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What we learned from Wafcon 2026
BBC Sport Africa looks at some of the key takeaways from Wafcon 2026 as Cameroon crowned first-time champions despite not qualifying for the finals.
The War Room newsletter: America’s defeat in Afghanistan, five years on
Steve Coll, our senior editor,
Kenya: Koome Disowns Fake Letter Alleging Plot to Influence Supreme Court
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Judiciary has disowned a letter circulating on social media and purportedly signed by Chief Justice Martha Koome, dismissing it as fabricated and warning the public against using it to advance political narratives.
Rwanda: Early-Stage Startups Highlight Gaps New Ai Agency Could Solve
[New Times] Emerging software developers and tech startups are calling for infrastructure enhancements and expanded private-sector opportunities to accelerate tech commercialization.
Rwanda: Illicit Alcohol Left Me Blind, Took My Wife’s Life - Ruhango Man
[New Times] Gaspard Karekezi, a resident of Bweramana Sector, Ruhango District, is now blind after consuming illicit alcohol that he says also claimed the lives of his wife and two friends.
Kenya: Gachagua Claims 12mn Votes As He Stakes Claim to Opposition Flagbearer Role
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has claimed to command the support of nearly 12 million Kenyans as he positions himself for the 2027 presidential race.
Nigeria: I Had No Doubt Adeleke Would Be Re-Elected - Elder Brother Deji
[Vanguard] Governor Ademola Adeleke's elder brother Deji Adeleke has said he was convinced his younger sibling would be re-elected despite the weight of the challengers for the governorship seat.
Namibia: NDP Demands Delimitation Answers
[New Era] The National Democratic Party of Namibia (NDP) has renewed calls for clarity on the outcome of the 2024 Delimitation Commission. The party said Namibians who participated in the consultations deserve to know what became of their recommendations.
As Ebola kills thousands in DRC, a perfect storm is making the virus hard to stop | Devi Sridhar
New species and regional instability are factors – but decisions made in the US and Britain are also costing lives, says Devi Sridhar,
What is Ebola and why is the outbreak in DRC causing so much concern?
Strain of virus with no vaccine has potential to overrun response impeded by conflict and misinformation
Nigeria Steps Up Production of Armoured Vehicles, Anti-Drone Systems
[Daily Trust] Nigeria is intensifying efforts to strengthen local production of military hardware as the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria-D7G (DICON-D7G) advances plans to establish production lines for armoured vehicles, anti-drone systems and other specialised defence equipment.
Southern Africa: Ramaphosa Issues Apology Over Violence Against Foreigners
[AIM] Durban -- South African President Cyril Ramaphosa apologized to his Mozambican counterpart, Daniel Chapo, for the recent violence perpetrated by South African citizens against African foreigners, including Mozambicans.
Southern Africa: Conciliatory Posture Exposes Decline in South Africa’s Geopolitical Influence
[AIM] Durban -- The professor and political analyst Sipho Seepe argues that South African President Cyril Ramaphosa's "conciliatory posture" exposes the country's declining geopolitical influence among the 16 member-states of the Southern African Development Community (SADC).
Africa: Too Young to Ask? Young Researchers Challenge How Africa Talks About Sexuality Education
[allAfrica] Mombasa -- "We wanted honest answers, but many adults thought we were too young to ask the questions."
Malawi/Cameroon: Scorchers’ Fairytale Run Ends in 3-0 Final Defeat - - but Brazil World Cup Awaits
[Nyasa Times] Debutant Scorchers outclassed by clinical Indomitable Lionesses despite fairytale run -- as nation showers team with pride and Brazil World Cup dream becomes reality
Africa’s Ancient Grains Find New Favour With Gluten-Free Foodies
[Daily Maverick] Drought-resistant and locally sourced, they are sustainable alternatives to wheat and the market for them is growing.
Ethiopia: Beyond National Dialogue - Political Architecture for Democratic Transition in Ethiopia
Analysis - On 15 July 2026, Ethiopia’s long-awaited National Dialogue Conference officially commenced in Addis Abeba. The Conference has again placed Ethiopia’s constitutional future at the centre of public attention. This essay does not debate the wisdom of initiating a national dialogue now, nor the legitimacy of the commission entrusted with conducting it -- those questions are already the subject of extensive public debate.
South Africa: ‘This Is How We Do It’ - 30 Years of Caring For A Son With Cerebral Palsy
[Bhekisisa] His wheelchair no longer fits, and the local clinic often runs out of his medicine. Add to that three decades of living with cerebral palsy.
Congo-Kinshasa: Health Agencies Fighting Ebola in DR Congo Battle to Win Community Trust
[allAfrica] Geneva -- Agencies fighting the escalating Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) constantly battle to win the trust of local communities, say international groups in the field calling for the protection of health workers.
Africa: From Capital to Prosperity
Guest Column - Africa has no shortage of industrial ambition. What it lacks is the financial machinery to turn ambition into factories.
Ghana: Religious Leaders Call for Calm Over Tensions
[Ghanaian Times] Religious leaders have called for calm, restraint and tolerance following recent incidents that heightened religious tensions in Ghana, urging Christians and Muslims to protect the country's long-standing tradition of peaceful coexistence.
Ghana, U.S. Business Leaders to Meet At Global Summit
[Ghanaian Times] Ghana's Ambassador to the United States of America (USA), Mr Victor Emmanuel Smith; the Executive Chairman of the Jospong Group of Companies, Dr Joseph Siaw Agyepong; and the Chief Executive Officer of the National Youth Authority, Mr Osman Abdulai Ayariga, are among dignitaries expected to attend the maiden Level Up Global Business Summit in Charlotte, North Carolina, from October 9 to 11.
Malawi: Health Scare for Jailed Activist Namiwa As High Court Still to Rule On Bail
[Nyasa Times] Activist Sylvester Namiwa was rushed to hospital while in police custody after falling ill -- but has since been taken back behind bars, with the High Court still yet to rule on whether he will be granted bail.
Africa: Building a Case for Value Addition in Africa
[allAfrica] Only an integrated approach to value addition will elevate African economies, create new jobs and leapfrog development stages.
Nigeria-China Trade Hits $18bn in H1′26
[Vanguard] Nigeria's aquatic products have secured zero-tariff access to China's market of about 1.4 billion consumers under a new protocol, as bilateral trade between both countries reaches $18 billion in the first half of 2026 (H1'26).
Sudan: Foreign Minister Says African Union Delegation’s Visit to Khartoum After Its Liberation Is Historic
[SNA] Minister Foreign Affairs of International Cooperation Ambassador Mohi-Eddin Salem affirmed Sudan's welcome of the visit by the delegation of African Union ambassadors and members of the African Peace and Security Council to Khartoum, noting that the visit followed the liberation of Khartoum, the defeat of the terrorist militia, and the restoration of security and stability to the capital.
Somalia: Somali President Tells AU Peacekeepers to Leave
[Nile Post] Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has said his country is now capable of taking full responsibility for its security, calling for African Union peacekeepers to leave Somalia after nearly two decades of fighting Al-Shabaab militants.
Cameroon/Malawi: Cameroon Beat Malawi to Claim Maiden Women’s Cup of Nations Title
[RFI] Cameroon claimed a first Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title when they beat Malawi 3-0 in Sunday's final in Morocco, with Marie Ngah Manga's first-half double helping the the Indomitable Lionesses seal victory.
Man City in advanced talks for £85m Bouaddi, 18
Manchester City are in advanced talks with Lille over a move for Morocco midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi.
From former 'street kid' key to South Africa's police corruption inquiry
Vusimusi "Cat" Matlala, who is appearing at the Madlanga Commission, grew up hustling to make a living.
Top Zambian opposition figures arrested days after presidential vote
The authorities allege they were involved in an insurrection plot but the leading opposition candidate says there was an attempt on his life.
Zambia: Hichilema Takes Early Lead in Elections - Electoral Commission
[allAfrica] Cape Town -- President Hakainde Hichilema took an early lead in Zambia's general election, with more than half of the country's constituencies counted, according to the electoral commission.
Zimbabwe: Kariba Boat Disaster - Rising Death Toll Exposes Rida ‘Lies’, Passenger Figures Under Scrutiny As Body Count Hits 84
[New Zimbabwe] THE number of people aboard the ill-fated Rural Infrastructure Development Agency (RIDA) boat on Lake Kariba appears to have been higher than the 153 passengers previously indicated, with the latest death toll and rescue figures accounting for at least 161 people.
Ebola outbreak in DR Congo becomes deadliest in its history
The outbreak was already the fastest growing on record, caused by a rare species of Ebola called Bundibugyo.
Zimbabwe: ‘Stay in That Lane and Know That the More You Give, the More You Receive’, Says Mnangagwa to Chivayo
[New Zimbabwe] PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has showered praise on controversial tycoon Wicknell Chivayo, saluting him for his "philanthropy."
Osun 2026 - End-of-Voting Election Statement
[CJID] 15 August, 2026
Osun 2026 - CJID Midday Election Assessment
[CJID] The 2026 Osun Governorship Election is being held today, 15 August, across 30 Local Government Areas, 332 wards and 3,763 polling units. According to INEC, Osun has 2,339,233 registered voters, of whom 1,906,390, or 81.5 per cent, collected their Permanent Voter Cards.
Pre-Election Statement On the 2026 Osun State Governorship Election
[CJID] CJID -- 14th August,
Call for Applications - CJID 2026 Excellence in Journalism Awards
[CJID] The Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) is pleased to announce the call for applications for the 2026 edition of its Excellence in Journalism Awards.
CJID Deploys Observers, Fact-Checkers and Analysts Across Osun for 2026 Governorship Election
[CJID] ABUJA, Nigeria, 14 August 2026 -- The Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) has deployed observers, fact-checkers and analysts across all 30 Local Government Areas of Osun State ahead of the governorship election scheduled for Saturday, 15 August 2026.
Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo now deadliest in country’s history
At least 2,325 people have died from the virus, according to official data,
Slavery reparations: Why Ghana is leading the demand for compensation
Ghana has become Africa's leading voice in telling the world that Western nations owe reparations
Cameroon claim first Wafcon title with victory over Malawi
Marie Ngah Manga scores twice as Cameroon cruise to a 3-0 win over Malawi and claim a first ever Women's Africa Cup of Nations title.
Nigeria: #osundecides2026: INEC Declares Accord’s Ademola Adeleke Winner of Governorship Election
[Premium Times] The incumbent governor defeated his closest challenger, Bola Oyebamiji of the APC, by 66,252 votes after polling 511,067 votes across the state.
Sudan: Women Demand Inclusive, Safe Dialogue to End Sudan War for Good
[Dabanga] Nairobi / Amsterdam -- Sudanese feminist and civil society figures have called for broader participation in any anticipated Sudanese-Sudanese dialogue, demanding genuine guarantees to protect participants and provide a safe space for discussion. They stressed the need for women, young people, and civil society to play an active role in the political process.
West Africa: Lithium in the Sahel - How Armed Groups Are Exploiting the Global Scramble for the Critical Mineral
[The Conversation Africa] Every electric vehicle, smartphone and laptop battery begins with one essential ingredient: lithium.
Coventry agree deal for Forest striker Awoniyi
Coventry City agree a deal worth about £17m for Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi.
Twenty-two more bodies recovered after Zimbabwe boat accident
Death toll now stands at 68, with 18 children being among the killed after ferry capsized on Lake Kariba
Morocco detains dozens of migrants trying to cross into Ceuta
Security had been stepped up amid suggestions on social media of a second mass crossing on Saturday.
Moroccan police arrest more than 100 people as they attempt to enter Ceuta
Border security tightened after social media posts call for another mass crossing into Spain’s north African territory
Why Michaely Bihina is the keeper making waves at Wafcon
Fans in Cameroon want a statue built for Michaely Bihina after she made four penalty saves against Morocco to help Cameroon reach the 2026 Wafcon final.
The Polygamist’s author says women see themselves reflected in her Netflix hit
Zimbabwean novelist Sue Nyathi self-funded her debut novel and now asks who can afford to write at all.
Zambia Halts Presidential Election Vote Count Over Violence and Fraud Allegations
The electoral commission for the southern African nation said poll workers had been attacked and ballots had been stolen as both top candidates claimed leads.
Who are the Chawinga sisters leading Malawi's bid for Wafcon glory?
Sisters Tabitha and Temwa Chawinga are the undoubted stars of Malawi's unexpected run to the final of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations.
Kevin Rideout, American Missionary Kidnapped in Niger, Is Released
Kevin Rideout, a pilot, had been abducted from his home in the country’s capital, Niamey, last fall. His mission organization said he was in “good health” after his release.
American missionary kidnapped in Niger freed after nine months
Kevin Rideout, who was abducted by unknown assailants in Niamey,
‘What’s happened to us? Where did we get lost?’ Zimbabwe reckons with the reality of violence against women
The deaths of a Bulawayo mother and her daughters spark calls for an urgent action on gender-based violence
Will Sudan’s El Obeid Become the Next El Fasher? What to Know
Taking El Obeid would allow the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces to consolidate its hold on western Sudan, a significant strategic goal.
Nigeria to miss Women's World Cup after South Africa and Ghana win play-offs
South Africa and Ghana progress to an inter-confederation qualifier for the 2027 Women's World Cup, but Nigeria will miss the tournament for the first time.
Mali coup plot: Presidential pardon for French alleged spy Yann Vezilier
France is yet to comment on Yann Vezilier's pardon and previously called the accusations "unfounded".
DRC’s fast-growing Ebola outbreak spreads to sixth province
Man dies in Bas-Uele after travelling from Haut-Uele,
French ambassador to CAR investigated over claims he hosted dozens of women
Disciplinary proceedings under way after security concerns raised over reported visits to official residence
What to make of a new Saudi-led defence pact
Turkish arms producers may be the first beneficiaries
Mogadishu no longer deserves its deadly reputation
Why security in the Somali capital is improving
The US-China Rivalry Is Gradually Shaping Pan-African Mining Dynamics
[InfoWire] The global energy transition and the quest for critical minerals required to develop the new technologies and industries associated with this dynamic have contributed to Africa becoming one of the world's most coveted mining investment destinations.
South Africa: R6.8-Million Spent a Month On Empty Police Headquarters in Pretoria
[GroundUp] And SAPS is paying nearly R40-million a month to rent premises in the city centre
How to Catch the ‘Eclipse of the Century’ in 2027, When Spain, Egypt and More Go Dark
On Aug. 2, Southern Europe, North Africa and the Middle East will witness a solar blockbuster with extra-long totality. If you want to see it, book soon.
A Patient’s Final Breath in a Congolese Ebola Ward
The distance between life and death is razor thin at one medical clinic in Rwampara, the heart of the epidemic ravaging the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Nigeria/South Africa: South Africa Vs Nigeria - Five Key Players Who Could Decide Super Falcons’ World Cup Play-Off Fixture
Both nations possess experienced squads packed with players who have performed at the highest level for club and country.
Zambia Votes With President’s Economic Record On the Line
[RFI] Zambia went to the polls Thursday with economic hardship testing President Hakainde Hichilema's record as he seeks a second term to govern the copper-rich nation.
Cameroon/Malawi: Wafcon 2026 - Chawinga Sisters Fire Malawi Into Historic Final As Cameroon End Morocco’s Dream
With Malawi and Cameroon now set for the final,
Africa: What Investing in Africa Means to Aliko Dangote
When conversations turn to investment in Africa, one name consistently dominates the discussion: Aliko Dangote. Over the past four decades, the Nigerian industrialist has become more than Africa’s richest businessman - he has emerged as one of the continent’s most influential advocates for industrialisation, value addition and economic self-reliance. His investments tell a story that goes beyond profit;
Africa: Faith Leaders Push for Open Conversations on Sexuality and SRHR
[allAfrica] Mombasa, Kenya -- Imam Bukuru Elie Khalfan is very personal about the need for open conversations about sexuality.
Zambia elections haunted by ghost of incumbent president’s arch-rival
Hakainde Hichilema is bidding for second term, but feud between him and family of Edgar Lungu,
Keeper Bihina stars as Cameroon upset Morocco to make Wafcon final
Cameroon's Michaely Bihina saves an extra-time penalty and three more spot kicks in a shootout to send her side though to the 2026 Wafcon final at the expense of host nation Morocco.
Ayra Starr on her secret relationship and teasing Stevie Wonder
The musician shares the personal stories behind her third album, and the time she teased a legend.
Vultures are disappearing in Nigeria - but the ‘vulture king’ and others are fighting back
Some see them as sinister or hunt them for ritual use but these birds play a vital role in nature's cycle.
More Than 40 Dead After a Ferry Capsizes on Zimbabwe’s Lake Kariba
The vessel was crowded far beyond capacity and was hit by strong waves, the police said. While dozens have been rescued, the search continues for an unknown number of missing people.
Freestyle fundamentals with Nigeria’s national champion
Meet Evelyn Okafor – a four-time Nigerian champion, three-time African champion, and the first African woman to qualify for the World Freestyle Football Championship.
Zambia’s election is a test of metal
High copper prices are a boon.
South Africa’s Zeitz MOCAA Names Director to Replace Koyo Kouoh
Elvira Dyangani Ose, who most recently directed Barcelona’s contemporary art museum, will succeed Kouoh, who died suddenly last year from cancer.
Halting the march of the African armyworm: a natural cure offers hope to farmers
South African scientist’s breakthrough research shows soil fungus could be used in fight against devastating crop pest
At least 44 dead after overcrowded ferry capsizes on Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe
Operation under way to rescue dozens missing after boat overturned by waves at world’s largest human-made lake
Zambia Election: President Hichilema Faces Backlash Ahead of Vote
President Hakainde Hichilema was elected five years ago, promising to protect civil liberties in his copper-rich African nation. Now, he’s accused of trampling on them.
Drowned the day her visa came through: the tragedy of a Moroccan footballer trying to reach Ceuta
Struggling on her meagre pay, Faten Ben Omar El Azizi dreamed of reaching Europe.
Ceuta showed just how easily Europe can be divided
The migrant influx prompted recriminations and a tit-for-tat dispute between Italy and Spain.
Deported From the U.S., Trapped in a Prison in Africa
Roberto Mosquera, a Cuban immigrant who has lived in the United States since 1980 and completed a prison sentence in 1996, was arrested by ICE last year and sent to a prison in Eswatini, a country in Africa he’d never heard of. After a hunger strike, Mosquera obtained a phone and talked with Nicholas Casey of The New York Times Magazine to share what is happening there.
The Muslim Brotherhood is more divided and weaker than ever
But it is far from finished in the Middle East
Analysing Africa newsletter: A dispatch from Sudan’s ruined capital
Tom Gardner, our Africa correspondent,
Spain’s Complex Ties With Morocco Fuel Speculation Over Ceuta Migrant Surge
Rumors swirled that Morocco, perhaps spurred by Israel and the United States, organized a recent border disaster. That unproven speculation, experts said, was exacerbated by the region’s complicated history.
How Social Media Sparked a Refugee Crisis Between Spain and Morocco
A wave of disinformation online contributed to a surge of migrants in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta who were trying to reach Europe, resulting in about 90 deaths.
Zambia election: Lungu burial row turns presidential race into a hot contest
Hakainde Hichilema was a shoo-in for a second term but the controversy following Edgar Lungu's death has dented his chances.
War in the Gulf has weakened two of America’s Arab allies
Egypt promised to fight and Jordan promised to stay neutral.
Kenya bids to host 2029 World Athletics Championships
Kenya submits a bid to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships as it seeks to become the first African nation to stage the flagship event.
Nigeria 'still have hope' for 2027 World Cup spot
Nigeria must go "back to the drawing board" after missing out on automatic qualification for the 2027 Women's World Cup, says keeper Chiamaka Nnadozie.
Ancestral Visions of the Future review – visceral cine-memoir is a haunting return to Lesotho
Lemohang Jeremiah Mosese pairs his literary-grade voiceover with propulsive,
Evidence that South African special forces murdered top detective shared with BBC
Frans Mathipa was shot while driving - we got access to the prosecution case against eight accused men.
African quartet secure Women's World Cup places
Algeria, Morocco, Cameroon and Malawi all qualify for the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil by reaching the semi-finals of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations.
Nigeria’s mass wedding - and how to tell lovers from fraudsters in Kano
The scheme is for couples who cannot afford the significant financial costs associated with marriage.
Wissa & Toure star as Jaissle wins first Newcastle friendly - ratings
Newcastle United forward Yoane Wissa scores twice in a 2-1 win against Valencia in Matthias Jaissle's first game in charge - but how did the Magpies players perform?
‘We have no tents or blankets’: Ceuta migrants struggle to survive brutal heat and freezing nights
Authorities wrestle with fallout from mass border crossing,
Their African Islands Were Set to Be Decolonized. Then the U.S. Bombed Iran
The inhabitants of the Chagos Islands were expelled by the British 60 years ago. Refugees were anxious to return this year, but their hopes have been caught in a morass of geopolitics.
Spain to introduce temporary border checks on visitors from Italy
Move comes in response to Rome imposing similar measures after mass migration rush to Ceuta Spain has announced it will introduce temporary border checks on visitors from Italy in response to Rome imposing similar measures after a mass rush of people from Morocco into Ceuta. The checks, which come “amid the persistent irregular migration pressure” facing Italy, will start at midnight on Saturday and last until 7 September, Spain’s interior ministry said in a statement.
Coventry sign Ghana's Yirenkyi for record fee
Premier League newcomers Coventry City have completed the club-record signing of Ghana midfielder Caleb Yirenkyi.
Judge approves Trump effort to end South Sudan TPS protections
Decision follows supreme court ruling that allowed US government to strip protections for Haitians and Syrians
How to Plan an African Safari
From budgeting to timing your trip, here’s what to consider before you go.
Top Ugandan footballer killed by robbers armed with paving stones
David Owori, who played for the national team,
Ethiopia: Ethiopian Publication Condemns Violent Office Raid and Staff Abduction
Press Release - JAKENN Publishing PLC wishes to inform its partners, supporters, members of the diplomatic community, human rights groups, press freedom organizations, and the public of a series of grave incidents targeting our organization over the past several days.
Nigerian security forces free more than 300 hostages abducted by militants
President hails operation to rescue captives held in dense forests of Kainji Lake national park in north-central region
Tanzania: 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 manufacturing jobs and retaining more value at home.
‘Morocco feels emboldened’: Trump’s influence in spotlight after Ceuta disaster
Washington-Rabat ties under scrutiny as questions swirl over what led to deadly influx into tiny Spanish territory
Africa: Why Africa’s Textile Story Is Bigger Than the Numbers Suggest
[Bird Story Agency] Africa is beginning to reverse an age-old equation: exporting raw cotton and importing the value created from it. The challenge is to close the ''missing middle'', connect regional manufacturing strengths and scale a competitive industry that keeps jobs, skills and value on the continent.
How China’s A.I. Is Surging Across Africa
In African tech hubs, developers are picking China’s cheap, freely available artificial intelligence models over more powerful U.S. ones.
Uganda team manager has ‘no idea’ why boxers have disappeared
Commonwealth Games chef de mission Godwin Kayangwe says he hopes the athletes will return home before their visas expire in October.
Salah given hero's welcome before Trabzonspor move
Turkish club Trabzonspor are set to confirm the signing of Egypt captain and former Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah.
Migrant Crisis Reveals Vast Differences Between Ceuta and Its Moroccan Neighbor
Ceuta, Spain, and Fnideq, Morocco, are physically separated by only a mile, but they are intertwined by family and trade. A recent border crisis is the latest chapter in their story.
Le Clos' home destroyed by fire after he sets Commonwealths record
Chad le Clos reveals his apartment in South Africa was destroyed by a fatal fire in a "heartbreaking tragedy" - the night after he became the most decorated athlete in Commonwealth Games history.
Prisoners of Paradise review – Ellie Bamber heads to Mauritius for chaste literary tale of star-crossed lovers
An upper-class Englishwoman falls in love with a worker on her uncle’s sugar plantation in this insipid adaptation of Romesh Gunesekera’s novel
Ceuta was a carnival of anti-migrant content for hateful opportunists on the right – and a lesson for the left | Jonathan Liew
It was framed as a perfect storm because nativists dearly wanted it to be.
Zimbabwe: ZIMSEC Releases 2026 June Exam Results - O-Level Pass Rate Drops, A-Level Performance Improves
[New Zimbabwe] The Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (ZIMSEC) has announced the release of the 2026 June Ordinary and Advanced Level examination results, with candidates able to access them online from 6pm Monday.
Africa: Over Half of Africa’s Cybercrimes Are AI-Enabled - Interpol
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- More than half of all cybercrimes reported across Africa are now AI-enabled, the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) has revealed, warning that digital attacks have rapidly evolved into an industrialized, borderless ecosystem that is becoming increasingly difficult to detect and combat.
Acrobatic, goofy and super-fast: the biama battles redefining Ivorian dance culture
Fuelled by TikTok and street dance battles,
I left my wife and twins behind - why this Nigerian man fled South Africa
Nigerian Richard Itoro is one of tens of thousands who have abandoned their lives in South Africa.
How long can Iran weaponise Hormuz?
Longer than the world hopes,
Stronger EU borders needed after Ceuta crisis, von der Leyen says
European Commission president says work needed in five areas of migration control including returning more people
The body snatchers: how a young Nigerian man was lured to London in an organ-trafficking plot
The long read: Daniel was working at a market in Lagos when he was given the chance to start anew in the UK.
Guy Scott obituary
Outspoken Zambian politician with a unique sense of humour who was acting president for 90 days The Zambian politician Guy Scott, who has died aged 82, became, as the country’s acting president for 90 days in 2014, its first white head of state since independence and Africa’s first white head of state since FW de Klerk left office in South Africa at the end of apartheid in 1994. Scott’s short-lived presidency came without warning.
How Ceuta migrant crisis exposes divisions within Europe - The Latest
Dozens of people died attempting to reach the Spanish enclave of Ceuta after an estimated 50,000 crossed from Morocco last week.
Somalia: Somali Army Chief, Turksom Commander Visit Baidoa for Security Talks
[Shabelle] Baidoa -- Somalia's army chief and the commander of Turkey's military training mission visited the southwestern city of Baidoa on Monday for talks with South West State leader Sheikh Aden Mohamed Nur (Madoobe) on strengthening security and expanding operations against Al-Shabaab.
Ceuta leader accuses Morocco over ‘atrocity’ of mass border crossing
Juan Jesús Vivas says influx seen as ‘at least encouraged or permitted’ by Rabat,
The right’s exploitation of the Ceuta migrant ‘crisis’ almost guarantees that it will happen again | Ruben Andersson
The EU’s panic and the lack of solidarity emboldens smugglers and the far right – and makes Spain even more vulnerable, says Ruben Andersson,
Malawi: Community-Led HIV Care Gives Malawi a Blueprint for Ending Mother-to-Child Transmission
[allAfrica] Rio de Janeiro, Brazil -- Malawi is making impressive strides towards the elimination of mother-to-child transmission of HIV. New evidence shows a very low HIV positivity rate among HIV-exposed infants enrolled in a community-based care and treatment programme across nine districts.
Ethiopia: Hundreds Flee Ethiopia to War-Torn Sudan Following New Fighting in Tigray
[RFI] In Ethiopia, hundreds of people have started to flee to Sudan following Saturday's fighting, when clashes in Tigray pitted federal forces against rebels from the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF). Both sides accuse each other of seeking to trigger a new conflict.
Sudan Army’s Drone Attack On Court Kills 35 in Darfur - NGO
[RFI] A Sudanese rights group reported that the Sudanese army (SAF) struck a traditional court in a Rapid Support Forces-held village in North Darfur with drones on Sunday, killing 35 people.
Morocco: EU Ministers Set to Meet Over Migrant Crossings in Ceuta
[RFI] The European Union will hold an emergency video conference meeting of national ministers on Tuesday to discuss the mass migrant crossings into Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta.
Nigeria: 16 Feared Killed in Weekend Attacks On Sokoto Communities
[Premium Times] The attacks in Sabon Birni and Rabah local government areas also reportedly left at least three people injured, an unconfirmed number abducted, and several families displaced.
Liberia: Press Union Summons Emergency Meeting Over Police IG’s Accusation
[Liberian Observer] The Liberian media community is preparing for a consequential gathering as the Press Union of Liberia (PUL) called an emergency mass meeting of journalists, editors, publishers, broadcasters, media owners and professional associations following explosive allegations by Inspector General of Police Gregory O.W. Coleman that drug trafficking organizations had infiltrated sections of the Liberian media.
Liberia: Weah Confirms Re-Election Bid
[Liberian Observer] Former President George Manneh Weah's declaration that he will seek the presidency again in 2029 is more than the opening of another election campaign. It reopens one of the defining political debates of post-war Liberia: Was his presidency an interruption in the country's democratic progress or an unfinished project deserving of a second chance?
Zimbabwe Declares National Disaster After South Africa Bus Tragedy Claims 11 Lives
[New Zimbabwe] THE Zimbabwean government has declared the recent bus crash in South Africa a national disaster after 11 Zimbabwean citizens lost their lives while returning home from Cape Town. Authorities are now working to identify the victims and facilitate the repatriation of their remains.
Tanzania, U.S. Agree to Revisit Visa Restrictions
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- TANZANIA and the United States have agreed to deepen their strategic partnership, with both sides agreeing to revisit Tanzania's requests regarding visa restrictions affecting Tanzanians travelling to the United States.
Uganda: Museveni Calls for Regulation of Bride Price
[Independent (Kampala)] Kiruhura -- The President has called for moderation in the payment of bride price, warning that excessive demands are turning marriage into a commercial venture and discouraging young people from starting families.
Africa: All of Africa Today - August 3, 2026
[allAfrica]
Forget gold and copper. Africa’s latest boom is in blueberries and oranges
A surge in fruit exports shows how high-value agriculture can spur industrialisation
U.S. Restores Some Vaccine and Health Aid to Unicef, Gavi and World Food Programme
The amount is still far below what the U.S. spent previously on humanitarian and health aid, but resumes the flow of money for key efforts to fight malnutrition and disease.
‘Free up the ganja’: Rastafarians in Kenya fight to decriminalise marijuana
Marijuana plays a sacred role among Rastafari followers and they say criminalising it violates their rights
Anti-LGBTQ+ laws are on the rise across west Africa, campaigners warn
Activists in the region say politicians regard LGBTQ+ people as ‘the easiest scapegoats to maintain their power’
Ebola outbreak: Where DR Congo failed in containing the virus, Uganda succeeds
Uganda discharged its last Ebola patient from hospital roughly two weeks ago.
Africa’s Energy Crossroads: What Namibia’s Rise and South Africa’s Debate Mean for the Continent
Guest Column - Africa stands at one of the most consequential moments in its modern economic history.
Tyla world tour: Nigeria removed from South African singer’s itinerary
Nigerians urged Tyla to cancel her concert in Lagos over anti-migrant protests in South Africa.
Tanzania: President Unveils Roadmap to New Constitution
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan announced yesterday that the government will establish a reconciliation commission to facilitate the next phase of the constitutional review process, reaffirming her administration commitment to political dialogue and national unity.
Liberia: Boakai Purges Senior Security Officials Across Multiple Agencies
[Liberian Investigator] President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has dismissed or suspended senior officials at Roberts International Airport, the Liberia National Police, the National Security Agency, the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency and the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection over the country's two record cocaine seizures, and ordered that those implicated be turned over for prosecution.
Africa: AHEFT Prize Launched to Recognise African Universities Leading Higher Education Transformation
[allAfrica] Rio de Janeiro, Brazil -- As Africa grapples with shrinking international development funding and rising pressure to create jobs for its rapidly growing youth population, the Mastercard Foundation is making one of the continent's biggest long-term investments in higher education, committing US$500 million over the next decade to transform African universities.
Nelson Mandela held a mirror to humanity – and showed us what solidarity means | Zohran Mamdani
In a speech given on Wednesday in honor of Nelson Mandela Day,
‘We are preserving a tradition’: how Ghana’s sensationalist film posters became collectible art
Hand-painted works are often wildly unfaithful to the movies they portray – reinterpretations that sometimes resulted in threats,
