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Tue, 22 Sep 2026 12:24:24 GMTAfrica: All of Africa Today - September 22, 2026
[allAfrica] Monrovia -- South Africa Pushes for Permanent African Seat on UN Security Council
Wed, 23 Sep 2026 07:50:54 GMT
Morocco: Morocco Goes to Polls With Youth Unemployment Topping Voter Concerns
[RFI] Moroccans will on Wednesday elect a new parliament, with the political disengagement of the country's youth among the main issues shaping the vote.
Wed, 23 Sep 2026 07:29:29 GMT
Zimbabwe: U.S. Announces End to All Health Funding in Zimbabwe
[New Zimbabwe] AMERICA will, at the end of this month, stop funding all health programmes in Zimbabwe it has been involved in for more than 20 years, Ambassador Pamela Tremont has revealed.
Wed, 23 Sep 2026 07:27:50 GMT
South Africa: How Gauteng's New Panic App Exposed Your Data
[GroundUp] Reports about domestic violence and assault, including images and locations, could be accessed by a tech-savvy computer user
Wed, 23 Sep 2026 07:36:08 GMT
Sudan: Somoud Anti-War Forces Call On UN Security Council for Immediate Truce in Sudan
[Dabanga] New York -- Civilian forces opposed to the war in Sudan have called on the UN secretary-general and members of the Security Council to take urgent international action to make an immediate, comprehensive humanitarian truce in Sudan a priori...
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Benin
Fri, 18 Sep 2026 16:51:19 GMTBenin 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.
Fri, 18 Sep 2026 11:09:54 GMT
In-Form Joseph Ede Oloko Earns First Benin Call-Up for Afcon 2027 Qualifiers
[CAF] Benin coach Gernot Rohr has handed Joseph Ede Oloko his first international call-up after the striker's prolific form in Latvia, naming him in a 25-man squad for matches against Burkina Faso, Mauritania and world champions Argentina.
Thu, 17 Sep 2026 04:45:36 GMT
Beninese President Visits Rwanda, Holds Talks With Kagame
[New Times] President Paul Kagame on Thursday, September 16, hosted his Beninese counterpart Romuald Wadagni, who is in Rwanda for a two-day official visit, his first to the country since taking office in May.
Wed, 16 Sep 2026 11:48:17 GMT
Chargé d'Affaires Ad Interim Skye Justice
[U.S. Embassy Cotonou] Skye Justice currently serves as the Chargé d'Affaires (CDA) ad interim at U.S. Embassy Benin. He most recently served in Washington, D.C. as Deputy Director for East Africa, Deputy Director for West Africa, and Special As...
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
Wed, 23 Sep 2026 02:44:16 GMTFlamingos in Perfect Run With 2-0 Victory Over Burkina Faso
[Daily Trust] Nigeria's U17 Girls, the Flamingos, continued their impressive run at the 2026 WAFU B U17 Girls Cup with a hard-fought 2-0 victory over Burkina Faso U17 at the Charles Konan Banny Stadium in Yamoussoukro on Monday.
Wed, 23 Sep 2026 07:44:54 GMT
There's No Conspiracy in the Sahel - - There's a Gap, and Bamako Knows How to Use It
[African Arguments] A familiar claim keeps surfacing in the rhetoric of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger's ruling juntas, echoed enthusiastically by Russian state media: the West is deliberately working to destabilise the Sahel's military governments. It...
Tue, 22 Sep 2026 14:09:14 GMT
Flamingos Maintain Perfect Wafu-B U17 Run With 2-0 Win Over Burkina Faso
[Leadership] Nigeria's Flamingos maintained their perfect start to the 2026 WAFU B U17 Girls Cup with a hard-fought 2-0 victory over Burkina Faso at the Charles Konan Banny Stadium in Yamoussoukro on Monday.
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 17:07:57 GMT
Pullout of Niger, Burkina Faso, Mali From Ecowas Blunted Integration Protocols - - Dare
[Leadership] The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Public Communications, Sunday Dare, has said the withdrawal of some West African countries from the Economic Community of West African States in 2023, blunted key regional integra...
Mon, 24 Aug 2026 12:30:53 GMT
CAFWCL Preview - Edo Queens Begin Qualifying Quest in Burkina Faso
[Premium Times] Having already conquered the WAFU B region in 2024, Edo Queens arrive with valuable experience of the competition and will be targeting another deep run as they seek to secure a place at the continental showpiece
Burundi
Fri, 18 Sep 2026 11:09:55 GMTBurundi 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.
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 09:31:31 GMT
Burundian Diplomat Resigns From AU Commission
[New Times] Burundian diplomat Fred Ngoga has resigned from the African Union Commission after 17 years of service.
Tue, 08 Sep 2026 15:38:13 GMT
Man Arrested Over Remarks Allegedly Targeting Burundians a Day After Government Apology
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Detectives have arrested a 32-year-old man over remarks allegedly targeting Burundian nationals with ethnic hatred, hostility and calls for violence, just a day after the government apologised to the community over harassment ...
Mon, 07 Sep 2026 11:55:43 GMT
Burundians Queue for Documents Amid Uncertainty Over Kenya Foreign-Trader Crackdown
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Hundreds of Burundian nationals living in Kenya have turned to the Burundian Embassy and cyber cafés in Nairobi to process documentation amid growing uncertainty following President William Ruto's remarks on foreign trade...
Tue, 01 Sep 2026 04:24:05 GMT
The Great Lakes Hold-Up - the FDLR's Capture of Kinshasa and Bujumbura and the Regional Treat It Poses
[New Times] The crisis in the African Great Lakes is a regional power struggle in which the Forces démocratiques de libération du Rwanda (FDLR) have taken political, institutional and military structures hostage in both Kinshasa and Bujumbu...
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
Mon, 21 Sep 2026 15:26:00 GMTLNBA 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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Mon, 24 Aug 2026 14:54:37 GMT
TAAG Announces New Luanda-Dakar-Praia Route
[ANGOP] Luanda -- TAAG - Angola Airlines will launch operations on the new Luanda-Dakar-Praia route on 31 October, establishing a long-awaited air link between Angola and Cabo Verde while strengthening the carrier's connectivity with West Africa.
Central Africa
Tue, 22 Sep 2026 09:56:11 GMTRwanda: Rwanda Targets First 110mw From Nuclear Energy By 2033
[New Times] Rwanda expects to start generating 110 megawatts of electricity from nuclear energy between 2030 and 2033 as the government works to expand the country's power generation capacity.
Tue, 22 Sep 2026 09:56:38 GMT
Cameroon: Cameroon End Rwanda's African Youth Handball Championship Campaign
[New Times] Rwanda's U18 men's handball team ended their African Youth Nations Championship campaign with a 35-21 defeat to Cameroon in the 5-8 classification match for the World Cup qualifiers in Abidjan on Monday.
Tue, 22 Sep 2026 12:18:19 GMT
Rwanda: Rwanda Bow Out of African Volleyball Championship As Tunisia Reach Semis
[New Times] Rwanda's hopes of reaching the semifinals of the 2026 Africa Men's Nations Volleyball Championship were ended by hosts Tunisia, who secured a straight-sets victory (25-13, 25-18, 25-18) in the quarterfinals on Monday in Tunis.
Wed, 23 Sep 2026 07:26:00 GMT
Nigeria: DR Congo Delegation Begins Study Tour of NCDMB's Local Content Model
[Premium Times] The delegation from DR Congo arrived in Nigeria on Monday to understudy the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board's acclaimed local content framework for the oil and gas industry.
Wed, 23 Sep 2026 07:45:49 GMT
Congo-Kinshasa: Ebola Vaccine Trial Begins in DR Congo
[UN News] An Ebola vaccine trial is underway in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), involving frontline health workers and others involved in the response.
Central African Republic
Wed, 23 Sep 2026 07:33:21 GMTInside 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.
Wed, 16 Sep 2026 11:44:08 GMT
Rwanda Dominate Car in Opening African Volleyball Championship Game
[New Times] Rwanda opened their 2026 African Men's Nations Volleyball Championship campaign with a convincing straight-sets victory over the Central African Republic in Tunis, Tunisia, on Tuesday.
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
Thu, 10 Sep 2026 15:36:18 GMTEguavoen 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...
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:41:43 GMT
Comoros Opens Nairobi Consulate As Kenya Seeks Deeper Trade, Investment Ties
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya and Comoros are seeking to deepen trade, investment and regional cooperation following the establishment of a new Comoros Consulate in Nairobi.
Thu, 27 Aug 2026 09:51:09 GMT
Tanzania, Comoros Agree to Broaden Economic Ties in Trade, Financial Services and Infrastructure Sectors
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- TANZANIA and Comoros are seeking to deepen economic cooperation in trade, investment, financial services and infrastructure development as part of efforts to strengthen bilateral relations and deliver greater benefits to...
Congo-Brazzaville
Thu, 17 Sep 2026 06:30:39 GMTCongo'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.
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.
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
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 05:19:17 GMTEgypt's Badr Abdelatty Discusses Horn Security With Djibouti Counterpart, Fourth Such Talks in a Month
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Egypt's Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty held talks with his Djiboutian counterpart Abdoulkader Houssein Omar on security and political developments in the Horn of Africa, marking his fourth such regional engagement i...
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Eritrea
Tue, 11 Aug 2026 10:57:40 GMTEthiopian Ambassador Accuses Eritrea of Violating Ethiopia's Sovereignty
[Shabelle] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia's ambassador to Somalia, Suleyman Daddaf, has accused Eritrea of violating Ethiopia's sovereignty by sending troops into the Tigray region, amid growing tensions between the neighbouring countries.
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:37:25 GMT
Flashpoint - Military or Diplomacy? Horn of Africa's Geopolitical Alliances Reach Tipping Point
[Reporter] The geopolitical matrix of the Horn of Africa is undergoing a profound and unpredictable realignment. Caught in a volatile web of historical animosities, maritime rivalries, and shifting power balances, the region has reached a deeply trou...
Mon, 10 Aug 2026 04:45:29 GMT
Eritrea's Regime Military Adventurism Risks Dragging Horn of Africa Back Into Conflict
[ENA] The Horn of Africa is once again facing the danger of military and political escalation as renewed manoeuvring involving Eritrea, illegal TPLF-led political and military actors, and other regional and external forces threatens to undermine the ...
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 19:40:25 GMT
The Perpetual War Doctrine of the Regime in Asmara
[ENA] With analysis from Pulse of Africa (POA)
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 06:04:37 GMT
Eritrea's Regime Gamble to Push Tigray Toward Buffer Zone in a New Proxy War
[ENA] The Horn of Africa is entering another dangerous moment. What appears on the surface to be an alarming situation in northern Ethiopia is increasingly being viewed by many regional observers as a broader geopolitical struggle in which the Tigray...
Ethiopia
Mon, 17 Aug 2026 04:37:09 GMTWars, Strategic Rivalries and a Deepening Humanitarian Strain
[ENA] The week ending August 16 highlighted a widening gap between diplomatic efforts and realities on the ground. Wars and strategic confrontations in the Middle East and Ukraine continued to dominate international attention, while Sudan, Somalia an...
Mon, 17 Aug 2026 04:35:18 GMT
Ethiopia's New Tourism Destinations Boost Its Appeal to Global Tourists
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Foreign visitors said that the development of new tourism destinations across Ethiopia is enhancing the country's appeal and strengthening its position as a competitive tourism hub in Africa.
Mon, 17 Aug 2026 04:35:02 GMT
Reforms Transformed Media, Says Ethiopian Media Authority Director-General
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopian Media Authority Director-General Haimanot Zeleke said recent reforms have transformed the media by removing licensing bottlenecks, expanding access and content diversity, coupling greater freedom with stronger professio...
Sun, 16 Aug 2026 16:33:34 GMT
News - Coalition Says Abeshige Extrajudicial Killings 'Comparable to the Red Terror', Demands Investigation
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- The Coalition for Ethiopian Unity, a five-party opposition political coalition, has condemned the reported killing of three young men in Abeshige Woreda of Central Ethiopia Regional State, saying the killings were "co...
Sun, 16 Aug 2026 15:58:02 GMT
The Tigray War - Lines of Fire Extending to the Sudanese Border
[Ayin Network] In northwestern Ethiopia, war doesn't need to cross the border to reach Sudan. Near the Tekeze-Setit River, villages on the Sudanese side can hear the explosions, and civilians begin searching for ways to flee towards the border. There...
Gabon
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 05:33:27 GMTAir Peace Expands Central Africa Network, Launches Lagos-Douala-Libreville Route
[This Day] Nigeria's leading carrier, Air Peace Limited, has expanded its regional footprint with the commencement of inaugural flight operations on the Lagos-Douala-Libreville route.
Tue, 04 Aug 2026 23:56:14 GMT
Gabon Debt Set to Reach 94 Percent of GDP After $920m Eurobond
[Daba Finance] Gabon's public debt is set to rise to 94.3% of gross domestic product in 2027 from 70.9% in 2024, according to the International Monetary Fund. The ratio is projected at 78.9% in 2025 and 86.1% in 2026, an increase of 23.4 percentage p...
Tue, 04 Aug 2026 05:22:04 GMT
What Gabon's Rating Downgrade Tells Us About How Sovereign Credit Worthiness Is Judged
[The Conversation Africa] The sovereign credit ratings of the leading credit rating agencies are most visible through their outputs: an upgrade, a downgrade or a change in "outlook". The evaluative work that produces those outcomes receives far less ...
Thu, 30 Jul 2026 10:06:08 GMT
Ghana, Gabon Decries Xenophobia - Commits to African Integration
[Ghanaian Times] Ghana and Gabon have decried xenophobia, underscoring the need for Africans to collectively shun and decisively address the menace and all forms of discrimination.
Thu, 30 Jul 2026 16:10:35 GMT
Gabonese President Due in Banjul Today
[The Point] President Adama Barrow will host the President of the Gabonese Republic, His Excellency Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, for a State Visit to The Gambia from 30th July to 2nd August 2026, aimed at strengthening the longstanding bilateral rel...
Gambia
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:50:35 GMTWarning! Warning! Warning!
[Foroyaa] The public health authorities of The Gambia are supposed to protect the citizens from preventable epidemics such as cholera. Sanitation is a prerequisite to the prevention of epidemics.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:49:39 GMT
Why Don't Boats in the Gambia Have Number Plates?
[Foroyaa] The question of why passenger and artisanal fishing boats in The Gambia do not have a clear and widely enforced identification system has been on the national agenda for years. Unlike motor vehicles, which are required to carry registration...
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:52:50 GMT
Gambian Fisherwomen Call for Government Intervention and a Say in Decision-Making
[Foroyaa] Saturday 8 August 2026, Tanji landing stage. Maimuna Bah is haggling over the price of the fish. She wants to buy a batch, sell some of it fresh, smoke the rest and sell them later.
Tue, 11 Aug 2026 16:22:08 GMT
Is the Opposition Speaking With One Voice?
[Foroyaa] Foroyaa has observed that the same opposition parties have been attending many coalition talks and have not been speaking with one voice to be able to build a political force capable of challenging and removing the incumbent. The will to bu...
Tue, 11 Aug 2026 16:21:34 GMT
Gambia for All Unveils Four-Pillar Manifesto Ahead of December Election
[Foroyaa] Gambia for All (GFA) has launched its manifesto for the December 2026 presidential election, presenting a four-pillar programme centred on food security, economic transformation, human capital development and system transformation.
Ghana
Mon, 17 Aug 2026 06:44:43 GMTAll of Africa Today - August 17, 2026
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Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:38:35 GMT
Ghana Must Shift From Vehicle Imports to Local Assembly - Prof. Hinson
[Ghanaian Times] Ghana's automobile industry must move beyond vehicle importation and sales to embrace full-scale local assembly and manufacturing to boost the economy and enhance job creation, Professor Robert Ebo Hinson, has stated.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:17:29 GMT
Police Arrest Suspect in Viral Video Assault On Prophet
[Ghanaian Times] The Ghana Police Service has arrested Sibamay Zakaria, who was captured in a viral video allegedly assaulting a prophet while in police custody.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:16:58 GMT
Parliament Recalled to Consider Urgent Business
[Ghanaian Times] The Speaker of Parliament, Mr Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has recalled the House from recess to consider urgent parliamentary business.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:16:30 GMT
Nhia Releases Gh¢35.1 Million for Free Primary Healthcare Services
[Ghanaian Times] The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has released GH¢35,099,215.84 as first-quarter payment to the 107 districts currently implementing the Free Primary Healthcare (FPHC) programme.
Guinea
Tue, 11 Aug 2026 12:15:00 GMTWith Terrorism On Its Doorstep, Guinea Must Tackle Internal Vulnerabilities
[ISS] Guinea's response to the growing threat must consider domestic risk factors, not just the threat from neighbouring Mali.
Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:05:07 GMT
Air Peace Expands West Coast With Lagos-Conakry-Bamako Flights
[Daily Trust] Air Peace has commenced flight operations on the Lagos-Conakry-Bamako route, as part of its regional expansion strategy and strengthening air connectivity across West Africa.
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.
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Wed, 30 Sep 2026 08:00:00 +0300Revealed: How Dr Mutiso's murder suspects are plotting to poison police informers
Detectives say one of Mbithe and her childrens close associates was arrested at Pangani Police Station while carrying poisoned food allegedly for a person who had been cooperating with police.
Tue, 29 Sep 2026 18:46:41 +0300
Outrage as KDF officers detain human rights team along Malindi-Lamu highway
The officers had covered their faces and refused to identify themselves when challenged by the human rights team.
Sun, 27 Sep 2026 16:15:49 +0300
Kalonzo signals at working with Ruto if 2027 poll is free and fair
Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has signalled that the opposition could accept the outcome of the 2027 General Election and consider working with President William Ruto.
Sat, 26 Sep 2026 18:00:03 +0300
ODM delegates reject Sakaja using the party for gubernatorial bid
They insisted ODM should not allow an outsider to join the party and use its ticket to contest for the gubernatorial seat
Fri, 25 Sep 2026 19:49:31 +0300
Oil rig arrives in Mombasa ahead of Kenya's first commercial drilling
Kenya moves closer to commercial oil production after a 1,500-horsepower drilling rig arrived at the Port of Mombasa.
Kenya News
Sun, 27 Sep 2026 16:08:19 +0300Miners 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.
Wed, 23 Sep 2026 18:50:14 +0300
Kahiga questions night-time use of county vehicle
Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga has raised questions over the alleged use of a county government vehicle outside official duties.
Wed, 23 Sep 2026 16:43:11 +0300
KMA warns of rough seas, strong winds along Kenyan coast
The Kenya Maritime Authority (KMA) has issued a public safety warning over anticipated adverse weather and dangerous sea conditions along the Kenyan coast.
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
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 06:39:34 +0000Panic as government grants delay
By Bright Mhango:
Public secondary schools across the country are facing mounting operational challenges after failing to receive their government operational grants three weeks into the new term, plunging administrators into a severe financial crun...
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 06:21:42 +0000
Pharmacists tip government on drugs shortage
Pharmaceutical Society of Malawi (Phasom) has called for direct importation of drugs by Central Medical Stores Trust (CMST) to address the problem of drug shortages in the country.
This comes at a time public hospitals have run out of essential drugs...
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 06:16:35 +0000
Government eyes tourism’s $700 million
By Kingsley Jassi:
Local authorities have set an ambitious $700 million revenue target for the tourism sector, at least by 2030.
They, however, say there is more to be done to attain the dream.
Read more click:- https://times.mw/etimes/
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 06:13:01 +0000
Malawi Under-23 lose to eSwatini
The Malawi Under-23 National Football Team suffered a 1-0 defeat to eSwatini in the first-leg match of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifiers at Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe City Tuesday.
This means the junior Flames have made life d...
Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:11:19 +0000
Admarc spends K5 billion on maize purchase
The Agricultural Development and Marketing Corporation (Admarc) has, so far, purchased 3.717 million metric tonnes (mt) of maize from local farmers since it entered the market this year.
This is according to officials.
The officials say Admarc has al...
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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Wed, 30 Sep 2026 08:55:11 +0000Nuclear Threat: Nigeria Demands Total Elimination As Guterres Warns Of Most Dangerous Moment Since Cold War
Nigeria has demanded the complete elimination of nuclear weapons, warning that humanity cannot continue to depend on weapons capable of destroying civilisation as instruments of collective security.
The post Nuclear Threat: Nigeria Demands Total Elim...
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 08:47:51 +0000
Liquidity Surplus Pushes Banks’ CBN Deposits Above N6.2tn
Nigerian banks’ placements with the Central Bank of Nigeria’s Standing Deposit Facility (SDF) rose to N6.28tn on Tuesday, highlighting the substantial liquidity surplus within the banking system.
The post Liquidity Surplus Pushes Banks’ CBN Dep...
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 08:39:18 +0000
VIDEO: Abdulsalami’s India Surgery Exposes Nigeria’s Medical Tourism Paradox – Netizens React
The overseas medical treatment of former Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar, has sparked a fresh debate over Nigeria’s healthcare system, medical tourism and the ability of the country to provide specialised treatment for its citizens.
The...
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 08:09:15 +0000
Nigeria 0-3 Guinea-Bissau: Super Eagles’ AFCON 2027 Qualifying Setback Revives Familiar Fears
Nigeria's Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualification campaign has suddenly taken an uncomfortable turn, following a damaging 3-0 defeat to Guinea-Bissau on Tuesday.
The post Nigeria 0-3 Guinea-Bissau: Super Eagles’ AFCON 2027 Qualifying Setback Reviv...
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 07:53:28 +0000
Private Dollar Inflows Strengthen Nigeria’s FX Position as Portfolio Funds Hit $6.3bn
Nigeria’s foreign exchange position has strengthened as foreign portfolio investments, private-sector dollar inflows and diaspora remittances provide a larger share of liquidity in the market.
The post Private Dollar Inflows Strengthen Nigeria’s ...
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.
Sierra Leone Patriotic Vanguard
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Burnout, Busyness, and the One Thing Your Career Really Needs : How Inner Stillness Becomes Your Edge in a Chaotic Workplace
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
to feed exclusively on sponges were two or three
teleost fishes. A new study hints that
the hawksbill, too, a marine turtle that lives
among tropical corals, may be a dedicate...
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...
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Wed, 30 Sep 2026 08:50:31 GMTPosition: Executive Director: Libraries, UCT Libraries, University of Cape Town
The University of Cape Town is seeking a visionary Executive Director to lead UCT Libraries, driving digital transformation, academic scholarship, and strategic resource management.
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 08:46:06 GMT
Position: Dean, Faculty of Humanities, University Of Cape Town
The University of Cape Town is inviting applications for the position of Dean of the Faculty of Humanities to provide strategic and academic leadership.
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 06:58:49 GMT
Councillors caught in a broken local power trap
Ward councillors are the most accessible politicians in South Africa, yet they hold no operational power or budget. Ahead of local elections, an analysis explores how broken municipal structures trap both opposition and governing party wards.
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 05:59:41 GMT
Ramaphosa orders GBV case crackdown
President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced a nationwide crackdown on unresolved murders, rapes, and sexual offences against women and children, setting strict deadlines for police, prosecutors, and municipalities to take action.
Tue, 29 Sep 2026 19:05:26 GMT
Ramaphosa orders urgent action as Ekurhuleni killings put GBVF response under scrutiny
Following the recent murders of women in Ekurhuleni, President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced four decisive national measures to tackle gender-based violence, clear forensic backlogs, and improve community safety.
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
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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
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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
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