In Namibia, beef is more than food. It is culture, trade and income all at once. The Namibia cattle disease outbreak, a foot-and-mouth epidemic first confirmed on 23 September 2026, is now putting all three under strain. From Karasburg to the Zambezi Veterinary officials found the first case on a commercial farm in the Karasburg […]
Inside the Cape Town conference halls, deals were on the agenda. Outside, a very different message rang out. The African Energy Week protests on Tuesday brought climate campaigners onto the pavement, demanding an end to new oil and gas exploration across the continent. “Africa Exploitation Week” Activists from Greenpeace Africa and Extinction Rebellion picketed the […]
Several villagers in Cameroon’s Far North have fled following an attack in Madegoua village in which at least 15 individuals lost their lives. The attack occurred around 2 am on September 17, 2026, in Madegoua, near Makary in Logone-et-Chari. According to local sources quoted by Reuters, an armed group attacked the village and dragged some […]
Niger has entered into a new deal with Australian uranium mining company Atomic Eagle that would see the Madaouela Uranium Project be relaunched after years of dispute over the mining project in the northern part of Niger. Under the deal, Niger’s government is going to have a 40% stake in the project compared to the […]
The journey for the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations PAMOJA 2027 kicks off this week as 48 national teams will compete in the group stage of this AFCON in 12 different groups. The first match day will be held from September 24 to September 26, 2026, while Match Day 2 will take place until […]
A shooting took place at a house party in KwaMakhutha, south of Durban, resulting in 11 fatalities and three others wounded, following an attack by three unidentified gunmen who stormed into the residence and started shooting at several people in the house. The incident took place on the night of September 22 in the Ziko […]
Northern Ethiopia’s Tigray region is currently witnessing the most significant security escalation in the post 2020–2022 war period following the capture of Mekelle’s main airport and the suspension of Ethiopian Airlines flights to three airports in the region. These developments came amid reports of continued fighting in Tigray and neighboring Afar and Amhara regions, casting […]
In addition to participating in national protests against gender-based violence and murders of women, the South African running community has expressed their condolences for Elizabeth “Tsontso” Moselakgomo, 38 years old, who was murdered following the discovery of nine women’s bodies in Ekurhuleni. Incident in Ekurhuleni There have been discoveries of nine bodies in Ekurhuleni in […]
It’s almost a month since armed criminals attacked some communities in Niger State, but there are still hundreds of residents who are missing. Residents from the Borgu area of the state claim that about 600 to 700 people were kidnapped during the attacks of August 21, leaving their families demanding answers. What Happened in Borgu? […]
Seven Ethiopian opposition and armed groups have formed a new alliance with the purpose of bringing down the Prosperity Party-led government of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and establishing an inclusive transitional government. The Ethiopian People’s Forces Alliance for Survival, or simply the Alliance for Survival, was formed on September 20, 2026. The formation of this […]
Mozambique is looking for another IMF support program after its earlier one was terminated. Despite the program ending early, the country still has many debt and financing issues. The conclusion of the IMF team, which visited Mozambique up until September 18, showed that additional reforms should be conducted before launching a new IMF program. Unsustainability […]
Barrick’s Loulo-Gounkoto gold mine in Mali is facing threats of labour disruption from September 28 due to the issuance of a strike notice by unions representing workers at the gold complex over unresolved issues such as overtime pay, mission costs, and labor agreements. This strike comes at a time when the mine is recovering from […]
A European Union antitrust regulatory body has stepped closer to rejecting South African paper producer Sappi’s plans to form a €1.42 billion ($1.66 billion) joint venture with Finland-based company UPM-Kymmene over competition issues. According to Reuters, September 18th news reported that the European Commission plans to reject the proposal after both parties refused to make […]
A deadly armed ambush in Gotu, Isiolo County, has claimed the lives of five people, among whom are three security personnel, reflecting the rising fears over banditry and livestock violence in northern Kenya. The armed ambush took place in Gotu, Isiolo County, on September 16, 2026, where the security force, along with local community members, […]
The death of 37 miners suspected of illegal mining activity in Nigeria’s detention center has prompted protests, a government investigation, and calls for accountability in Niger State. They were arrested in raids conducted on September 15 and 16 as part of the crackdown on illegal mining in the Wushishi-Lukoto area. The detainees were later kept […]
Drive past any suburb in Johannesburg on a Friday morning and you’ll see bins spilling over onto the pavement. It’s become normal. But behind that everyday mess is a much bigger problem: the city’s landfill sites are almost completely full, and nobody has a quick fix ready. How Bad Has the Landfill Situation Become? Let’s […]
At least 15 people lost their lives during a dawn raid that occurred in the Cameroonian village of Madegoua, located in the Far North region. As Reuters reports, the armed attack happened around 2 a.m. on Thursday, September 17. The information was provided by a member of local vigilantes and an administrator. The raiders took […]
According to the latest World Health Organization (WHO) situation report, the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has seen 7,258 confirmed cases of the disease, and 3,510 people have died. Transmission has been confirmed in seven provinces, and UN and WHO officials caution that although there may be indications of a […]
Ghana has curtailed diesel and petrol exports to Burkina Faso and Mali amid tightening of global fuel supplies and growing domestic demand for petroleum products. BOST Energies, the Ghana-based state corporation, move illustrates the reliance of the landlocked Sahelian economies on the coastal West African economies for the import of fuels. According to BOST managing […]
In recent times, the US has introduced new visa restrictions that target particular foreign nationals in relation to South African policies that allow racial discrimination, forced land acquisition without compensation, or attacks on minorities. This development, announced by the US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on September 15, 2026, is yet another source of friction […]