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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
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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

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 10:31:45 GMT
IEC Revises Voters Roll

[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has altered the voters' roll in 53 constituencies giving registered voters until September 24 to inspect the revised lists and lodge objections.

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 01:34:05 GMT
Former Botswana President Joins Kigali Residents for Umuganda

[New Times] The former President of Botswana, Mokgweetsi Masisi, joined Kigali residents for the monthly community work on Saturday, August 29, in Gahanga, Kicukiro District.

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 16:32:43 GMT
Listen! Highlighting Development Work in Botswana

[Cosafa] The CAF Women's Champions League | COSAFA Qualifier Botswana 2026 has delivered plenty of drama on the pitch, but there has also been important work taking place behind the scenes to help grow the game across the region.

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 12:08:01 GMT
Kgololo Premieres Sunday

[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Most people find a way out of pain with calming their nervous system, breaking circle of tension, speaking with a professional or just gentle movements and slow breathing, among the many.

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 12:05:48 GMT
Mx Team Heads to Namibia for Continental Competition

[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- An 11-member motocross team is set to represent the country at the 2026 Motocross of African Nations (MXOAN) competition in Windhoek, Namibia, this weekend. The team, comprising 10 males and one female rider aged bet...

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, 28 Aug 2026 10:29:17 GMT
D'Tigers Face South Sudan Test As World Cup Pressure Mounts After Cameroon Defeat

[Premium Times] With the qualification race in Group E so tightly contested, another defeat could leave D'Tigers with little room for error heading into their final game of the window against Cape Verde on Sunday

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 18:50:25 GMT
Moody's Keeps Cameroon At CAA1 As Liquidity Risks PersistAA

[Daba Finance] Moody's kept Cameroon's Caa1 credit rating and stable outlook unchanged after a periodic review, while warning that weak liquidity, payment arrears and tighter regional financing conditions remain key risks. The review followed an Augu...

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:03:59 GMT
D'Tigers Set to Begin World Cup Qualifying Second Round Against Cameroon

[Premium Times] Having revived their qualification hopes during the last window, D'Tigers will now look to build on that momentum when they face their Central African rivals at the Radès Salle Multidisciplinaire de Radès in Tunisia

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 05:58:18 GMT
NDLEA Intercepts Cocaine Hidden in Fufu On Boat Bound for Cameroon

[Premium Times] In total, 42.622kg of illicit drugs was recovered from the three men.

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 14:56:17 GMT
'An Invisible Avalanche' - What Happened in Cameroon's 1986 Lake Nyos Disaster?

[RFI] On 21 August, 1986, 1,746 people died from carbon dioxide poisoning after gas escaped overnight from the bottom of Lake Nyos in Cameroon. RFI examines what happened in the world's deadliest "limnic eruption" and how, 40 years later, our underst...

Cape Verde

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.

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

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 09:55:44 GMT
Sudanese UN Envoy - Eastern Libya, Chad and Ethiopia Are Supply Routes for RSF Militia

[SNA] Sudan's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Al-Harith Idris, said in a briefing to the UN Security Council on Monday that the UN Panel of Experts had documented the transformation of eastern Libya into a central hub in th...

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 14:50:10 GMT
Political Opponents Freed

[HRW] New York -- Conviction of Former Prime Minister, Political Opponents Should Be Vacated

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:01:19 GMT
Chad's Quiet Return to French Military Support

[ISS] Chad's rapprochement clashes with its recent emphasis on national sovereignty and risks reviving insecurity among neighbours and disillusionment at home.

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 07:18:24 GMT
Buni Meets Nigerian Refugees in Chad, Pledges Support for Repatriation

[Premium Times] The governor gave the assurance on Tuesday when he visited Nigerian refugees at the Kaya site in Lac Province of Chad to assess their welfare.

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 05:36:02 GMT
Military Airstrikes Wound Iswap Commander, Kill 4 in Lake Chad

[Leadership] A series of military airstrikes conducted by the Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) around the Lake Chad region has severely wounded a prominent commander of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) and neutralised four te...

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, 28 Aug 2026 04:05:53 GMT
UN Chief Condemns 'Indifference' As Ebola Cases Mount in DR Congo

[UN News] The Ebola Bundibugyo outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) requires "urgent" action and funding to rein in its alarming spread, the UN Secretary-General told reporters at UN Headquarters on Thursday.

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 06:07:23 GMT
Nangaa Says Universities in Goma, Bukavu to Remain Open Despite Kinshasa's Suspension

[New Times] AFC/M23 political coordinator Corneille Nangaa has condemned the Congolese government's suspension of public universities and other higher learning institutions in areas under the rebel movement's control, saying the decision deprives stu...

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 14:05:29 GMT
US Gives Uganda Experimental Ebola Treatment As DRC Outbreak Continues to Spread

[Nile Post] The United States has given Uganda doses of an experimental Ebola treatment as the country strengthens preparations against possible new infections from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), where a major Bundibugyo virus outbreak conti...

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 04:13:16 GMT
DR Congo Sees Lobito Corridor As Tool for Economic Sovereignty

[ANGOP] Kinshasa -- President Félix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) on Wednesday in Kinshasa called for the Lobito Corridor to be transformed into a tool for economic sovereignty.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 04:02:43 GMT
Mapping Ties Between Kinshasa, Western Powers, and the FDLR

[New Times] While the root cause of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo)'s instability dates back 141 years to King Leopold II's colonial rule in 1885, this analysis centers on the key actors and events responsible for the ongoing crisis since...

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
All 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 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

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 06:44:55 GMT
All of Africa Today - August 31, 2026

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Mon, 31 Aug 2026 03:59:30 GMT
Guinea-Bissau Votes in Referendum On Giving President More Powers

[RFI] Voters in military-run Guinea-Bissau will cast ballots on Sunday in a referendum that could give the president more powers ahead of a general election meant to restore civilian rule later this year.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 07:00:43 GMT
All of Africa Today - August 27, 2026

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Thu, 27 Aug 2026 04:02:44 GMT
Guinea-Bissau Constitutional Referendum - an Explainer

[ACSS] A constitutional referendum organized by the military junta in Guinea-Bissau aims to consolidate power in the executive branch and rollback power sharing efforts in a country with a long history of political instability.

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:41:00 GMT
Children Account for Half of Suspected Mpox Cases in Guinea-Bissau

[Unicef] Bissau/Dakar -- UNICEF strengthens surveillance, prevention, and community outreach as country responds to its first mpox outbreak

Kenya

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 06:44:55 GMT
All of Africa Today - August 31, 2026

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Mon, 31 Aug 2026 04:18:32 GMT
Turn Promises On Enforced Disappearances Into Action - Amnesty to Ruto

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Amnesty International Kenya has called on the government to move beyond promises and take concrete steps to end enforced disappearances, establish the whereabouts of missing persons and hold those responsible to account.

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 07:55:47 GMT
Kindiki Urges CoG, Nurses' Union to End Strike Over Health Service Disruptions

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has urged the Council of Governors (CoG) and the nurses' union to urgently resolve the ongoing strike, warning that prolonged disruption of health services could undermine Kenya's development a...

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 07:55:46 GMT
Matiang'i Faults Ruto's Regime Costly Approach to New Police Uniforms

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i has questioned the government's decision to undertake another change of police uniforms, arguing that public resources should be used more efficiently by tapping into existing s...

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 07:31:19 GMT
El Niño Rains - Sakaja Urges Early Evacuation in Flood Hotspots

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has warned Kenyans to brace for potentially difficult months as the country heads into the October-December rainy season, urging residents in flood-prone areas to move to safety before heavy rai...

Kenya Daily Nation

Kenya East African

Kenya Headlines

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 07:39:55 +0300
Abducted Standard Group Editor Alex Kiprotich found dumped near Masinga dam

Mr Kiprotich was found at 2am dumped some 10 meters away from Masinga Dam, nine hours after he was abducted along the Gilgil–Nakuru Road by armed men.

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 20:55:00 +0300
Trumpets of reforms blow louder as Kenya marks 16 years under 2010 Constitution

Kenyas constitutional journey 16 years after the promulgation of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010, is being debated over whether its promises have been fully implemented.

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 11:49:46 +0300
Ruto allies hit back at Gachagua over IEBC tender concerns

President William Rutos allies have criticised former DP Rigathi Gachagua and the Opposition over their concerns about the IEBCs IEMS tender.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 19:50:03 +0300
IEBC rejects Gachagua's claims, defends 2027 polls preparations

IEBC rejected claims that politicians had purchased a house for its chairperson to influence him.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 18:28:11 +0300
Ruto hands Sh2.6bn to Mau Forest evictees

Each beneficiary received Sh200,000 through M-Pesa to help them resettle.

Kenya News

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 15:20:26 +0300
Detectives probe Mandera shooting and Homa Bay hotel raid

Detectives in Mandera are investigating the killing of Mohamud Mohamed Ali, also known as Maalin Guliye, who was shot by unknown attackers at about 5.10am on Saturday.

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 13:24:04 +0300
GSU officer arrested for allegedly shooting woman in Eldoret

Nathan Kirwa, GSU officer linked to shoot dead 45-year-old woman in Naiberi, Uasin Gishu County arrested, police Commander Wilberforce Sicharani confirms.

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 23:45:10 +0300
Police probe suspected arson plot at a Nakuru school

Police in Nakuru have launched investigations into a suspected attempt to set fire to a girls' dormitory at Moi Primary School, Nakuru County.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:30:54 +0300
The Fake Priest Who Fooled Lodwar

According to reports from the Catholic Diocese of Lodwar, Onchonga was welcomed by the clergy and even accommodated at the Bishop's official residence.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 17:01:50 +0300
Suspect charged over repackaging sugar in Bungoma

Mwangi denied all the charges and was released on a Sh800,000 bond with one contact person

Lesotho

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 06:47:21 GMT
All 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 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

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 07:03:05 +0000
Workers call for sweep of Blantyre Water Board leadership

By Justin Mkweu: A high-stakes clash at the top of Blantyre Water Board (BWB) has driven employees to demand the immediate removal of Board Chairperson Stanley Chirwa and Chief Executive Officer Yeremia Chihana. The workers are expected to hand over ...

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 06:57:47 +0000
Expert says digital evidence could unlock crash clues

By Jimmy Chazama: Digital forensic expert Kingsley Goliati Tuesday told the parliamentary committee investigating the June 2024 Chikangawa military plane crash that digital forensic techniques could help uncover evidence about the incident. The cras...

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 06:19:18 +0000
Ministry awaits funding to address Bingu Stadium security lapses

The Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture has said it is still waiting for funding to address security lapses at Bingu National Stadium as it seeks financial support to address concerns surrounding the facility’s perimeter fence. This comes amid co...

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 12:27:10 +0000
Banks maintain strong profitability

Commercial banks have posted strong profitability in the first half of 2026 despite persistent foreign exchange shortages, high operating costs, subdued economic activity and declining interest rates. Published unaudited financial reports for the cou...

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 12:23:13 +0000
Centenary posts K7bn profit in H1

Centenary Bank has reported a profit-before-taxof K7.2 billion for the six months period ended June 30, 2026, representing 100 percent growth over the K3.6 billion reported in the corresponding period in June 2025. The profit represents growth of 3 p...

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

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 16:16:35 GMT
Ranjita Bunwaree - 'We Cannot Create Patriotism Without Teaching Our History'

[L'Express] "We need to keep our rich heritage, but we need to think as Mauritian first." This is the message of Ranjita Bunwaree, CSK, Chairperson of the Organisation for Diaspora Initiatives (ODI). Ahead of ODI's forum on 29 August, she discusses t...

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 10:51:52 GMT
Mauritius Back to Show Their Improvement At Cosafa Qualifier

[Cosafa] Mauritius will seek to show their potential at the TotalEnergies CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations | COSAFA Qualifier that will be staged from September 18-27, as they return to the regional showpiece for the first time since 2022.

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 10:12:41 GMT
Why Is an Island Importing Fish?

[L'Express] Mauritius has always had an odd relationship with the sea. We live on an island, boast an enormous maritime zone and speak enthusiastically about the Blue Economy. Yet when it comes to putting fish on the table, we remain heavily dependen...

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 10:09:22 GMT
Lesotho Seek Return to Former Heights in Mauritius

[Cosafa] Lesotho's Under-20 side have excelled in the past, qualifying for the African Youth Championship in 2011 and reaching the final of the COSAFA Under-20 competition in 2017.

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:43:01 GMT
The Cost of Overseas Missions

[L'Express] The overseas travelling expenses of Junior Ministers, parliamentarians and even the Speaker and Deputy Speaker have been given wide publicity in the media, and rightly so, since these expenses are paid from the budget and borne by taxpaye...

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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Wed, 02 Sep 2026 09:01:19 +0000
Police Launch Vigilant App for Public Reporting of Financial Fraud

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, unveiled the application on Tuesday at the NPF Conference Centre in Jabi, Abuja, describing it as part of the Force’s ongoing digital transformation and efforts to make policing more accessible and re...

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 08:33:31 +0000
FG Says Resilient Power Grids Critical to Nigeria’s Energy Security

The Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, made the argument on Tuesday while delivering a keynote address at the opening plenary of the Middle East Energy 2026 Leadership Summit in Dubai. The post FG Says Resilient Power Grids Critical to Nigeria’s Ener...

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 08:25:13 +0000
Nigeria Ranks Third in Africa With 23 Companies Generating Billions of Dollars

The figures come from the McKinsey Global Institute’s African Companies Database, which identified at least 345 companies across Africa with annual revenues of $1 billion or more. The post Nigeria Ranks Third in Africa With 23 Companies Generating ...

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 07:59:45 +0000
‘Your Loyalty Remains Invaluable’ — Tinubu Hails VP Shettima at 60

President Bola Tinubu has paid a glowing tribute to Vice-President Kashim Shettima as he clocks 60, describing him as a trusted ally, patriot and valued partner whose loyalty, wisdom and sense of duty remain invaluable to his administration. The post...

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 07:40:42 +0000
NLC Rejects Petrol Price Hike, Questions Why More Crude Isn’t Reaching Refineries

The acting General Secretary of the NLC, Benson Upah, said the latest increase would further worsen the economic pressure facing workers and low-income households already struggling with high transportation, food and living costs. The post NLC Reject...

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

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 18:50:26 GMT
Faye, Diop Set Ecowas Agenda As Bloc Faces Sahel Split

[Daba Finance] Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and incoming ECOWAS Commission President Birame Diop have set out priorities for the West African bloc as it works on a common currency, security cooperation and trade after the departure of 3...

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:31:50 GMT
CAS to Hear Senegal AFCON Title Appeal in October

[Ghanaian Times] The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) announced on Friday that Senegal's appeal of the decision to strip them of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title in favour of Morocco has been set for 8 October.

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 13:48:55 GMT
Foreign Affairs Cautions Tijjaniya Pilgrims Against Road Travel to Senegal

[Ghanaian Times] The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has cautioned members of the Tijjaniya Muslim Movement of Ghana planning to travel by road to Senegal for pilgrimage to reconsider their plans, citing security concerns along some major routes leading ...

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:26:13 GMT
World Cup Winner Patrick Vieira Appointed Senegal Coach

[CAF] Patrick Vieira has been appointed head coach of Senegal, taking charge of the country of his birth as the Teranga Lions begin a new cycle following their early exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 05:44:38 GMT
Inside the Gambia-Senegal Border Dispute

[Foroyaa] Senegal & The Gambia Began working together

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

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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 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...

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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...

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Wed, 02 Sep 2026 08:28:00 GMT
When a sports library burns: Remembering Sy Lerman

Veteran South African sports journalist Sy Lerman, whose distinguished career spanned over six decades, has passed away at 88, leaving behind an unmatched legacy in sports writing.

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 08:19:34 GMT
Brown Mogotsi’s fourth bail bid postponed until 11 September

Alleged political fixer Brown Mogotsi's fourth bail bid has been postponed to 11 September following his testimony denying state claims that he planned to escape from holding cells.

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:12:50 GMT
Khan’s sick-note saga delays his testimony at Madlanga commission

The Madlanga commission has postponed deputy Crime Intelligence head Feroz Khan’s testimony to 28 September, ordering an independent medical assessment amid scrutiny over altered and backdated sick notes.

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 13:30:40 GMT
The SAWS warns exceptionally strong 2026/2027 El Niño could bring severe heatwaves to SA

The South African Weather Service warns that an exceptionally strong El Niño developing in the Pacific Ocean could trigger severe heatwaves, water scarcity, and hotter, drier conditions across South Africa.

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 13:23:35 GMT
Africa's Green Revolution failed to deliver promised gains, new assessment finds

A new assessment by researcher Timothy Wise reveals that despite 20 years of efforts and massive funding, the Green Revolution model in Africa has failed to achieve its productivity, income, and hunger-reduction goals.

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

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 04:18:35 GMT
Uganda Finally Gets Ebola Clearance From WHO

[Independent (Kampala)] Uganda finally got the Ebola declaration it had effectively claimed for itself a month earlier. On Thursday, Aug. 27, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) f...

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 04:18:35 GMT
U.S. Steps Up Ebola Support to Uganda With Delivery of Antibody Treatment

[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- The United States has delivered an experimental antibody treatment for Ebola to Uganda as the country strengthens its preparedness against another possible cross-border spread of the disease from the Democra...

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 04:16:03 GMT
Tooro Clarifies Start of Nine-Day Mourning for King Oyo

[Independent (Kampala)] Fort Portal, Uganda -- The official nine-day mourning period for the late Tooro King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV will begin only after his body arrives at Karuzika Palace, the Tooro Kingdom has clarified.

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 04:18:42 GMT
Lake Bunyonyi - the School Journey That Begins With a Gamble

[Nile Post] On the evening of August 10, a student of about 17 stepped out a boat at a landing site in the Bufuka area of Mwendo Parish, Kitumba Sub-county. Slinging his school bag like a soldier a rifle on his shoulder, the Senior Three student appe...

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 03:59:34 GMT
'The Lake Is Our Life' - Protecting a Shared Lifeline in Uganda

[UN News] On the shores of Nkondo, in Uganda's Kikuube district, the day begins before sunrise. Fishers enter the lake to fish, while families around Lake Albert rely on its waters for food, income and daily survival.

Uganda Daily Monitor

West Africa

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 06:44:55 GMT
Africa: All of Africa Today - August 31, 2026

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Mon, 31 Aug 2026 04:23:32 GMT
South Africa: Tinubu Takes Fight Against Xenophobic, Afrophobic Attacks By South Africa to AU

[This Day] President Bola Tinubu on Sunday formally lodged a complaint against the recurring xenophobic and Afrophobic attacks against Africans and other nationals in South Africa to the African Union (AU), warning that the incidents undermine the co...

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 04:23:13 GMT
Niger: Attempted Coup - Niger Junta Still in Control, but Situation Remains Tense

[Premium Times] The situation in Niger Republic remains fluid after a mutiny was thwarted by national security forces in collaboration with Russian-linked Africa Corps

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 03:59:30 GMT
Guinea Bissau: Guinea-Bissau Votes in Referendum On Giving President More Powers

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 08:26:18 GMT
Nigeria: Nigeria's Female Representation Among the Worst Globally, Says Group

[Leadership] A group, The Leaders of Tomorrow Impact Campaign on the Naija NextGen Project, has claimed that the statistics of Nigeria's female representation in political system remain among the worst globally.

Zambia

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 06:44:55 GMT
All of Africa Today - August 31, 2026

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Fri, 28 Aug 2026 07:40:36 GMT
All of Africa Today - August 28, 2026

[allAfrica]

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 05:56:46 GMT
Zambian Opposition Leader in Police Custody - State Media

[DW] Zambia's national broadcaster reports that Brian Mundubile, who wanted to challenge this month's presidential election results, and his running mate have surrendered to police and are being interviewed.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 10:41:25 GMT
'I Became Protective' - A Cancer Survivor's Fight to Fix Zambia's Health System

[allAfrica] "Once you go through something as traumatic as a cancer diagnosis, you automatically become protective of the next person," said Karen Nakawala, a Zambian broadcaster and cervical cancer survivor.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 07:00:43 GMT
All of Africa Today - August 27, 2026

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Zimbabwe

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 06:44:55 GMT
All of Africa Today - August 31, 2026

[allAfrica]

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 04:18:31 GMT
Govt Declares State of Disaster After Highway Crash Claims 27 Lives

[New Zimbabwe] GOVERNMENT has declared a State of Disaster following a devastating road accident on the Harare-Masvingo highway near Honeyspruit Bridge in Chikomba District, Mashonaland East, which has left 27 people dead.

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 03:59:31 GMT
Women in Zimbabwe Push for Recognition of 'Invisible' Domestic Labour

[RFI] Mutare, Zimbabwe - In Zimbabwe, women and girls overwhelmingly bear the burden of domestic labour - costing them opportunities outside the home. New policies are being considered to recognise the value of this unpaid work.

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 07:40:28 GMT
27 Perish in Horror Crash Along Harare-Masvingo Highway

[New Zimbabwe] TWENTY-SEVEN (27) people died after a commuter omnibus collided head-on with a haulage truck at the 130-km peg along the Harare-Masvingo highway Friday night.

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 07:40:16 GMT
27 Killed in Horror Crash Along Harare-Masvingo Road

[263Chat] At least 27 people have been killed and seven others injured in a head-on collision involving a commuter minibus and a haulage truck along the Harare-Masvingo road.

Zimbabwe Herald

Zimbabwe Mail

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 20:26:59 +0000
Chris Brown Suffers Legal Setback as Judge Rejects Bid to Delay $13 Million Judgment

LOS ANGELES — Chris Brown has suffered another setback in his legal battle over a $13 million judgment, after a Los Angeles judge rejected the singer’s attempt to secure additional time to provide detailed information about his income. According ...

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 11:47:35 +0000
From Selling Clothes to Selling Credit: The Currency Lesson from Zimbabwe’s Retail Sector

Zimbabwe’s retail industry is usually classified according to what companies sell. Edgars and Truworths sell clothes; supermarkets sell groceries; furniture chains sell household goods. But that description misses an important part of the economics...

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 19:09:15 +0000
Caledonia Adds 510,000oz Gold Resource to Zimbabwe Portfolio

HARARE — Caledonia Mining Corporation has unveiled a maiden mineral resource estimate for its wholly owned Motapa property in Zimbabwe, defining a combined 510,000 ounces of gold and strengthening the company’s growth pipeline in the country. The...

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 16:26:20 +0000
Egypt and Russia deepen strategic economic partnership as major projects gather pace

CAIRO — Egypt and Russia are moving to deepen their strategic economic partnership, with the two countries pushing ahead with major energy, industrial and tourism projects as Cairo and Moscow seek to expand bilateral cooperation. The commitment was...

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 16:08:15 +0000
Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis’ murder trial heads to closings in Tupac Shakur’s 1996 killing

LAS VEGAS — The murder trial of Duane “Keffe D” Davis in the 1996 killing of Tupac Shakur is headed to closing arguments after the defense rested Thursday following testimony from three former Las Vegas police officers. Jurors are scheduled to ...

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