Kenya: The Researchers Building Kenya’s Cotton Industry From The Seed Up

[Bird Story Agency] At Kirinyaga University, researchers are testing whether Kenya can produce quality Bt cotton seed locally. The trials could help improve supply and lower costs, but taking the research to farmers will require commercial investment and support across the cotton value chain.

Somalia: Beyond Irro’s U.S. Visit - Next Steps for Washington-Hargeisa Relations

[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi 'Irro' spent nearly two weeks in the United States from 5 to 19 September 2026, engaging in Washington and New York to press Somaliland's case for deeper international engagement. His program includes discussions with lawmakers, policy institutions, and engagement with the Somaliland diaspora. The visit gave Somaliland access to audiences that matter in American foreign-policy debates, but access by itself is not a policy outcome

Ghana: 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.

Uganda: Warfare - General Okiding Calls for Enhanced Intelligence-Led Operations

[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- The Deputy Chief of Defence Forces of the Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces (UPDF), Lt Gen Sam Okiding, has called for stronger intelligence-led, coordinated and proactive approaches to military operations beyond conventional warfare.

Somalia and Azerbaijan Discuss Expanding Education Cooperation

[Shabelle] Baku -- Somalia and Azerbaijan have discussed ways to strengthen education cooperation, including expanding opportunities for Somali students and supporting those currently studying in Azerbaijan, Somalia's embassy said Wednesday.

Africa: WHO Chief Urges Parliamentarians to Cut Aid Dependency, Strengthen Pandemic Preparedness

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has urged parliamentarians to use their legislative and budgetary powers to strengthen health systems, reduce dependence on foreign aid and prepare for future pandemics.

Liberia: Ex - President Sirleaf Challenges Liberia to Give Anti-Corruption Laws Teeth

[Liberian Observer] Former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has challenged Liberia to move beyond passing anti-corruption laws and establishing integrity institutions, urging the country to give those laws "teeth" by ensuring that violations lead to investigations, prosecution and meaningful consequences.

Africa: World Day for Decent Work - ‘Journalists Should Recognise Themselves As Workers and Fight for Our Collective Struggles,’ Says IFJ

Press Release - According to the International Labour Organization (ILO), decent work means dignity, equality, fair remuneration and safe working conditions. However, all too often these conditions are not met in the media sector. Journalists and media workers often sacrifice their right to decent working conditions in the name of their vocation as a journalist, i.e. to serve democracy and uphold the public’s right to information.

Nigeria: Fact-Checking 2026 Independence Day Claims By Nigerian President Bola Tinubu

South Africa: Protecting Women Requires Funding the Full Justice and Policing Chain

[Daily Maverick] South Africa has laws, strategies and institutions to combat gender-based violence and femicide. What is missing is a sufficiently funded frontline system that protects women where they live, travel and work; responds quickly to threats and supports survivors from their first report through to justice.

Africa: U.S. Backs Stronger AU-UN Role in Africa Conflicts, Supports UN Financing for AU-Led Missions

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The United States has backed a stronger African Union-United Nations partnership to address conflicts across the continent, saying a UN framework for financing AU-led peace operations could provide a useful tool in responding to Africa's security crises.

Africa: UK-Backed Clean Energy Projects to Scale Across Africa

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Ten clean energy projects across eight African countries are set to receive more than £2 million to expand renewable energy solutions in healthcare, telecommunications, agriculture, fishing and small businesses.

Somalia Says Al-Shabab Amniyat Chief Killed in Nisa Operation

[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somalia's intelligence agency said a former head of al-Shabab's Amniyat security wing was killed in a planned operation carried out with international partners in the southern town of Jilib.

Africa: How Africa Can Capture More Value From Its Cotton

[Bird Story Agency] As World Cotton Day approaches on 7 October, Africa has an opportunity to consider how its cotton industry can contribute more to agricultural development, employment and economic growth. The opportunity extends far beyond producing and exporting raw cotton.

African Ministers to Convene Dialogue With WHO Director-General Candidates in Addis Ababa On 23 November 2026

[Africa CDC] Addis Ababa -- The 54 WHO recognized African countries represent nearly 30% of WHO Membership. Therefore, when leaders of this global health institution are selected, Africans should have the opportunity to hear directly from the candidates: their vision, priorities, and commitments to our continent.

Congo-Kinshasa: Nduhungirehe, Kenyatta Discuss Peace Efforts for DR Congo

[New Times] Minister Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Olivier Nduhungirehe on Tuesday, October 6, received former Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta, a member of the African Union Panel of Facilitators for the peace process in eastern DR Congo, for discussions on efforts to advance peace in the region.

Nigeria: UN Cash Crisis Must Not Hurt Developing Countries - Nigeria

[Vanguard] Nigeria has warned that the United Nations liquidity crisis must not disproportionately undermine human rights assistance to developing and conflict-affected countries.

South Africa Needs More Than a Five-Point Plan to Prevent Violence

Analysis - Violence against women is more likely to be reduced if violence among boys and among men is not accepted as normal and inevitable.

South Sudan Rejects Claims of Foreigners’ Expulsion Order

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- South Sudan has moved to dispel reports that foreigners have been given seven days to leave the country, with Juba County Caretaker Commissioner Kalisto Lado Faustino Nyigilo saying the government remains open to legally resident foreigners but wants them to stay out of small-scale retail businesses.

South Africa Turns to Diplomacy to Recover R900m National Airline Debt From Zimbabwe

[New Zimbabwe] The South African Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) said that it had been facilitating discussions between ministers at binational commission meetings to get Zimbabwe to release funds owed to businesses in the neighbouring country.

Kenya: The Symbolism Behind Raila Odinga’s Pentagon-Shaped Mausoleum

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The unusual pentagonal shape of the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga's mausoleum at Kango ka Jaramogi in Bondo was deliberately chosen to reflect a key symbol associated with his political life.

Kenya: U.S. Embassy Issues Ebola Alert As Kenya Traces 28 Contacts

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The United States Embassy in Nairobi has issued a health alert following Kenya's confirmation of its first imported case of Bundibugyo virus disease, urging people at risk of exposure to seek medical guidance if they develop symptoms associated with Ebola.

Africa: All of Africa Today - October 7, 2026

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Kenya: Ruto Orders Enhanced Ebola Response As Kenya Traces 27 Passengers

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has directed the National Security Council Committee (NSCC) to assess Kenya's Ebola situation and recommend additional measures following the death of the country's first confirmed imported Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) case.

Kenya: Nairobi Hospital Reassures Patients After Ebola Case, Says Facility Is Safe

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Nairobi Hospital remains open, safe and fully operational following confirmation that a patient treated at the facility had Ebola Virus Disease (EVD), Chief Executive Officer Felix Osano has said.

Kenya: Nairobi Hospital Says Ebola Patient Was Isolated From Main Facility

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Nairobi Hospital has moved to reassure patients and staff that its operations remain normal after the death of a patient who tested positive for Bundibugyo Ebola virus disease.

Zimbabwe: Wreckage From Chivayo Helicopter Crash Moved for Forensic Examination - Report Expected Within 30 Days

[New Zimbabwe] INVESTIGATIONS into the helicopter crash that killed businessman Wicknell Chivayo, his wife Lucy Muteke and three others have entered the forensic examination phase, with government expecting a preliminary report in 30 days.

Zimbabwe: Mnangagwa Declares State of Disaster As 8,500 Homes Lose Roofs in Masvingo Hailstorm

[New Zimbabwe] PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has declared a State of Disaster following a severe hailstorm that hit Masvingo on Monday, leaving thousands of homes and infrastructure damaged.

Mali: Junta Forces Retake Strategic Town of Kidal

[DW] Mali's military regained control of the strategic town of Kidal after forcing Tuareg separatists and al-Qaeda-linked jihadists to withdraw following an offensive backed by Russia's Africa Corps.

South Africa: Mandrax Lab Uncovered Near Hartbeespoort - South African News Briefs - October 7, 2026

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Malawi: IMF Praises Malawi Reforms but Holds Off On New Financing Deal

[Nyasa Times] An International Monetary Fund team has concluded two weeks of talks in Malawi without reaching a final agreement on a new lending programme, though it praised the government's progress on economic reforms.

Africa CDC Expresses Solidarity With Kenya and Calls for Stronger Regional Ebola Preparedness

[Africa CDC] The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has reaffirmed its support to Kenya following confirmation of the country's first imported case of Bundibugyo Ebola Virus Disease and the subsequent death of the patient.

Sudan’s Death Toll in 2025 Could Be As High As 100,000 - How We Did the Count

[The Conversation Africa] Estimates of the number of people directly killed in Sudan's civil war vary widely, in part because counting casualties in active conflict zones is extremely difficult. In 2025, for instance, one conflict monitoring organisation reported around 19,000 direct deaths from political violence across Sudan. Other research teams put the toll at more than 70,000.

Congo-Kinshasa: ‘Ebola Takes the People Children Depend On’ - Unicef

[UN News] The Ebola outbreak in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is robbing children of their loved ones - with some succumbing to the deadly disease themselves, the UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) reported on Tuesday.

Namibia: EU Suspends Beef Exports From Namibia Due to Foot and Mouth Disease

[RFI] The largest market for Namibian beef, the European Union, announced it has suspended imports after an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease, which wreaked havoc in Europe 25 years ago.

Central Africa: When Streets Become Pharmacies - Booming Illicit Markets in Central Africa

[UN News] Antibiotics, malaria treatments, painkillers, opioids. More than 250 tonnes of medical products were seized over six years in Central Africa. Behind those numbers is an illicit market that thrives not simply despite the region's fragile health systems, but in part because of them.

Ghana: Education Ministry Salutes Ghanaian Teachers On World Teachers’ Day

[Ghanaian Times] The Ministry of Education has congratulated teachers across Ghana as the country joins the rest of the world to celebrate World Teachers' Day 2026.

Somalia: President Isaias Holds Talks With Somali President

[Shabelle] Egypt -- President Isaias Afwerki met with Mr. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, in El Alamein City in the mid-morning hours today for extensive talks on bilateral relations and other matters of vital importance to both countries.

Kenya: KMPDU Demands Urgent Protection for Health Workers After Kenya Confirms First Ebola Case

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists' Union (KMPDU) has called for urgent measures to protect healthcare workers following the confirmation of Kenya's first imported case of Bundibugyo Ebola virus disease and the subsequent death of the patient in Nairobi.

Zimbabwe: Tungwarara Confirms He Was Airlifted, Refutes Claims He Is Sick - Sources Say He Is Now Recovering

[New Zimbabwe] PRESIDENTIAL Advisor Paul Tungwarara has confirmed that he was airlifted to South Africa but disputed that this was due to a medical emergency.

Somalia: All 7 Surviving Pakistani Crew Members Rescued After Somalia Pirate Hijacking

[Shabelle] Islamabad -- All seven Pakistani crew members who survived a pirate attack off Somalia's coast have been rescued, Pakistan's foreign minister said Monday.

Kenya: Young People Must Shape Their Own SRHR Future, Says Kenyan Activist

[allAfrica] Across Africa, young people are being told that their sexual and reproductive health and rights matter. But for many, accessing those rights remains a daily struggle.

Ghana Steps Up Emergency Preparedness With Africa CDC Support

[Africa CDC] Accra, Ghana -- The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) is supporting Ghana to strengthen its Public Health Emergency Operations Centres (PHEOCs), which coordinate information, expertise and resources during health emergencies.

Africa CDC Supports DR Congo in Strengthening Transparency and Accountability in Ebola Response Funding

[Africa CDC] Kinshasa -- The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) welcomes and supports the position of the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, expressed through the Ministry of Public Health, Hygiene and Social Welfare, to strengthen transparency, traceability and accountability in the management of resources mobilised for the Ebola response.

Namibia: Petrol Price Goes Up Again in October, Diesel Remains the Same

[Namibian] Petrol prices will go up by N$1.50 per litre on Wednesday, while diesel prices will remain the same for the month of October.

Zambia: African Bishops Express Concern Over the Arrest of Archbishop Banda

[Agenzia Fides] Lusaka -- "On behalf of the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM), we wish to express our fraternal solidarity and prayerful closeness to the Zambia Conference of Catholic Bishops (ZCCB), and in a particular way to His Grace Dr. Alick Banda, Archbishop of Lusaka, at this challenging moment in the life of the Church in Zambia."

Zimbabwe: MSD Warns of Heavy Rains, Lightning and Strong Winds

[263Chat] The country is expected to experience widespread rainfall and thunderstorms from Tuesday to Thursday with the Meteorological Services Department (MSD) warning of localised heavy downpours, lightning and strong winds.

Namibia: Anti-Graft Body Summons Airports Boss

[Namibian] THE Anti-Corruption Commission has summoned Namibia Airports Company chief executive Bisey Uirab for questioning amid mounting scrutiny over procurement and governance irregularities

South Africa: At Least 27 People Killed in Separate South African Mass Shootings

[Premium Times] Some residents of the community have attributed the violence to competition over the control of the illicit gold mining trade between powerful gangs.

Africa CDC Welcomes Increased UK Support to Ebola Response

[Africa CDC] Africa CDC welcomes the United Kingdom Government's decision to increase its support to the Ebola response in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, bringing its total commitment to £78.7 million.

Africa CDC Extends Condolences to President Samia Suluhu Hassan and the People of Tanzania

[Africa CDC] The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has learned with deep sadness of the passing of Mr Hafidh Ameir, First Gentleman of the United Republic of Tanzania and husband of H.E. President Samia Suluhu Hassan.

Emergency Funding Alone Is Insufficient to End Bundibugyo Virus

[Africa CDC] As the September 2026 UN High-Level Meeting on Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response approaches the global health architecture is under spotlight. Currently characterized by fragmentation, duplication, misaligned priorities, competition, gaps in financing, and persistent power imbalances, it is hoped a reform on the architecture will help effectively respond to outbreaks in the world.

When Ebola Strikes, HIV Care Cannot Stop

[Africa CDC] As the Democratic Republic of the Congo responds to the Ebola outbreak in Ituri, there are growing concerns about people living with HIV missing their regular care and treatment.

Health Experts and Researchers Invited to Share Knowledge Through Continental Hub

[Africa CDC] Addis Ababa, Ethiopia -- The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) is calling on researchers, healthcare practitioners, policymakers and national public health institutes across the continent to join its Africa Health Knowledge Hub and contribute research, guidance and policies to strengthen evidence-based public health decision-making in Africa.

Africa CDC Welcomes U.S. Convened G20+ Ebola Meeting and Calls for United Action, Faster Delivery and Full Transparency

[Africa CDC] Addis Ababa -- The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) welcomes the leadership of the United States in convening the G20 Foreign Ministers Meeting on Accelerating Collective Action to Defeat Ebola, to be held on 23 September 2026 in New York, on the margins of the United Nations General Assembly.

Africa CDC and Geneva Learning Foundation Partner to Strengthen Immunisation

[Africa CDC] Addis Ababa and Geneva -- A new partnership between the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and the Geneva Learning Foundation (TGLF) aims to strengthen immunisation across Africa by connecting continental priorities with frontline health workers and bringing their experience and local solutions into decision-making.

South Sudan and Uganda Sign a Landmark Agreement to Strengthen Cross-Border Collaboration On Health Security

[Africa CDC] Two neighbours will strengthen joint preparedness and response to public health emergencies

Reaching Hospital Was Only the First Step - a Stroke Survivor’s Call for Safer Care

[Africa CDC] World Patient Safety Day 2026 · 17 September 2026

G20+ Mobilises U.S.$2.9 Billion for Ebola Response As Africa CDC Calls for Full Transparency and Traceability of Every Dollar

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Ebola Response Shows Progress, but Outbreak Remains a Continental Emergency, African Scientists Say

[Africa CDC] Addis Ababa, Ethiopia -- Four months after the Ebola outbreak caused by Bundibugyo virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo was designated a Public Health Emergency of Continental Security (PHECS), the Africa CDC Emergency Consultative Group (ECG) has completed an independent scientific review and issued recommendations for the next phase of the response.

Paho and Africa CDC Call for Sustained Investment and Stronger Africa-Americas Cooperation On Pandemic Preparedness

[Africa CDC] At UNGA, Burundi and Guyana joined PAHO and Africa CDC to advance country-led cooperation and financing for pandemic prevention, preparedness and response

Ghana Holds Interest Rate At 14 Percent As Inflation Risks Rise

[Daba Finance] Ghana's central bank kept its benchmark interest rate at 14% for a third straight meeting as policymakers weighed rising inflation against economic growth. The Monetary Policy Committee voted unanimously to hold the rate after its September meeting, as expected by economists.

Africa’s Mineral Strength Is Wasted If Countries Don’t Work Together - New Report

[The Conversation Africa] Green technologies are mineral-intensive: electric vehicles, batteries, solar panels, wind turbines and grids need cobalt, lithium, copper, manganese, graphite and rare earths. The International Energy Agency estimates that electric cars require six times more minerals than a petrol or diesel car. A wind power plant requires about nine times more minerals than a gas-fired plant.

Nigeria/Senegal: Nigeria Prevail but Senegal Draw On Vieira’s Debut in 2027 Afcon Qualifiers

[RFI] Powerhouse outfits Nigeria and Morocco launched their campaigns to reach the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations finals with victories over Madagascar and Gabon respectively on Friday night as World Cup participants Senegal and Egypt were held to draws.

Ethiopia: UN Voices Grave Concern As Fighting Spreads Across Northern Ethiopia

[UN News] The UN said on Friday it remains gravely concerned by the continued deterioration of the security situation across northern Ethiopia, as fighting spreads across multiple fronts and increasingly disrupts humanitarian operations.

Ethiopia: Breaking the Pretoria Architecture - How Ethiopia’s Fragmented Wars Converged Into a Single Existential Threat

[African Arguments] When the Pretoria Cessation of Hostilities Agreement was signed in November 2022, international observers prematurely celebrated the end of one of this century's most devastating conflicts. The silence of the guns in Tigray was treated as a definitive roadmap toward peace. What the international community failed to see was that the Pretoria architecture did not resolve Ethiopia's core systemic collapse; it merely localized and delayed it.

Ethiopia’s Foretold War Arrives

[African Arguments] No one can claim that a return to war in Tigray and northern Ethiopia is a surprise, but it makes it no less horrifying. In just a handful of days, and after months of spiralling tensions and sporadic fighting, the 'grey conflict' the federal government pursued against Tigray has escalated into ''full-blown war,' in the words of Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) vice president Ammanuel Assefa.

Angola: Unitel - Small Investors, Big Losses and the Risk of Capture

Analysis - By September 24, Unitel shares were trading at 28,000 kwanzas on Angola’s stock exchange, down 30 per cent from the July offering price of 40,040 kwanzas. In less than two months, roughly 300 kwanzas had disappeared from the market value of every 1,000 invested. For a country seeking to persuade its citizens to become shareholders, this is a sobering introduction to the stock market. The 15 per cent stake sold for 300.3bn kwanzas now had a market value of 210bn kwanzas.

Sudan: Gold Exporters Accuse Influential Actors of Draining Sudan’s Gold Wealth

[Dabanga] Khartoum -- Sudan's Gold Exporters Division has accused influential actors of taking gold outside official channels, warning that the country is losing billions of dollars in potential revenue while the pound continues to slide.

Sudan’s Farmers Are Ready to Return - Private Investment Could Get Them There

[UN News] The war in Sudan has devastated the economy and agricultural production, but a UN-backed plan aims to mobilise private sector investment to help farmers return to their fields.

Africa Needs Its Own AI Solutions, Not Borrowed Ones, Says Expert

[UN News] Africa should focus its use of technology on solving its own real challenges rather than copying the systems and priorities of other parts of the world.

Africa: Senegal’s President Faye - Macky Sall Best Candidate ‘To Fight for Africa’ At UN

[RFI] Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has thrown his weight behind his predecessor and former political rival Macky Sall to become the next United Nations secretary-general. No one is better placed to fight for Africa's place at the table, he told RFI and France 24.

Ghana/Cote d’Ivoire: Côte d’Ivoire Outfox Ghana On Renard’s Return in Afcon 2027 Qualifier

[RFI] Hervé Renard launched his second spell as Côte d'Ivoire head coach with a 2-0 victory over Ghana in the first qualifying game for next year's Africa Cup of Nations in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania.

Africa Urged to Strengthen Budget Oversight

[New Era] African parliaments have been urged to strengthen their oversight of public finances through well-resourced and independent Parliamentary Budget Offices (PBOs) as the continent confronts rising debt vulnerabilities, illicit financial flows, procurement inefficiencies and increasing demands for public services.

Africa: WHO Director-General’s remarks at the High-Level Meeting on Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response

[WHO] New York -- Your Excellency Dr Khalilur Rahman, President of the General Assembly, Your Excellency Amar Bendjama, President of ECOSOC, My sister, Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohamed, The Right Honourable Helen Clark, Excellencies, dear colleagues and friends,

Nigeria: ‘Dangote Refinery IPO Opens Ownership to Nigerian Investors’

[This Day] Nigerians can invest in Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals with a minimum subscription of N5,250 under an initial public offering launched recently. The company is offering 4.1 billion ordinary shares at N525 each. The offer, valued at about N2.15 trillion if fully subscribed, opened September 14 and is scheduled to close October 13.

Nigeria: Unga - Cavista Convenes U.S., African Leaders On Investment Opportunities

[Vanguard] Cavista Holdings brought together African and U.S. business leaders, investors, policymakers and development finance stakeholders in New York on Monday, September 21, for its annual U.S.-Africa Leadership Dinner, held on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly.

Niger: Canadians, Australians and Americans Relaunch Niger’s Uranium Industry

[Agenzia Fides] Niamey -- Niger's military junta is seeking to relaunch the country's uranium mining industry with the signing of an agreement with Australian company Atomic Eagle, through which the State of Niger has established the Madaouela Mining Company (MAMICO). The company, 60% owned by Atomic Eagle and 40% by the Nigerien State, plans to revive uranium mining operations in Agadez, in the central-northern part of the country.

Kenya: Gulf Energy Receives Drilling Rig in Mombasa As Kenya Targets First Oil in Dec

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya's push to commence commercial crude oil production by the end of 2026 has gained momentum following the arrival of an onshore drilling rig for the South Lokichar oil development at the Port of Mombasa.

South Africa: Former President’s Wife Sounds Alarm On Rising Gender-Based Violence

[Scrolla] Thobeka Madiba-Zuma, wife of former President Jacob Zuma, has called on government to strengthen public safety measures to combat rising gender-based violence. She was speaking at the second annual Queens High Tea in Ballito, held to celebrate King Misuzulu kaZwelithini's birthday.

Namibia Beefs With FMD

[New Era] As the only African country concurrently holding beef export access to the lucrative EU, United States, China and Norwegian markets, Namibia might face a tough time, one threatening livelihood and the economic jugular.

Africa: All of Africa Today - September 25, 2026

Press Review - Uganda Begins $121M South Sudan Power Interconnection Project

Nigeria, U.S. Sign Framework to Attract Investment Into $700bn Mineral Resources

[Premium Times] The framework is expected to use the relationship between the Nigerian and US governments as a foundation for business-to-business transactions and investment across Nigeria's mineral value chain.

Tanzania: Cash Still King in Public Transport Despite Four-Year Digital Push

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- CASH remains overwhelmingly king across Tanzania's public transport sector, with electronic transactions accounting for only 6.8 per cent of fares collected over the past four years, official data show.

Africa: Nigeria Demands Two Permanent UN Seats, Veto Powers for Africa

[Vanguard] Nigeria has demanded at least two permanent seats for Africa on the UN Security Council, with veto powers for as long as the privilege exists.

Nigeria/Madagascar: 2027 Afcon Qualifiers - Five Madagascar Players That Can Shock the Super Eagles

[Premium Times] Fontaine's experience, Raveloson's influence in midfield, Abdallah's movement, Lapoussin's creativity and Caddy's goalscoring threat give the Barea several avenues through which they can trouble Chelle's side

Liberia: ‘Not Built to Silence Free Speech’: Govt Defends Cybercrime Law

[Liberian Observer] River Gee County Senator Francis Saidy Dopoh II has moved to reassure Liberians, particularly journalists, activists and social-media users, that Liberia's newly enacted Cybercrime Act is not intended to suppress criticism, journalism or peaceful dissent, insisting that the law is targeted at cyber-related threats and abuse rather than legitimate expression.

Uganda Begins $121m South Sudan Power Interconnection Project

[Nile Post] Uganda has commenced implementation of the South Sudan-Uganda Power Interconnection Project (SUPIP) after securing UA 91.7 million, equivalent to about US$121 million, from the African Development Fund (ADF) to finance the Ugandan component of the regional electricity project.

Uganda: Netanyahu Thanks Uganda for Yonatan Statue in UN Speech

[Nile Post] Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has publicly thanked Uganda for erecting a statue in honour of his late older brother, Lieutenant Colonel Yonatan "Yoni" Netanyahu, at the Old Entebbe Airport terminal where he was killed during the 1976 hostage-rescue operation.

Africa: Ouch! One in Seven Hospital Patients in Africa Suffers Severe Pain

[UCT] Being admitted to hospital is supposed to bring relief. But for thousands of patients across Africa, hospital care comes with another burden: severe pain. A landmark study led by the University of Cape Town (UCT) found that two-thirds of adults admitted to hospitals across Africa experienced pain, while one in seven suffered severe pain. The study was funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research Global Health Group in Perioperative and Critical Care.

Malawi’s Election Body Is Under Strain - - and the Timing Could Not Be Worse

[Nyasa Times] The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) is facing mounting internal pressure over a contested relocation to Blantyre, alongside a string of other grievances that its own staff union says risk undermining confidence in the body just as it prepares for crucial by-elections and the 2030 general election.

Malawi: Malawi Delegation Skips UN Walkout On Israeli PM Netanyahu

[Nyasa Times] Malawi's delegation to the United Nations General Assembly, led by Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Dr George Chaponda, stayed in the chamber for the duration of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's address, even as delegations from a number of other countries walked out in protest.

Zimbabwe: Parliament Calls for State of Emergency Over Harare Sewage Crisis

[New Zimbabwe] Harare is facing a public health crisis as raw sewage continues to flow into rivers feeding Lake Chivero, the capital's main water source, a Parliamentary report has warned.

Ethiopia: Maps Can Be Misleading - On Purpose - and Their Story Becomes History. The Case of Ethiopia

[The Conversation Africa] Maps are an essential technology of modern life. They help navigate streets, follow deliveries and track storms. They're embedded in election coverage, humanitarian emergencies, military briefings, and development reports. They underpin the "location intelligence" that governments and businesses use to understand where people, services, risks and opportunities are.

Ethiopia - Turning Growth into Lasting Prosperity

[allAfrica] The country has proved that economic momentum is possible. Its harder task is to make growth survive conflict--and turn people, farms and renewable power into jobs, exports and a more durable prosperity.

Nigeria Has the Scale of a Power. It Still Needs the Economy of One

[allAfrica] Africa's most populous country has the market, energy and entrepreneurial talent of a global power. What it still lacks is the productive machinery that can make scale work for its citizens.

Egypt’s Next Economy Lies Beyond the Suez Canal

[allAfrica] For centuries, Egypt's power has flowed from the Nile and its position between continents. In the twenty-first century, the question is whether geography can become industry--and strategic relevance become broadly shared prosperity.

Sudan: Chemical Weapons and Regional Interests Confront ‘Double Standards’

[Nile Post] The war in Sudan is currently classified as one of the fiercest and bloodiest conflicts in Africa. It is no longer merely a war between the Rapid Support Forces and the Sudanese army; regional rivalry has been evident throughout the crisis that erupted in mid-April 2023.

Kenya: Why Lack of Kenyan Work Permit Could Cost Mccarthy Dream of Coaching Man United

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy admits the lack of a work permit to operate in the country might one day cost him his dream of coaching Manchester United.

Rwanda: Former Colleagues Recall New Tooro King’s Time in Rwanda

[New Times] As Prince Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma prepares for his coronation as the new King of Tooro on September 29, his former colleagues in Rwanda have shared memories of a man they describe as humble, professional and dedicated to his work.

Who, CJID Convene African Editors to Develop Road Safety Reporting Guidelines

[CJID] Abuja -- Three-day forum brings editors and journalists from five African countries together around evidence, reporting practice and safer-road policy.

Niger: Junta Strips 5 More Exiled Critics of Nationality

[HRW] Nairobi -- Latest Crackdown Heightens Rights Concerns Amid Renewed Political Tensions

Djibouti Frees Top SA Investigative Journalist Micah Reddy

[Daily Maverick] South African investigative journalist Micah Reddy of the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists was detained on Saturday, but is now on his way back to South Africa.

Sudan: Drone Strikes Destroy More Than 330,000 Learning Materials in Sudan’s North Kordofan State

[Unicef] New York/Nairobi/Khartoum -- Drone strikes on two warehouses in Shikan locality, North Kordofan, on 20 September destroyed over 292,000 school textbooks, 40,000 Arabic Language and Mathematics Review Books, and other learning materials intended for distribution to children.

North Africa: Egypt Declares Suez Canal Secure As August Revenue Surges to $567 Million

[Radio Dalsan] CAIRO -- Egypt's Suez Canal Authority (SCA) has declared the waterway safe, with maritime traffic flowing normally as August revenue rose 56.7 percent year-on-year to $567.1 million, up from $326 million in the same month of 2025. SCA Chairman Osama Rabie announced the figures during a ceremony in Alexandria marking World Maritime Day 2026, organized by the Maritime Transport Sector of the Ministry of Transport.

Liberia: A Decade On - the World Is Still Listening to Liberia’s Ebola Story

[Liberian Observer] Ten years after Ebola swept through Liberia and claimed thousands of lives, the world is still turning to this small West African nation for answers. On Sunday, in a wide-ranging conversation, Chris McCall of The Lancet's World Report, the news section of one of the world's oldest and most trusted medical journals, sat down with Gregory T. Blamoh, Secretary General of the Liberia National Red Cross Society (LNRCS), to revisit an outbreak that reshaped the country's approach to public health emergencies.

African Development Bank Group and France Deepen Cooperation On Capital Mobilisation and Private-Sector Development

[African Development Bank (AfDB)] The African Development Bank Group and France are developing a more integrated approach to financing projects, strengthening delivery and widening private-sector participation across African countries.

At Africa Food Systems Forum, African Development Bank, African Ministers Call for Push Toward Market-Driven Growth

[African Development Bank (AfDB)] Government ministers, development partners, and private-sector leaders gathered in Kigali on 2 September to take stock of the African Development Bank Group's African Emergency Food Production Facility across 34 countries and to discuss the initiative's next steps.

Africa: All of Africa Today - September 22, 2026

[allAfrica] Monrovia -- South Africa Pushes for Permanent African Seat on UN Security Council

Kenya: Kenyatta Clears Way for New Jubilee Leadership

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has formally cleared the way for a leadership transition in the Jubilee Party, asking members to accept former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i to take his place as the party prepares for the 2027 General Election.

Ethiopia: UN Voices Concern Over Worsening Security Situation, Armed-Group Coalition and Drone Strikes in Ethiopia

[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- The United Nations has expressed deep concern over what it described as a worsening security situation in Ethiopia, citing the formation of a new coalition of armed groups, continued insecurity and reports of drone strikes.

Mozambique: Supreme Court Refuses Live Broadcast of Mondlane Trial

[AIM] Maputo -- Mozambique's Supreme Court has rejected the request filed by defendant Venâncio Mondlane, a former presidential candidate, to have his trial broadcast live on television and social media.

Malawi: Zambian Cops Storm Malawi to Recover 20 Stolen Cows

[Nyasa Times] A dramatic cross-border operation saw Zambian police storm into Malawi last week, hunting down a gang accused of rustling 20 cattle from a farmer's kraal -- in a heist that left the victim counting devastating losses worth 116,500 Zambian Kwacha.

African Universities Push Joint Research, Ai Skills

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- UNIVERSITIES across Africa are seeking closer cooperation in research and innovation so that graduates can work in an economy, which is being reshaped by Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Kenya: IG Kanja Back in Court for Sentencing Over Nairobi Roadblocks

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja returns to the High Court on Tuesday as the case over police roadblocks erected in Nairobi during the June 25 protests reaches a critical stage.

Nigeria Records First Tele-Robotic Surgery As Surgeon Operates On Abuja Patient From Ogun State

[Leadership] Nigeria has recorded its first tele-robotic surgery after a surgeon in Ogun State remotely performed a complex kidney cancer operation on a patient in Abuja on Saturday, September 19.

Malawi: Prophet Bushiri’s Massive Salvation Crusade Set to Hit Lilongwe This Saturday

[Nyasa Times] The countdown is well and truly on, with just days to go until famous preacher Prophet Shepherd Bushiri rolls into Lilongwe for his eagerly awaited Harvest Mandate Salvation Festival, set to take over the Garden of Peace in Area 43 on 26 September.

Corporate Council on Africa Announces Côte d’Ivoire as Host of 2027 U.S.-Africa Business Summit

[Corporate Council on Africa] New York -- Côte d'Ivoire will take center stage in the U.S.-Africa business relationship in 2027, as Corporate Council on Africa (CCA) today announced that the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire will host the 2027 U.S.-Africa Business Summit.

African Journalists Leaders Rally for Stronger Collective Action

Press Release - The Steering Committee meeting, which was held from 17 - 18 September, assessed attacks on media freedom, violations of journalists’ labour rights and the growing economic pressures facing journalists and news media organisations. Members examined conditions in specific countries and regions, stressing the need for concrete action to defend journalists’ rights and safeguard journalism.

Africa: World Recognizing Africa as a ‘Gamechanger for Global Business’ - UN Chief

[allAfrica] Geneva -- United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has told the Global Africa Business Initiative that Africa represents a $3 trillion market opportunity and the world is finally recognizing it as a ''gamechanger for global business''.

Egypt: President El-Sisi Meets the Director of the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency, the CIA

[Presidency of Egypt] Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with Director of the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency, the CIA, Mr. John Ratcliffe. The meeting was also attended by Director of the General Intelligence Service, Minister Hassan Rashad.

Malawi’s Climate Fight ‘Strangled’ By Crushing Debt Burden, Actionaid Warns

[Nyasa Times] Malawi is being denied the chance to fight back against climate change because a staggering 24 percent of the national budget is being swallowed up by debt repayments, campaigners have warned.

Kenya: ‘I Was Not Aware’ - Museveni Mourns Jirongo Months After His Death

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has mourned former Lugari MP Cyrus Jirongo, saying he only recently learnt that the Kenyan politician died in a road accident in December 2025.

Kenya: Kindiki Embarks On Mt Kenya Unity Mission After Kirigiti Endorsement

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has pledged to heed the call by Mt Kenya elders to unite the region, promising to engage leaders and communities across the mountain in a reconciliation drive ahead of the 2027 General Election.

Mozambique: Government to Impose Restriction On Water Use Due to El Niño

[AIM] Maputo -- Mozambican government intends to impose restriction on water use in order to use it for human consumption, health issues, critical food production and livestock watering in the event of worsening rain shortages due to El Niño weather phenomenon, which is expected to cause severe drought in the country's southern and central regions.

Ethiopia: African Psychiatrists Convene in Addis Ababa to Advance Ai-Powered Mental Healthcare

[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Psychiatrists from Ethiopia and across Africa have convened in Addis Ababa to explore how artificial intelligence (AI) and digital psychiatry can expand access to quality mental healthcare across the continent, according to the Ministry of Health.

Angola: New Toll Charges Come Into Force Today in Angola

[ANGOP] Luanda -- New toll charges on Angola's National Road Network come into force this Friday (18), with a formal ceremony taking place at Barra do Kwanza, in the municipality of Belas, Luanda Province, according to the Ministry of Public Works, Urbanism and Housing (MINOPUH).

South Africa: Sassa Sets the Record Straight On Loans Reviews and Payment Dates

[Scrolla] SASSA says it does not offer loans, and only one funeral policy deduction may be taken from a grant, with the beneficiary's written consent. Being called in for an income review does not mean a beneficiary is suspected of fraud or that their grant will be stopped, SASSA says.

Nigeria: ICC Case - AB Sunrise Power and Transmission Company Limited (Sunrise) V. Federal Government of Nigeria (Nigeria) V. Mr. Leno Adesanya

[State Department] An International Arbitration Tribunal under the auspices of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) in Paris, today, September 17, 2026, issued an award in favour of our country, rejecting the claims in the arbitration instituted by Sunrise Power and Transmission Company Ltd (Sunrise).

Malawi: Professor Zimani Kadzamira - the Scholar Who Stepped Out of His Family’s Political Shadow

[Nyasa Times] Professor Zimani David Kadzamira, former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Malawi and brother of Cecilia Kadzamira, the long-serving official hostess to President Hastings Kamuzu Banda, has died.

Malawi: Silver Swoop for Rising Star Khumbula in Shock Mid-Season Raid On Moyale

[Nyasa Times] FDH Bank Premiership giants Silver Strikers have completed a swoop for hotshot attacker Aubren Khumbula, snapping him up from Moyale Barracks for an undisclosed fee.

Tanzania: Police Impound 103 Motorcycles in Crackdown

[Daily News] Mwanza -- POLICE in Mwanza have impounded 103 motorcycles and detained 30 suspects during a crackdown targeting reckless riders practices that residents say have become a growing public nuisance.

Uganda: Police Spent Shs59.3 Million to Transcribe Audio, Videos in Besigye Treason Case

[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- The High Court in Kampala has heard that the Criminal Investigations Department of Police paid UGX 59,300,000 to Makerere University's Institute of Languages Project Account for transcription services of audios and videos arising from various meetings in which jailed Dr Kizza Besigye and others discussed a treason plot.

Uganda: Kisoro Residents Warned to Brace for Heavy Rains, Floods and Landslides Until 2027

[Nile Post] Residents of Kisoro District in southwestern Uganda have been warned to prepare for heavier rainfall, floods, landslides and lightning strikes expected to persist through 2027.

Tanzania: Fuel, Fertiliser Subsidies to Ease Inflation

[Daily News] Zanzibar -- FUEL and fertiliser subsidies, tax relief on essential food imports and tighter market price monitoring are among measures being used to curb inflation and protect the purchasing power of the currency, the House of Representatives heard yesterday.

Kenya: New GSU Officers to Bolster Security Ahead of 2027 Polls, Murkomen Says

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Government has signalled an enhanced security deployment ahead of the 2027 General Election following the graduation of a new batch of General Service Unit (GSU) officers.

Mozambique: At Least 17 Dead Following Road Accident in Zavala

[AIM] Maputo -- At least 17 people have lost their lives and two were injured following a road accident in Zavala district, southern Mozambican province of Inhambane.

South Africa: Three Years of Silence On State Land, Communities Pay the Cost

[GroundUp] Government asked communities applying for land to follow the rules. Then it went silent.

South Africa’s ‘Average Salary’ Isn’t What Most People Actually Earn

[Scrolla] South Africa's average monthly salary is around R29,500, according to Stats SA, but the true middle-ground figure is closer to R27,200. A small number of highly paid executives and professionals pull the national average up, while most workers earn far less, many at or near minimum wage.

Kenya: Fuel Tanker Explosion Kills Three, Injures 14 On Eldoret-Turbo Road

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- At least three people have been confirmed dead and 14 others injured after a petroleum tanker exploded along the Eldoret-Turbo road near Paul Boit Secondary School on Thursday night.

Kenya: 10 Evacuated After Tanker Explosion On Eldoret-Webuye Road

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Ten casualties have been evacuated to various hospitals after a petroleum tanker exploded along the Eldoret-Webuye Road near Paul Boit Secondary School.

KOAFEC 2026 - African Development Bank and Korea’s Export-Import Bank Strengthen Partnership to Finance Africa’s Strategic Priorities

[African Development Bank (AfDB)] The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) and the Export-Import Bank of Korea (KEXIM) have signed a new memorandum of understanding to deepen co-financing cooperation on projects across Africa and mobilise additional resources for the continent's sustainable development.

African Development Bank and Korea’s National Information Society Agency Deepen Partnership On Africa’s Ai and Digital Transformation

[African Development Bank (AfDB)] The African Development Bank and the Korean National Information Society Agency (NIA) signed a letter of intent on Wednesday, laying the groundwork for an expanded partnership to promote artificial intelligence (AI) and digital transformation across Africa.

Somalia: U.S. Renews $5 Million Reward for Information On Khadra Essa

[Shabelle] Washington -- The United States has renewed a reward of up to $5 million for information leading to the identification or location of Khadra Essa, also known as Umm Qaqa al-Somali, whom the U.S. government identifies as the chief sharia instructor of an all-female Islamic State (ISIS) battalion.

South Africa: Stop Sardine Fishing, Warn Conservationists

[GroundUp] Mass die-offs of sardines have prompted the government to limit sardine catch until 2 October, but conservationists say this is not enough

South Africa: JMPD Units On High Alert Following Murder of Women in Ekurhuleni

[SAnews.gov.za] The Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) has announced that it is placing operational units on heightened alert along regional borders to support ongoing investigations into the deaths of eight women in Ekurhuleni.

Nigeria: Fact-Check - Gov Sani’s Claim That Kaduna Hasn’t Taken Loans Since 2023 Is Misleading

[Premium Times] Kaduna Governor Uba Sani's claim that he has borrowed "not one kobo" since taking office is at odds with state records showing ₦10.03bn in loan receipts under his administration, while FAAC data also challenge his ₦6.7bn monthly deduction claim.

Malawi: Nyasa Times’ Report On British Woman’s Abduction Goes Global - BBC, Daily Mail, Metro Pick Up Story

[Nyasa Times] Nyasa Times' report on the abduction of a British woman in Blantyre has gained major international attention, with leading UK media organisations including the BBC, Daily Mail and Metro subsequently reporting on the incident.

Rwanda Eyes Nuclear Tech to Improve Agriculture

[New Times] The governement is exploring the use of nuclear and isotopic techniques to improve agricultural productivity, food safety and resilience to climate change, Minister of State for Infrastructure Armand Zingiro has said.

Kenya: Gachagua Hits Back At Ruto Over Uhuru Attacks

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has fired back at President William Ruto over his recent attacks on retired President Uhuru Kenyatta, saying the former Head of State is not the President's opponent in the 2027 election.

Mali: One Man’s Quest to End Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in Mali

[IPS] United Nations -- After years of defending FGM as a cultural practice, Sidi Haidara came to a realization: No tradition should come at the expense of a girl's health, rights, or future.

Congo-Kinshasa: Ebola Outbreak Slows in Parts of DR Congo but Crisis Remains Severe

[RFI] Ebola infections are slowing in parts of eastern Democratic Republic of Congo four months into the outbreak, but cases are climbing fast in North Kivu and the World Health Organization (WHO) says it is too early to declare that the epidemic has peaked.

Africa: All of Africa Today - September 16, 2026

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South Africa: U.S. Imposes Visa Restrictions on South Africa, Citing Race-Based Discrimination

[allAfrica] The United States has announced visa restrictions against people it accuses of discriminating against South Africa's white minority.

Nigeria: Customs Modernisation, Human Capital and Nigeria’s Digital AfCFTA Journey

[Vanguard] For decades, the Nigeria Customs Service was largely associated with physical cargo examination, revenue collection, seizures, border enforcement and the paperwork that accompanied international trade.

Nigeria: Lagos 2027 - Rhodes-Vivour Questions Hamzat’s Eligibility Over U.S. Allegiance

[Vanguard] Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate in Lagos State, has questioned the eligibility of Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat to contest the 2027 governorship election, citing his alleged oath of allegiance to the United States.

Nigeria: Dangote IPO - Small Investors to Get Priority If Offer Is Oversubscribed

[Vanguard] President and Chief Executive of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has assured retail and small investors that they will receive priority allocation if the ongoing Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Dangote Petroleum Refinery is oversubscribed.

Nigeria: NDLEA Arrests Another Mexican Drug Kingpin, Dismantles Ebonyi Meth Lab

[This Day] Abuja -- The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a Mexican methamphetamine kingpin attempting to flee Nigeria and dismantled another industrial-scale clandestine laboratory, exposing an expanding international network seeking to establish drug production facilities in the country's forests and rural communities.

Liberia: Former Education Minister Cautions On $1b Revenue Celebration

[New Republic] MONROVIA--Former Education Minister George Kronnisanyon Werner has urged government and citizens to be cautious in how they interpret Liberia's reported $1 billion revenue milestone, warning that the announcement does not mean "a fresh billion dollars is sitting somewhere" waiting to be shared.

Nigeria: NDLEA Dismantles Industrial Meth Lab, Arrests Mexican Drug Kingpin in Lagos

[This Day] The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has dismantled another industrial-scale methamphetamine laboratory and arrested a Mexican national, identified as Arturo Carrera Loaiza, who the agency described as a drug kingpin linked to a wider network involved in the establishment of clandestine methamphetamine laboratories in Nigeria.

Rwanda: Breaking the Silence Around Sexual and Reproductive Health

[New Times] Alexa Gabriella Mugisha spent years believing that the severe pain she experienced during her periods was normal.

Malawi: MPs Offer to Send Chilima Crash Witness for Psychiatric Tests

[Nyasa Times] One MP openly asked whether Duma should be sent for a brain scan to examine his mental state

Uganda: General Muhoozi Reinstates Uganda’s Participation in 2027 Invictus Games

[Nile Post] Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba has reinstated Uganda's participation in the 2027 Invictus Games in Birmingham, United Kingdom, following clarification from Buckingham Palace on the position of King Charles III.

Ethiopia Temporarily Reassigns Tigray University Students to Other Public Universities

[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Ethiopia's Ministry of Education has announced the temporary reassignment of students previously enrolled at universities in the Tigray region to other public universities, citing the "current circumstances" in the region and the need to ensure students can continue their education safely.

Mali: The Success Mali Must Move Beyond

[allAfrica] Mali built a cotton sector capable of producing, ginning and exporting at scale. Mossadeck Bally argues that this success must now support a more demanding ambition: retain more fibre, begin with spinning and finance industry for the long term.

Nigeria: Tinubu, Atiku, Obi, 15 Others Make Final Presidential Candidates’ List

[Premium Times] The gender distribution of the list showed that, out of the 18 presidential flag bearers, 16 are male (88.9 per cent) and two are female.

Congo-Kinshasa: As Catches Dwindle, Congo River Fishermen Turn to Plastic Waste

[RFI] On the Congo River, plastic is becoming the catch of the day. Some fishermen around Kinshasa, capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo, can now make more money pulling plastic from the water than catching fish, as declining catches and growing waste pollution threaten an artisanal way of life.