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Fri, 23 Oct 2026 06:47:52 GMTAfrica: All of Africa Today - October 23, 2026
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Fri, 23 Oct 2026 06:44:37 GMT
Tanzania: Top Tanzanian Opposition Figure John Pambalu Charged With Treason
[allAfrica] A senior official of Tanzania's main opposition party, Chadema, John Pambalu, has been charged with treason, an offence that carries a potential death penalty.
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 05:42:51 GMT
South Africa: Fuel Retailers Warn Relief Falls Short - South African News Briefs - October 23, 2026
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Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:40:06 GMT
Senegal: General Strike Continues Amid Protests Against New Labour Laws
[allAfrica] Dakar -- Senegal's labour unions have called for a 72-hour general strike, from October 21 to 23, 2026. The government disputes the legality of the strike, saying the notice filed by the unions doesn't comply with the procedures. This sta...
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 05:51:39 GMT
East Africa: Ruto Hands Comesa Chairmanship to Mnangagwa
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Africa must take greater responsibility for financing its development by strengthening its own financial institutions, President William Ruto has said.
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Benin
Wed, 07 Oct 2026 02:36:15 GMTMessi Joins Argentina for Farewell Game Against Benin
[Ghanaian Times] Lionel Messi will bring the curtain down on his glittering Argentina career with a farewell friendly against Benin that marks the dawn of a new era for the South American champions.
Fri, 09 Oct 2026 01:59:45 GMT
Beninese Billionaire's Portfolio Jumps $430 Million
[Daba Finance] Beninese billionaire Samuel Dossou-Aworet saw his investment portfolio increase by $430 million during the third quarter. This significant gain was driven by rising share prices of Seplat Energy Plc and Aradel Holdings Plc. By the end ...
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 06:40:15 GMT
Benin President Romuald Wadagni Arrives in Kenya for Lamu Refinery Ceremony
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya has received Benin President Romuald Wadagni ahead of the groundbreaking ceremony for the East African Refinery in Lamu.
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 05:25:01 GMT
Journalist Ali Moumouni Remains Detained Over a Year Without Trial
[MFWA] More than a year after his arrest, Ali Moumouni, a former journalist with private broadcaster Canal 3, remains detained at Cotonou Civil Prison, with no judgment delivered in his case.
Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:37:58 GMT
Can Benin Serve as a Model for African Cotton Value Addition?
[NAM] Benin, like a handful of other Sahelian states, is a major producer of cotton, but virtually all the production is exported to Asian and Western countries to be converted into higher-value products including fabrics. But an ambitious project ce...
Botswana
Fri, 30 Oct 2026 05:09:53 GMTPassport Costs Lead to Fee Increase
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- The high cost of producing a passport, estimated at €1,250 (approximately P19,200) per document, is the main reason behind the increase in passport fees effective November 1, Minister of Labour and Home Affair...
Wed, 28 Oct 2026 23:14:22 GMT
Kaunatjike, Chikwaya Shine At Botswana International Chess Championship
[New Era] Namibia's Young Chess Ambassadors, Uongevandu Nangori Kaunatjike (8) and Jesse Munesu Chikwaya (7), delivered an impressive performance at the 2026 Botswana International Youth and Cadet Championship in Gaborone over the weekend.
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 06:51:30 GMT
Botswana Renews Efforts to End Malaria
[Botswana Daily News] Tlokweng -- President Advocate Duma Boko says across Africa, End Malaria Councils are renewing efforts to bring to an end the surge of Malaria and Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) through concerted efforts.
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 06:25:22 GMT
As 2027 Elections Beckon, What Can Nigeria Learn From Botswana's Less Costly Presidential System?
[Vanguard] As Nigeria prepares for another expensive Presidential Election in 2027, Dr Adekunle Osibogun delivered a paper to at the 5th Annual SADC Law Conference at the University of Botswana where he examined Botswana's constitutional experience a...
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 05:04:25 GMT
Botswana to Forge Ties With Australia On Disaster Management
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Botswana looks forward to deepening cooperation with Australia, particularly in fire and disaster management, amid the looming threat of a super El Niño weather phenomenon.
Burkina Faso
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 07:03:20 GMTAll of Africa Today - October 22, 2026
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Thu, 22 Oct 2026 05:18:45 GMT
Burkina Faso Restores Death Penalty
[HRW] Chilling Message to Junta Critics Amid Sweeping Crackdowns
Mon, 19 Oct 2026 06:20:16 GMT
Burkina Faso, Niger, Mali Resume Talks With Ecowas After Withdrawal From Regional Bloc
[Premium Times] Burkina Faso's Foreign Minister, Karamoko Traore, led the AES delegation, while Senegal's Foreign Minister, Cheikh Niang, headed the ECOWAS team.
Tue, 13 Oct 2026 05:39:01 GMT
Nearly 100 Supporters of Detained Imam Released After Four Months in Detention
[MFWA] Nearly 100 supporters of Imam Mohamed Ishaq Kindo, the Vice President of the Sunni Movement of Burkina Faso were released on 4 October 2026, after more than four months in detention in Burkina Faso.
Mon, 05 Oct 2026 08:26:41 GMT
Women Weavers Give Faso Dan Fani Fresh Momentum
[Bird Story Agency] Faso Dan Fani, Burkina Faso's distinctive woven cloth, is evolving with the growth of organic cotton, efforts to combat counterfeiting and improvements in weaving techniques. The women who have sustained this industry for generati...
Burundi
Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:26:54 GMTAfrican Union Chair Invites Sudanese Dialogue Preparatory Committee to Visit Burundi
[SNA] Khartoum (SUNA) -- African Union Chairperson and President of Burundi Évariste Ndayishimiye has invited the Sudanese-Sudanese Dialogue Preparatory Committee to visit his country.
Mon, 12 Oct 2026 05:07:50 GMT
Burundi Set to Win Human Rights Council Seat Despite Abuses - UN
[HRW] New York -- Lack of Competition Virtually Guarantees a Spot on Key Forum
Thu, 01 Oct 2026 14:57:33 GMT
Chargé d'Affaires
[U.S. Embassy Bujumbura] CDA Tim SikesTimothy (Tim) Sikes is the United States Chargé d'Affaires to the Republic of Burundi, after joining the embassy in September, 2026. He is a seasoned Foreign Service Officer, with more than two decades of ci...
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 05:04:07 GMT
Tanzania, Burundi Begin Their Joint UPC to Review and Bolster Their Socio-Economic Ties
[Daily News] Bujumbura -- TANZANIA and Burundi have begun the Seventh Meeting of the Joint Permanent Commission for Cooperation (JPC), aimed at reviewing the implementation of bilateral cooperation agreements and developing strategies to strengthen e...
Fri, 25 Sep 2026 23:57:52 GMT
Today in History - Uganda, DRC, Rwanda and Burundi Sign 2003 Peace Accord
[Nile Post] On September 25, 2003, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Uganda, Rwanda and Burundi signed the Principles on Good-Neighbourly Relations and Cooperation at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, marking a diplomatic effort ...
Cameroon
Thu, 29 Oct 2026 05:23:00 GMTUsing Protective Orders to Prevent Gender-Based Violence in Cameroon
[HRW] The Prevalence of Violence Against Women and Urgency of Protective Orders
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 07:03:20 GMT
All of Africa Today - October 22, 2026
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Thu, 22 Oct 2026 04:45:51 GMT
Cameroon's Eseka Rail Disaster Survivors Still Waiting for Justice, 10 Years On
[RFI] A decade after Cameroon's deadliest rail disaster killed 79 people and injured more than 500, survivors are still living with serious injuries, some compensation remains unpaid and an appeal against the convictions over the crash has yet to be ...
Tue, 20 Oct 2026 10:36:07 GMT
Online Fraud Is Becoming a Gateway to Human Trafficking in Cameroon
[ISS] Criminal networks exploit job seekers' aspirations, turning promises of employment abroad into schemes involving detention, extortion and forced recruitment.
Thu, 15 Oct 2026 10:48:13 GMT
New Cameroonian Army Camps Alone Won't Secure Lake Chad
[ISS] Much-needed military reinforcements against Boko Haram must be matched by sustained territorial control and well-coordinated operations.
Cape Verde
Thu, 01 Oct 2026 18:10:41 GMTEmeran Thrilled After Dream Amavubi Debut in Cape Verde Win
[New Times] Noam Emeran could not hide his excitement after making his official Rwanda debut in Tuesday's crucial 2-1 away victory over Cape Verde in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers.
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 09:41:05 GMT
'Revolution Has Begun' - Constantine Upbeat After Rwanda Stun Cape Verde
[New Times] Rwanda head coach Stephen Constantine declared that "the revolution has begun" after Amavubi produced a spirited comeback to beat Cape Verde 2-1 away from home and maintain their perfect start to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
Wed, 23 Sep 2026 11:17:10 GMT
Climate's Most Catalytic Capital Knows Exactly Where to Go - Africa's Rainforest Basins
[RootsToFoods Capital Series] In a RootsToFoods Capital Series interview opening Wave 2 of the series, Randall Kempner -- Executive Director of the Climate Philanthropy Catalyst Coalition and founding executive director of the Aspen Network for Devel...
Central Africa
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 04:40:18 GMTCongo-Kinshasa: Ebola Responders Under Pressure As Outbreak Expands
[UN News] As the deadly Ebola disease outbreak reached an eighth province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), investigators pursued all leads on Thursday to assess the risk of the disease spreading in Nigeria.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 10:43:00 GMT
Rwanda: Rwandans in France Decry Unresolved Genocide Case of Ex-French Captain
[New Times] The Rwandan Community of France (CRF) has criticised French justice authorities for failing to bring former French gendarmerie captain Paul Barril to justice over allegations of complicity in the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 05:08:25 GMT
Uganda: Ensure Justice for Killing of Rwandan Dissident
[HRW] Nairobi -- Authorities Worldwide Should Protect Rwandans Fleeing Persecution
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 05:17:00 GMT
Rwanda: Kagame, Nigerian Army Chief Discuss Defence Cooperation
[New Times] President Paul Kagame has met with Nigeria's Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen Waidi Shaibu, to discuss ways of strengthening defence cooperation between the two countries, as the Nigerian military chief continues a working visit to Rwanda.
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 04:41:46 GMT
Rwanda: From Hardship to Hope - Bugesera's Journey Towards a New Economic Future
[New Times] Joan Asiimwe remembers a Bugesera that bore little resemblance to the district taking shape today. It was a place where Tutsi had been forcibly displaced, where discrimination denied children access to education, and where the 1994 Genoci...
Central African Republic
Wed, 21 Oct 2026 06:53:21 GMTAll of Africa Today - October 21, 2026
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Wed, 21 Oct 2026 04:50:11 GMT
As Sudan War Spills Into Central African Republic, UN Warns Against Early Peacekeeper Exit
[UN News] The UN warned on Tuesday against a premature withdrawal of its peacekeepers as the war in Sudan spills over into the Central African Republic (CAR).
Fri, 02 Oct 2026 05:05:53 GMT
A Long Road to Justice in the Central African Republic
[HRW] First ICC Conviction of Seleka Leader Shows Court's Critical Role
Thu, 24 Sep 2026 12:05:23 GMT
All of Africa Today - September 24, 2026
[allAfrica] Monrovia -- CAR Rebel Commander Convicted of Crimes Against Humanity
Thu, 24 Sep 2026 07:29:51 GMT
International Court Convicts CAR Rebel Commander of Crimes Against Humanity
[RFI] The International Criminal Court has convicted former Seleka rebel commander Mahamat Said Abdel Kani of crimes against humanity for torturing and abusing prisoners in Bangui, the capital of the Central African Republic, more than a decade ago.
Chad
Fri, 30 Oct 2026 07:27:36 GMTFrance and Chad Rebuild Military Ties With Planned Air Force Training
[RFI] Two French fighter jets and a transport aircraft will soon make a stopover in Chad and carry out "training activities", the French army has said, as the two countries seek to rebuild ties.
Tue, 20 Oct 2026 05:46:04 GMT
NAF Airstrike Kills ISWAP Leaders in Lake Chad
[Vanguard] The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has neutralised key figures of the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) in a precision air strike in the Lake Chad region.
Thu, 15 Oct 2026 10:48:13 GMT
New Cameroonian Army Camps Alone Won't Secure Lake Chad
[ISS] Much-needed military reinforcements against Boko Haram must be matched by sustained territorial control and well-coordinated operations.
Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:15:17 GMT
France and Chad Sign 'Renewed' Defence Partnership Following Two-Year Hiatus
[RFI] French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday hosted Chadian leader Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno, as the two countries seek to rebuild ties two years after N'Djamena ordered French forces to leave its territory. The countries' defence ministers ...
Tue, 13 Oct 2026 04:54:42 GMT
Sudanese Refugee Killed As Fire Destroys Shelters in Eastern Chad
[Dabanga] Adré / Netika -- A young Sudanese refugee was killed in Adré camp in eastern Chad on Sunday, as a separate fire destroyed temporary shelters and left displaced families without adequate accommodation.
Comoros
Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:18:59 GMTNigeria 5-0 Comoros - Five Big Takeaways As Super Falcons Prepare for Big Morocco Test
[Premium Times] Beyond the scoreline, the performance offered interim coach Augustine Eguavoen encouraging signs of a team beginning to rediscover its defensive solidity while exploring fresh possibilities in attack
Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:04:11 GMT
Olympic Qualifier - Eguavoen Targets Victory As Super Falcons Promise Goals Against Comoros
[Premium Times] Despite holding a comfortable aggregate lead, Eguavoen insists his side will not approach the return fixture merely to protect their advantage
Wed, 14 Oct 2026 05:05:47 GMT
Super Falcons Crush Comoros 5-0, Set Up Clash With Morocco
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Fri, 09 Oct 2026 08:41:55 GMT
Comoros Vs Nigeria Preview - Super Falcons Begin 2028 Olympic Race in Ikenne
[Premium Times] Nigeria, Africa's most successful women's national team, return to Olympic qualifying after their appearance at Paris 2024 ended a 16-year absence from the competition.
Thu, 08 Oct 2026 23:29:46 GMT
'Withdrawals Will Not Affect Falcons Against Comoros' - Eguavoen
[Daily Trust] Super Falcons' Interim Head Coach, Augustine Eguavoen, has said that a number of withdrawals from his original list of invited players for the 2028 Olympics Women's Football Tournament qualifying fixture against Comoros won't hinder the...
Congo-Brazzaville
Fri, 09 Oct 2026 04:31:33 GMTCongo's Trade Surplus Surges to 867 Billion Fcfa in Q2 2026
[Daba Finance] The Congo saw a sharp increase in its trade surplus in the second quarter of 2026. The trade surplus in goods reached 867 billion CFA francs, according to data published by the General Directorate of the Economy (DGE) and the General D...
Fri, 09 Oct 2026 04:31:32 GMT
Congo Receives a Positive Outlook From Moody's
[Daba Finance] The rating agency Moody's raised the Republic of the Congo's outlook to "positive" in its analysis published on October 7. This decision places Brazzaville among the eight sub-Saharan African countries with such a rating. Moody's attri...
Fri, 09 Oct 2026 04:31:31 GMT
Congo Oil Revenues Jump 133 Percent in the Second Quarter of 2026
[Daba Finance] Congo's oil revenues surged by 133.2% in the second quarter of 2026, reaching 304.6 billion CFA francs. This significant increase was detailed in the economic report issued by the General Directorate of the Economy (DGE). The increase ...
Mon, 05 Oct 2026 10:00:50 GMT
El Alamein Joint Declaration Affirms Support for Sudan's Unity and Sovereignty, Rejects Parallel Entities
[SNA] The leaders of Sudan, Egypt, Eritrea and Somalia affirmed their commitment to the fundamental principles and pillars of international law as the basis for regional stability and cooperation, foremost among them respect for the sovereignty, inde...
Wed, 23 Sep 2026 11:17:10 GMT
Climate's Most Catalytic Capital Knows Exactly Where to Go - Africa's Rainforest Basins
[RootsToFoods Capital Series] In a RootsToFoods Capital Series interview opening Wave 2 of the series, Randall Kempner -- Executive Director of the Climate Philanthropy Catalyst Coalition and founding executive director of the Aspen Network for Devel...
Congo-Kinshasa
Fri, 30 Oct 2026 07:37:48 GMTGlobal Nursing Head Flags Dangers of Misinformation After Killing of Congo Ebola Nurse
[allAfrica] Geneva -- The International Council of Nurses (ICN) head has warned of the lethal dangers that misinformation poses to the nursing profession following the killing of a nurse in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), who was responding t...
Fri, 30 Oct 2026 05:15:32 GMT
Rwanda Must Not Be a 'Forever Scapegoat' for DR Congo Crisis - Nduhungirehe
[New Times] The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Olivier Nduhungirehe said Rwanda cannot always be blamed for DR Congo's security problems.
Fri, 30 Oct 2026 05:01:49 GMT
Activist in DR Congo Faces Military Trial
[HRW] Transfer Case to Civilian Court; Provisionally Release to Access Health Care
Fri, 30 Oct 2026 05:15:44 GMT
Museveni Urges Dialogue to End Conflict in Eastern DR Congo During Meeting With EU Envoy
[Nile Post] President Museveni has reiterated his call for dialogue as the only viable solution to the longstanding conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
Wed, 28 Oct 2026 07:38:00 GMT
All of Africa Today - October 28, 2026
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Djibouti
Wed, 14 Oct 2026 05:45:28 GMTNigeria Mourns 140 Migrants Killed in Djibouti Boat Tragedy, Calls for Action Against Irregular Migration
[This Day] Abuja -- The Federal Government has expressed condolences to Djibouti following the death of nearly 140 migrants, including 15 children, in a boat disaster off the country's coast, calling for urgent collective action to address the root c...
Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:10:23 GMT
139 Migrants Dead, 84 Missing in Djibouti Boat Wreck
[Daily Trust] At least 139 migrants died, including 15 children, and 84 went missing when an overcrowded boat sank while heading from Djibouti to Yemen, a UN agency said Sunday.
Mon, 12 Oct 2026 07:06:18 GMT
All of Africa Today - October 12, 2026
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Mon, 12 Oct 2026 02:53:40 GMT
Djibouti Shipwreck - Death Toll Rises to 139 As 84 Remain Missing
[UN News] At least 139 migrants have died after their boat capsized off Djibouti, with a further 84 people still missing, the UN migration agency (IOM) said on Sunday.
Mon, 12 Oct 2026 02:53:38 GMT
Rescuers Search for 116 Migrants Missing After Boat Wreck Off Djibouti
[RFI] At least 109 migrants died, including 15 children, and some 116 went missing when a boat sank off the shores of Djibouti on the night of 8-9 October, a UN agency said Sunday. More than 80 people survived the shipwreck, all Ethiopian nationals.
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Equatorial Guinea
Thu, 17 Sep 2026 06:37:19 GMTAll of Africa Today - September 17, 2026
[allAfrica] Sudan Gold Mine Collapse Kills at Least 60
Thu, 17 Sep 2026 05:19:12 GMT
Facebook, TikTok Shut Down in Equatorial Guinea After VP Corruption Video
[Leadership] Facebook and TikTok have been inaccessible in Equatorial Guinea for more than two weeks following the circulation of a video accusing the country's vice-president, Teodoro Nguema Obiang, of corruption.
Eritrea
Thu, 08 Oct 2026 06:41:37 GMTAll of Africa Today - October 8, 2026
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Thu, 08 Oct 2026 04:18:36 GMT
Eritrean Troops Reportedly Deploy in Tigray As Tension With Ethiopia Escalate
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Eritrean troops have reportedly entered parts of Ethiopia's northern Tigray region, with local officials and residents telling Agence France-Presse (AFP) that soldiers in Eritrean military uniforms have been seen in an...
Tue, 06 Oct 2026 10:15:34 GMT
Four African Countries Call for De-Escalation of Tension in Ethiopia
[Premium Times] This call comes amid the growing tension between Ethiopia's federal government and authorities in the northern Tigray region.
Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:18:52 GMT
President Isaias Holds Talks With Somali President
[Shabelle] Egypt -- President Isaias Afwerki met with Mr. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, in El Alamein City in the mid-morning hours today for extensive talks on bilateral relations and other matters of vital imp...
Mon, 05 Oct 2026 10:00:22 GMT
TSC President Meets Eritrean President
[SNA] El-Alamein -- President of the Transitional Sovereignty Council (TSC) and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, General Abdel-Fattah Al-Burhan, met with Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki on the sidelines of the eighth African Union Mid-Year C...
Ethiopia
Thu, 08 Oct 2026 06:41:37 GMTAll of Africa Today - October 8, 2026
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Thu, 08 Oct 2026 07:39:44 GMT
Nigeria, Ethiopia Move to Deepen Ties in Trade, Agriculture, Security
[Leadership] Nigeria and Ethiopia have moved to deepen bilateral cooperation in trade, investment, agriculture, food security, aviation, and security, with Vice President Kashim Shettima and Ethiopia's Deputy Prime Minister, Mr Temesgen Tiruneh, revi...
Thu, 08 Oct 2026 06:10:57 GMT
UN Warns of Aid Disruption in Tigray Following Looting of Humanitarian Depots
[Reporter] The United Nations announced that a UN agency warehouse and several facilities operated by local and international humanitarian organizations have been looted in Tigray, as renewed fighting in northern Ethiopia severely disrupts aid operat...
Thu, 08 Oct 2026 04:24:08 GMT
PM Abiy Highlights Ethiopia-Nigeria Cooperation and Mutual Learning
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said he held talks with Nigerian Vice President Kashim Shettima, who is in Ethiopia for a three-day working visit as part of the Ethiopia-Nigeria leadership exchange.
Thu, 08 Oct 2026 04:24:05 GMT
Somaliland Parliament Congratulates Shide, Ethiopia's Parliamentary Leadership
[Horn Diplomat] Hargeisa, Somaliland, Oct 7 -- Somaliland's House of Representatives has congratulated Ahmed Shide on his election as speaker of Ethiopia's House of People's Representatives, highlighting the historic significance of his appointment a...
Gabon
Fri, 18 Sep 2026 10:35:43 GMTWhy Nigeria's Soldiers Went to Libreville
[Premium Times] The gathering brought together 127 senior enlisted leaders and other participants from 26 African countries, alongside the U.S. European, and NATO partners.
Fri, 18 Sep 2026 11:09:54 GMT
Migné Begins Gabon Reign Without Aubameyang As Panthers Start Afcon 2027 Qualifiers
[CAF] New Gabon coach Sébastien Migné has named his first squad since taking charge of the Panthers, beginning a new era without former captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang as they prepare to face Morocco and Niger in the TotalEnergies CAF Afr...
Thu, 10 Sep 2026 07:27:59 GMT
Congo Basin Loss Could Trigger Water Wars Across Africa - - Ex-Gabon Minister Lee White
[Daily Maverick] Conservation scientist Lee White reflects on four decades spent creating Gabon's national parks, tackling illegal logging and confronting the failures of global carbon markets.
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 14:49:07 GMT
Gabon Lawmaker Faces Trial Over Assault On Kigali Airport Staff
[New Times] Gabonese MP Augustin Lobelle Yembi, who was arrested in Kigali following an alleged assault on an employee at Kigali International Airport, has been handed over to authorities in Gabon after diplomatic intervention between Kigali and Libr...
Gambia
Thu, 08 Oct 2026 04:23:58 GMTGambia Begins Rollout of New Three-Year Driving Licence
[Foroyaa] Gambian motorists will no longer have to renew their driving licences every year as the government introduces a new biometric driving licence system with a three-year validity period.
Thu, 08 Oct 2026 04:23:57 GMT
ECOWAS Court Adopts Settlement in Mahawa Cham Disappearance
[Foroyaa] Gambia Government to Prosecute Perpetrators
Tue, 06 Oct 2026 03:46:57 GMT
Finance Ministry Projects D257.29 Million for Government Vehicles in 2027
[Foroyaa] The government is projected to spend D257.29 million on vehicles in 2027, according to the Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs' 2027-2029 Programme-Based Budget (PBB) submitted to the National Assembly.
Fri, 02 Oct 2026 17:43:42 GMT
Tourism Board Suspends Beach Events As Workers Warn of Lost Income
[Foroyaa] A dispute has emerged along the Senegambia and Bijilo beach belt after the Gambia Tourism Board (GT Board) suspended all open-air music and public entertainment events within the Tourism Development Area (TDA).
Fri, 02 Oct 2026 17:44:06 GMT
Mayor Lowe Given 45 Days to Refund Over D1 Million
[Foroyaa] A National Assembly committee has called for the Mayor of Banjul to repay more than D1.1m spent from an EU-funded city project on media coverage and other expenses linked to her town-hall meetings.
Ghana
Thu, 08 Oct 2026 07:53:59 GMTHow to Fix the Hamstrung Renewable Energy Sectors in SA, Ghana and Kenya
[Daily Maverick] Despite demand, the potential of the renewable energy sectors in these countries is being held back by unstable demand, limited localisation enforcement, deficits in decent job creation and persistent gender biases, according to new ...
Thu, 08 Oct 2026 04:08:29 GMT
Same Cocoa Crash, Opposite Answers - What Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire Reveal About Power in Global Trade
[African Arguments] The world's two biggest cocoa producers faced the same price collapse this year and made opposite choices. The reason is not economics alone. It is who holds power in each cocoa sector -- a lesson aid and trade partners keep missi...
Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:36:50 GMT
Harmonise Biotech Regulations to Attract Investment - Minister
[Ghanaian Times] THE Minister of Environment, Science and Technology, Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, has called for the harmonisation of regulatory frameworks governing biotechnology to attract the investment needed to grow the sector.
Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:37:24 GMT
Hogbetsotso 2026 to Promote Tourism, Local Businesses
[Ghanaian Times] THE 64th Hogbetsotso Festival of the chiefs and people of the Anlo State has been designed to attract tourists, empower local businesses, showcase the rich cultural heritage of Anlo and foster community engagement and a sense of belo...
Wed, 07 Oct 2026 11:02:35 GMT
Ghana Marks International Day for Universal Access to Information
[Ghanaian Times] INFORMATION, and indeed, quality information, remains at the heart of transparency and accountability in the governance ecosystem the world over. The Right to Information and perhaps, most importantly, the access to right to informat...
Guinea
Fri, 18 Sep 2026 16:33:31 GMTGuinea Bans France 24, Withdraws Jeune Afrique Correspondent's Accreditation
[CPJ] Dakar -- The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on Guinean authorities to reverse Thursday's ban on France 24 after a presenter called President Mamadi Doumbouya a "putschist president" and to reinstate the accreditation of the pan-African ...
Thu, 17 Sep 2026 10:23:29 GMT
Afcon 2027 Qualifiers - Moriba Returns As Guinea Name Squad for South Africa and Kenya
[CAF] Guinea coach Paulo Duarte has named a 25-man squad for the opening TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifiers against South Africa and Kenya, with Ilaix Moriba among several players returning to the Syli National.
Guinea Bissau
Fri, 30 Oct 2026 06:48:04 GMTAll of Africa Today - October 30, 2026
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Fri, 30 Oct 2026 06:14:37 GMT
Human Trafficking Victims Stranded in Guinea-Bissau
[DW] Dozens of West Africans lured to Guinea-Bissau with promises of jobs and migration to Europe say they were exploited by a suspected trafficking network. Now many cannot afford to return home.
Tue, 27 Oct 2026 13:58:18 GMT
School Meals, Solar Pumps and Sewing - Guinea-Bissau Builds Food Security From the Ground Up
[WFP] How a far-reaching WFP pilot is linking school meals, agriculture and livelihoods to strengthen food security.
Tue, 27 Oct 2026 08:41:53 GMT
ECOWAS Launches Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign in Guinea-Bissau
[New Dawn] BISSAU, Guinea-Bissau, October 27, 2026: The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has intensified efforts to promote breast cancer awareness and early detection through a community outreach campaign targeting students, milita...
Fri, 09 Oct 2026 06:51:27 GMT
All of Africa Today - October 9, 2026
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Kenya
Fri, 30 Oct 2026 07:42:14 GMTAs Tens of Thousands Flee Ethiopia to Kenya, UN Agency Warns of Growing Humanitarian Needs
[allAfrica] Geneva -- The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) says humanitarian needs are growing in an unfolding crisis on the Kenya-Ethiopia border as ongoing clashes on the Ethiopian side have forced tens of thousands of people to cross into Kenya in search...
Fri, 30 Oct 2026 06:48:04 GMT
All of Africa Today - October 30, 2026
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Fri, 30 Oct 2026 05:02:14 GMT
U.S. Uncovers Alleged $200m Ghost Student Fraud Linked to Kenyan Network
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- US authorities have seized more than $750,000 (about Sh97 million) in cryptocurrency linked to a transnational student financial aid fraud scheme involving Kenyan nationals, in what the Justice Department describes as its firs...
Fri, 30 Oct 2026 07:13:03 GMT
U.S. Warns Kenyans Linked to Student Aid Fraud Scheme They Will Be Pursued in Nairobi
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- American authorities have put Kenyans suspected of participating in a multibillion-shilling student aid fraud scheme on notice, warning that geographical boundaries will not shield those accused of stealing money meant for gen...
Fri, 30 Oct 2026 05:35:23 GMT
Bensoul Embraces Life, Joy and Creative Freedom On New Album 'Flight 420'
[Capital FM] Kenyan singer-songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist Bensoul has released Flight 420, a 13-track album. Following a listening party held in Nairobi on 27 October, the project introduces a new chapter in his musical journey, bring...
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Kenya Headlines
Sat, 31 Oct 2026 10:30:00 +0300How President Ruto has been cornered on two third gender rule
Law Society of Kenya insisted that upon the lapse of the 4 months, the Cabinet may be declared dissolved as there are no orders stopping the same.
Thu, 29 Oct 2026 19:04:56 +0300
Musonye to lead AFCON 2027 preparations
Sports CS Salim Mvurya unveils AFCON PAMOJA 2027 LOC Standing Committee to coordinate Kenyas preparations for tournament.
Tue, 27 Oct 2026 16:02:08 +0300
Not so fast! Court blocks Bomas expansion
Contractors hired are barred from clearing vegetation, cutting trees, excavating, grading, fencing, constructing routes, and undertaking any works at the disputed site.
Mon, 26 Oct 2026 16:31:43 +0300
Kikuyu PCEA church loses 2.7-acre illegally acquired land
Justice Jacqueline Mogeni, in her verdict, said the land in contention was public property and its registration in the name of the said church was irregular and fraudulent.
Sun, 25 Oct 2026 19:50:10 +0300
Sakaja protests release of 14 suspects linked to Eastleigh collapsed building
Sakaja demanded answers from Kamukunji Police on how the suspects were arrested in June but released on Sh50,000 bail without being charged in court.
Kenya News
Tue, 20 Oct 2026 12:15:56 +0300County workers fight attempts to downsize them
County workers' union threatens legal action against proposed job cuts and recruitment freezes.
Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:00:55 +0300
Five arrested over chaos at Raila's memorial in Bondo
Five people arrested over Thursday's chaos during Raila Odinga's memorial in Bondo, authorities say machete, sword and knife among weapons recovered.
Sat, 10 Oct 2026 15:54:11 +0300
Kisumu woman begins hugging pillar for 72 hours in honour of Raila
Lavender Wesonga began the challenge at 3.20 pm on Friday, October 9, at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Sports Complex in Kisumu.
Sun, 04 Oct 2026 16:54:12 +0300
Gazebo fire raises concerns over investment in Mambrui
Concerns over insecurity and the safety of tourism and community investments in Mambrui, Malindi, have intensified following the latest burning of a beach gazebo.
Sun, 04 Oct 2026 13:22:16 +0300
Petition seeks regulation of quad-bike tourism
A community organisation in Kilifi has petitioned the Senate to urgently regulate quad-bike tourism on the coastal sand dunes of Mamburi-Magarini.
Lesotho
Tue, 30 Jun 2026 06:47:21 GMTAll of Africa Today - June 30, 2026
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Tue, 30 Jun 2026 04:41:25 GMT
Parliament Questions Cancellation of Maseru's Fumbled Dumpsite Contract
[GroundUp] City council says the M27-million agreement was unlawful from the start, but MPs say it remains responsible for the deal
Fri, 26 Jun 2026 11:56:21 GMT
Lesotho Seeks Compensation and Economic Support From South Africa
[GroundUp] Foreign affairs minister Limpho Tau lists land dispossession, migrant labour and apartheid-era raids as historical injustices
Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:43:19 GMT
Dispute Stalls Closure of Hazardous Dumpsite in Maseru
[GroundUp] Court ordered shut down of the Tšosane dumpsite delayed after council cancels M27.3-million contract
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 10:31:13 GMT
Lesotho Opposition Leader Faces Treason Charge
[GroundUp] Tšepo Lipholo is accused of links to alleged military training camps on farms in South Africa
Liberia
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 10:52:09 GMTEllen Johnson Sirleaf Urges Boakai to Fast-Track Liberia's Anti-Corruption Court
[Liberian Investigator] MONROVIA -- Former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf pressed President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, the Supreme Court and the National Legislature on Tuesday to act decisively against corruption, demanding the swift creation of a Specia...
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 10:29:06 GMT
Deputy Speaker Fallah Retracts Remarks, Apologizes to House
[New Dawn] Monrovia -- Deputy Speaker Thomas P. Fallah has apologized to Speaker Richard Nagbe Koon and members of the House of Representatives and formally retracted comments he made during a recent appearance on a local radio talk show.
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 05:25:48 GMT
Rubber Farmers Endorse Boakai's Export Ban
[New Dawn] Monrovia, July 2, 2026 - The Rubber Planters Association of Liberia (RPAL) has endorsed President Joseph Nyuma Boakai's decision to ban the export of unprocessed natural rubber, describing the policy as a major step toward expanding domest...
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 05:25:48 GMT
Govt Approves 50,000-Metric-Ton Fuel Storage Facility
[New Dawn] Monrovia, July 2, 2026 - President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has approved a proposal by the Liberia Petroleum Refining Company (LPRC) to construct a 50,000-metric-ton petroleum storage facility, a move the government says will strengthen Liberia...
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 05:24:13 GMT
Nigeria, Liberia to Strengthen Economic Ties At Investment Forum
[This Day] The Government of the Republic of Liberia, through the Embassy of Liberia in Nigeria and the Office of the Honorary Consul General of Liberia in Lagos, will host its inaugural Liberia-Nigeria Trade and Investment Forum in Lagos
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Madagascar
Tue, 30 Jun 2026 04:59:21 GMTSADC Committed to Supporting Madagascar's Return to Constitutional Rule
[SAnews.gov.za] The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Madagascar's return to constitutional rule, with regional leaders meeting virtually on Monday to assess progress on political reforms follow...
Tue, 30 Jun 2026 04:59:20 GMT
SADC Approves New Measures to Support Madagascar Reform Process
[SAnews.gov.za] The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has approved a series of measures aimed at strengthening its support for Madagascar's political reform process, including expanding the mandate of its Panel of Elders and establishing ...
Fri, 26 Jun 2026 13:41:16 GMT
Ruto Pushes for Stronger Indian Ocean Partnership As He Attends Madagascar's 66th Independence Day
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto joined thousands of Madagascans at Barea Stadium in Antananarivo on Thursday to mark the country's 66th Independence Day, using the occasion to reaffirm Kenya's commitment to strengthening bilateral ties...
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 06:00:25 GMT
SADC Organ Troika Extraordinary Summit Reaffirms Commitment to Peace, Stability, and Regional Integration in Madagascar and the DR Congo
[SADC] The Southern African Development Community (SADC) convened an Extraordinary Troika Summit of the Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation, on 22 June 2026, reaffirming its commitment to safeguarding peace, consolidating democracy, a...
Malawi
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 15:27:47 GMTPolice Downplay Swoop On Malawi's Seat of Power
[Nyasa Times] ARMED police swooped on Malawi's seat of government in a dramatic show of force -- sparking fears of a major security incident at the heart of the nation's power.
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 15:44:28 GMT
Chilima's Remark 'If I Die, I Will Die' Was a Vernacular Expression, Inquiry Told
[Nyasa Times] The parliamentary inquiry into the June 10, 2024 military plane crash has heard fresh testimony from Kelvin Sentala, a close acquaintance of the late vice-president Saulos Chilima, who sought to clarify a widely discussed remark attribu...
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 10:46:55 GMT
'We Are Not Safe' - Evicted Malawians Shelter in Robertson Community Hall
[GroundUp] Immigrants say threats and evictions forced them to flee their homes
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 07:48:53 GMT
'We Did Our Job' - Zamba Defends Government's Handling of Chilima Plane Crash Before Parliamentary Probe
[Nyasa Times] Former Secretary to the President and Cabinet, Colleen Zamba, has strongly defended the government's response to the military plane crash that claimed the lives of former Vice-President Saulos Chilima and eight others, insisting that of...
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 07:48:53 GMT
Kasiya Mine Could Operate for More Than 70 Years, Feasibility Study Reveals
[Nyasa Times] The proposed Kasiya Rutile Project in Lilongwe District could remain in operation for more than 70 years, far exceeding its initially modelled 25-year mine life, according to findings from a definitive feasibility study conducted by Sov...
Malawi Times
Sat, 31 Oct 2026 07:04:38 +0000Caution over Malawi’s ‘reliance’ on NGO forex
By Bright Mhango:
Malawi’s dependence on NGO forex is a double-edged sword that demands sober national reflection, an economic policy analyst has said.
Velli Nyirongo made the remarks in an interview with Malawi News on the back of the latest NGO ...
Sat, 31 Oct 2026 07:02:05 +0000
Child labour at matches
At every football match in most of the country’s stadia, there is a common feature.
Minors as young as 10 years go around selling alcohol to spectators.
Some of their buyers are even law enforcers and football authorities.
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Sat, 31 Oct 2026 06:58:11 +0000
Malawi Under-15 finish 79th at World Cup
Malawi’s Under-15 Boys National Football Team finished on position 79 at the inaugural Fifa U-15 World Cup and Festivals following a 2-0 victory over Rwanda in Baku, Azerbaijan, Friday.
It was Malawi’s fifth victory at the global event having los...
Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:59:53 +0000
VP calls for continued support for women
By Mercy Matonga:
State Vice-President Jane Ansah has called for continued efforts to support women and promote their participation in politics.
Ansah said this in Lilongwe Thursday during her virtual presentation at the Women’s Academy for Leaders...
Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:58:03 +0000
Malawi intensifies anti-cancer fight
By Myra Elias:
Malawi has expanded access to specialised cancer treatment through the National Cancer Centre at Kamuzu Central Hospital (KCH), where patients can receive surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy, services that previously forced some to ...
Mali
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 05:29:29 GMTRussia's 'Africa Corps' Massacres Villagers
[HRW] Nairobi -- 9 Civilians Killed, Homes Burned in Islamist Armed Group-Held Village
Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:19:12 GMT
Columnist, Activist Jailed for Seven Years After Three-Year Detention
[MFWA] After being in detention for more than three years, Columnist and radio host Mohamed Youssouf Bathily, popularly known as Ras Bath, and activist Rokia Doumbia, also known as Rose Vie Chère, have each been sentenced to ten years in prison,...
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 04:37:12 GMT
The Coup Costs More Than the Corruption It Claims to Fix
[African Arguments] Since 2020, soldiers have seized power in Mali, Guinea, Sudan, Burkina Faso (twice), Niger, and Gabon. In every case, the announcement has followed the same script: corruption has hollowed out the state, civilian government has fo...
Mon, 17 Aug 2026 12:08:51 GMT
Mali Beat Nigeria Again to Retain U18 Women's Afrobasket Crown
[Premium Times] Mali's victory on Sunday extended its dominance in the competition
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:41:31 GMT
Mali Junta Pardons French Agent Jailed for 'Undermining State Security'
[RFI] Mali's junta leader General Assimi Goïta has pardoned a French intelligence agent serving a 20-year prison sentence, a rare conciliatory move after years of strained relations between the west African nation and its former colonial ruler.
Mauritania
Mon, 03 Aug 2026 05:30:54 GMTPresident Tebboune Receives Condolences From Mauritanian Counterpart
[Algerie Presse Service] Algiers -- The President of the Republic, Abdelmadjid Tebboune, received on Saturday a phone call from his brother, the President of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania, Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani, who offered his heartf...
Mauritius
Thu, 15 Oct 2026 07:01:45 GMTAll of Africa Today - October 15, 2026
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Thu, 15 Oct 2026 06:51:06 GMT
Mauritius Imposes Curfew After Violent Protests
[allAfrica] Mauritius has imposed an overnight curfew following violent protests over water shortages and the rising cost of living, marking the island's worst unrest in decades.
Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:52:16 GMT
Has Mauritius Lost Its Agency in the Chagos Deal?
[ISS] By offering Britain a 99-year lease to secure decolonisation, Mauritius bound its sovereignty to shifting great power priorities.
Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:59:31 GMT
FDH Bank Swipe to Mauritius Winners Cherish Experience
[Nyasa Times] Three winners of FDH Bank plc's Swipe to Mauritius Promotion say they enjoyed an all-expenses-paid trip to Mauritius after emerging grand prize winners in the card transaction campaign.
Thu, 15 Oct 2026 11:41:47 GMT
Digital Trust and Mauritius' Financial Ambitions
[L'Express] "Tokenisation changes the rails of finance. AI changes the intelligence on those rails. Cybersecurity determines whether institutions, regulators, and investors can trust either."
Mozambique
Mon, 24 Aug 2026 05:23:52 GMTGCERF Calls for Integrated Response Against Terrorism
[AIM] Maputo -- The Global Community Engagement and Resilience Fund (GCERF), an independent and non-profit foundation based in Geneva, calls for integrated response to violent extremism in the northern Mozambican province of Cabo Delgado.
Mon, 24 Aug 2026 05:23:52 GMT
Sasol Paid More Than 670 Million Dollars in Taxes Over Past 11 Year
[AIM] Maputo -- The South African petrochemical giant Sasol paid, over the past 11 years, more than 670 million US dollars to Mozambican State in taxes.
Mon, 24 Aug 2026 05:23:51 GMT
Chapo Urges Senior State Officials to Address Population's Main Concerns
[AIM] Maputo -- The Mozambican President Daniel Chapo, as leader of the ruling Frelimo party, has encouraged the senior state officials to seek solutions to address the population's main concerns, especially unemployment and hunger.
Mon, 24 Aug 2026 05:23:51 GMT
Fishermen Kidnapped By Terrorists in Quissanga
[AIM] Maputo -- Residents of the coastal district of Quissanga, in the northern Mozambican province of Cabo Delgado, have denounced the disappearance of four fishermen while at sea.
Mon, 24 Aug 2026 05:23:50 GMT
Frelimo Calls for Stronger Measures Against Terrorism
[AIM] Maputo -- Mozambique's ruling Frelimo party calls for stronger measures against the Islamist terrorism that has been plaguing the northern province of Cabo Delgado.
Namibia
Mon, 24 Aug 2026 05:43:58 GMTSwapo Youth League Wants Education Points System Delayed
[Namibian] The Swapo Party Youth League (SPYL) has welcomed the introduction of the Namibia higher education evaluation point scale but wants its implementation delayed by a year to give pupils, teachers and schools more time to adjust.
Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:37:00 GMT
Nghutenanye to Face Tough Filipino Robles
[Namibian] Fillemon Nghutenanye faces a tough fight when he takes on Berland Robles of the Philippines for the vacant WBO Global flyweight title at the Windhoek Country Club and Resort on 19 September.
Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:33:53 GMT
Kudus Close in On Semis
[Namibian] Defending champions FNB Kudus have all but sealed their place in the knockout stages of the Rugby Premier League after FNB Western Suburbs withdrew from their encounter tomorrow.
Fri, 21 Aug 2026 06:02:17 GMT
Government Moves to Regulate Number Plate Manufacturers
[Namibian] The Ministry of Works and Transport is planning to tighten regulations for number plate manufacturers in Namibia, citing concerns over counterfeit and illegally produced plates.
Fri, 21 Aug 2026 05:49:32 GMT
Fishing Company Lockout Leaves Workers Without Pay
[Namibian] The lockout at Marco Fishing affecting about 300 employees is still ongoing three weeks later.
Niger
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:42:21 GMT'Go and Vote' - Bishops Concerned Over Political Apathy Among Majority of Nigerians
[Agenzia Fides] Abuja -- As Nigeria approaches the 2027 general elections, Nigerian Bishops are stepping up their appeals to the faithful not to remain apathetic, but to take an active part in the electoral process.
Sun, 16 Aug 2026 15:29:50 GMT
U.S. Missionary Kidnapped in Niger Freed After More Than Nine Months
[RFI] American Kevin Rideout, who worked as a pilot for an evangelical organisation, has been freed after he was kidnapped in October 2025 in Niamey. His release comes as the security situation remains tense in Niger.
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:58:25 GMT
616 Days in Pre-Trial Detention, the Case of Activist Moussa Tchangari
[MFWA] It has been 616 days since Moussa Tchangari, an activist and secretary general of the civil society group Alternative Espaces Citoyens, was detained at the Filingue Prison in the Tilaberi region of Niger.
Thu, 30 Jul 2026 14:32:01 GMT
Sahel Security Crisis Demands Action Beyond Assurances of Solidarity
[ISS] Armed groups' evolving tactics and alliances will test the resolve of West African countries to cooperate with AES states.
Tue, 28 Jul 2026 07:34:49 GMT
Niger's Junta Marks Three Years Amid Rising Violence and Lost Freedoms
[RFI] Three years after President Mohamed Bazoum was overthrown, Niger is recording strong oil-driven growth but facing rising jihadist violence and a severe restriction of political freedoms, former ambassador Kiari Liman-Tinguiri tells RFI.
Nigeria
Mon, 24 Aug 2026 06:49:11 GMTAll of Africa Today - August 24, 2026
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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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Sat, 31 Oct 2026 08:51:57 +0000Akwa Ibom Becomes 17th State to Take Over Electricity Regulation, Targets 2034 For Full Coverage
Akwa Ibom State has become the 17th state in Nigeria to secure regulatory control of its electricity market, marking a major milestone in its efforts to overhaul the power sector and guarantee reliable electricity supply to households and businesses ...
Sat, 31 Oct 2026 08:44:54 +0000
Sterling Oil Acquires Eni’s 5% Stake in Renaissance JV, Deepens Nigerian Control of Niger Delta Assets
Sterling Oil Exploration and Energy Production Company Limited (SEEPCO) has expanded its footprint in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry with the acquisition of Italian energy giant Eni’s 5 per cent stake in the Renaissance joint venture operating on...
Sat, 31 Oct 2026 08:37:46 +0000
OPay Suspends Planned NYSE Listing Over Foreign Regulatory Inquiry
OPay Limited has suspended its planned listing on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) following a regulatory inquiry relating to a foreign jurisdiction which the fintech company described as immaterial to its core business operations.
The post OPay Su...
Sat, 31 Oct 2026 08:32:12 +0000
FG Begins Monthly N50,000 Cash Support For Vulnerable Nigerians
The Federal Government has commenced a monthly cash support programme providing N50,000 to vulnerable households to cushion the impact of rising living costs.
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Fri, 30 Oct 2026 22:05:58 +0000
Osimhen Fires Galatasaray To Emphatic 4-0 Win Over Konyaspor
Victor Osimhen celebrated the birth of his daughter with a goal against Konyaspor on Friday night to lead Galatasaray to a 4-0 win in a Turkish Super League clash.
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Rwanda
Mon, 24 Aug 2026 06:49:11 GMTAll 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
Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:05:25 GMTCAF Beach Soccer Afcon Senegal 2026 - Uganda - Sand Cranes Target Strong Return At Beach Soccer Afcon
[CAF] Uganda will return to the CAF Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations for the first time since 2022 when they compete at the Senegal 2026 finals, with the Sand Cranes looking to build on their previous continental experience.
Thu, 29 Oct 2026 23:16:37 GMT
GOC Names Captains, Flag Bearer for Dakar Youth Olympics
[Ghanaian Times] The Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC) has named beach volleyball player Daniel Lamptey as captain of Team Ghana for the upcoming Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal.
Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:04:46 GMT
Senegal's Youth Olympics' Welcome Should Include Everyone
[allAfrica] When the Olympic flame is lit in Dakar on October 31, Senegal will become the first African country to host an Olympic event. Nearly 3,000 athletes from 206 countries will compete at the Youth Olympics under the motto ''Africa Welcomes, D...
Thu, 29 Oct 2026 01:57:53 GMT
The 2026 Amended Finance Bill Referred Back to Committee
[Daba Finance] Senegal's 2026 Amended Budget Bill (LFR) was referred back to committee by the National Assembly, prolonging the suspense surrounding this crucial piece of legislation. This decision was made during the plenary session on October 27, a...
Wed, 28 Oct 2026 06:25:57 GMT
Govt Dangles $3,000 Reward for Gold As Team Nigeria Set to Depart for Youth Olympics in Dakar
[This Day] As Team Nigeria athletes and officials brace up to depart for the 2026 Summer Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal, the Federal Government
Seychelles
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 05:31:15 GMTVictoria Falls to Host Global Labour and Investment Summit
[263Chat] More than 1 000 delegates from across Zimbabwe and abroad are expected to attend the Tripartite Negotiating Forum (TNF) Global Summit in Victoria Falls in September.
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 07:42:31 GMT
Seychellois Endorse Media's Oversight Role, but Many Doubt That It Is Truly Free
[Afrobarometer] Majority of citizens say public should have access to information held by government authorities.
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 06:54:25 GMT
Court Detains Angela Mulwa for 14 Days in Dr Victoria Mutiso Murder Probe
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- A Nairobi court has ordered that Angela Mulwa remain in police custody for 14 days to allow detectives to complete investigations into the murder of clinical psychologist Dr. Victoria Nthunya Mutiso.
Sierra Leone
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:07:04 GMTAmeu, University of Sierra Leone Renew Academic Partnership
[New Dawn] The African Methodist Episcopal University (AMEU) and the Institute of Public Administration and Management (IPAM) at the University of Sierra Leone have renewed their commitment to strengthening regional academic cooperation, with emphasi...
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:08:15 GMT
Nigeria, Uganda Seal Tickets to U19 World Cup Africa Qualifier Division One
[New Times] Nigeria and Uganda secured their places in the ICC Men's U19 World Cup Africa Qualifier Division One after recording convincing victories in their respective Division Two matches against Mozambique and Sierra Leone.
Mon, 10 Aug 2026 11:04:36 GMT
Where Some See Waste, Others See Opportunity - Young Sierra Leoneans Fight Against Electronic Waste, Plastic Pollution
[IPS] Freetown -- Growing up, Peter George, a young innovator in Bo District in Southern Region, Sierra Leone, watched people dump electronic waste near the farmland where his grandmother cultivated crops.
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 11:58:53 GMT
She Left Home to Collect Her Clothes but Never Returned - Sierra Leone Arrest Brings Hope for Justice in Omega Teen's Killing
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The arrest of a man accused of killing a 19-year-old woman who reportedly left home to retrieve her belongings has rekindled hope for justice for a grieving family and residents of the Omega Old Field Community in Paynes...
Thu, 30 Jul 2026 16:11:02 GMT
19 Suspected Sierra Leoneans Arrested in Brusubi
[The Point] The Lower West Coast Region (LWCR) Task Force has arrested 19 suspected Sierra Leonean nationals during an operation at an uncompleted building in Brusubi.
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Prime Minister Carney announces Canada has achieved the NATO 2% defence spending target
March 26, 2026 Halifax, Nova Scotia
Good morning.
Thank you, Minister McGuinty, for the introduction.
To the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members present here, to those across Canada, to those around the world – thank you for your service, for y...
Statement by Prime Minister Carney on the International Day of La Francophonie
“The French language is at the heart of the Canadian identity. We are a proudly bilingual country that respects and celebrates its official languages. On this International Day of La Francophonie, we recognise the role of the French language in en...
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Somalia
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 06:04:09 GMTSomali Cabinet Approves Third-Generation E-Passport Plan, Reviews Security and Economic Developments
[Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- Somalia's Council of Ministers on Thursday discussed the country's overall situation, including security, economic development and progress on the production of a new third-generation polycarbonate electronic passport...
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:49:31 GMT
Somaliland Finance Ministry, World Bank Review Progress of Spring Project
[Horn Diplomat] Hargeisa -- Senior officials from the World Bank and Somaliland's Ministry of Finance and Economic Development held talks on Wednesday to review the implementation of the World Bank-financed SPRING project, assess progress and finaliz...
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:49:30 GMT
Somaliland, U.S. Africom Hold Strategic Defense Talks in Germany
[Horn Diplomat] Stuttgart -- Somaliland's Minister of Defense, Mohamed Yusuf Ali, led a senior delegation to the headquarters of the U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) in Stuttgart, Germany, for high-level strategic discussions focused on defense coopera...
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:08:22 GMT
The Journalists Who Disappeared
[African Arguments] In October 2022, Abdalle Ahmed Mumin -- Secretary-General of the Somali Journalists Syndicate (SJS), the organisation that documents what happens to journalists in Somalia -- arrived at Aden Adde International Airport in Mogadishu...
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:14:08 GMT
Puntland Forces Take Control of Former Psf Base in Bosaso After Galkayo Security Operation
[Shabelle] Bosaso, Somalia -- Puntland's security forces on Thursday took full control of the headquarters and facilities previously occupied by an armed group formerly known as the Puntland Security Force (PSF), authorities said.
South Africa AllAfrica
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 10:28:43 GMTMaré and the Cape Flats - Where Violence Becomes a Public Health Crisis
[allAfrica] "Stay together."
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:18:36 GMT
No, 2 Million Doses of HIV Medication Have Not Gone Uncollected Since Anti-Migrant Protests in South Africa
[Africa Check] IN SHORT: Social media posts and AI-generated search results claim that 2 million doses of HIV medication have gone uncollected in South Africa in July 2026. But these claims are false. They have been shared without any supporting evid...
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:07:01 GMT
Team South Africa Advances Energy Investment Agenda in China
[SAnews.gov.za] Team South Africa has completed a mission to China aimed at unlocking critical investment for South Africa's energy infrastructure and strengthening cooperation with Chinese industrial players.
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:06:32 GMT
SA Secures Usd500 Million to Improve Basic Services in Metros
[SAnews.gov.za] The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) and South Africa have signed a USD 500 million sovereign-backed loan to support improvements in the provision of water and sanitation, electricity, and solid waste services in South Afri...
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:53:24 GMT
All Systems Go for SADC Summit
[SAnews.gov.za] South Africa is ready to host the 46th Ordinary Southern African Development Community (SADC) Summit of Heads of State and Government, where regional leaders are expected to adopt decisions aimed at accelerating industrialisation, str...
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Sat, 31 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMTThe UN wants reform — but who will surrender power?
World leaders acknowledge the United Nations must adapt to 21st-century realities, but the permanent members of the Security Council remain deeply divided on accountability, funding, and who surrenders power.
Sat, 31 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
People feeding Africa's cities have no say in how food is governed
Informal traders and spaza shop owners supply most of the food eaten by poor urban households across Africa, yet they remain excluded from crucial food security policymaking.
Sat, 31 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
South African businesses cannot keep adapting to governance failure
South African businesses have adapted to state failure and corruption for years, but continuous resilience cannot replace real institutional accountability and economic reform.
Sat, 31 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
To The Class Of 2026
Inspired by Mary Schmich's famous sunscreen essay, Shaun Read offers an honest, grounded commencement speech for the Class of 2026 on success, failure and staying human.
Fri, 30 Oct 2026 14:35:49 GMT
Standard Bank faces greenwashing complaint over EACOP financing
Fossil Free South Africa and the StopEACOP Coalition have filed a greenwashing complaint against Standard Bank with the Advertising Regulatory Board, challenging its sustainability claims amid funding for the East African Crude Oil Pipeline.
South Africa News 24
Wednesday Jun 17 2026 07:48:07News24 | Hawks arrest Peet Viljoen on arrival at OR Tambo airport
Disbarred lawyer and alleged shoplifter Peet Viljoen is in custody after the Hawks arrested him at OR Tambo International Airport on Tuesday night, shortly after he was deported from the US.
Wednesday Jun 17 2026 07:26:51
News24 | Geordin Hill-Lewis asks Ramaphosa to sack Steenhuisen as minister
DA leader Geordin Hill-Lewis has asked President Cyril Ramaphosa to remove his predecessor, John Steenhuisen, from the Cabinet.
Tuesday Jun 16 2026 10:26:33
News24 | Government to pay back at least R1.7m to company running ‘Thabo Bester prison’
The Minister and the National Commissioner of Correctional Services have been ordered to repay at least R1.7 million to the company that runs the private, maximum-security Mangaung Correctional Centre, from which rapist and murderer Thabo Bester esca...
Wednesday Jun 17 2026 03:27:12
News24 | News24 leads online news trust in SA for eighth consecutive year
For the eighth year in a row, News24 has been named the most trusted online news brand in the country, according to the Reuters Institute.
Monday Jun 15 2026 18:48:54
News24 | Sorted! News24 readers help grape-selling teen double his savings for matric ball
Donations as small as a pensioner’s R70 and as generous as R5 000 have helped turn a Wellington teenager’s matric ball dream into reality, after News24 readers almost doubled the money he had earned by selling grapes and fruit.
South Africa News 24
Wednesday Jun 17 2026 07:48:07News24 | Hawks arrest Peet Viljoen on arrival at OR Tambo airport
Disbarred lawyer and alleged shoplifter Peet Viljoen is in custody after the Hawks arrested him at OR Tambo International Airport on Tuesday night, shortly after he was deported from the US.
Wednesday Jun 17 2026 07:26:51
News24 | Geordin Hill-Lewis asks Ramaphosa to sack Steenhuisen as minister
DA leader Geordin Hill-Lewis has asked President Cyril Ramaphosa to remove his predecessor, John Steenhuisen, from the Cabinet.
Tuesday Jun 16 2026 10:26:33
News24 | Government to pay back at least R1.7m to company running ‘Thabo Bester prison’
The Minister and the National Commissioner of Correctional Services have been ordered to repay at least R1.7 million to the company that runs the private, maximum-security Mangaung Correctional Centre, from which rapist and murderer Thabo Bester esca...
Wednesday Jun 17 2026 03:27:12
News24 | News24 leads online news trust in SA for eighth consecutive year
For the eighth year in a row, News24 has been named the most trusted online news brand in the country, according to the Reuters Institute.
Monday Jun 15 2026 18:48:54
News24 | Sorted! News24 readers help grape-selling teen double his savings for matric ball
Donations as small as a pensioner’s R70 and as generous as R5 000 have helped turn a Wellington teenager’s matric ball dream into reality, after News24 readers almost doubled the money he had earned by selling grapes and fruit.
South Africa Sowetan Live
South Africa Times Live
Tue, 30 Sep 2025 09:52:26 +0200Firing allowed, training is not: Trump administration shares shutdown plans
US President Donald Trump’s administration started detailing its plans on Monday for which services it will pause if the federal government shuts down this week, with the health department slated to furlough 41% of its workforce.
Tue, 30 Sep 2025 09:44:48 +0200
WATCH LIVE | Dumisani Khumalo continues testimony before Madlanga commission
Crime intelligence boss Lt-Gen Dumisani Khumalo is set to continue his testimony before the Madlanga commission of inquiry on Tuesday at the Brigitte Mabandla Justice College in Pretoria.
Tue, 30 Sep 2025 09:44:02 +0200
WATCH LIVE | Former Deputy President DD Mabuza estate battle in court
In a court bid to stop the payout of her late father's R44.7m pension, it was revealed that former deputy president David Mabuza's 24-year-old daughter's monthly living expenses amount to almost R40,000.
Tue, 30 Sep 2025 08:36:56 +0200
‘Remove them from society’ - Motsoaledi calls for lifetime bans of corrupt officials after Tembisa revelations
Health minister Aaron Motsoaledi says harsher measures are needed to ensure corrupt officials can never return to government service.
Tue, 30 Sep 2025 07:43:46 +0200
Trump secures Netanyahu’s agreement for Gaza deal but Hamas support in question
US President Donald Trump secured Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s backing on Monday for a US-sponsored peace proposal to end nearly two years of war in Gaza, but questions loomed over whether Hamas would accept the plan.
South Sudan
Wed, 29 Jul 2026 07:45:52 GMTSouth Sudan - Abuse of Civilians in Western Equatoria
[HRW] Many Fled Attacks by Government Forces, Allies in Nagero County
Mon, 27 Jul 2026 07:03:13 GMT
South Sudan's First Elections Won't Be Perfect - but Another Delay Could Be Even Riskier
[The Conversation Africa] South Sudan is expected to hold an election on 22 December 2026, the first in the country's history. It's already been postponed twice, in 2022 and 2024.
Tue, 28 Jul 2026 10:24:09 GMT
Xenophobia in S'Africa - Tinubu Snubs Ramaphosa's Envoy
[Vanguard] President Bola Tinubu has declined to receive a special envoy dispatched by South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa, Vanguard can authoritatively report.
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 12:21:33 GMT
Arms Smuggling - a Key Threat to South Sudan's December Elections
[ISS] South Sudan's fragile transition is increasingly shaped by forces beyond its borders that drive illicit arms flows into the country.
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 05:02:19 GMT
African Dev't Fund Approves Over U.S.$9 Million Grant for Ethiopia, South Sudan
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- The African Development Fund has approved a 9.3-million USD grant to strengthen climate resilience, improve water security and boost food production in vulnerable communities in Ethiopia and South Sudan.
South Sudan Nation
Southern Africa
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 10:28:43 GMTSouth Africa: Maré and the Cape Flats - Where Violence Becomes a Public Health Crisis
[allAfrica] "Stay together."
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:18:36 GMT
South Africa: No, 2 Million Doses of HIV Medication Have Not Gone Uncollected Since Anti-Migrant Protests in South Africa
[Africa Check] IN SHORT: Social media posts and AI-generated search results claim that 2 million doses of HIV medication have gone uncollected in South Africa in July 2026. But these claims are false. They have been shared without any supporting evid...
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:07:01 GMT
South Africa: Team South Africa Advances Energy Investment Agenda in China
[SAnews.gov.za] Team South Africa has completed a mission to China aimed at unlocking critical investment for South Africa's energy infrastructure and strengthening cooperation with Chinese industrial players.
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:06:32 GMT
South Africa: SA Secures Usd500 Million to Improve Basic Services in Metros
[SAnews.gov.za] The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) and South Africa have signed a USD 500 million sovereign-backed loan to support improvements in the provision of water and sanitation, electricity, and solid waste services in South Afri...
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:37:37 GMT
Malawi: Sex-for-Grades Claims Rock Malawi Science University As Graduates Expose Degree Classification 'Injustices'
[Nyasa Times] Malawi University of Science and Technology's (MUST) landmark first graduation of Open, Distance and e-Learning (ODeL) students descended into controversy on Thursday, after multiple graduates came forward claiming serious injustices in...
Sudan
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 06:52:50 GMTAll of Africa Today - August 7, 2026
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Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:43:18 GMT
Trauma Healing Workshop Supports 41 Sudanese Refugee Women and Youth in Uganda
[Darfur Network for Human Rights] A trauma healing and psychosocial support training reached 41 Sudanese women and youth on 3-4 August 2026. Organizers delivered the training across two groups: 20 participants on the first day and 21 on the second. A...
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:06:05 GMT
Food Prices Surge in Omdurman As North Darfur Food Crisis Deepens
[Dabanga] Omdurman / El Malha / Ed Debba / Mellit -- Food and consumer prices have surged across Omdurman, with residents reporting increases of 20 to 25 per cent over the past month and some essential goods rising by more than 40 per cent.
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:06:05 GMT
South Darfur Hospital Faces Shutdown After Last Doctor Leaves
[Dabanga] Rehed El Bardi Locality -- The only doctor serving Rehed El Bardi Hospital has left the area to pursue postgraduate studies, putting essential healthcare at risk for thousands of residents in the locality and neighbouring areas.
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:12:57 GMT
Urgent Humanitarian Needs Documented in New Southern IDP Camp, Central Darfur.
[Darfur Network for Human Rights] The Darfur Network for Human Rights (DNHR) has documented urgent humanitarian needs in New Southern Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) Camp, in Nertite locality, Central Darfur. These findings are based on a formal p...
Swaziland
Swaziland Times
Tanzania
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 10:34:13 GMTUganda, Tanzania Seal Deal to Develop Tanga Into Regional Energy Hub
[Independent (Kampala)] Dar es Salaam -- President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni of Uganda and Samia Suluhu Hassan of Tanzania have endorsed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at reshaping East Africa's energy economy by shifting the region'...
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 10:10:16 GMT
Cotton Farmers Urged to Embrace Best Practices
[Daily News] Mwanza -- COTTON farmers have been urged to adopt good agricultural practices, to increase productivity and improve crop quality. The call was made on Wednesday in Ilemela Municipality by Cotton Board Agricultural Officer Onesmo Kiwango ...
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:22:41 GMT
Textile Investment Helps Tanzania Close Its Manufacturing Gap
[Bird Story Agency] Tanzania produces more cotton than its textile industry can process, exporting most of its lint while garment factories and fashion designers import fabric. New investment could help close this industrial gap, creating manufacturi...
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:11:10 GMT
TCB to Distribute 20 Million Improved Seedlings
[Daily News] Dodoma -- THE Tanzania Coffee Board (TCB) is planning to distribute 22 million improved coffee seedlings to the farmers in Kagera Region during 2026/27 season, in efforts to transform the agricultural sector.
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 11:15:54 GMT
Dangote Targets More Investments in Tanzania
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- DANGOTE Group President and Chief Executive Officer, Mr Aliko Dangote, has expressed his company's readiness to expand investments in Tanzania, citing the country's enormous investment potential and favourable business e...
Tanzania Citizen
Togo
Thu, 17 Sep 2026 10:22:57 GMTKoudossou Earns First Togo Call-Up for Afcon 2027 Qualifiers As Boateng Misses Out
[CAF] Togo coach Patrice Neveu has handed Henri Koudossou his first international call-up after naming a 25-man squad for the opening TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifiers against Burundi and Zambia.
Thu, 17 Sep 2026 04:41:07 GMT
What Togo's Music Industry Needs Beyond Streaming
[African Arguments] Over the past few years, access to digital music platforms has changed what is possible for artists in countries such as Togo. A musician no longer needs to be based in Paris, London, Lagos or Johannesburg to place a release on Sp...
Fri, 11 Sep 2026 16:06:05 GMT
Togolese Journalist Kidnapped, Assaulted in a Case of Mistaken Identity
[CPJ] Dakar -- The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on Togolese authorities to investigate the seizure and assault of journalist Roland Yaovi Kodjo, prosecute those responsible, and ensure journalists' safety, after armed men kidnapped Kodjo on...
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 17:32:50 GMT
Benin, Togo Owe Nigeria N37bn for Electricity Services
[Daily Trust] Nigeria's international electricity customers of Togo and Benin Republic are owing $28.33m (N37.44bn) debt from ancillary services rendered in 3 years.
Tue, 08 Sep 2026 05:06:57 GMT
BIIC Hits All-Time High As BRVM Rally Lifts Banking Stocks
[Daba Finance] The International Bank for Industry and Commerce of Benin (BRVM: BICB) rose to a record high in the week ended September 4 as investors pushed banking stocks higher across the BRVM. BIIC gained 22.35% to close at 10,400 FCFA after touc...
Uganda
Fri, 30 Oct 2026 08:45:16 GMTMuseveni Woos Egyptian Investors to Fund Uganda's Infrastructure, Value Addition
[Nile Post] President Museveni has invited Egyptian investors to explore investment opportunities in Uganda, particularly in infrastructure development, manufacturing and value addition, as the government seeks to strengthen the country's industrial ...
Fri, 30 Oct 2026 05:16:48 GMT
Museveni Orders Itms Contractor to Explain Cost Increase, Tracking Gaps
[Nile Post] President Museveni has summoned proprietors of Joint Stock Company Global Security to explain concerns surrounding the Intelligent Transport Management System (ITMS), including a reported increase in project costs from $123 million to $25...
Fri, 30 Oct 2026 05:15:46 GMT
Masindi Restores 4,250 Hectares of Land, Secures 15 Government Land Titles
[Nile Post] Masindi District restored 4,250 hectares of land, secured 15 government land titles and registered progress in wealth creation programmes during the 2025/2026 financial year, according to the district's State of the District Address.
Fri, 30 Oct 2026 05:15:44 GMT
Museveni Urges Dialogue to End Conflict in Eastern DR Congo During Meeting With EU Envoy
[Nile Post] President Museveni has reiterated his call for dialogue as the only viable solution to the longstanding conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
Fri, 30 Oct 2026 05:15:43 GMT
Minister Musasizi Urges Ugandans to Stay Calm As Shilling Weakens, Outlines Government Response
[Nile Post] Finance Minister Henry Musasizi has urged Ugandans to remain calm amid the depreciation of the shilling, saying the government is pursuing fiscal and monetary measures to stabilise the economy while boosting domestic production to reduce ...
Uganda Daily Monitor
West Africa
Fri, 30 Oct 2026 06:48:04 GMTAfrica: All of Africa Today - October 30, 2026
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Fri, 30 Oct 2026 05:31:03 GMT
Mali: Critic of Mali's Junta Forcibly Disappeared Six Months On
[HRW] Locate, Release Mountaga Tall and His Son
Fri, 30 Oct 2026 06:14:37 GMT
Guinea Bissau: Human Trafficking Victims Stranded in Guinea-Bissau
[DW] Dozens of West Africans lured to Guinea-Bissau with promises of jobs and migration to Europe say they were exploited by a suspected trafficking network. Now many cannot afford to return home.
Fri, 30 Oct 2026 05:29:10 GMT
Nigeria: Tinubu Departs for Makkah, to Pray for Nation's Peace, Stability
[This Day] Abuja -- President Bola Tinubu on Thursday afternoon departed the nation's capital, Abuja for Makkah, Saudi Arabia, to perform Umrah pilgrimage.
Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:22:04 GMT
Africa: Shared Infrastructure Drives Africa's Push into Cotton Processing
[Bird Story Agency] Shared water and power are easing factory setup costs as Africa's textile hubs expand into cotton processing.
Zambia
Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:34:58 GMTZambia, Madagascar Shine As Cosafa Teams Battle for Honours At FIFA U15 World Cup
[Cosafa] Zambia and Madagascar produced impressive victories as the knockout phase of the inaugural FIFA Under-15 World Cup & Festival continued in Baku, Azerbaijan, on Wednesday, while South Africa and Angola suffered contrasting fortunes.
Thu, 29 Oct 2026 05:07:00 GMT
Namibia Transfers Six of 142 Zambian Inmates
[Namibian] Namibia has transferred six Zambian inmates serving prison sentences in the country to Zambia to complete the remainder of their sentences closer to their families.
Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:09:42 GMT
Zambia's Poisoned Children Have Waited Long Enough. Africa Needs to Act.
[HRW] African Union child rights body considers landmark complaint against Zambia
Tue, 20 Oct 2026 05:20:51 GMT
Nduhungirehe in Zambia for Great Lakes Security Meeting
[New Times] The Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Olivier Nduhungirehe, on Monday, October 19, attended a meeting in Lusaka, Zambia, where regional leaders discussed peace, security and stability in the Great Lakes.
Thu, 15 Oct 2026 10:54:15 GMT
Tough Outing for Zambia At TotalEnergies CAF Futsal Africa Cup of Nations
[Cosafa] Hosts Morocco continued their impressive march towards a fourth successive TotalEnergies CAF Futsal Africa Cup of Nations title with a 7-0 victory over Zambia in Rabat on Wednesday, securing their place in the semi-finals with a game to spar...
Zimbabwe
Thu, 29 Oct 2026 06:20:12 GMTBorder? What Border? This Is What South Africa's Frontier With Zimbabwe Looks Like
[GroundUp] Trucks, elephants, donkeys and humans cross the Limpopo River freely
Thu, 29 Oct 2026 05:22:54 GMT
We Are Not Rushing to End USD Dollar Use - RBZ Says
[263Chat] Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) Deputy Governor Dr Innocent Matshe has assured businesses and the public that Zimbabwe's transition towards a mono-currency system will be gradual and market-driven, ruling out any rushed move to abandon the m...
Wed, 28 Oct 2026 07:38:00 GMT
All of Africa Today - October 28, 2026
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Thu, 29 Oct 2026 05:22:54 GMT
Zimbabwe Launches U.S.$14.3m Pandemic Preparedness Project
[263Chat] Zimbabwe has launched a US$14.33 million pandemic preparedness project aimed at improving early disease detection, laboratory capacity and emergency response as the country seeks to strengthen its defences against future health threats.
Thu, 29 Oct 2026 05:07:10 GMT
No Special Treatment for Govt Drivers in Traffic Enforcement - ZRP
[263Chat] The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has warned that all motorists, including drivers of government vehicles will be subject to enforcement under the Electronic Traffic Management System as authorities step up efforts to curb reckless driving...
Zimbabwe Herald
Zimbabwe Mail
Fri, 30 Oct 2026 20:18:30 +0000Rick Ross Felony Charge Dropped in Miami Battery Case
American rapper Rick Ross will no longer face a felony battery charge in connection with an alleged domestic violence incident at his Miami Beach residence, although prosecutors are proceeding with a lesser criminal charge. The 50-year-old musician, ...
Fri, 30 Oct 2026 19:56:13 +0000
Usher and Chris Brown Shatter Touring Record as R&B Concerts Generate $284.7 Million
American R&B stars Usher and Chris Brown have made Billboard touring history after their joint stadium tour generated US$77.4 million in September, becoming the first co-headlining act to top the publication’s monthly Top Tours chart. The m...
Fri, 30 Oct 2026 19:48:21 +0000
Kim Kardashian Allegedly Held at Gunpoint in Uganda
American reality television star and businesswoman Kim Kardashian was allegedly threatened at gunpoint by a police officer during a 2018 visit to Uganda with her then-husband Kanye West, according to claims contained in a newly published biography. T...
Fri, 30 Oct 2026 19:06:28 +0000
Africa’s IMF Debt Burden Raises Economic Concerns
JOHANNESBURG – African governments are facing renewed pressure to balance debt repayments with economic development as borrowing from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) continues to expose financially vulnerable countries to tighter fiscal condi...
Fri, 30 Oct 2026 18:46:35 +0000
South Africa Faces AGOA Verdict From US
JOHANNESBURG – South Africa faces a crucial decision from Washington on November 2 over its continued participation in a preferential trade programme that has supported billions of dollars in exports, with economists warning that exclusion could th...