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Mon, 17 Aug 2026 06:58:44 GMT
Zambia: Hichilema Takes Early Lead in Elections - Electoral Commission

[allAfrica] Cape Town -- President Hakainde Hichilema took an early lead in Zambia's general election, with more than half of the country's constituencies counted, according to the electoral commission.

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 06:44:43 GMT
Africa: All of Africa Today - August 17, 2026

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Mon, 17 Aug 2026 05:54:02 GMT
South Africa: Spaza Fund Faces Scrutiny - South African News Briefs - August 17, 2026

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Mon, 17 Aug 2026 04:21:20 GMT
Zimbabwe: 'Stay in That Lane and Know That the More You Give, the More You Receive', Says Mnangagwa to Chivayo

[New Zimbabwe] PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has showered praise on controversial tycoon Wicknell Chivayo, saluting him for his "philanthropy."

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 19:21:58 GMT
Zambia: Catholic Bishops Express 'Grave Concern' Over Conduct of Zambia's Elections

[Zambia Conference Of Catholic Bishops] Lusaka -- Dear brothers and sisters in Christ and people of goodwill. Peace and love of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all!

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Benin

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 04:53:40 GMT
Moody's Upgrades Benin Credit Rating to Ba3 On Growth, Debt Gains

[Daba Finance] Moody's Ratings upgraded Benin's sovereign rating to Ba3 from B1 and changed the outlook to stable from positive, citing growth, fiscal management and progress on public debt. The change applies to Benin's local- and foreign-currency i...

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:43:19 GMT
Ex-Benin President Talon Makes Political Comeback Via Newly Founded Senate

[RFI] Benin's newly created Senate elected former president Patrice Talon as its leader on Thursday in Porto-Novo, less than three months after he left office. He will serve a five-year term at the head of the country's new second chamber of Parliame...

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 07:13:00 GMT
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Thu, 06 Aug 2026 06:04:37 GMT
Ethiopia's Digital Transformation Serves As Model for African Countries, Says Benin Minister

[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia's digital transformation is an exemplary model that other African countries can learn from, Benin's Minister of Digital Transformation and Innovation, Mahuna Akplogan revealed.

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 09:06:53 GMT
Benin's Digital Transformation and Innovation Minister Visits Ethiopia's Mesob Service

[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Benin's delegation, led by the Minister of Digital Transformation and Innovation, Mahuna Akplogan, visited Ethiopia's Modern Service for Organized Benefits (MESOB) today.

Botswana

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 05:54:24 GMT
Batho Ba Metsi Honours Okavango Delta Custodians

[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- The pristine, lush waterways, greenery, flora and fauna of the Okavango, the world's largest inland delta and the 1000th UNESCO Heritage Site, is a major tourism attraction, but the people living there as custodians ...

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:58:26 GMT
Baa Focuses On Squad Depth to Secure Legacy

[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- The Botswana Athletics Association (BAA) is looking to aggressively build a deeper pool of talent to end the nation's long-standing reliance on a select group of elite runners.

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:57:29 GMT
Prisons Harvest Crops Worth Over P2million

[Botswana Daily News] Molepolole -- The Botswana Prison Service has recorded an agricultural harvest worth more than P2 million during the 2025/2026 cropping season.

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 10:47:46 GMT
Sehube Signs Off From the Airwaves

[Botswana Daily News] Francistown -- For more than three decades, his voice rolled out of radios across Botswana like thunder in a drum. Deep, deliberate, unmistakable.

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:15:43 GMT
Modiakgotla Turns Gospel Teachings Into Inspirational Books

[Botswana Daily News] Molepolole -- Despite being in her early 70s, Kgomotsego Modiakgotla of Mokgalo Ward in Molepolole remains unwavering in her mission to spread the gospel.

Burkina Faso

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:32:38 GMT
State, Determinants, Dynamics, and Fate of Media and Free Expression Rights in Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger and Guinea

[MFWA] This report examines the state of press freedom and freedom of expression in Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger and Guinea, four West African countries under military-led governments that have experienced coups since 2021.

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 20:07:51 GMT
Early Goals Unsettled Flying Eagles Against Burkina Faso - Maikaba

[Daily Trust] Coach Abdul Maikaba has blamed Nigeria's Flying Eagles' heavy 4-1 defeat to Burkina Faso in the final of the 2026 WAFU Zone B U-20 Championship on the three early goals conceded by his side.

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 11:12:49 GMT
Wafu B U20 Tourney - Flying Eagles Suffer Heavy Defeat in Final Clash Against Burkina Faso

[Premium Times] It was a tough afternoon for the defending champions, who were undone by a blistering first-half display from the Young Stallions.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:42:16 GMT
Burkina Faso's Cancelled Democracy

[IPS] London -- Burkina Faso's charismatic young military leader, army captain Ibrahim Traoré, has stopped pretending. In April, he declared that people should 'forget about the question of democracy' because 'democracy isn't for us'. When Traor...

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 10:48:46 GMT
Kgatlana Strike Sends Banyana Banyana Into Last Eight

[Scrolla] Thembi Kgatlana's first-half goal was enough to send defending champions South Africa into the quarter-finals of the CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations.

Burundi

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 05:25:12 GMT
Burundi Refugees Talk About Life in South Africa After Their Long Journey - Hope and Heartbreak Side By Side

[The Conversation Africa] Over 250,000 people were registered as asylum seekers and refugees - people displaced by force - in South Africa in 2024. About 4% of them were from Burundi, some 3,000km away.

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 16:56:22 GMT
'A Doctor Told Me to Buy My Coffin' - How Eric Turned an HIV Diagnosis Into Activism

[allAfrica] When Eric was diagnosed with HIV at 26, a doctor told him to plan for his funeral and give up on the idea of children.

Cameroon

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 06:54:24 GMT
Cameroon Set Up Quarter-Final Clash With Nigeria After Cape Verde Stalemate

[CAF] Cameroon secured top spot in Group D after playing out a 1-1 draw with Cape Verde in their final TotalEnergies CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2026 group-stage match in Casablanca on Thursday.

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 07:03:17 GMT
All of Africa Today - August 5, 2026

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Wed, 05 Aug 2026 05:33:27 GMT
Air 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.

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 18:46:17 GMT
Navy Raids Bakassi Settlement, Destroys Militant Hideout

[Leadership] Personnel of the Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Victory have raided Ine Ikoridung coastal settlement in Bakassi local government area of Cross River State and destroyed a suspected militant hideout along the Dayspring axis.

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 05:18:41 GMT
Cameroon Government Says President Biya's Prolonged Absence No Cause for Concern

[RFI] President Paul Biya left Cameroon in early June for what his office described as a "short private stay in Europe." Addressing the concerns regarding this prolonged absence, a government spokesperson has told RFI the 93-year-old head of state is...

Cape Verde

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 06:54:24 GMT
Cameroon Set Up Quarter-Final Clash With Nigeria After Cape Verde Stalemate

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:45:23 GMT
Osun Govt Account Frozen Over Alleged N11bn Fraud - EFCC

[Leadership] The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has explained the reasons behind its decision to freeze the Osun State Government's bank account, saying the action was taken to prevent the alleged diversion of public funds and was no...

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 11:52:53 GMT
Wafcon 2026 - Cameroon Extend Group D Lead As Mali Overcome Cape Verde in Five-Goal Thriller

[Premium Times] Despite sustained late pressure from the Black Queens, Cameroon defended resolutely to secure all three points and move to six points at the top of Group D. Ghana, meanwhile, must now beat Mali in their final group match to keep their...

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:05:55 GMT
Wafcon 2026 - Ghana Cruise Past Cape Verde As Cameroon Edge Mali in Thrilling Group D Opener

[Premium Times] Both victories leave Ghana and Cameroon level on three points ahead of a mouthwatering clash between the two African heavyweights in the second round of group fixtures

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:38:14 GMT
Black Queens' Experience Will Count in Wafcon Opener Against Cape Verde-Kim Lars Björkegren

[Ghanaian Times] Black Queens head coach Kim Lars Björkegren says his side's experience will be key when Ghana opens its Women's Africa Cup of Nations campaign against debutants Cape Verde.

Central Africa

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 06:44:43 GMT
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Mon, 17 Aug 2026 05:40:28 GMT
Rwanda: Gatumba Survivors Have Waited Long Enough for Justice

[New Times] Twenty-two years is far too long for survivors of one of the region's most horrific massacres to wait for justice.

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 05:40:26 GMT
Rwanda: Beyond GDP - What Rwanda's Economic Growth Means for Citizens

[New Times] Rwanda's economy grew by 10 per cent in the first quarter of 2026, with agriculture, industry and services all recording growth. But beyond the headline figure, questions remain about what the expansion means for ordinary households, part...

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 04:21:19 GMT
Rwanda: PM Nsengiyumva Commends Role of Faith Organisations in National Unity

[New Times] Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva on Sunday, August 16, joined tens of thousands of worshipers at Amahoro Stadium for the 2026 edition of Rwanda Shima Imana festival.

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 04:37:12 GMT
Cameroon/Malawi: Cameroon Make History, Crush Malawi 3-0 to Win Maiden Wafcon Title

[Leadership] Cameroon have finally conquered Africa, winning the TotalEnergies CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations for the first time after a commanding 3-0 victory over Malawi in Sunday's final at the Moulay El Hassan Stadium in Rabat.

Central African Republic

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 07:45:48 GMT
French Ambassador to CAR Disciplined Over Misconduct Allegations

[RFI] France's foreign ministry has launched disciplinary proceedings against its ambassador to the Central African Republic, following allegations that he repeatedly brought young women to the official residence in Bangui and had sexual relations wi...

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:48:43 GMT
UAE's Global South Utilities Inaugurates 50mw Solar Plant in Central African Republic

[Horn Diplomat] Bangui (Horndiplomat) -- Abu Dhabi-based Global South Utilities (GSU) has inaugurated a 50-megawatt solar power plant in the Central African Republic, a project the company says is the largest infrastructure development in the countr...

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 04:21:10 GMT
Nearly 700 CAR Soldiers Graduate From RDF-Led Training

[New Times] A total of 670 personnel of the Central African Armed Forces (FACA) have completed military training conducted by instructors from the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF), in the latest phase of Rwanda-Central African Republic defence cooperation.

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 05:18:40 GMT
How Russia Lost the Ability to Leave the Central African Republic

[African Arguments] When armed groups attacked the border post of Am-Dafok in northeastern CAR on 30 June 2026, most analysts asked the familiar question: who was behind the attack, and how resilient is Russia's presence? The right question is differ...

Chad

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:12:34 GMT
Troops Identify Wanted Senior Iswap Leaders, Declare Lake Chad Terror Chief Most Wanted

[This Day] The military has identified several senior Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) leaders operating around the Lake Chad Basin following the exploitation of intelligence materials recovered during recent offensive operations by troops ...

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 06:18:31 GMT
Govt, Chad Discuss Implementation of Abidjan-Lagos Highway Project

[This Day] The Minister of Works, David Umahi, recently held talks with a high-level delegation from the Republic of Chad, led by the Chadian Minister of Infrastructure and Road Maintenance, Mr. Amir Idriss Kourda, on the implementation of the Abidja...

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 18:23:41 GMT
Chad to Withdraw From ICC

[Ghanaian Times] Chad announced plans Monday to withdraw from the International Criminal Court, accusing the judicial body of ineffectiveness and bias against African countries.

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 07:35:42 GMT
Fragmented Security Allows Terrorists' Cross-Mobility Across Lake Chad and Sahel

[ISS] As Islamic State affiliates extend their reach, states must find ways to share intelligence and cooperate, despite political fractures.

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 06:55:00 GMT
Drone Strike On Bamna Border Area Kills 2, Injures 7 Civilians Between Sudan and Chad

[Darfur Network for Human Rights] A drone attack reportedly carried out by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) hit the Bamna border area between Sudan and Chad on Monday, 21 July 2026. The strikes hit three separate locations on both sides of the border.

Comoros

Congo-Brazzaville

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:36:46 GMT
Liberia War Victims Back Boakai's Push for War Crimes Court

[New Dawn] Victims of Liberia's civil wars have pledged their support for President Joseph Nyuma Boakai's efforts to establish a War and Economic Crimes Court, urging lawmakers to expedite action on legislation needed to set up the court.

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 11:17:18 GMT
Angolan Embassy Provides Assistance to Former Refugees in Congo

[ANGOP] Luanda -- The Embassy of Angola in the Republic of Congo delivered on Monday (03), in Pointe-Noire, essential goods to Angolan citizens living in the former Kondi Mbaka refugee camp, in the Hinda district.

Congo-Kinshasa

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 06:52:50 GMT
All of Africa Today - August 7, 2026

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Fri, 07 Aug 2026 06:56:00 GMT
Africa CDC and WHO Call for Urgent, Community-Led Action to Contain Ebola in the DR Congo

[WHO] The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) have called for an urgent scale-up of the community-led Ebola response in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), with stronger early...

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:39:40 GMT
Armed Men Threaten, Rob Exiled DR Congo Journalist in Uganda

[CPJ] Kinshasa -- The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on Ugandan authorities to ensure the safety of exiled Congolese journalist John Zihindula Bwirabwanda, whose Ugandan home was broken into by armed men who threatened to kill him for posting...

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:07:16 GMT
Ebola Virus Reaches Displacement Camps in DR Congo

[UN News] Agencies are on high alert amid reports that the rapidly spreading Ebola Bundibugyo virus species in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has infected 19 internally displaced people, killed five of them, according to the UN's refugee ...

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:12:56 GMT
Ebola Cases Near 4,000 As DR Congo Struggles to Contain Fast-Spreading Outbreak

[RFI] The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic ⁠of Congo is spreading faster than efforts to fight it, the head of the World Health Organization has warned, with nearly 4,000 confirmed cases so far. With five provinces known to be affecte...

Djibouti

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 14:46:25 GMT
Somalia's President Meets Djibouti Army Chief Ahead of Aussom Commanders' Conference

[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Wednesday met Djibouti's armed forces chief, General Zakaria Sheikh Ibrahim, in Mogadishu ahead of a conference of military commanders from countries contributing troops to the African...

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 04:54:09 GMT
Emergency Alert Spotlights Sharp Hunger Spike

[UN News] More than 256,000 people in Djibouti - around 25 per cent of the population - are likely to face crisis or emergency level hunger over the coming months, a UN-backed global food monitoring network warned in a new report released Friday.

East Africa

Equatorial Guinea

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:42:16 GMT
Burkina Faso's Cancelled Democracy

Eritrea

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 10:57:40 GMT
Ethiopian 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 GMT
Wars, 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 GMT
Air 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 GMT
Warning! 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 GMT
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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 GMT
With 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

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 05:25:08 GMT
Amílcar Cabral Linked Soil Health to Human Freedom - the Guinea-Bissau Leader's Ideas Matter More Than Ever Today

[The Conversation Africa] Up to 80% of Africa's cultivated land is now degraded by intensive farming and climate change. Together with development economist Carlos Lopes and earth politics researcher Lesley Green, environmental researcher Anselmo Mat...

Kenya

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 11:22:10 GMT
Open Skies Delays Keep Africa's Trade Costs High

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- African governments and aviation industry leaders are pushing for faster implementation of open-skies policies, warning that fragmented air transport markets are raising business costs and limiting the benefits of the African ...

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 09:11:38 GMT
High Court Declares 2027 Election Date Unconstitutional, Says Poll Was Due in 2026

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The High Court has declared that Kenya's next presidential election ought to be held on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, ruling that the Constitution requires the poll to be conducted on the second Tuesday of August in the fifth year...

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:15:59 GMT
Murkomen Warns Against Illegal Use of Police Military, Style Uniforms

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has directed Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja to move with speed against individuals wearing camouflage and other security-style uniforms while allegedly posing as police ...

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:55:53 GMT
Three Police Officers Linked to Mental Health Expert's Killing As DCI Unravels Murder Plot

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Three serving police officers have been implicated in the assassination of prominent mental health expert Dr Victoria Nthunya Mutiso, with detectives revealing that one allegedly supplied the murder weapon, another pulled the ...

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:50:47 GMT
Aliko Dangote - Kenya Among 10 Promising African Countries for Investment

[Capital FM] Africa's richest man Aliko Dangote has mentioned Kenya as one of the top 10 African countries for investment, citing the opportunities available across the continent.

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Kenya East African

Kenya Headlines

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0300
Why Coast leaders are in do-or-die campaign to secure Ruto's re-election

The three top government officials from the Coast region have rolled out an elaborate campaign for President William Rutos re-election in the 2027 General Election.

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +0300
From fraud to audit obstruction: Why eCitizen empire is under scrutiny

The World Banks five-year ban on Webmasters Kenya and founder James Ayugi over alleged fraud in Somalia has raised concerns about the companys role in Kenyas eCitizen platform.

Sun, 23 Aug 2026 17:22:30 +0300
Ndindi Nyoro begins nationwide political mobilisation ahead of 2027

Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has said he will take his campaign for national transformation across Kenya as he positions himself for the 2027 presidential race.

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 19:20:32 +0300
City Hall in rush to expand drainage system ahead of El Nino

Governor Johnson Sakaja, while calling on city residents to remain alert and proactive, said City Hall has intensified preparations and accelerated identification of hotspots.

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 20:17:52 +0300
Public officers eyeing elective posts to resign by February 10 - IEBC

Campaigning will close on August 7, 2027, 48 hours before Kenyans head to the polls.

Kenya News

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 15:38:33 +0300
New dockers union team takes office

The union account at Bandari Sacco has been emptied, according to Abdillahi.

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 23:26:54 +0300
Two die in mining tragedies

Two people were killed in separate mining-related incidents in Machakos and Siaya on Thursday.

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 21:48:06 +0300
Police arrest 14 suspects during Linda Mwananchi Homa Bay tour

Police say 14 people were arrested after chaos disrupted the Linda Mwananchi caravan in Homa Bay, ten held in Nyandiwa and Magunga, while 4 were arrested in Oyugis town.

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 17:59:24 +0300
Call for urgent support as vulnerable learners face risk of dropping out

Education stakeholders have called for increased support for learners from vulnerable households and arid and semi-arid areas as schools prepare to reopen in the coming weeks.

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:10:26 +0300
Over 400 locals face eviction from their land in Kilifi

Over 400 locals in Kulesa village in Adu Ward, Magarini sub-county in Kilifi, are under threat of eviction from a dispute over a 20,000-acre tract of land.

Lesotho

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 06:47:21 GMT
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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 GMT
Ellen 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 GMT
SADC 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 GMT
Police 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

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 05:20:30 +0000
Government’s debt ‘haircut’ promise falls short

By Justin Mkweu: Eight months after the government promised domestic debt restructuring, which Minister of Finance Joseph Mwanamvekha dubbed as a “haircut”, there isn’t much to show yet. The bin in which the cut hair should have been discarded...

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 05:09:23 +0000
Court dismisses government’s application on Mec’s relocation to Blantyre case

By Mercy Matonga: The High Court in Lilongwe has rejected a government application seeking to lift a stay of proceedings in a case challenging the proposed relocation of the Malawi Electoral Commission (Mec) from Lilongwe to Blantyre. This is accord...

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 04:44:27 +0000
Money rains for Scorchers

The Malawi National Women’s Football Team, the Scorchers, are in line for a multi-million kwacha windfall following fresh pledges made during a luncheon hosted at State House—Kamuzu Palace—in Lilongwe on Thursday. This follows the Scorchers’ ...

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:42:54 +0000
China, Africa commit to stronger relations

By Eric Msikiti in Beijing China: China has reiterated its commitment to fostering bilateral relations with Africa through media cooperation and cultural exchange programmes. Chinese Minister of National Radio and Television Administration Cao Shumi...

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:39:45 +0000
Audit flags withheld K5.3 billion AIP funds

By Wezzie Gausi: The Auditor General (AG) has raised questions over the management of K5.3 billion generated from the Affordable Inputs Programme (AIP) after an audit established that the money remained with Smallholder Farmers Fertiliser Revolving ...

Mali

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 05:29:29 GMT
Russia'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 GMT
President 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

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 05:03:59 GMT
'Marriage Is No Longer a Shield' - New Law in Mauritius Recognises Marital Rape

[RFI] Mauritius's parliament has unanimously voted to criminalise marital rape and impose harsher sentences for femicide, after a spate of violent attacks against women exposed serious gaps in protection. New reforms aim to improve safeguards for vic...

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 04:36:49 GMT
Domestic Abuse Bill - New Shield for Victims, but the Real Test Is Enforcement

[L'Express] Parliament has adopted its most ambitious domestic abuse law to date, broadening protections far beyond physical violence. Yet the message running through this piece, echoed most clearly by the two human rights advocates featured below, i...

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:40:50 GMT
A New Economic Compass for Mauritius - Putting People At the Heart of Prosperity

[L'Express] Dear Editor,

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 04:44:59 GMT
Ethiopian Airlines Launches Direct Flights to Mauritius, Boosting Regional Connectivity

[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopian Airlines has officially launched a new direct passenger service between Addis Ababa and Port Louis, Mauritius, marking another milestone in the carrier's expanding African network and reinforcing its commitment to enhan...

Mozambique

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 05:23:52 GMT
GCERF 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 GMT
Swapo 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 GMT
All of Africa Today - August 24, 2026

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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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Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:00:47 +0000
Mavins Star Magixx Announces Mother’s Death, Pays Emotional Tribute

Nigerian singer, Alexander Adelabu, popularly known as Magixx, has announced the death of his mother, Esther, on Sunday, August 23, 2026. The post Mavins Star Magixx Announces Mother’s Death, Pays Emotional Tribute appeared first on THEWILL NEWS ME...

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:00:09 +0000
NFIU: Tax Crimes, Fraud Lead Financial Crime Reports As Suspicious Filings Fall 49 Percent

Tax crimes and fraud accounted for more than half of the financial crime intelligence reports disseminated by the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) to law enforcement and regulatory authorities in 2025, while banks remained the dominant sou...

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 08:14:31 +0000
Atiku, Kwam 1, Nollywood Stars Pay Tribute As Ogogo Is Buried In Ilaro Today

Ogogo is scheduled to be buried in his hometown, Ilaro, Ogun State, today, Monday, August 24. His remains have arrived in the town, where large crowds gathered to receive him ahead of his final rites. The post Atiku, Kwam 1, Nollywood Stars Pay Tribu...

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 07:56:24 +0000
Dangote Refinery Expands Free Petrol Delivery To Four States, Cuts Distribution Costs

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has expanded its free petroleum products delivery initiative to Kano, Imo, Anambra and Nasarawa states, as it seeks to cut distribution costs for independent petroleum marketers and create room for lower petrol prices. ...

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 07:40:41 +0000
₦15m Ransom Demand Ends In Gun Battle As Security Operatives Kill Two Suspects, Rescue Kidnap Victim In Imo

Security operatives comprising personnel of the Department of State Services (DSS), other security agencies and local vigilantes have rescued a 29-year-old kidnap victim and neutralised two suspected members of a kidnapping syndicate in Orlu Local Go...

Rwanda

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 06:49:11 GMT
All of Africa Today - August 24, 2026

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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, 04 Aug 2026 23:55:40 GMT
New Senegal Government Bond (Bat Sen 2026-2027) Listed On Daba Finance With 7.25 Percent Coupon Rate

[Daba Finance] Daba Finance is proud to announce the listing of the new Senegal Government Bond (BAT SEN 2026-2027, ISIN: SN0000005182), offering African investors a compelling opportunity to diversify their portfolios with a secure fixed-income inst...

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 23:55:39 GMT
New Listing - Oat Senegal 2026-2029 Government Bond Now Live On Daba Finance

[Daba Finance] Daba Finance is excited to announce the listing of the new OAT SENEGAL 2026-2029 Government Bond, offering a compelling opportunity for investors seeking stable returns and direct impact in West African markets.

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 09:35:23 GMT
Wafcon 2026 - Morocco Edge Algeria, Senegal Beat Kenya to Set Up Dramatic Group a Finale

[Premium Times] Morocco claimed derby bragging rights with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Algeria, while Senegal returned to winning ways by edging Kenya by the same scoreline to keep qualification firmly within their grasp

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 14:55:25 GMT
Sanna Manjang Recounts Rescuing 7 Soldiers From Casamance Rebels

[The Point] Ex-Lt. Col. Sanna Manjang, and a member of the notorious killer squad know as 'junglers', a unit created by the former President Yahya Jammeh opened his defence following the withdrawal of four murder charges against him by the state and ...

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 11:14:13 GMT
It's Win or Go Home As Starlets Prepare for Do-or-Die Senegal Clash

[Capital FM] NAIROBI -- The equation before us is brutally simple: on Thursday night at the Olympic Stadium in Rabat, the Harambee Starlets must beat Senegal, or their Women's Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) journey is virtually over.

Seychelles

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 05:31:15 GMT
Victoria 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 GMT
Ameu, 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

This week's selected writer: Bill Gates

https://www.gatesnotes.com/work/accelerate-energy-innovation/reader/three-tough-truths-about-climate - From the Editor's Keyboard

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 By Deepak Chopra MD , Founder at Deepak Chopra LLC 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...

Sierra Leone Standard Times

Somalia

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 06:04:09 GMT
Somali 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 GMT
Maré 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

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Mon, 24 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The missing piece in climate change? Scientists say it could be wind

University of Pretoria researchers on Marion Island have found that shifting wind patterns, often overlooked in climate models, play a crucial role in shaping sub-Antarctic vegetation and seabird behaviour.

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
‘Young Leagues are irrelevant’

Popcru president Thulani Ngwenya has questioned the relevance of the ANC Youth League and the Young Communist League, labelling leaders who fail to challenge the status quo as 'factory faults'.

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
After 8 Sistahood: reclaiming nights and feminist joy in segregated cities

What began as a response to gendered fear in Cape Town has become the After 8 Sistahood—a movement transforming public spaces, confronting spatial apartheid, and asserting women's right to safety, solidarity, and joy.

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
We Will Read Professor Jason Arday’s work Into Eternity: Remembering a Scholar Who Refused the Limits of Empire

The passing of Cambridge sociologist Professor Jason Arday marks the loss of an intellectual force who challenged colonial epistemologies and championed Black radical scholarship across the globe.

Sun, 23 Aug 2026 21:00:28 GMT
SA’s captive lion industry remains legal despite years of promises to phase it out, say animal welfare groups

Despite years of government commitments, parliamentary reviews and expert panels, South Africa’s commercial captive lion breeding industry remains operational as conservation groups urge immediate action to enforce a phase-out.

South Africa News 24

Wednesday Jun 17 2026 07:48:07
News24 | 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 07:48:07
News24 | 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’

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

South Africa Sowetan Live

South Africa Times Live

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 09:52:26 +0200
Firing 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 GMT
South 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 GMT
South 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

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:07:01 GMT
South Africa: Team South Africa Advances Energy Investment Agenda in China

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:06:32 GMT
South Africa: SA Secures Usd500 Million to Improve Basic Services in Metros

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 GMT
All 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 GMT
Uganda, 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

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 10:22:46 GMT
Togo Launches New Widespread Mosquito Net Distribution Campaign to Drive Down Malaria

[Malaria Consortium] The campaign, coordinated by the government with partners including Malaria Consortium, will distribute over 5.5 million nets to close to nine million people.

Uganda

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 10:34:13 GMT
Uganda, Tanzania Seal Deal to Develop Tanga Into Regional Energy Hub

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:01:33 GMT
Tourism Stakeholders Welcome Uganda Airlines' New Kigali, Accra Routes

[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- Tourism stakeholders have welcomed Uganda Airlines' decision to launch direct flights to Kigali, Rwanda, and Accra, Ghana, saying the new connections are expected to boost visitor arrivals, trade, and investment whi...

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:43:18 GMT
Trauma Healing Workshop Supports 41 Sudanese Refugee Women and Youth in Uganda

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 11:12:54 GMT
Tanzania, Uganda Sign Energy Pact

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- TANZANIA and Uganda yesterday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly develop the proposed Tanga Regional Energy Hub, marking a major step towards deeper energy cooperation, industrialisation and regional t...

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:02:24 GMT
Bell Lager Celebrates 75 Yeas With Gold At the 2026 Monde Selection Awards

[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- Seventy-five years after its first brew, Uganda's original beer has once again earned international recognition for the consistent quality that has defined Bell Lager for generations.

Uganda Daily Monitor

West Africa

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:43:19 GMT
Benin: Ex-Benin President Talon Makes Political Comeback Via Newly Founded Senate

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 10:50:12 GMT
Liberia: Police Chief Denies Alleged Ties to Drug Cartel

[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Coleman's statement, posted to his personal Facebook page, reads less like a routine institutional update and more like a man answering a question nobody asked him directly, because everybody has been asking it indirectl...

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:05:54 GMT
Nigeria: Women Lead Campaign Against Open Defecation in Abuja

[This Day] Abuja -- Women leaders from 16 communities in Kundu Ward of Kwali Area Council, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), have launched a community-driven campaign aimed at ending open defecation and improving hygiene practices across the ward.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:45:10 GMT
Nigeria: Exclusive - How 'Chance' Encounter With Soldier Allegedly Landed Nollywood Actor Coup Propagandist Role

[Premium Times] This installment of PREMIUM TIMES 'series of exclusive reporting on last year's failed coup details how a veteran Nollywood actor became involved with suspected coup plotters after developing a friendship with a soldier, before being ...

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 11:19:05 GMT
Nigeria: Atiku Raises Alarm Over Mysterious Credit Alert, Suspected Data Breach

[Vanguard] Presidential Candidate of the African Democratic Congress ADC, Atiku Abubakar, has raised the alarm over a suspicious credit into one of his private bank accounts domiciled with one of Nigeria's leading commercial banks, and has put securi...

Zambia

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:03:22 GMT
Zed Beats - How Home Studios Reinvented Zambian Pop Music and Gave Young People a Voice

[The Conversation Africa] Zed Beats is a music movement that evolved in the late 1980s when young producers started using computers to blend western music with local languages and flavour. Today it's an umbrella term for popular urban music in Zambia...

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 14:12:07 GMT
How CAF's Head-to-Head Rule Dumped Zambia Out, Sent Malawi to WAFCON Quarters

[Capital FM] If you thought Kenya's Group A was the real "Group of Death" at WAFCON 2026, think again.

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 07:40:28 GMT
Malawi Book Wafcon Quarter-Final Spot Despite Defeat to Zambia in Group C Thriller

[Nyasa Times] Malawi have reached the quarter-finals of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations despite going down 2-1 to neighbours Zambia in their final Group C fixture on Wednesday night -- with the Scorchers progressing on a mini-league tiebreaker...

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:25:41 GMT
Malawi, Zambia in Derby Battle for Supremacy

[CAF] When the draw of the TotalEnergies CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations 2026 was completed, the Malawi versus Zambia matchup quickly gained popularity as one of the highly anticipated encounters of the continental competition.

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 12:25:30 GMT
Kaunda's Daughter Dies

[New Era] Catherine Kaunda, the eldest daughter of Zambia's founding president Kenneth Kaunda, died in Lusaka on Saturday.

Zimbabwe

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 06:54:35 GMT
Zimbabwe Moves to Review Intersex Laws After Landmark Court Challenge

[New Zimbabwe] The government has begun reviewing Zimbabwe's legal framework affecting intersex persons after being taken to court in a landmark constitutional case, with three cabinet ministers meeting experts, civil society organisations and people...

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 06:05:27 GMT
'I Am Zanu-PF' - AFM President Madawo Declares Allegiance to Ruling Party, Backs Mnangagwa's Extended Rule

[New Zimbabwe] Apostolic Faith Mission (AFM) in Zimbabwe president Amon Madawo has publicly declared his allegiance to the ruling ZANU PF party, raising fresh questions over the political neutrality of church leaders.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 06:05:22 GMT
Senate Orders Mines Ministry to Halt Illegal Mining At Christmas Pass, Marlborough

[New Zimbabwe] Senate Deputy President Lt. Gen. (Rtd) Michael R. Nyambuya has ordered the Ministry of Mines and Mining Development to immediately stop illegal mining activities at Christmas Pass in Mutare and Marlborough in Harare following concerns ...

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 06:05:20 GMT
High Court Upholds U.S.$12,820 Unfair Dismissal Award Against Dinson Colliery, Clarifies NEC Powers

[New Zimbabwe] The High Court has dismissed an appeal by Dinson Colliery (Private) Limited, confirming that a former employee is entitled to recover over US$12,800 awarded after he was found to have been unfairly dismissed.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 06:05:01 GMT
Cleaner Water, Healthier Communities . . . Mat South Sets Bold 74 Percent Target

[The Herald] LOCAL authorities in Matabeleland South have set a target to reach 74 percent coverage of water supply in communities across the province by the end of this year.

Zimbabwe Herald

Zimbabwe Mail

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:11:54 +0000
Court Papers Put Spotlight on US$9.35 Million Asset List Linked to Mnangagwa’s Daughter-In-Law Kelsea Tafirenyika

HARARE — Court papers have brought fresh scrutiny to the wealth and lifestyle surrounding Kelsea Tadiwa Tafirenyika, with an asset schedule filed in the State’s case putting the stated value of her listed movable and immovable property at about U...

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:32:09 +0000
The US national debt now stands at $40 trillion

WASHINGTON — The national debt surpassed a record $40 trillion on Wednesday, a staggering milestone as defense costs, social programs like Social Security and Medicare and interest on the burgeoning deficit make up an enormous share of federal spen...

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:46:21 +0000
ZSE edges higher as thin trading persists, Willdale surges 14.5%

HARARE — Zimbabwean equities edged higher on Thursday, with the benchmark All Share Index gaining 0.20 percent, although subdued turnover and limited market breadth continued to underline the liquidity constraints facing the local bourse. The Zimba...

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:34:40 +0000
Zim forex reserves rise to US$1,7bn, equal to 1,7 months’ import cover

ZIMBABWE’s foreign currency reserves rose to US$1,7 billion by the end of July, from US$1,6 billion in June, equivalent to 1,7 months of import cover, supported by increased foreign currency inflows and mineral royalties, official figures show. The...

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:30:20 +0000
Zim Banking sector remains resilient as assets, deposits and lending rise

Zimbabwe’s banking sector remained resilient during the first half of the year, with strong growth in assets, deposits and lending underpinning the sector’s capacity to support economic activity amid prevailing macroeconomic stability. According ...

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