South Africa’s police force has sacked suspended Crime Intelligence deputy head Major-General Feroz Khan, but this move will not affect the separate criminal proceedings against him. After failing to show up at the disciplinary hearing conducted by the senior official presiding over Khan’s accelerated disciplinary proceeding, the officer has been declared dismissed from the ranks […]
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of Nigeria warns that the development of disinformation using Artificial Intelligence may prove to be one of the major threats to the credibility of the country’s 2027 General Election. The statement was made yesterday by INEC Chairman Professor Joash Amupitan in his speech, which was read on his behalf […]
South Africa’s local government elections scheduled for November 4, 2026, can become yet another political watershed moment in the country’s history, as analysts predict a large number of municipalities to be born without a majority. The election will take place just about two years after the defeat of the ruling African National Congress (ANC) in […]
Uber officially announced the withdrawal of its ride-hailing service from Nigeria and Uganda after operating in Nigeria for 12 years and in Uganda for ten years. The company halted its operations in the two nations on September 2, 2026, after a comprehensive evaluation of its business priorities and investment focus in Africa. According to the […]
A massive garbage pile that collapsed in the Dar-es-Salam landfill in Conakry, Guinea, has killed at least 31 people on August 23, 2026, after tonnes of waste buried nearby residents and houses during heavy rains. The incident occurred in one of the biggest and oldest waste disposals in Guinea, where huge piles of accumulated waste […]
Senegal has struck an agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on a new $2.2 billion, 36-month financing deal designed to help with economic and financial reforms in the period between 2026 and 2029. The deal was reached on September 1 and comes at a time when Senegal is experiencing debt challenges due to uncovered […]
South Africa’s increasingly hostile stance toward Israel has led to increased speculation about connections within the country’s political, religious and humanitarian communities. The main claim is that decades-long ties between South African Muslim groups, officials involved in the Muslim Brotherhood and Qatar-affiliated networks on one hand, and ANC officials, on the other hand, have created […]
In West Africa, an impressive regional electricity grid is currently being constructed with the aim of linking power grids in 15 countries, making it possible for governments to reduce power generation costs by trading electricity across borders. This 4,000km-long high-voltage electricity transmission network operates under the West African Power Pool (WAPP). Unlike in the current […]
Uganda has been given experimental Ebola antibody treatment from the United States as health officials brace themselves for more infections emanating from the outbreak currently happening in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The treatment called MBP134 was supplied to the Ministry of Health of Uganda on August 27, coincidentally the same day the WHO […]
14 pirates were slain and four pirate vessels sunk in a 10-day joint mission carried out by the Turkish Navy and Somalia’s armed forces to free the hijacked MV Lutuf near Somalia. The rescue mission resulted in the recovery of the Cameroonian-registered cargo ship after the remaining pirates fled due to continued onslaught by the […]
Shoprite Holdings has shown good financial performance for the year ended 2026, with the increase in merchandise sales to R270.8 billion due to the efforts of the South African retail company in attracting customers with low cost, online shopping, and expansion within its range of supermarkets. The diluted headline earnings per share (DHEPS) for the […]
India has restarted negotiations with Zambia over investments in copper and other critical minerals as New Delhi turns to foreign countries to secure the supply of raw materials needed by the fast-growing economy and renewable energy industry of India. Sources said that the officials of India’s Ministry of Mines had held initial discussions with their […]
The military uprising that took place in Niamey in Niger has revealed mounting tensions within the military, making one wonder if General Abdourahamane Tiani’s administration will manage to keep the soldiers fighting the insurgent groups loyal to his regime. The botched mutiny that took place on August 29 involved soldiers seizing parts of Air Base […]
Zambia Hakainde Hichilema was sworn in today as president of the nation for his second five-year term after winning a controversial election held on August 13 amid treason accusations against his major opponent, Brian Mundubile. The re-elected president secured nearly 60% of the total votes cast, according to the electoral body, while Mundubile secured a […]
Lionel Messi has retired from international football at 39, bringing to a close the best-ever international football career of a man who has worn an Argentina shirt. Lionel Messi leaves behind a rich heritage as the top goalscorer and appearance-maker for his nation after helping Argentina win the FIFA World Cup in 2022, Copa America […]
Eleven people have been killed in Algeria in a series of deadly wildfires, which swept through provinces in the northeast of the country during a heatwave. The provinces of Jijel, Béjaïa and Tizi Ouzou have seen some of the most extensive damage as the fires razed through homes, farm lands and livestock. Temperatures in the […]
The start of the 2026/27 Football Kenya Federation Premier League (FKF-PL) season still hangs in the balance after the legal battle regarding the promotion and relegation rules led to the delay of the first round. The first matches were initially set to take place from August 31 to September 2, 2026, but FKF has now […]
President of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa, goes to the Western Cape High Court on Monday to contest the Section 89 Independent Panel report that may decide the progress of the impeachment proceedings of the Phala Phala matter by Parliament. The legal fight is a further test for the president since he wishes for the report […]
A 37-year-old man has been arrested over allegations of being involved in an alleged R635 million Tembisa Hospital tender fraud, and South African authorities are preparing to take him to court for this. The arrest comes in the wake of investigations of alleged corruption and financial misconduct over procurement in Tembisa Hospital in Gauteng. The […]
