Libyan rival political factions have signed a new deal backed by the UN with the intention of solving their political deadlock and holding elections in 24 months. The agreement was brokered by the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) in Tripoli to settle disputes regarding the electoral law and the organizing body of the […]
South Africa’s fast-growing chrome sector is fueling a potentially hazardous underground economy, one in which unemployed and migrant workers are involved in illegal mining activities under extremely risky and unprotected circumstances. The problem came to light in August after the collapse of an abandoned mine shaft close to Rustenburg in the North West province left […]
Over six decades after apartheid police fired upon protestors in Sharpeville, the victims and survivors of the Sharpeville Massacre have decided to sue the South African government over compensation and the abolition of legislation that they consider has prevented them from pursuing justice in South Africa for almost 60 years. The case was launched by […]
Senegal’s $2.2 billion IMF programme is being criticized politically following questions raised by lawmakers regarding the decision to increase cooperation with the International Monetary Fund in view of the nation’s heavy debt situation. The Prime Minister of Senegal, Ahmadou Al Aminou Mohamed Lo, defended the programme in a National Assembly debate on Tuesday, stating that […]
Dangote’s plans for a $15-$16 billion refinery in Lamu, Kenya, are advancing, with the megaproject up against the challenge of sourcing enough crude oil for the plant, which is designed to refine 700,000 barrels per day. The construction phase is expected to commence on September 30, 2026, with commissioning to happen around 2030. The refinery […]
There have been protests in and around Banjul in Gambia owing to a worsening electricity crisis in the country. Citizens of Gambia are staging a protest and have burned tires and blocked roads in the country as they demand that President Barrow step down from his post. The protests started overnight between September 7 and […]
The relationship between Africa and the UAE is often analyzed based on investments, trade activities, and ports. However, there is another aspect in which it may be seen: prosperity from the point of view of Africa. In his opinion article, Dr. Yonas Adaye Adeto, Director of the Institute for Peace and Security Studies at Addis […]
In a bid to dispose of assets recovered from the anti-corruption campaign in Angola, the country has approved the public share offer of 34% equity stake in Standard Bank Angola with an aim of raising to $228 million from the sale of shares owned by Carlos São Vicente, a convicted businessman. When Will the Standard […]
Dangote Petroleum Refinery of Nigeria is about to go public with an IPO opening on September 14, 2026, and this is going to be the largest stock offering in Africa’s history. The refinery plans to issue 4.1 billion ordinary shares priced at ₦525 per share and thus raise about ₦2.15 trillion ($1.63 billion), if it […]
The Kenyan government has embarked on cracking down on foreigners running businesses within its borders, leading to backlash from traders and fear of xenophobia. In his speech on September 7, President William Ruto ordered that all small-scale businesses run by foreigners be closed. According to him, Kenyans should be first to hawk and conduct small […]
The crisis at the Strait of Hormuz is costing an additional $21.9 billion in fossil fuel imports for 32 African nations, with Egypt, South Africa, Morocco, and Tanzania being the most heavily affected nations. In a new study conducted by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA), 32 of the 41 African […]
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) tightens its state control over the geological data necessary to discover and develop mineral resources of the country. In this way, Kinshasa will have more opportunities to exert influence on the location of future investments and the access of companies to discoveries. Such actions come amid the fast development […]
The Kenyan government has announced that there is an opportunity for undocumented East African Community nationals to be granted temporary amnesty and legal protection until their situation is regularized. The decision has been made in response to fears and concerns expressed by foreign traders, especially the Burundians, after the government issued directives to target foreigners […]
Air Tanzania has resumed the operation of its Dar es Salaam-Moscow flights today, September 7, following temporary suspension owing to safety concerns along the route. The resumption of services by the airline comes just hours after the airline revealed that the flights will be suspended temporarily. According to Air Tanzania, the decision was made after […]
A new Ebola case has been reported in rebel-held eastern Democratic Republic of Congo just weeks after AFC/M23 rebel forces said their areas are free of the disease. The Ebola case is related to a 21-year-old man who travelled from Butembo into North Kivu, which is under the control of the AFC/M23 rebels. The patient […]
The military government of Niger has accused France of instigating a failed mutiny by soldiers that destabilized the capital, Niamey, in Niger on August 29, 2026, adding more strain to the already existing relations between Niger and its former colonial master. The attempted coup started at a military camp located at Niamey International Airport, and […]
The rules on gold export have become stricter for Ghana, requiring certain exporters to refine gold doré within the country as it seeks to retain more value from the gold production sector. The new regulation will come into effect on September 1, 2026, and will cover SFAs exporting gold doré purchased under deals with certified […]
A fire that led to the loss of at least 22 lives occurred during a wedding celebration in Panacée Events Hall in Kinshasa, making the night of joy turn into one of the deadliest fires for Kinshasa city in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The fire erupted during the night from Friday to Saturday in […]
At least 25 people lost their lives in a deadly accident when a bus plunged into a ravine on Fogo Island, Cape Verde. This was among the deadliest accidents on the roads of Cape Verde in recent times. This accident occurred on Saturday evening on the hilly Campanas de Cima route in northern Fogo, when […]
The United Nations General Assembly has endorsed a new approach to world maps that will give a better representation of the size of Africa, making this a significant win for the continent-wide #CorrectTheMap campaign. The resolution sponsored by Togo and supported by other African Union member states was voted on September 4 in favor with […]