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Fri, 06 Nov 2026 08:09:33 GMTAfrica: CANEX Aims to Empower African Creatives to Compete in Global Markets and Drive Economic Growth
[allAfrica] Creatives from across the continent are gathering in Lagos, Nigeria, for the Creative Africa Nexus (CANEX). This initiative brings together Africa's creative talent, investors, policymakers, and industry leaders to unlock the economic pot...
Fri, 06 Nov 2026 07:11:10 GMT
Africa: All of Africa Today - November 6, 2026
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Fri, 06 Nov 2026 05:25:12 GMT
Guinea Bissau: Guinea-Bissau Cancels Controversial US-Funded Hepatitis B Vaccine Trial on Newborns
[allAfrica] Guinea-Bissau has cancelled a proposed hepatitis B vaccine trial on newborn babies following international criticism that it was unethical and potentially exploitative.
Fri, 06 Nov 2026 04:45:27 GMT
South Africa: Court to Rule on Zuma-Sambudla's Terrorism Charges - South African News Briefs - November 6, 2026
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Thu, 05 Nov 2026 15:54:20 GMT
Africa: Deadly Viruses Know No Borders, Nor Should Our Resolve to Stop Them
[allAfrica] In this guest column for AllAfrica, the Dutch Trade and Development Minister and the head of the World Health Organization stress that addressing viral health crises anywhere protects everyone everywhere. The government of the Netherlands...
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Benin
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 14:17:29 GMTKanvo Finds a New Place in Benin's Contemporary Fashion
[Bird Story Agency] Visionary creators, including Charlemagne Andoche Amoussou, founder of the Lolo Andoche brand, are giving the traditional Beninese Kanvô cloth new uses in fashion and interiors. Once associated with the royal court of Abomey,...
Tue, 03 Nov 2026 14:48:56 GMT
MFWA, Partners Petition Benin's President Over Journalist's Prolonged Pre-Trial Detention
[MFWA] As part of activities to mark the 2026 International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists (IDEI), the Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA), together with nine partner organisations across West Africa, has issued an open letter...
Wed, 04 Nov 2026 15:23:05 GMT
Benin Secures €28 Million for Its First IPP Solar Projects
[Daba Finance] Proparco and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) are mobilizing 28 million euros to develop four solar photovoltaic power plants in Benin.
Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:22:04 GMT
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.
Fri, 30 Oct 2026 17:37:27 GMT
Future Eagles Hammer New Caledonia, Beaten By Benin Republic
[This Day] After going six matches unbeaten at the ongoing FIFA U15 World Cup and Festival in Azerbaijan, the Future Eagles finally succumbed to superior firepower, losing 3-6 to their counterparts from Benin Republic on Wednesday evening.
Botswana
Fri, 13 Nov 2026 05:21:28 GMTMokgware Urges Caution in Forensic Audit Investigations
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Forensic audit investigations are sensitive and require specialised expertise to avoid compromising investigations or wrongfully implicating individuals, Specially Elected Member of Parliament, Major General Pius Mok...
Thu, 12 Nov 2026 10:27:35 GMT
Building a Superstar
[The Patriot] Reaching a career-high junior world ranking of No. 21 at just 17 years old is a historic milestone for Botswana tennis, but the father and manager of prodigy Ntungamili Raguin insists that talent alone cannot bridge the gap to the gruel...
Wed, 11 Nov 2026 15:20:46 GMT
Botswana Explores New Water Solutions
[Botswana Daily News] Antalya -- Botswana is exploring floating solar panels on dams and other water-saving technologies to tackle growing water shortages worsened by climate change.
Wed, 11 Nov 2026 15:20:21 GMT
Botswana Hosts WTT Youth Contender Series
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- The Botswana Table Tennis Association (BTTA) is hosting the World Table Tennis (WTT) Youth Contender Series Gaborone 2026, which started yesterday until Saturday.
Wed, 11 Nov 2026 10:06:35 GMT
Leading Botswana's Digital Future
[The Patriot] Africa's digital story is one of the most compelling in the world right now. Across the continent, technology is enabling countries to leapfrog traditional development pathways - from mobile money and data-led connectivity to cloud serv...
Burkina Faso
Wed, 04 Nov 2026 05:26:09 GMTIslamist Armed Group Targets Civilians
[HRW] Deadly Attack on Mining Site; Apparent Use of Banned Explosive Devices in Northern Province
Wed, 04 Nov 2026 03:36:28 GMT
Coris Bank International Burkina Faso Reports Strong Profit Growth
[Daba Finance] Coris Bank International Burkina Faso announced strong financial results for the period ending September 2026.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 07:03:20 GMT
All 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.
Burundi
Wed, 04 Nov 2026 05:13:21 GMT125,000 Refugees in Burundi Risk Losing Food Assistance Without Urgent Funding
[WFP] Generous contributions from the United States and Belgium prevented an interruption expected in October and enabled WFP to maintain assistance through the end of 2026. Without new funding, WFP will be forced to halt vital food assistance to ref...
Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:26:54 GMT
African 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
Cameroon
Thu, 12 Nov 2026 07:14:31 GMTAll of Africa Today - November 12, 2026
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Thu, 12 Nov 2026 05:02:12 GMT
Cameroon Sets February Date for Long-Delayed Parliamentary and Local Elections
[RFI] Cameroon will hold parliamentary and local elections on 7 February 2027, setting the stage for a vote that could test the ruling party's grip on power after a contested presidential election last year.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026 15:23:53 GMT
Obi Will Run to Cameroon If Confronted With Burdens of Presidency - Wike
[Vanguard] Abuja -- Minister of the Federal Capital Territory FCT, Nyesom Wike, has accused the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, of lacking the capacity to tackle the myriads of Nigeria's challenges but woul...
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 09:52:31 GMT
CAF Women's Champions League - Sundowns Edge Lekie to Move Top of Group a
[CAF] Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies secured a crucial 2-1 victory over Cameroonian side Lekie FC on Matchday 2 of the CAF Women's Champions League, moving the two-time champions to the top of Group B.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026 06:31:24 GMT
Give Tinubu, Otu Another Term for Bakassi Seaport, Coastal Highway - Shettima
[Vanguard] CALABAR -- Vice President Kashim Shettima has assured Cross River residents that the proposed Bakassi Deep Seaport and Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway will be delivered, urging them to re-elect President Bola Tinubu and Governor Bassey Otu i...
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Central Africa
Fri, 06 Nov 2026 07:11:10 GMTAfrica: All of Africa Today - November 6, 2026
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Fri, 06 Nov 2026 03:44:53 GMT
Congo-Kinshasa: Delayed International Support Has Hampered Efforts to Contain and Treat Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo
[The Conversation Africa] I visited a family of 19 in Sierra Leone in 2015. By the time I arrived, eight had died. The other 11 were left to live with the grief and fear of what might happen next.
Fri, 06 Nov 2026 04:29:40 GMT
Rwanda: Kigali Amendment Faces Crucial Test As Countries Negotiate Funding
[New Times] A crucial round of funding negotiations is underway in Kigali, with countries seeking to secure the resources needed to sustain global efforts to protect the ozone layer and curb emissions from powerful climate-warming gases.
Fri, 06 Nov 2026 04:29:40 GMT
Rwanda: PM Urges Action Beyond Pledges As Kigali Amendment Marks Decade
[New Times] Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva has called for greater investment in sustainable cooling technologies, urging countries to move beyond commitments and deliver tangible results as the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol marks its 1...
Fri, 06 Nov 2026 04:11:47 GMT
Tanzania: Magnitude 6.4 Earthquake Felt in Kigali Orginated From Tanzania - Data
[New Times] An earthquake was felt in Kigali on Thursday morning, November 5, with residents in Tanzania's Mwanza, Kampala, Nairobi and other parts of the region also reporting tremors.
Central African Republic
Tue, 03 Nov 2026 05:33:38 GMTU.S. FDA Approves First Generic Injectable Lenacapavir for HIV Prevention
[UNITAID] The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first generic long-acting injectable for HIV prevention, just 16 months after the approval of the originator product. A novel regulatory strategy resulted in one of the fastest ti...
Tue, 27 Oct 2026 07:13:34 GMT
All of Africa Today - October 27, 2026
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Tue, 27 Oct 2026 04:51:35 GMT
Special Criminal Court, the Last Hope of Justice for Thousands, On the Brink of Collapse - New Report
[AI London] Special Criminal Court at risk of closure by 2028 with thousands of victims awaiting justice Other than the UN and the EU, no state providing financial support to SCC at the moment ICC closed investigations; National courts lack resources...
Wed, 21 Oct 2026 06:53:21 GMT
All 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).
Chad
Fri, 13 Nov 2026 04:59:24 GMTSudanese Refugees in Eastern Chad Call for Justice, Lament Slow ICC Proceedings
[Dabanga] Sudanese refugees in eastern Chad have urged the International Criminal Court (ICC) to speed up its proceedings, saying its failure to arrest those accused of crimes in Sudan is encouraging further violations. A delegation from the Internat...
Mon, 02 Nov 2026 05:44:21 GMT
Joint Naval, Army Forces Kill 34 Insurgents in Lake Chad Region
[Premium Times] Operatives of the Nigerian Navy Marines and Nigerian Army have conducted "intelligence-driven" offensives against terrorists ravaging the troubled Lake Chad region, killing at least 34.
Fri, 30 Oct 2026 07:27:36 GMT
France 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.
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
Mon, 26 Oct 2026 23:39:46 GMTCongo Did Not Invent Our Dansi - They Just Wear It Better - Time to Learn From Bongo Flava
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- Let me begin with a confession that may cost me some friends at the next Msondo Ngoma show: Congolese musicians are not better than ours. They are simply better at acting as if they are.
Fri, 09 Oct 2026 04:31:33 GMT
Congo'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 ...
Congo-Kinshasa
Fri, 13 Nov 2026 07:01:07 GMTAll of Africa Today - November 13, 2026
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Fri, 13 Nov 2026 04:58:48 GMT
DR Congo Leader Opens Way for Third Term Under New Constitution
[RFI] DR Congo President Felix Tshisekedi has enacted a law that paves the way for constitutional change, condemned by the opposition as an attempt to cling onto power.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026 10:35:57 GMT
Medical Charity Warns Funds for DR Congo Ebola Fight Not Reaching Front
[RFI] Six months into Congo's Ebola outbreak, the virus is still spreading out of control and large sums of international aid are not reaching the front line, French medical charity Doctors Without Borders (MSF) said on Thursday.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026 07:14:31 GMT
All of Africa Today - November 12, 2026
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Wed, 11 Nov 2026 06:46:58 GMT
All of Africa Today - November 11, 2026
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Djibouti
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 04:16:25 GMTSomali Parliamentary Speaker Visits Djibouti's Major Ports and Trade Facilities
[Shabelle] Arta, Djibouti -- Somalia's parliamentary speaker, Abdiqadir Mohamed Nur Jama, has visited major ports and commercial facilities in Djibouti as part of an official trip aimed at strengthening economic cooperation and sharing expertise in p...
Wed, 04 Nov 2026 11:04:13 GMT
Somali Parliament Speaker Visits Djibouti's Historic Arta City
[Shabelle] Arta -- Somalia's Speaker of the House of the People, Abdiqadir Mohamed Nur (Jaamac), on Wednesday visited the historic city of Arta during an official trip to Djibouti, paying tribute to its role in Somalia's reconciliation and state-buil...
Mon, 02 Nov 2026 11:11:04 GMT
Somalia's House Speaker Arrives in Djibouti for Four-Day Official Visit
[Shabelle] Djibouti -- Somalia's House of the People Speaker, Abdiqadir Mohamed Nur (Jaamac), arrived in Djibouti on an official four-day visit aimed at strengthening parliamentary cooperation and bilateral relations between the two neighboring count...
Mon, 02 Nov 2026 11:10:06 GMT
Somali Parliament Speaker Arrives in Djibouti for Four-Day Official Visit
[Shabelle] Djibouti -- Somalia's House of the People Speaker, Abdiqadir Mohamed Nur Jama, arrived in Djibouti on Monday for a four-day official visit aimed at strengthening parliamentary cooperation and bilateral relations between the two neighbourin...
Tue, 27 Oct 2026 04:57:21 GMT
From Strategic Asset to Regional Fault Line - Djibouti At Crossroads of Red Sea Power Struggle
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- For three decades, Djibouti's political economy rested on a simple model: Ethiopia needed Djibouti's ports, and Djibouti needed Ethiopia's trade. Around that relationship, President Ismaïl Omar Guelleh's governmen...
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Eritrea
Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:18:28 GMTRussia Repeats Offer to Host Ethiopia-Eritrea Dialogue, PM Abiy Arrives in Moscow for Africa Summit
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Russia has reiterated its readiness to facilitate dialogue between Ethiopia and Eritrea, offering Moscow as a neutral venue for talks as Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed arrives in the Russian capital to attend the third Russ...
Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:42:15 GMT
Eritrea Tells Us There Is No 'Crisis' Between Ethiopia and Eritrea
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Eritrea's Ambassador to the United Nations, Sophia Tesfamariam, has told senior US diplomats that there is no "crisis" between Ethiopia and Eritrea, while urging Washington and other international actors to address wha...
Tue, 20 Oct 2026 12:26:00 GMT
Eritrea's Migration Economy - Can the Nation Survive Without Forced Remittance?
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Tue, 20 Oct 2026 10:36:55 GMT
PM Abiy Warns Eritrea of 'Extremely Severe' Consequences If It Rejects Peace Call
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has warned Eritrea of "extremely severe" consequences if its government continues to reject Ethiopia's calls for peace and regional cooperation, accusing Asmara of aligning itself with forces ...
Fri, 16 Oct 2026 06:51:50 GMT
All of Africa Today - October 16, 2026
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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, 06 Nov 2026 07:11:10 GMTAll of Africa Today - November 6, 2026
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Fri, 06 Nov 2026 05:25:12 GMT
Guinea-Bissau Cancels Controversial US-Funded Hepatitis B Vaccine Trial on Newborns
[allAfrica] Guinea-Bissau has cancelled a proposed hepatitis B vaccine trial on newborn babies following international criticism that it was unethical and potentially exploitative.
Fri, 30 Oct 2026 06:48:04 GMT
All 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.
Kenya
Fri, 13 Nov 2026 09:10:24 GMTLoaded Homemade Gun Recovered After Nairobi Robbery Suspect's Arrest
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Police have recovered a loaded homemade firearm following the arrest of a robbery suspect in Fuata Nyayo, Nairobi.
Fri, 13 Nov 2026 09:10:21 GMT
Police Seize 2,000 Litres of Kangara in Soweto Alcohol Crackdown
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Police have seized 2,000 litres of kangara and 60 litres of chang'aa following a security operation targeting illicit alcohol and narcotic substances in Soweto, Kasarani Sub-County.
Fri, 13 Nov 2026 06:21:59 GMT
Ruaka Traders Count Losses As Joyland Power Outage Persists for a Week
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Traders and households in Ruaka's Joyland area are counting losses following a prolonged power outage that has disrupted businesses and water supply, with residents and traders accusing Kenya Power of failing to respond to rep...
Fri, 13 Nov 2026 06:21:59 GMT
Kalonzo Takes Ruto Fight to U.S. Congress Ahead of 2027
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka is taking the opposition's campaign against President William Ruto to the United States, where he plans to engage American lawmakers and rally Kenyans in the diaspora ahead of the 2027 General Elec...
Fri, 13 Nov 2026 06:21:58 GMT
NRM Breaks Silence On Muhoozi Succession Claims After Closed-Door Meeting
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Uganda's ruling National Resistance Movement has broken its silence following reports suggesting that its top leadership rejected a proposal to position General Muhoozi Kainerugaba as President Yoweri Museveni's successor.
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Sun, 15 Nov 2026 12:02:00 +0300Just what did Raila Odinga mean when he said 'who told you' and 'so what'?
Wantam Ruto would end the ODM-UDA arrangement that, since March 2025, has brought the Luo and other communities long kept at the margins of power into government.
Sat, 14 Nov 2026 18:00:00 +0300
Love under watch: How technology is fuelling intimate partner abuse
The most common form of abuse is online control, reported by 19% of women, followed by hacking at 5% and online sexual harassment or cyber sexual abuse at 3%.
Fri, 13 Nov 2026 17:10:00 +0300
Not so fast: Court slams brake on ARA over wealth forfeiture
The court said that although it does not require a person to be charged with a crime for ARA to come knocking, it bears the responsibility to link the wealth or cash to a crime.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026 20:50:00 +0300
Back to sender: Aisha Jumwa returns to UDA
Former Cabinet Secretary Aisha Jumwa has returned to President William Rutos United Democratic Alliance (UDA).
Wed, 11 Nov 2026 19:07:35 +0300
Buxton estate tensions escalate after county officials attacked
At the heart of the dispute is a joint venture agreement between the county and the developer, which provides for the county to receive 10 per cent of all housing units.
Kenya News
Thu, 12 Nov 2026 17:00:36 +0300Moyale humanitarian crisis strains county resources
Marsabit County is grappling with an escalating security and humanitarian crisis as cross-border fighting between Ethiopian forces and armed groups continues to spill into Kenyan territory.
Sun, 08 Nov 2026 15:47:59 +0300
Dry taps in Nairobi for two days from Monday
Nairobi Water Company warns of supply interruption in Westlands, Parklands, Kilimani, Lavington, Kibera and other areas from Nov 9 to Nov 10, urges residents to store enough water.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026 22:05:12 +0300
Wajir residents call for more investment to transform livelihoods
Residents of Wajir County have called for increased government investment to accelerate socio-economic transformation.
Tue, 20 Oct 2026 12:15:56 +0300
County 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.
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, 14 Nov 2026 07:01:47 +0000Theatre of hospital lies
By Yohane Symon
When Minister of Local Government and Rural development Ben Phiri opened the Makanjira Community Hospital on October 26, 2026, there was pomp and fanfare that often accompany these ceremonies.
For people of Makanjira, this marked the...
Sat, 14 Nov 2026 06:57:29 +0000
Lazarus Chakwera coy on political future
By Mercy Matonga:
Former Malawi president and Malawi Congress Party (MCP) leader Lazarus Chakwera Friday declined to disclose his political ambitions ahead of the 2030 General Elections.
Chakwera said party members would determine his political futu...
Sat, 14 Nov 2026 06:53:48 +0000
Flames massacred 5-0 in Egypt
Malawi National Football Team, The Flames’, chances of qualifying for next year’s Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) finals hang by a thread following a humiliating 5-0 defeat to Egypt at Cairo International Stadium last night.
The result left the Fla...
Fri, 13 Nov 2026 11:45:50 +0000
Rising maize prices stir food insecurity fears
HINTED AT MAIZEDISTRIBUTION DATES—Moleni
By Mcloyd Chilangiza:
Malawians are facing rising food costs after maize prices increased by seven percent in October, raising concerns over food insecurity as the country enters the lean season.
According t...
Fri, 13 Nov 2026 11:33:18 +0000
BCC demolishes illegal structures in Ndirande
Vendors in Ndirande Township, Blantyre City, Thursday protested Blantyre City Council (BCC)’s decision to demolish their shops, which were under construction.
On Wednesday night, BCC officials, in the company of police, demolished structures belong...
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
[allAfrica]
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
[allAfrica]
Mon, 24 Aug 2026 05:43:47 GMT
Police Rescue 75 Passengers Abducted By Gunmen in Kaduna
[Leadership] Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force have rescued 75 kidnapped men, women and children after armed kidnappers abducted them from commercial buses in Birnin Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
Mon, 24 Aug 2026 05:49:16 GMT
Investigation - the Multi-Million Dollar Norwegian Scam and the Role of a Nigerian
[Premium Times] This is the story of a sophisticated scam network that cost its victims millions of dollars in different parts of the world.
Mon, 24 Aug 2026 08:45:52 GMT
2027 - Kwankwaso Knocks APC Campaign Council, Says Election Choice Between Oppressors, Oppressed
[Premium Times] Former Governor of Kano State and vice presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Rabiu Kwankwaso, has criticised the newly constituted All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council for the 2027 g...
Mon, 24 Aug 2026 08:45:52 GMT
Atiku's Subsidy Proposal Designed to Make Petrol Affordable - Okonkwo
[Vanguard] ABUJA -- Kenneth Okonkwo, spokesperson for the 2027 presidential campaign of former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, has dismissed criticism of Atiku's plan to restore petrol subsidy if elected, saying the proposal is aimed at reducing fuel ...
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Sun, 15 Nov 2026 08:30:57 +0000What to do when a Tax Notice Arrives
Under the Nigeria Tax Administration Act (NTAA) 2025, receiving a tax letter is not an automatic sentence to pay whatever number is printed on the page.
The post What to do when a Tax Notice Arrives appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.
Sun, 15 Nov 2026 08:24:30 +0000
NGX All-Share Index Gains 1.36% as Equity Turnover Volume Rises to 8.03bn Shares
The broader market closed higher, with the NGX All-Share Index (ASI) appreciating by 1.36 percent to 252,269.16 points. Market capitalisation also increased by 1.36 percent to N163.796 trillion, compared with N161.594 trillion recorded at the end of ...
Sun, 15 Nov 2026 08:19:53 +0000
OPINION: Nigerian Elite Consensus Without Conscience is Conspiracy
The deeper deficiency is not simply the absence of an agreement. It is the absence of a culture capable of producing an honest one. Too many powerful actors approach debate not as a search for better judgment but as a contest in which concession mean...
Sun, 15 Nov 2026 08:13:03 +0000
OPINION: Before the Fire Spreads
The President must be safe among the people he governs. The people must be safe when they disagree with him. That is the democratic standard we must defend together. No responsible government should dismiss expressions of public discontent without ex...
Sun, 15 Nov 2026 07:59:48 +0000
The Long Game: A Good Swing Won’t Pay the Bills
Accountability must work in both directions. Players should demonstrate discipline, professional conduct and responsible use of funds. Sponsors should make agreed payments on time and judge progress against realistic expectations.
The post The Long G...
Rwanda
Mon, 24 Aug 2026 06:49:11 GMTAll of Africa Today - August 24, 2026
[allAfrica]
Mon, 24 Aug 2026 05:17:24 GMT
DR Congo and M23 Rebels Agree On Roadmap for Peace in Eastern Congo
[RFI] The Democratic Republic of Congo government and the M23 rebel group have agreed on a roadmap for peace talks aimed at resolving the protracted conflict in eastern DRC. It marks the latest step in an internationally brokered peace process that h...
Mon, 24 Aug 2026 05:23:49 GMT
Africa's Talent Gap Is No Longer Just About Skills, Experts Say
[New Times] Africa's youthful population is often described as its biggest opportunity. But without stronger links between education, skills and employment, the continent risks turning its demographic dividend into an economic burden, experts have wa...
Mon, 24 Aug 2026 06:48:43 GMT
Congo, M23 Rebels Agree to Peace Roadmap
[DW] Negotiators representing the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda-backed M23 rebels have agreed to a roadmap for peace. The US State Department, a mediator, released a joint statement.
Mon, 24 Aug 2026 05:43:55 GMT
AFC/M23, Kinshasa Agree On Roadmap to Move Peace Talks Forward
[New Times] The AFC/M23 movement and DR Congo have agreed on a roadmap to move their peace process forward and a mechanism to track implementation of commitments under the Doha Framework.
Senegal
Fri, 13 Nov 2026 05:22:03 GMTGhana End 37-Month Afcon Qualifying Winless Run - Ivory Coast, Senegal Win
[Leadership] Ghana ended a 37-month winless run in Africa Cup of Nations qualifying with a 2-0 victory over Somalia, while Ivory Coast, Senegal and the Democratic Republic of Congo recorded victories in Thursday's matches.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026 11:12:38 GMT
Senegal Consumer Prices Rise 1.6 Percent Amid Economic Tensions
[Daba Finance] Consumer prices in Senegal rose 1.6% year-over-year in October 2026, according to data released by the National Agency for Statistics and Demography (ANSD).
Thu, 12 Nov 2026 05:02:03 GMT
As Senegal Sets Youth Games Medal Record, Olympic Hero Calls for More Investment
[RFI] With wins in taekwondo, beach wrestling, judo and three-a-side basketball, hosts Senegal have clocked up a record nine medals at the 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Dakar - starting from a previous tally of zero. But if the country wants to replica...
Thu, 12 Nov 2026 11:12:38 GMT
IFC Partners With Tolbi to Facilitate Agricultural Financing in Senegal
[Daba Finance] The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, has announced a partnership with Tolbi, a Senegalese company specializing in agricultural technology (AgTech). This collaboration aims to facilitate access ...
Tue, 10 Nov 2026 10:56:50 GMT
Oshodi Hails Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games Organisation
[This Day] President of ITTF Africa, Wahid Oshodi, has praised the organisation and preparations for the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, describing the event as a positive advertisement for Africa and proof of the continent's capacity to host world-c...
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, 14 Nov 2026 03:00:00 GMTFrom numbers to names: How indenture stories reclaim identity
As Indian Arrival Day marks the landing of the SS Truro in 1860, descendants of indentured labourers are reclaiming their ancestral stories and identities from the erasure of colonialism and apartheid.
Fri, 13 Nov 2026 15:11:22 GMT
Mkhwanazi and former Ekurhuleni officials to face regional court over blue lights scandal
Former EMPD deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi and three former senior municipal officials are set to face trial in the regional court over the Ekurhuleni blue lights scandal.
Fri, 13 Nov 2026 12:24:19 GMT
Only DA mayor in KwaZulu-Natal to be sworn in
Chris Pappas will be sworn in as KwaZulu-Natal's only DA mayor after the party secured an outright majority in the uMngeni local municipality.
Fri, 13 Nov 2026 11:46:46 GMT
Santos to South Africa: Defend your principles
Delivering the 24th Nelson Mandela Annual Lecture, former Colombian president Juan Manuel Santos urged South Africa and global leaders to uphold human dignity and international law rather than bowing to economic and political interests.
Fri, 13 Nov 2026 11:43:14 GMT
Ekurhuleni university targets 2027 start
The planned university in Ekurhuleni aims to enrol its first students by late 2027, with government and industry partners exploring sites in Boksburg to offer dual-model STEAM and aviation programmes.
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
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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, 13 Nov 2026 07:01:07 GMTAll of Africa Today - November 13, 2026
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Thu, 12 Nov 2026 10:30:06 GMT
Ugandan Council Hasn't Approved 'Dr' Title for All Registered Nurses
[Africa Check] Ugandan council hasn't approved 'Dr' title for all registered nurses
Thu, 12 Nov 2026 10:25:48 GMT
UAE Lifts Visa Restrictions On Ugandans, Puts 21 Day Window
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has lifted its suspension on issuing new visas to Ugandan nationals, easing travel restrictions imposed in June 2026 following concerns over the spread of the Ebola virus in the region...
Fri, 13 Nov 2026 09:04:55 GMT
Museveni Urges African Content Creators to Champion Continent's History, Unity, Development
[Nile Post] President Museveni has urged African content creators to use their platforms to promote the continent's history, cultural identity, achievements and development aspirations, saying Africa's transformation depends on fulfilling five histor...
Fri, 13 Nov 2026 05:50:30 GMT
Health Ministry Mobilises Religious Leaders to Tackle Rising Disease Burden
[Nile Post] The Ministry of Health has intensified efforts to tackle Uganda's growing disease burden by mobilising religious leaders and frontline health workers to promote disease prevention, early diagnosis and healthier lifestyles within communiti...
Uganda Daily Monitor
West Africa
Fri, 13 Nov 2026 07:01:07 GMTAfrica: All of Africa Today - November 13, 2026
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Thu, 12 Nov 2026 11:27:17 GMT
Niger: UNHRC Calls For Millions in Emergency Aid to Fill Critical Gaps
[allAfrica] Geneva -- The UN Refugee Agency, UNHCR, warned on Tuesday of a deepening crisis that has caused tens of thousands of people to flee from Nigeria to neighbouring Niger and Benin, where problems of malnutrition and disease are surfacing.
Fri, 13 Nov 2026 06:49:18 GMT
Nigeria: Axe-Wielding Men Attack Opposition Campaign Rally in Lagos
[DW] A group of men armed with axes, clubs and machetes have reportedly attacked an opposition rally in the run-up to presidential elections. Journalists were also attacked as victims pointed fingers at the ruling APC party.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026 15:45:41 GMT
Gambia: IEC Says 18 Presidential Aspirants Submit Papers, Nine Withdraw
[Foroyaa] Eighteen of the 27 people who collected nomination papers for the December 5 presidential election had submitted them to the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) by the end of the ninth day of nominations, the Commission says. Nine others...
Thu, 12 Nov 2026 11:43:57 GMT
Nigeria: Edo Commissioner Faults UK's Badenoch Over Opposition to Slavery Apology, Reparations
[Premium Times] An Edo commissioner has accused the UK Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch of distorting the history of slavery by shifting blame to African kingdoms while defending Britain's refusal to apologise or pay reparations.
Zambia
Thu, 12 Nov 2026 07:25:49 GMTThe Fight for Africa's Stomach Health Begins in Lusaka As O'morain, Yamaoka, Leja Lead the Charge
[This Day] Helicobacter pylori is silent, widespread, and deadly, fuelling ulcers and gastric cancer across Africa. Now the continent is fighting back as world-leading experts are converging on Lusaka to rewrite the battle plan. Writes Mary NNAH
Tue, 10 Nov 2026 15:46:15 GMT
Zambia Seek Another Double in CAF African Schools Football Championship Cosafa Qualifier
[Cosafa] The CAF African Schools Football Championship | COSAFA Qualifier will bring together nine nations in Saldanha Bay, South Africa, from 4-6 December, 2026 with places at the continental finals and substantial prize money for school development...
Fri, 06 Nov 2026 03:44:55 GMT
Donor Aid Models Don't Determine Food Security in Zambia, but Local Farming Practices Do
[The Conversation Africa] For decades, competing global development models have shaped sub-Saharan Africa's agricultural landscape. Traditional western donors, such as the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (Norad), have promoted climate-sm...
Mon, 02 Nov 2026 06:40:09 GMT
All of Africa Today - November 2, 2026
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Mon, 02 Nov 2026 05:34:48 GMT
Widespread Repression in Post-Election Crackdown
[HRW] Opposition and Critics Forcibly Disappeared, Arbitrary Detained, Beaten
Zimbabwe
Thu, 12 Nov 2026 12:51:55 GMTAuthor Simbarashe Kundizeza Cleared of AI Allegations
[DW] Zimbabwean writer Simbarashe Kundizeza has been cleared of allegations that he had used artificial intelligence to write his award-winning short story, The Blue Fighter. The reports had emerged after an article in The Atlantic cited results from...
Fri, 13 Nov 2026 05:58:30 GMT
Chivhu Eco City Emerges As Zimbabwe's Next Major Investment Hub
[New Zimbabwe] Chivhu is positioning itself as one of Zimbabwe's emerging investment destinations, with WestProp Holdings' Chivhu Eco City attracting growing interest from homebuyers and investors seeking opportunities beyond Harare.
Fri, 13 Nov 2026 05:58:29 GMT
Zimbabwe Economy to Grow 5 Percent in 2028 After El Niño-Induced Slowdown, Mthuli Ncube Says
[New Zimbabwe] Zimbabwe's economic growth is forecast to recover to 5 percent in 2028 and average above that level through 2030, Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube has said.
Fri, 13 Nov 2026 05:20:21 GMT
Drought Threatens Girls' Safety, Education and Reproductive Health, Study Finds
[263Chat] Girls living in drought-affected communities are facing heightened risks of gender-based violence, unintended pregnancies and child marriage, with Zimbabwe among five countries highlighted in new research by Plan International.
Fri, 13 Nov 2026 05:39:34 GMT
Zimbabwe Held to Goalless Draw By Equatorial Guinea As Power Outage Interupts Match
[New Zimbabwe] Zimbabwe was held to a goalless draw by Equatorial Guinea in their Group E Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier played in Cameroon.
Zimbabwe Herald
Zimbabwe Mail
Sat, 14 Nov 2026 23:56:03 +0000B2K ECLIPSE album and tour bundles
LOS ANGELES, November 14, 2026 – American R&B group B2K is demonstrating how established music acts can monetise nostalgia in the streaming era, with its record label reporting 138,000 ticket-and-album bundles sold through a campaign connecting...
Sat, 14 Nov 2026 22:20:55 +0000
France Faces New African Diplomatic Test Over Francophonie Leadership
PHNOM PENH, November 14, 2026 – France’s diplomatic influence in Africa faces another test as Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) contest the leadership of the world’s largest French-speaking organisation, exposing di...
Sat, 14 Nov 2026 21:42:22 +0000
Japan Beat Brazil 3-2 as Ancelotti and Raphinha Are Sent Off
SINGAPORE, November 14, 2026 – Japan produced one of the most dramatic results of the international football calendar, beating five-time world champions Brazil 3-2 with a stoppage-time winner in Singapore, despite two spectacular goals from Viniciu...
Sat, 14 Nov 2026 21:32:09 +0000
Trump, Putin and Xi to Meet in Shenzhen for Nuclear Arms Talks
WASHINGTON, November 14, 2026 – US President Donald Trump is preparing for an unprecedented meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping in China next week, placing nuclear arms control, the conflict involving Iran...
Sat, 14 Nov 2026 21:08:38 +0000
Zimbabwe’s ZiG Yield Curve Plan Tests Confidence in Local Currency Savings
HARARE, November 14, 2026 ( The Zimbabwe Mail)– Zimbabwe’s Reserve Bank is seeking to move the gold-backed ZiG beyond its role as a currency for everyday transactions, with plans to develop a domestic yield curve and introduce longer-term financi...