Kinshasa
Tue, 29 Sep 2026 12:23:36 GMTEarly Access to Care and Oxygen Decisive for Ebola Patients' Survival - WHO
[UN News] In the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), health workers fighting the country's largest-ever Ebola outbreak are struggling to overcome critical challenges to patient care, the UN World Health Organization (WHO) warned on Tuesday.
Tue, 29 Sep 2026 18:25:46 GMT
Migration Service Repatriates 97 DRC Citizens
[ANGOP] Mbanza-Kongo -- A total of 97 citizens from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have been repatriated in recent days by the Migration and Foreigners Service (SME), in the province of Zaire, for illegal entry and stay in the national territ...
Tue, 29 Sep 2026 07:26:26 GMT
All of Africa Today - September 29, 2026
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Tue, 29 Sep 2026 04:35:45 GMT
DR Congo Ebola Emergency - Calls Grow for Urgent Humanitarian Access
[UN News] Aid teams trying to keep deadly Ebola disease from spreading in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) are increasingly concerned about ongoing fighting and violence that has forced thousands of people to flee a displacement camp in the...
Sun, 27 Sep 2026 16:05:04 GMT
Africa's Mineral Strength Is Wasted If Countries Don't Work Together - New Report
[The Conversation Africa] Green technologies are mineral-intensive: electric vehicles, batteries, solar panels, wind turbines and grids need cobalt, lithium, copper, manganese, graphite and rare earths. The International Energy Agency estimates that ...
Djibouti
Wed, 07 Oct 2026 04:06:45 GMTDjibouti Faces 'Overlapping Emergencies' As Yemen's Refugee Exodus Continues
[UN News] Djibouti is facing "overlapping emergencies" as refugees fleeing the conflict in Yemen arrive on its shores while migrants continue to travel in the opposite direction, the UN migration agency (IOM) warned on Tuesday.
Thu, 01 Oct 2026 05:28:20 GMT
Somali, Djibouti Presidents Discuss Security and Regional Stability
[Shabelle] Djibouti City, Djibouti -- Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud held talks with Djibouti's President Ismail Omar Guelleh on Wednesday during a working visit focused on strengthening ties between the neighbouring countries.
Fri, 25 Sep 2026 06:40:24 GMT
Dangote, Ethiopia to Build $660m Djibouti Fuel Pipeline
[Daba Finance] Dangote Group and Ethiopian Investment Holdings will invest $660 million in a petroleum-products pipeline connecting landlocked Ethiopia with Djibouti's coast, adding new fuel storage and transport infrastructure to one of East Africa'...
Fri, 25 Sep 2026 06:55:26 GMT
Ethiopia, Djibouti Hail Dangote's $660 Million Pipeline As Energy Security Boost
[Premium Times] Ethiopia and Djibouti have described Dangote Group's $660 million Damarjog-Dewele Oil Terminal and Pipeline Project as a strategic investment expected to strengthen energy security, improve regional trade and deepen economic integrati...
Tue, 22 Sep 2026 17:37:57 GMT
Djibouti Frees Top SA Investigative Journalist Micah Reddy
[Daily Maverick] South African investigative journalist Micah Reddy of the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists was detained on Saturday, but is now on his way back to South Africa.
East Africa
East Africa
Equatorial Guinea
Thu, 17 Sep 2026 06:37:19 GMTAll of Africa Today - September 17, 2026
[allAfrica] Sudan Gold Mine Collapse Kills at Least 60
Thu, 17 Sep 2026 05:19:12 GMT
Facebook, TikTok Shut Down in Equatorial Guinea After VP Corruption Video
[Leadership] Facebook and TikTok have been inaccessible in Equatorial Guinea for more than two weeks following the circulation of a video accusing the country's vice-president, Teodoro Nguema Obiang, of corruption.
Eritrea
Thu, 08 Oct 2026 06:41:37 GMTAll of Africa Today - October 8, 2026
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Thu, 08 Oct 2026 04:18:36 GMT
Eritrean Troops Reportedly Deploy in Tigray As Tension With Ethiopia Escalate
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Eritrean troops have reportedly entered parts of Ethiopia's northern Tigray region, with local officials and residents telling Agence France-Presse (AFP) that soldiers in Eritrean military uniforms have been seen in an...
Tue, 06 Oct 2026 10:15:34 GMT
Four African Countries Call for De-Escalation of Tension in Ethiopia
[Premium Times] This call comes amid the growing tension between Ethiopia's federal government and authorities in the northern Tigray region.
Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:18:52 GMT
President Isaias Holds Talks With Somali President
[Shabelle] Egypt -- President Isaias Afwerki met with Mr. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, in El Alamein City in the mid-morning hours today for extensive talks on bilateral relations and other matters of vital imp...
Mon, 05 Oct 2026 10:00:22 GMT
TSC President Meets Eritrean President
[SNA] El-Alamein -- President of the Transitional Sovereignty Council (TSC) and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, General Abdel-Fattah Al-Burhan, met with Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki on the sidelines of the eighth African Union Mid-Year C...
Ethiopia
Thu, 08 Oct 2026 06:41:37 GMTAll of Africa Today - October 8, 2026
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Thu, 08 Oct 2026 07:39:44 GMT
Nigeria, Ethiopia Move to Deepen Ties in Trade, Agriculture, Security
[Leadership] Nigeria and Ethiopia have moved to deepen bilateral cooperation in trade, investment, agriculture, food security, aviation, and security, with Vice President Kashim Shettima and Ethiopia's Deputy Prime Minister, Mr Temesgen Tiruneh, revi...
Thu, 08 Oct 2026 06:10:57 GMT
UN Warns of Aid Disruption in Tigray Following Looting of Humanitarian Depots
[Reporter] The United Nations announced that a UN agency warehouse and several facilities operated by local and international humanitarian organizations have been looted in Tigray, as renewed fighting in northern Ethiopia severely disrupts aid operat...
Thu, 08 Oct 2026 04:24:08 GMT
PM Abiy Highlights Ethiopia-Nigeria Cooperation and Mutual Learning
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said he held talks with Nigerian Vice President Kashim Shettima, who is in Ethiopia for a three-day working visit as part of the Ethiopia-Nigeria leadership exchange.
Thu, 08 Oct 2026 04:24:05 GMT
Somaliland Parliament Congratulates Shide, Ethiopia's Parliamentary Leadership
[Horn Diplomat] Hargeisa, Somaliland, Oct 7 -- Somaliland's House of Representatives has congratulated Ahmed Shide on his election as speaker of Ethiopia's House of People's Representatives, highlighting the historic significance of his appointment a...
Gabon
Fri, 18 Sep 2026 10:35:43 GMTWhy Nigeria's Soldiers Went to Libreville
[Premium Times] The gathering brought together 127 senior enlisted leaders and other participants from 26 African countries, alongside the U.S. European, and NATO partners.
Fri, 18 Sep 2026 11:09:54 GMT
Migné Begins Gabon Reign Without Aubameyang As Panthers Start Afcon 2027 Qualifiers
[CAF] New Gabon coach Sébastien Migné has named his first squad since taking charge of the Panthers, beginning a new era without former captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang as they prepare to face Morocco and Niger in the TotalEnergies CAF Afr...
Thu, 10 Sep 2026 07:27:59 GMT
Congo Basin Loss Could Trigger Water Wars Across Africa - - Ex-Gabon Minister Lee White
[Daily Maverick] Conservation scientist Lee White reflects on four decades spent creating Gabon's national parks, tackling illegal logging and confronting the failures of global carbon markets.
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 14:49:07 GMT
Gabon Lawmaker Faces Trial Over Assault On Kigali Airport Staff
[New Times] Gabonese MP Augustin Lobelle Yembi, who was arrested in Kigali following an alleged assault on an employee at Kigali International Airport, has been handed over to authorities in Gabon after diplomatic intervention between Kigali and Libr...
Gambia
Thu, 08 Oct 2026 04:23:58 GMTGambia Begins Rollout of New Three-Year Driving Licence
[Foroyaa] Gambian motorists will no longer have to renew their driving licences every year as the government introduces a new biometric driving licence system with a three-year validity period.
Thu, 08 Oct 2026 04:23:57 GMT
ECOWAS Court Adopts Settlement in Mahawa Cham Disappearance
[Foroyaa] Gambia Government to Prosecute Perpetrators
Tue, 06 Oct 2026 03:46:57 GMT
Finance Ministry Projects D257.29 Million for Government Vehicles in 2027
[Foroyaa] The government is projected to spend D257.29 million on vehicles in 2027, according to the Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs' 2027-2029 Programme-Based Budget (PBB) submitted to the National Assembly.
Fri, 02 Oct 2026 17:43:42 GMT
Tourism Board Suspends Beach Events As Workers Warn of Lost Income
[Foroyaa] A dispute has emerged along the Senegambia and Bijilo beach belt after the Gambia Tourism Board (GT Board) suspended all open-air music and public entertainment events within the Tourism Development Area (TDA).
Fri, 02 Oct 2026 17:44:06 GMT
Mayor Lowe Given 45 Days to Refund Over D1 Million
[Foroyaa] A National Assembly committee has called for the Mayor of Banjul to repay more than D1.1m spent from an EU-funded city project on media coverage and other expenses linked to her town-hall meetings.
Ghana
Thu, 08 Oct 2026 07:53:59 GMTHow to Fix the Hamstrung Renewable Energy Sectors in SA, Ghana and Kenya
[Daily Maverick] Despite demand, the potential of the renewable energy sectors in these countries is being held back by unstable demand, limited localisation enforcement, deficits in decent job creation and persistent gender biases, according to new ...
Thu, 08 Oct 2026 04:08:29 GMT
Same Cocoa Crash, Opposite Answers - What Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire Reveal About Power in Global Trade
[African Arguments] The world's two biggest cocoa producers faced the same price collapse this year and made opposite choices. The reason is not economics alone. It is who holds power in each cocoa sector -- a lesson aid and trade partners keep missi...
Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:36:50 GMT
Harmonise Biotech Regulations to Attract Investment - Minister
[Ghanaian Times] THE Minister of Environment, Science and Technology, Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, has called for the harmonisation of regulatory frameworks governing biotechnology to attract the investment needed to grow the sector.
Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:37:24 GMT
Hogbetsotso 2026 to Promote Tourism, Local Businesses
[Ghanaian Times] THE 64th Hogbetsotso Festival of the chiefs and people of the Anlo State has been designed to attract tourists, empower local businesses, showcase the rich cultural heritage of Anlo and foster community engagement and a sense of belo...
Wed, 07 Oct 2026 11:02:35 GMT
Ghana Marks International Day for Universal Access to Information
[Ghanaian Times] INFORMATION, and indeed, quality information, remains at the heart of transparency and accountability in the governance ecosystem the world over. The Right to Information and perhaps, most importantly, the access to right to informat...
Guinea
Fri, 18 Sep 2026 16:33:31 GMTGuinea Bans France 24, Withdraws Jeune Afrique Correspondent's Accreditation
[CPJ] Dakar -- The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on Guinean authorities to reverse Thursday's ban on France 24 after a presenter called President Mamadi Doumbouya a "putschist president" and to reinstate the accreditation of the pan-African ...
Thu, 17 Sep 2026 10:23:29 GMT
Afcon 2027 Qualifiers - Moriba Returns As Guinea Name Squad for South Africa and Kenya
[CAF] Guinea coach Paulo Duarte has named a 25-man squad for the opening TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifiers against South Africa and Kenya, with Ilaix Moriba among several players returning to the Syli National.
Guinea Bissau
Tue, 29 Sep 2026 18:51:39 GMTWith More Injury Worries, Chelle May Improvise Against Guinea-Bissau Today
[This Day] *Insists Eagles will not under-rate Wild Dogs in the race for early consolidation
Tue, 29 Sep 2026 08:35:45 GMT
Four Super Eagles Stars Who Could Decide Nigeria's Afcon Qualifier Against Guinea-Bissau
[Premium Times] Madagascar gave Nigeria three points, but Guinea-Bissau will test whether Chelle's side can produce a more complete performance
Mon, 28 Sep 2026 10:25:07 GMT
Guinea-Bissau Stun Tanzania As Mozambique Deny Vieira Winning Senegal Start
[CAF] Guinea-Bissau produced the standout result of Friday's early TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifiers with a 2-0 away victory over co-hosts Tanzania.
Mon, 28 Sep 2026 10:24:18 GMT
Nigeria Fight Back As Gambia, Rwanda and Guinea-Bissau Make Winning Starts to Afcon 2027 Qualifiers
[CAF] Nigeria came from behind to beat Madagascar as The Gambia, Rwanda, Malawi, Togo and Guinea-Bissau also made winning starts to their TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations PAMOJA 2027 qualifying campaigns on Friday.
Thu, 24 Sep 2026 12:55:39 GMT
Chelle Orders Eagles to Pick All Six Points Against Madagascar, Guinea-Bissau
[This Day] Super Eagles' Head Coach, Éric Chelle, is set to unleash his best legs against Madagascar in Nigeria's first game of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations on Friday.
Kenya
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 04:51:21 GMTDangote Upbeat On Take-Off of $16bn Kenya Refinery Despite Court Ruling
[This Day] Africa's richest man, Aliko Dangote, yesterday remained upbeat about the take-off of his $16 billion Lamu Refinery in Kenya despite a court ruling directing parties to maintain the status quo on the disputed site, with the company insistin...
Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:00:49 GMT
Ruto Warns Against Attempts to Derail Dangote Refinery
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has warned individuals he accused of trying to frustrate the planned Sh2 trillion Dangote refinery in Lamu, as the mega project moves closer to its groundbreaking on Wednesday.
Tue, 29 Sep 2026 15:20:44 GMT
Dangote Refinery Shares to Be Open to All Kenyans, Ruto Assures
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The ownership and operations of the Dangote East Africa Refinery, whose construction will be launched tomorrow, will be open and transparent, President William Ruto has said.
Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:14:59 GMT
Kindiki Orders Fresh Inspection of Alcohol Makers in Illicit Brew Crackdown
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has ordered fresh inspections of all alcohol manufacturing premises across the country as the government intensifies its crackdown on illicit brews and alcohol-related harm.
Tue, 29 Sep 2026 10:01:11 GMT
Gachagua Condemns Samburu Livestock Killings, Vows to Meet Maa Elders
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua has condemned the reported killing of hundreds of livestock during a security operation in Samburu, promising to meet Maa community elders when he returns to Kenya.
Kenya Daily Nation
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Kenya Headlines
Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0300Sexual exploitation: How vulnerable teens are lured by online predators
Platforms like Instagram, Snapchat and TikTok have become everyday hangouts for young people where they build communities, connect seamlessly via voices, videos and texts.
Fri, 09 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0300
Of riches, ruins and widows' war: How flashy William Chepkut fell
Throughout his life, the late Ainabkoi MP William Chepkut and former personal assistant to the powerful former Cabinet Minister Nicholas Biwott lived a flashy life.
Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:55:00 +0300
Revealed: 84 Kenyans killed, 52 missing in Russia-Ukraine war
Mudavadi says 84 Kenyans are killed or missing in the Russia-Ukraine war, while 354 are on official records. Five Kenyans remain prisoners of war in Ukraine.
Wed, 07 Oct 2026 20:45:56 +0300
Wajir patient isolated over suspected viral haemorrhagic fever
The patient was also found to have severe anaemia, with a haemoglobin level of 4g/dL.
Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:39:09 +0300
Complainant letters cannot be used to initiate judge's removal, court rules
A letter addressed to the Chief Justice seeking administrative intervention cannot form the basis for removing a judge
Kenya News
Sun, 04 Oct 2026 16:54:12 +0300Gazebo fire raises concerns over investment in Mambrui
Concerns over insecurity and the safety of tourism and community investments in Mambrui, Malindi, have intensified following the latest burning of a beach gazebo.
Sun, 04 Oct 2026 13:22:16 +0300
Petition seeks regulation of quad-bike tourism
A community organisation in Kilifi has petitioned the Senate to urgently regulate quad-bike tourism on the coastal sand dunes of Mamburi-Magarini.
Sun, 27 Sep 2026 16:08:19 +0300
Miners suffocate to death in Migori
Four people have died after allegedly suffocating in a gold mining shaft at Ntunyigi in Kuria West, Migori County.
Fri, 25 Sep 2026 22:12:26 +0300
Nairobi MCAs turn up heat on Sakaja over poor services
Growing concerns over service delivery, revenue accountability and uneven development are increasingly placing Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja's administration under scrutiny.
Thu, 24 Sep 2026 22:33:38 +0300
Borehole ends water vendor reliance for 1,900 Kajiado learners
A rehabilitated borehole at Olekasasi Primary School in Kajiado County has ended the school's reliance on water vendors and opened the way for learners to practise irrigated agriculture.
Lesotho
Tue, 30 Jun 2026 06:47:21 GMTAll of Africa Today - June 30, 2026
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Tue, 30 Jun 2026 04:41:25 GMT
Parliament Questions Cancellation of Maseru's Fumbled Dumpsite Contract
[GroundUp] City council says the M27-million agreement was unlawful from the start, but MPs say it remains responsible for the deal
Fri, 26 Jun 2026 11:56:21 GMT
Lesotho Seeks Compensation and Economic Support From South Africa
[GroundUp] Foreign affairs minister Limpho Tau lists land dispossession, migrant labour and apartheid-era raids as historical injustices
Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:43:19 GMT
Dispute Stalls Closure of Hazardous Dumpsite in Maseru
[GroundUp] Court ordered shut down of the Tšosane dumpsite delayed after council cancels M27.3-million contract
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 10:31:13 GMT
Lesotho Opposition Leader Faces Treason Charge
[GroundUp] Tšepo Lipholo is accused of links to alleged military training camps on farms in South Africa
Liberia
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 10:52:09 GMTEllen Johnson Sirleaf Urges Boakai to Fast-Track Liberia's Anti-Corruption Court
[Liberian Investigator] MONROVIA -- Former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf pressed President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, the Supreme Court and the National Legislature on Tuesday to act decisively against corruption, demanding the swift creation of a Specia...
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 10:29:06 GMT
Deputy Speaker Fallah Retracts Remarks, Apologizes to House
[New Dawn] Monrovia -- Deputy Speaker Thomas P. Fallah has apologized to Speaker Richard Nagbe Koon and members of the House of Representatives and formally retracted comments he made during a recent appearance on a local radio talk show.
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 05:25:48 GMT
Rubber Farmers Endorse Boakai's Export Ban
[New Dawn] Monrovia, July 2, 2026 - The Rubber Planters Association of Liberia (RPAL) has endorsed President Joseph Nyuma Boakai's decision to ban the export of unprocessed natural rubber, describing the policy as a major step toward expanding domest...
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 05:25:48 GMT
Govt Approves 50,000-Metric-Ton Fuel Storage Facility
[New Dawn] Monrovia, July 2, 2026 - President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has approved a proposal by the Liberia Petroleum Refining Company (LPRC) to construct a 50,000-metric-ton petroleum storage facility, a move the government says will strengthen Liberia...
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 05:24:13 GMT
Nigeria, Liberia to Strengthen Economic Ties At Investment Forum
[This Day] The Government of the Republic of Liberia, through the Embassy of Liberia in Nigeria and the Office of the Honorary Consul General of Liberia in Lagos, will host its inaugural Liberia-Nigeria Trade and Investment Forum in Lagos
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Madagascar
Tue, 30 Jun 2026 04:59:21 GMTSADC Committed to Supporting Madagascar's Return to Constitutional Rule
[SAnews.gov.za] The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Madagascar's return to constitutional rule, with regional leaders meeting virtually on Monday to assess progress on political reforms follow...
Tue, 30 Jun 2026 04:59:20 GMT
SADC Approves New Measures to Support Madagascar Reform Process
[SAnews.gov.za] The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has approved a series of measures aimed at strengthening its support for Madagascar's political reform process, including expanding the mandate of its Panel of Elders and establishing ...
Fri, 26 Jun 2026 13:41:16 GMT
Ruto Pushes for Stronger Indian Ocean Partnership As He Attends Madagascar's 66th Independence Day
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto joined thousands of Madagascans at Barea Stadium in Antananarivo on Thursday to mark the country's 66th Independence Day, using the occasion to reaffirm Kenya's commitment to strengthening bilateral ties...
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 06:00:25 GMT
SADC Organ Troika Extraordinary Summit Reaffirms Commitment to Peace, Stability, and Regional Integration in Madagascar and the DR Congo
[SADC] The Southern African Development Community (SADC) convened an Extraordinary Troika Summit of the Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation, on 22 June 2026, reaffirming its commitment to safeguarding peace, consolidating democracy, a...
Malawi
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 15:27:47 GMTPolice Downplay Swoop On Malawi's Seat of Power
[Nyasa Times] ARMED police swooped on Malawi's seat of government in a dramatic show of force -- sparking fears of a major security incident at the heart of the nation's power.
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 15:44:28 GMT
Chilima's Remark 'If I Die, I Will Die' Was a Vernacular Expression, Inquiry Told
[Nyasa Times] The parliamentary inquiry into the June 10, 2024 military plane crash has heard fresh testimony from Kelvin Sentala, a close acquaintance of the late vice-president Saulos Chilima, who sought to clarify a widely discussed remark attribu...
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 10:46:55 GMT
'We Are Not Safe' - Evicted Malawians Shelter in Robertson Community Hall
[GroundUp] Immigrants say threats and evictions forced them to flee their homes
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 07:48:53 GMT
'We Did Our Job' - Zamba Defends Government's Handling of Chilima Plane Crash Before Parliamentary Probe
[Nyasa Times] Former Secretary to the President and Cabinet, Colleen Zamba, has strongly defended the government's response to the military plane crash that claimed the lives of former Vice-President Saulos Chilima and eight others, insisting that of...
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 07:48:53 GMT
Kasiya Mine Could Operate for More Than 70 Years, Feasibility Study Reveals
[Nyasa Times] The proposed Kasiya Rutile Project in Lilongwe District could remain in operation for more than 70 years, far exceeding its initially modelled 25-year mine life, according to findings from a definitive feasibility study conducted by Sov...
Malawi Times
Fri, 09 Oct 2026 06:30:21 +0000Fresh twist in speaker’s case
A court case over Speaker of Parliament Sameer Suleman’s parliamentary probe committees has taken a new twist after Attorney General (AG) Frank Mbeta joined the proceedings as an interested party, saying the case raises constitutional questions on ...
Fri, 09 Oct 2026 06:26:18 +0000
Climate shocks put poverty fight at risk
Malawi’s efforts to reduce poverty and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) face pressure from droughts and floods that continue to destroy crops and livelihoods, the 2026 SDG Comprehensive Review says.
Launched in Lilongwe Thursday, th...
Fri, 09 Oct 2026 06:23:48 +0000
K64 million classroom block cracks before handover
CHIMWALA – This is not durable
A K64 million classroom block built to ease congestion at Nasite Primary School in Mangochi District has developed cracks before being handed over to the community, raising concerns over the quality of the work.
Membe...
Fri, 09 Oct 2026 06:01:04 +0000
Time to Scorch without mercy
There is little room for error as Malawi Women’s National Football Team faces Zimbabwe’s Mighty Warriors in the 2028 Los Angels Olympic qualifiers first leg at Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe this afternoon.
The Scorchers will be looking to bu...
Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:57:45 +0000
Parliament moves to subpoena Treasury
By Pemphero Malimba:
The Parliamentary Committee on Commissions, Statutory Corporations and State Entities says it will summon Treasury officials after they failed to attend a Tuesday engagement on challenges facing the aviation sector.
Committee ch...
Mali
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 05:29:29 GMTRussia's 'Africa Corps' Massacres Villagers
[HRW] Nairobi -- 9 Civilians Killed, Homes Burned in Islamist Armed Group-Held Village
Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:19:12 GMT
Columnist, Activist Jailed for Seven Years After Three-Year Detention
[MFWA] After being in detention for more than three years, Columnist and radio host Mohamed Youssouf Bathily, popularly known as Ras Bath, and activist Rokia Doumbia, also known as Rose Vie Chère, have each been sentenced to ten years in prison,...
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 04:37:12 GMT
The Coup Costs More Than the Corruption It Claims to Fix
[African Arguments] Since 2020, soldiers have seized power in Mali, Guinea, Sudan, Burkina Faso (twice), Niger, and Gabon. In every case, the announcement has followed the same script: corruption has hollowed out the state, civilian government has fo...
Mon, 17 Aug 2026 12:08:51 GMT
Mali Beat Nigeria Again to Retain U18 Women's Afrobasket Crown
[Premium Times] Mali's victory on Sunday extended its dominance in the competition
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:41:31 GMT
Mali Junta Pardons French Agent Jailed for 'Undermining State Security'
[RFI] Mali's junta leader General Assimi Goïta has pardoned a French intelligence agent serving a 20-year prison sentence, a rare conciliatory move after years of strained relations between the west African nation and its former colonial ruler.
Mauritania
Mon, 03 Aug 2026 05:30:54 GMTPresident Tebboune Receives Condolences From Mauritanian Counterpart
[Algerie Presse Service] Algiers -- The President of the Republic, Abdelmadjid Tebboune, received on Saturday a phone call from his brother, the President of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania, Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani, who offered his heartf...
Mauritius
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 07:23:54 GMTYoung Warriors Face Mauritius in Afcon Qualifier
[New Zimbabwe] Zimbabwe's Young Warriors are set to begin their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations Under-23 qualifying campaign when they host Mauritius at the National Sports Stadium, Wednesday.
Tue, 29 Sep 2026 08:41:03 GMT
The Chagos Agreement - Sovereignty Is Not for Sale, but What Is the Lease Worth?
[L'Express] ⚫ The context
Mon, 28 Sep 2026 09:58:41 GMT
The Chagos Agreement - Sovereignty Is Not for Sale, but What Is the Lease Worth? (Part I)
[L'Express] Let us be candid. For experienced political leaders such as Ramgoolam, Bérenger and Jugnauth, as well as for informed stakeholders who fully appreciate the significance of this critical issue, the central question has always been the...
Mon, 14 Sep 2026 09:04:39 GMT
Comesa Warns Consumers Over Contaminated Woolworths Shampoo
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The COMESA Competition and Consumer Commission has warned consumers across the region about a recalled batch of Woolworths' WBeauty Complete Clarifying Shampoo over possible bacterial contamination.
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 14:37:20 GMT
Is Mauritius Ready for Public Interest Litigation?
[L'Express] Who may approach a court when the harm complained of affects not merely one individual, but an entire community, or indeed society itself? This question which apparently would seem deceptively simple is unfortunately not so. If a wetland ...
Mozambique
Mon, 24 Aug 2026 05:23:52 GMTGCERF Calls for Integrated Response Against Terrorism
[AIM] Maputo -- The Global Community Engagement and Resilience Fund (GCERF), an independent and non-profit foundation based in Geneva, calls for integrated response to violent extremism in the northern Mozambican province of Cabo Delgado.
Mon, 24 Aug 2026 05:23:52 GMT
Sasol Paid More Than 670 Million Dollars in Taxes Over Past 11 Year
[AIM] Maputo -- The South African petrochemical giant Sasol paid, over the past 11 years, more than 670 million US dollars to Mozambican State in taxes.
Mon, 24 Aug 2026 05:23:51 GMT
Chapo Urges Senior State Officials to Address Population's Main Concerns
[AIM] Maputo -- The Mozambican President Daniel Chapo, as leader of the ruling Frelimo party, has encouraged the senior state officials to seek solutions to address the population's main concerns, especially unemployment and hunger.
Mon, 24 Aug 2026 05:23:51 GMT
Fishermen Kidnapped By Terrorists in Quissanga
[AIM] Maputo -- Residents of the coastal district of Quissanga, in the northern Mozambican province of Cabo Delgado, have denounced the disappearance of four fishermen while at sea.
Mon, 24 Aug 2026 05:23:50 GMT
Frelimo Calls for Stronger Measures Against Terrorism
[AIM] Maputo -- Mozambique's ruling Frelimo party calls for stronger measures against the Islamist terrorism that has been plaguing the northern province of Cabo Delgado.
Namibia
Mon, 24 Aug 2026 05:43:58 GMTSwapo Youth League Wants Education Points System Delayed
[Namibian] The Swapo Party Youth League (SPYL) has welcomed the introduction of the Namibia higher education evaluation point scale but wants its implementation delayed by a year to give pupils, teachers and schools more time to adjust.
Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:37:00 GMT
Nghutenanye to Face Tough Filipino Robles
[Namibian] Fillemon Nghutenanye faces a tough fight when he takes on Berland Robles of the Philippines for the vacant WBO Global flyweight title at the Windhoek Country Club and Resort on 19 September.
Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:33:53 GMT
Kudus Close in On Semis
[Namibian] Defending champions FNB Kudus have all but sealed their place in the knockout stages of the Rugby Premier League after FNB Western Suburbs withdrew from their encounter tomorrow.
Fri, 21 Aug 2026 06:02:17 GMT
Government Moves to Regulate Number Plate Manufacturers
[Namibian] The Ministry of Works and Transport is planning to tighten regulations for number plate manufacturers in Namibia, citing concerns over counterfeit and illegally produced plates.
Fri, 21 Aug 2026 05:49:32 GMT
Fishing Company Lockout Leaves Workers Without Pay
[Namibian] The lockout at Marco Fishing affecting about 300 employees is still ongoing three weeks later.
Niger
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:42:21 GMT'Go and Vote' - Bishops Concerned Over Political Apathy Among Majority of Nigerians
[Agenzia Fides] Abuja -- As Nigeria approaches the 2027 general elections, Nigerian Bishops are stepping up their appeals to the faithful not to remain apathetic, but to take an active part in the electoral process.
Sun, 16 Aug 2026 15:29:50 GMT
U.S. Missionary Kidnapped in Niger Freed After More Than Nine Months
[RFI] American Kevin Rideout, who worked as a pilot for an evangelical organisation, has been freed after he was kidnapped in October 2025 in Niamey. His release comes as the security situation remains tense in Niger.
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:58:25 GMT
616 Days in Pre-Trial Detention, the Case of Activist Moussa Tchangari
[MFWA] It has been 616 days since Moussa Tchangari, an activist and secretary general of the civil society group Alternative Espaces Citoyens, was detained at the Filingue Prison in the Tilaberi region of Niger.
Thu, 30 Jul 2026 14:32:01 GMT
Sahel Security Crisis Demands Action Beyond Assurances of Solidarity
[ISS] Armed groups' evolving tactics and alliances will test the resolve of West African countries to cooperate with AES states.
Tue, 28 Jul 2026 07:34:49 GMT
Niger's Junta Marks Three Years Amid Rising Violence and Lost Freedoms
[RFI] Three years after President Mohamed Bazoum was overthrown, Niger is recording strong oil-driven growth but facing rising jihadist violence and a severe restriction of political freedoms, former ambassador Kiari Liman-Tinguiri tells RFI.
Nigeria
Mon, 24 Aug 2026 06:49:11 GMTAll of Africa Today - August 24, 2026
[allAfrica]
Mon, 24 Aug 2026 05:43:47 GMT
Police Rescue 75 Passengers Abducted By Gunmen in Kaduna
[Leadership] Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force have rescued 75 kidnapped men, women and children after armed kidnappers abducted them from commercial buses in Birnin Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
Mon, 24 Aug 2026 05:49:16 GMT
Investigation - the Multi-Million Dollar Norwegian Scam and the Role of a Nigerian
[Premium Times] This is the story of a sophisticated scam network that cost its victims millions of dollars in different parts of the world.
Mon, 24 Aug 2026 08:45:52 GMT
2027 - Kwankwaso Knocks APC Campaign Council, Says Election Choice Between Oppressors, Oppressed
[Premium Times] Former Governor of Kano State and vice presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Rabiu Kwankwaso, has criticised the newly constituted All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council for the 2027 g...
Mon, 24 Aug 2026 08:45:52 GMT
Atiku's Subsidy Proposal Designed to Make Petrol Affordable - Okonkwo
[Vanguard] ABUJA -- Kenneth Okonkwo, spokesperson for the 2027 presidential campaign of former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, has dismissed criticism of Atiku's plan to restore petrol subsidy if elected, saying the proposal is aimed at reducing fuel ...
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Fri, 09 Oct 2026 08:54:31 +0000Banks Pull ₦942bn From CBN Facility As Overnight Deposits Fall Below ₦4trn
Data from the apex bank showed that balances in its Standing Deposit Facility (SDF) fell to ₦3.76 trillion on October 7, 2026, from ₦4.70 trillion a day earlier.
The post Banks Pull ₦942bn From CBN Facility As Overnight Deposits Fall Below ₦4...
Fri, 09 Oct 2026 08:48:52 +0000
Media Row: NGE Slams The Nation, Demands Apology Over ‘Journalists Failed Journalism’ Editorial
The Guild, in a statement signed by its President, Eze Anaba, and General Secretary, Onuoha Ukeh, on Thursday, October 8, 2026, rejected the newspaper’s editorial titled “Journalists Failed Journalism”, describing its conclusions as unsupported...
Fri, 09 Oct 2026 08:35:17 +0000
Oil Retreats To $103 As Trump Rules Out Iran Attack Before US Elections
Brent crude futures dropped 92 cents, or 0.9%, to $103.36 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate fell 75 cents, or 0.8%, to $90.74 by 7.32 am WAT, according to Reuters. These were intraday prices.
The post Oil Retreats To $103 As Trump Rules Out ...
Fri, 09 Oct 2026 08:23:28 +0000
Nigeria’s Unfinished Projects Head Into 2027 After Pledge To End Budget Overlaps
Finance Minister and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, outlined the plan on Thursday, October 8, at the World Bank’s Nigeria Development Update launch in Abuja.
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Fri, 09 Oct 2026 07:59:07 +0000
Enzo Maresca, Erling Haaland Send Strong Message To Man City Fans Ahead Of Liverpool Clash
Manchester City manager, Enzo Maresca, and striker, Erling Haaland, have called for unity and positivity as the club prepares to face Liverpool, insisting that the controversy surrounding its financial charges will not distract the squad from its Pre...
Rwanda
Mon, 24 Aug 2026 06:49:11 GMTAll of Africa Today - August 24, 2026
[allAfrica]
Mon, 24 Aug 2026 05:17:24 GMT
DR Congo and M23 Rebels Agree On Roadmap for Peace in Eastern Congo
[RFI] The Democratic Republic of Congo government and the M23 rebel group have agreed on a roadmap for peace talks aimed at resolving the protracted conflict in eastern DRC. It marks the latest step in an internationally brokered peace process that h...
Mon, 24 Aug 2026 05:23:49 GMT
Africa's Talent Gap Is No Longer Just About Skills, Experts Say
[New Times] Africa's youthful population is often described as its biggest opportunity. But without stronger links between education, skills and employment, the continent risks turning its demographic dividend into an economic burden, experts have wa...
Mon, 24 Aug 2026 06:48:43 GMT
Congo, M23 Rebels Agree to Peace Roadmap
[DW] Negotiators representing the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda-backed M23 rebels have agreed to a roadmap for peace. The US State Department, a mediator, released a joint statement.
Mon, 24 Aug 2026 05:43:55 GMT
AFC/M23, Kinshasa Agree On Roadmap to Move Peace Talks Forward
[New Times] The AFC/M23 movement and DR Congo have agreed on a roadmap to move their peace process forward and a mechanism to track implementation of commitments under the Doha Framework.
Senegal
Tue, 29 Sep 2026 15:36:25 GMTHistorian Hassoum Ceesay Says Gambia-Senegal Border Has Not Been Demarcated Since 1904-05
[Foroyaa] There has been no formal boundary demarcation exercise between The Gambia and Senegal for more than a century, according to Hassoum Ceesay, Director General of the National Centre for Arts and Culture (NCAC).
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 05:07:17 GMT
Afcon 27 Qualifiers - Nigeria Thrashed, Rwanda Stay Perfect As Vieira Picks First Senegal Win
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Nigeria suffered a 3-0 thrashing at the hands of Guinea Bissau in their second match of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations last night.
Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:05:35 GMT
Egypt, Senegal and Ghana Face Pressure to Relaunch Drive for 2027 Afcon
[RFI] Continental powerhouses Egypt, Ghana and Senegal will attempt to get their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaigns back on track on Tuesday after opening round setbacks last week.
Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:05:33 GMT
Senegal's Youth Olympics Legacy - Who Pays After the Games?
[The Conversation Africa] Senegal has made major investments to build, renovate and modernise its sports facilities to host the Youth Olympic Games, set for 31 October to 13 November 2026. New or upgraded venues now stand in Dakar, Diamniadio and Sal...
Sun, 27 Sep 2026 16:03:12 GMT
Nigeria Prevail but Senegal Draw On Vieira's Debut in 2027 Afcon Qualifiers
[RFI] Powerhouse outfits Nigeria and Morocco launched their campaigns to reach the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations finals with victories over Madagascar and Gabon respectively on Friday night as World Cup participants Senegal and Egypt were held to draws.
Seychelles
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 05:31:15 GMTVictoria Falls to Host Global Labour and Investment Summit
[263Chat] More than 1 000 delegates from across Zimbabwe and abroad are expected to attend the Tripartite Negotiating Forum (TNF) Global Summit in Victoria Falls in September.
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 07:42:31 GMT
Seychellois Endorse Media's Oversight Role, but Many Doubt That It Is Truly Free
[Afrobarometer] Majority of citizens say public should have access to information held by government authorities.
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 06:54:25 GMT
Court Detains Angela Mulwa for 14 Days in Dr Victoria Mutiso Murder Probe
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- A Nairobi court has ordered that Angela Mulwa remain in police custody for 14 days to allow detectives to complete investigations into the murder of clinical psychologist Dr. Victoria Nthunya Mutiso.
Sierra Leone
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:07:04 GMTAmeu, University of Sierra Leone Renew Academic Partnership
[New Dawn] The African Methodist Episcopal University (AMEU) and the Institute of Public Administration and Management (IPAM) at the University of Sierra Leone have renewed their commitment to strengthening regional academic cooperation, with emphasi...
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:08:15 GMT
Nigeria, Uganda Seal Tickets to U19 World Cup Africa Qualifier Division One
[New Times] Nigeria and Uganda secured their places in the ICC Men's U19 World Cup Africa Qualifier Division One after recording convincing victories in their respective Division Two matches against Mozambique and Sierra Leone.
Mon, 10 Aug 2026 11:04:36 GMT
Where Some See Waste, Others See Opportunity - Young Sierra Leoneans Fight Against Electronic Waste, Plastic Pollution
[IPS] Freetown -- Growing up, Peter George, a young innovator in Bo District in Southern Region, Sierra Leone, watched people dump electronic waste near the farmland where his grandmother cultivated crops.
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 11:58:53 GMT
She Left Home to Collect Her Clothes but Never Returned - Sierra Leone Arrest Brings Hope for Justice in Omega Teen's Killing
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The arrest of a man accused of killing a 19-year-old woman who reportedly left home to retrieve her belongings has rekindled hope for justice for a grieving family and residents of the Omega Old Field Community in Paynes...
Thu, 30 Jul 2026 16:11:02 GMT
19 Suspected Sierra Leoneans Arrested in Brusubi
[The Point] The Lower West Coast Region (LWCR) Task Force has arrested 19 suspected Sierra Leonean nationals during an operation at an uncompleted building in Brusubi.
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Burnout, Busyness, and the One Thing Your Career Really Needs : How Inner Stillness Becomes Your Edge in a Chaotic Workplace
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If you're honest, how often does your workday feel like a blur of react...
A diet of glass by Siri von Reis
A Diet of Glass
Siri von Reis
Until now, the only vertebrates known
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Prime Minister Carney announces Canada has achieved the NATO 2% defence spending target
March 26, 2026 Halifax, Nova Scotia
Good morning.
Thank you, Minister McGuinty, for the introduction.
To the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members present here, to those across Canada, to those around the world – thank you for your service, for y...
Statement by Prime Minister Carney on the International Day of La Francophonie
“The French language is at the heart of the Canadian identity. We are a proudly bilingual country that respects and celebrates its official languages. On this International Day of La Francophonie, we recognise the role of the French language in en...
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Somalia
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 06:04:09 GMTSomali Cabinet Approves Third-Generation E-Passport Plan, Reviews Security and Economic Developments
[Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- Somalia's Council of Ministers on Thursday discussed the country's overall situation, including security, economic development and progress on the production of a new third-generation polycarbonate electronic passport...
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:49:31 GMT
Somaliland Finance Ministry, World Bank Review Progress of Spring Project
[Horn Diplomat] Hargeisa -- Senior officials from the World Bank and Somaliland's Ministry of Finance and Economic Development held talks on Wednesday to review the implementation of the World Bank-financed SPRING project, assess progress and finaliz...
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:49:30 GMT
Somaliland, U.S. Africom Hold Strategic Defense Talks in Germany
[Horn Diplomat] Stuttgart -- Somaliland's Minister of Defense, Mohamed Yusuf Ali, led a senior delegation to the headquarters of the U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) in Stuttgart, Germany, for high-level strategic discussions focused on defense coopera...
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:08:22 GMT
The Journalists Who Disappeared
[African Arguments] In October 2022, Abdalle Ahmed Mumin -- Secretary-General of the Somali Journalists Syndicate (SJS), the organisation that documents what happens to journalists in Somalia -- arrived at Aden Adde International Airport in Mogadishu...
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:14:08 GMT
Puntland Forces Take Control of Former Psf Base in Bosaso After Galkayo Security Operation
[Shabelle] Bosaso, Somalia -- Puntland's security forces on Thursday took full control of the headquarters and facilities previously occupied by an armed group formerly known as the Puntland Security Force (PSF), authorities said.
South Africa AllAfrica
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 10:28:43 GMTMaré and the Cape Flats - Where Violence Becomes a Public Health Crisis
[allAfrica] "Stay together."
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:18:36 GMT
No, 2 Million Doses of HIV Medication Have Not Gone Uncollected Since Anti-Migrant Protests in South Africa
[Africa Check] IN SHORT: Social media posts and AI-generated search results claim that 2 million doses of HIV medication have gone uncollected in South Africa in July 2026. But these claims are false. They have been shared without any supporting evid...
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:07:01 GMT
Team South Africa Advances Energy Investment Agenda in China
[SAnews.gov.za] Team South Africa has completed a mission to China aimed at unlocking critical investment for South Africa's energy infrastructure and strengthening cooperation with Chinese industrial players.
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:06:32 GMT
SA Secures Usd500 Million to Improve Basic Services in Metros
[SAnews.gov.za] The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) and South Africa have signed a USD 500 million sovereign-backed loan to support improvements in the provision of water and sanitation, electricity, and solid waste services in South Afri...
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:53:24 GMT
All Systems Go for SADC Summit
[SAnews.gov.za] South Africa is ready to host the 46th Ordinary Southern African Development Community (SADC) Summit of Heads of State and Government, where regional leaders are expected to adopt decisions aimed at accelerating industrialisation, str...
South Africa Business Day
South Africa Independent
South Africa Mail & Guardian
Fri, 09 Oct 2026 08:48:31 GMTT he Fractional Executive: Why Complex Organisations Need Capability Without Permanent Bureaucracy
Instead of hiring permanent executives or relying on consultants, complex organisations are increasingly turning to fractional executives to bridge the critical gap between strategy and execution.
Fri, 09 Oct 2026 08:37:46 GMT
Mashatile resumes his duties after illness
Deputy President Paul Mashatile has resumed his official duties following his recovery from illness, as the ANC prepares to intensify its election campaign.
Fri, 09 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMT
Private words, public consequences: The SCA on hate speech and privacy
The Supreme Court of Appeal has delivered a precedent-setting judgment clarifying that private communications between business associates can constitute hate speech and harassment under South African law.
Fri, 09 Oct 2026 07:43:05 GMT
Xiaomi Unveils REDMI Note 17 Series, Built for Years with REDMI Titan Quality
Xiaomi has launched the REDMI Note 17 Series in South Africa, featuring rugged Titan Quality, up to six years of updates, and a massive 10,000mAh battery on the Pro Max 5G model.
Fri, 09 Oct 2026 07:40:40 GMT
Toxicity at the helm of JoziFM
Born alongside South Africa's democracy, Soweto's community station JoziFM is facing a slow-motion collapse amid an entrenched leadership battle, governance failures, and millions in unaccounted funds.
South Africa News 24
Wednesday Jun 17 2026 07:48:07News24 | Hawks arrest Peet Viljoen on arrival at OR Tambo airport
Disbarred lawyer and alleged shoplifter Peet Viljoen is in custody after the Hawks arrested him at OR Tambo International Airport on Tuesday night, shortly after he was deported from the US.
Wednesday Jun 17 2026 07:26:51
News24 | Geordin Hill-Lewis asks Ramaphosa to sack Steenhuisen as minister
DA leader Geordin Hill-Lewis has asked President Cyril Ramaphosa to remove his predecessor, John Steenhuisen, from the Cabinet.
Tuesday Jun 16 2026 10:26:33
News24 | Government to pay back at least R1.7m to company running ‘Thabo Bester prison’
The Minister and the National Commissioner of Correctional Services have been ordered to repay at least R1.7 million to the company that runs the private, maximum-security Mangaung Correctional Centre, from which rapist and murderer Thabo Bester esca...
Wednesday Jun 17 2026 03:27:12
News24 | News24 leads online news trust in SA for eighth consecutive year
For the eighth year in a row, News24 has been named the most trusted online news brand in the country, according to the Reuters Institute.
Monday Jun 15 2026 18:48:54
News24 | Sorted! News24 readers help grape-selling teen double his savings for matric ball
Donations as small as a pensioner’s R70 and as generous as R5 000 have helped turn a Wellington teenager’s matric ball dream into reality, after News24 readers almost doubled the money he had earned by selling grapes and fruit.
South Africa News 24
Wednesday Jun 17 2026 07:48:07News24 | Hawks arrest Peet Viljoen on arrival at OR Tambo airport
Disbarred lawyer and alleged shoplifter Peet Viljoen is in custody after the Hawks arrested him at OR Tambo International Airport on Tuesday night, shortly after he was deported from the US.
Wednesday Jun 17 2026 07:26:51
News24 | Geordin Hill-Lewis asks Ramaphosa to sack Steenhuisen as minister
DA leader Geordin Hill-Lewis has asked President Cyril Ramaphosa to remove his predecessor, John Steenhuisen, from the Cabinet.
Tuesday Jun 16 2026 10:26:33
News24 | Government to pay back at least R1.7m to company running ‘Thabo Bester prison’
The Minister and the National Commissioner of Correctional Services have been ordered to repay at least R1.7 million to the company that runs the private, maximum-security Mangaung Correctional Centre, from which rapist and murderer Thabo Bester esca...
Wednesday Jun 17 2026 03:27:12
News24 | News24 leads online news trust in SA for eighth consecutive year
For the eighth year in a row, News24 has been named the most trusted online news brand in the country, according to the Reuters Institute.
Monday Jun 15 2026 18:48:54
News24 | Sorted! News24 readers help grape-selling teen double his savings for matric ball
Donations as small as a pensioner’s R70 and as generous as R5 000 have helped turn a Wellington teenager’s matric ball dream into reality, after News24 readers almost doubled the money he had earned by selling grapes and fruit.
South Africa Sowetan Live
South Africa Times Live
Tue, 30 Sep 2025 09:52:26 +0200Firing allowed, training is not: Trump administration shares shutdown plans
US President Donald Trump’s administration started detailing its plans on Monday for which services it will pause if the federal government shuts down this week, with the health department slated to furlough 41% of its workforce.
Tue, 30 Sep 2025 09:44:48 +0200
WATCH LIVE | Dumisani Khumalo continues testimony before Madlanga commission
Crime intelligence boss Lt-Gen Dumisani Khumalo is set to continue his testimony before the Madlanga commission of inquiry on Tuesday at the Brigitte Mabandla Justice College in Pretoria.
Tue, 30 Sep 2025 09:44:02 +0200
WATCH LIVE | Former Deputy President DD Mabuza estate battle in court
In a court bid to stop the payout of her late father's R44.7m pension, it was revealed that former deputy president David Mabuza's 24-year-old daughter's monthly living expenses amount to almost R40,000.
Tue, 30 Sep 2025 08:36:56 +0200
‘Remove them from society’ - Motsoaledi calls for lifetime bans of corrupt officials after Tembisa revelations
Health minister Aaron Motsoaledi says harsher measures are needed to ensure corrupt officials can never return to government service.
Tue, 30 Sep 2025 07:43:46 +0200
Trump secures Netanyahu’s agreement for Gaza deal but Hamas support in question
US President Donald Trump secured Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s backing on Monday for a US-sponsored peace proposal to end nearly two years of war in Gaza, but questions loomed over whether Hamas would accept the plan.
South Sudan
Wed, 29 Jul 2026 07:45:52 GMTSouth Sudan - Abuse of Civilians in Western Equatoria
[HRW] Many Fled Attacks by Government Forces, Allies in Nagero County
Mon, 27 Jul 2026 07:03:13 GMT
South Sudan's First Elections Won't Be Perfect - but Another Delay Could Be Even Riskier
[The Conversation Africa] South Sudan is expected to hold an election on 22 December 2026, the first in the country's history. It's already been postponed twice, in 2022 and 2024.
Tue, 28 Jul 2026 10:24:09 GMT
Xenophobia in S'Africa - Tinubu Snubs Ramaphosa's Envoy
[Vanguard] President Bola Tinubu has declined to receive a special envoy dispatched by South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa, Vanguard can authoritatively report.
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 12:21:33 GMT
Arms Smuggling - a Key Threat to South Sudan's December Elections
[ISS] South Sudan's fragile transition is increasingly shaped by forces beyond its borders that drive illicit arms flows into the country.
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 05:02:19 GMT
African Dev't Fund Approves Over U.S.$9 Million Grant for Ethiopia, South Sudan
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- The African Development Fund has approved a 9.3-million USD grant to strengthen climate resilience, improve water security and boost food production in vulnerable communities in Ethiopia and South Sudan.
South Sudan Nation
Southern Africa
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 10:28:43 GMTSouth Africa: Maré and the Cape Flats - Where Violence Becomes a Public Health Crisis
[allAfrica] "Stay together."
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:18:36 GMT
South Africa: No, 2 Million Doses of HIV Medication Have Not Gone Uncollected Since Anti-Migrant Protests in South Africa
[Africa Check] IN SHORT: Social media posts and AI-generated search results claim that 2 million doses of HIV medication have gone uncollected in South Africa in July 2026. But these claims are false. They have been shared without any supporting evid...
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:07:01 GMT
South Africa: Team South Africa Advances Energy Investment Agenda in China
[SAnews.gov.za] Team South Africa has completed a mission to China aimed at unlocking critical investment for South Africa's energy infrastructure and strengthening cooperation with Chinese industrial players.
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:06:32 GMT
South Africa: SA Secures Usd500 Million to Improve Basic Services in Metros
[SAnews.gov.za] The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) and South Africa have signed a USD 500 million sovereign-backed loan to support improvements in the provision of water and sanitation, electricity, and solid waste services in South Afri...
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:37:37 GMT
Malawi: Sex-for-Grades Claims Rock Malawi Science University As Graduates Expose Degree Classification 'Injustices'
[Nyasa Times] Malawi University of Science and Technology's (MUST) landmark first graduation of Open, Distance and e-Learning (ODeL) students descended into controversy on Thursday, after multiple graduates came forward claiming serious injustices in...
Sudan
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 06:52:50 GMTAll of Africa Today - August 7, 2026
[allAfrica]
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:43:18 GMT
Trauma Healing Workshop Supports 41 Sudanese Refugee Women and Youth in Uganda
[Darfur Network for Human Rights] A trauma healing and psychosocial support training reached 41 Sudanese women and youth on 3-4 August 2026. Organizers delivered the training across two groups: 20 participants on the first day and 21 on the second. A...
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:06:05 GMT
Food Prices Surge in Omdurman As North Darfur Food Crisis Deepens
[Dabanga] Omdurman / El Malha / Ed Debba / Mellit -- Food and consumer prices have surged across Omdurman, with residents reporting increases of 20 to 25 per cent over the past month and some essential goods rising by more than 40 per cent.
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:06:05 GMT
South Darfur Hospital Faces Shutdown After Last Doctor Leaves
[Dabanga] Rehed El Bardi Locality -- The only doctor serving Rehed El Bardi Hospital has left the area to pursue postgraduate studies, putting essential healthcare at risk for thousands of residents in the locality and neighbouring areas.
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:12:57 GMT
Urgent Humanitarian Needs Documented in New Southern IDP Camp, Central Darfur.
[Darfur Network for Human Rights] The Darfur Network for Human Rights (DNHR) has documented urgent humanitarian needs in New Southern Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) Camp, in Nertite locality, Central Darfur. These findings are based on a formal p...
Swaziland
Swaziland Times
Tanzania
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 10:34:13 GMTUganda, Tanzania Seal Deal to Develop Tanga Into Regional Energy Hub
[Independent (Kampala)] Dar es Salaam -- President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni of Uganda and Samia Suluhu Hassan of Tanzania have endorsed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at reshaping East Africa's energy economy by shifting the region'...
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 10:10:16 GMT
Cotton Farmers Urged to Embrace Best Practices
[Daily News] Mwanza -- COTTON farmers have been urged to adopt good agricultural practices, to increase productivity and improve crop quality. The call was made on Wednesday in Ilemela Municipality by Cotton Board Agricultural Officer Onesmo Kiwango ...
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:22:41 GMT
Textile Investment Helps Tanzania Close Its Manufacturing Gap
[Bird Story Agency] Tanzania produces more cotton than its textile industry can process, exporting most of its lint while garment factories and fashion designers import fabric. New investment could help close this industrial gap, creating manufacturi...
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:11:10 GMT
TCB to Distribute 20 Million Improved Seedlings
[Daily News] Dodoma -- THE Tanzania Coffee Board (TCB) is planning to distribute 22 million improved coffee seedlings to the farmers in Kagera Region during 2026/27 season, in efforts to transform the agricultural sector.
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 11:15:54 GMT
Dangote Targets More Investments in Tanzania
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- DANGOTE Group President and Chief Executive Officer, Mr Aliko Dangote, has expressed his company's readiness to expand investments in Tanzania, citing the country's enormous investment potential and favourable business e...
Tanzania Citizen
Togo
Thu, 17 Sep 2026 10:22:57 GMTKoudossou Earns First Togo Call-Up for Afcon 2027 Qualifiers As Boateng Misses Out
[CAF] Togo coach Patrice Neveu has handed Henri Koudossou his first international call-up after naming a 25-man squad for the opening TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifiers against Burundi and Zambia.
Thu, 17 Sep 2026 04:41:07 GMT
What Togo's Music Industry Needs Beyond Streaming
[African Arguments] Over the past few years, access to digital music platforms has changed what is possible for artists in countries such as Togo. A musician no longer needs to be based in Paris, London, Lagos or Johannesburg to place a release on Sp...
Fri, 11 Sep 2026 16:06:05 GMT
Togolese Journalist Kidnapped, Assaulted in a Case of Mistaken Identity
[CPJ] Dakar -- The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on Togolese authorities to investigate the seizure and assault of journalist Roland Yaovi Kodjo, prosecute those responsible, and ensure journalists' safety, after armed men kidnapped Kodjo on...
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 17:32:50 GMT
Benin, Togo Owe Nigeria N37bn for Electricity Services
[Daily Trust] Nigeria's international electricity customers of Togo and Benin Republic are owing $28.33m (N37.44bn) debt from ancillary services rendered in 3 years.
Tue, 08 Sep 2026 05:06:57 GMT
BIIC Hits All-Time High As BRVM Rally Lifts Banking Stocks
[Daba Finance] The International Bank for Industry and Commerce of Benin (BRVM: BICB) rose to a record high in the week ended September 4 as investors pushed banking stocks higher across the BRVM. BIIC gained 22.35% to close at 10,400 FCFA after touc...
Uganda
Tue, 29 Sep 2026 09:39:28 GMTPrince Edward Rukidi Nyabongo I Is New Omukama of Tooro
[Independent (Kampala)] Fort Portal, Uganda -- Prince Edward Rukidi Nyabongo I was installed early Tuesday morning as the new Omukama of Tooro in a series of traditional rituals held at Karuziika Palace in Fort Portal City. The traditional installati...
Tue, 29 Sep 2026 15:34:12 GMT
Museveni - Uganda Must 'Jealously' Guard Its Culture and Indigenous Knowledge
[UG Diplomat] President Yoweri Museveni has paid tribute to the late King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, praising his contribution to Tooro and calling on cultural leaders to strengthen traditional institutions and preserve indigenous knowledge.
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 05:20:54 GMT
MPs Raise Alarm Over Wave of Murders in Kazo, Kiruhura
[Nile Post] Legislators from Western Uganda have raised alarm in Parliament over a spate of murders in Kazo and Kiruhura districts, where more than 15 people have allegedly been killed by unknown assailants in less than a month.
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 05:19:21 GMT
Uganda's Tooro Kingdom Crowns New King
[New Times] Uganda's Tooro Kingdom on September 29 crowned Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma as its new king, weeks after the death of King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV triggered a dispute over his successor.
Tue, 29 Sep 2026 13:26:15 GMT
Court Rejects Nyanzi Bid for Original Kawempe South Election Records
[Nile Post] The High Court in Kampala has dismissed an application by Fred Nyanzi Ssentamu seeking access to original electoral records from 73 polling stations in Kawempe South Constituency, ruling that he had not provided sufficient evidence to jus...
Uganda Daily Monitor
West Africa
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 06:41:07 GMTAfrica: All of Africa Today - September 30, 2026
[allAfrica]
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 04:51:21 GMT
Nigeria: Dangote Upbeat On Take-Off of $16bn Kenya Refinery Despite Court Ruling
[This Day] Africa's richest man, Aliko Dangote, yesterday remained upbeat about the take-off of his $16 billion Lamu Refinery in Kenya despite a court ruling directing parties to maintain the status quo on the disputed site, with the company insistin...
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 05:25:01 GMT
Benin: Journalist Ali Moumouni Remains Detained Over a Year Without Trial
[MFWA] More than a year after his arrest, Ali Moumouni, a former journalist with private broadcaster Canal 3, remains detained at Cotonou Civil Prison, with no judgment delivered in his case.
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 05:19:23 GMT
Burkina Faso: Burkina Faso Launches First Gold Refinery
[Premium Times] According to a statement by the Burkina Faso government's Information Service, Mr Traore said Burkina Faso has "reached a historic milestone in its quest for economic independence."
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 04:41:56 GMT
Burkina Faso: Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger Launch Tafouk TV Channel to Push Their Own Narrative
[RFI] Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger are stepping up their joint media push with Tafouk TV, a new television channel aimed at challenging Western coverage and promoting the three military-led Sahel states' own account of events.
Zambia
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 06:40:16 GMTMsaka to Universities - Start Earning Malawi Dollars to Copy Zambia's Forex Model
[Nyasa Times] Malawi's Minister of Education, Science and Technology, Bright Msaka, has thrown down a bold challenge to the country's universities, demanding they step up and help mobilise desperately needed foreign exchange through their teaching an...
Thu, 24 Sep 2026 13:06:54 GMT
A Lusaka Bag Maker Is Sewing a Bigger Future For Zambia's Youth
[Bird Story Agency] Money saved from selling bracelets helped 25-year-old Brian Hamubotu establish a growing bag-manufacturing business that employs and trains 14 young Zambians. Now he wants a larger workshop and modern machinery to extend those opp...
Wed, 23 Sep 2026 11:32:13 GMT
Namibia Join Zambia in U20 Cosafa Cup Semifinals
[Namibian] Namibia completed a perfect Group A campaign at the TotalEnergies CAF under-20 Africa Cup of Nations | Cosafa Qualifier on Tuesday as they defeated Seychelles 3-0 to become the second team to book their place in the semi-finals.
Tue, 22 Sep 2026 16:18:52 GMT
Zambia Book Semifinal Place As SA Take Control
[Namibian] Zambia became the first team to book their place in the semi-finals of the TotalEnergies CAF under-20 Africa Cup of Nations | Cosafa Qualifier on Monday, while defending champions South Africa took control of Group B with a 2-0 victory ove...
Mon, 14 Sep 2026 09:04:39 GMT
Comesa Warns Consumers Over Contaminated Woolworths Shampoo
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The COMESA Competition and Consumer Commission has warned consumers across the region about a recalled batch of Woolworths' WBeauty Complete Clarifying Shampoo over possible bacterial contamination.
Zimbabwe
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 06:40:27 GMTHarare, Chitungwiza Councils Abused Sewer Fees, Now Seek U.S.$9.3 Mln Bailout - Report
[New Zimbabwe] PARLIAMENT has accused the Harare and Chitungwiza municipalities of diverting wastewater fees into general accounts instead of repairing sewer infrastructure, as the local authorities seek an emergency US$9.3 million bailout.
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 06:40:26 GMT
Zimbabwe Holds Firm On Elevated Interest Rates Despite Policy Easing
[New Zimbabwe] The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has reduced its Bank policy rate from 30% to 27.5%, effective immediately, in a cautious monetary-easing move to align borrowing costs with inflation trends.
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 06:40:25 GMT
Mnangagwa Tables Raft of Bills Covering Health, Agriculture, Transport and Justice for Fourth Session of 10th Parliament
[New Zimbabwe] PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has unveiled a packed legislative agenda covering finance, agriculture, health, transport and justice as he officially opened the Fourth Session of the Tenth Parliament.Addressing a joint sitting of Parliam...
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 06:40:24 GMT
MPs Push for Law to Recognise Unpaid Care Work, Women-Focused Budget
[New Zimbabwe] MEMBERS of Parliament say they will push for legislation to recognise and regulate unpaid care work, while urging government to ensure the 2027 national budget addresses the needs of women who spend long hours caring for families witho...
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 06:40:20 GMT
High Court Orders Fresh Trial in U.S.$35,695 Zimgold Unpaid Painting Work Dispute
[New Zimbabwe] A US$35 695.08 claim against ZimGold Industries over alleged unpaid painting work has been sent back to the magistrates' court for a fresh trial after the High Court found serious errors in the way the case was handled.
Zimbabwe Herald
Zimbabwe Mail
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