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? […]
South Africa-US relations have hit rock bottom again, following an announcement by Washington of new visa restrictions against some South African officials. The restrictions were announced by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on September 15, stating that they will be against foreign nationals involved in any policies that Washington claims enable uncompensated land grabs, […]
South Africa has recently taken yet another step to open up its national rail network to private train operators, as the government has gazetted a new Network Statement regulating access to the country’s rail network for 2026/27 and 2027/28. The reform deviates once again from the traditional arrangement, where the state-owned company Transnet Freight Rail […]
Kenya has inked a five-year deal with the Emerging Markets Working Group of Stanford University’s Hoover Institution to enhance AI, data, and policy research use in government policymaking. The Memorandum of Understanding was inked in New York during the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly by Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary […]
Kenya has unveiled a new digital platform that seeks to connect millions of Kenyans residing in foreign countries with opportunities for investment and business in their home country. The new Diaspora Impact Platform was launched by President William Ruto in New York on September 20, 2026, as part of his meeting with Kenyans in America […]
Uganda has decided to suspend all its military ties with Türkiye, thereby putting an abrupt end to an important bilateral military relationship following mounting tensions between Kampala and Ankara. The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) made this announcement on September 19, 2026, stating that the suspension will continue until the outstanding issues related to mutual […]
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 […]
Escalating violence in Yemen’s western region has forced over 112,000 people to become displaced in just two weeks and made almost 3,000 others leave for Djibouti across the Gulf of Aden, according to the United Nations and the International Organization for Migration (IOM). In this rapidly unfolding situation, Djibouti is now bracing itself for as […]
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 […]
Burundi’s under-20 football team has been grinding through one of the toughest regional qualifying races on the continent right now. The CECAFA U-20 AFCON qualifiers in Tanzania decide which young East and Central African sides get a shot at continental football, and Burundi wants to be part of that story. For South African fans who […]
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 […]
Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda must complete their preparations for hosting the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament in about nine months, which the President of CAF Patrice Motsepe said were behind schedule, but ruled out the need for any alternative hosts. The event is expected to take place between June 19 and July 17, […]
Uganda’s shilling has approached the Shs4,000-to-the-dollar level because of the ongoing Iran war that causes disruptions in the global oil market and leads to increased U.S. dollar demand. The shilling was traded at 3,925 to 3,935 per dollar on September 17 as compared to 3,860 to 3,870 per dollar seven days earlier, as reported by […]
Total exports by Nigeria to other African countries grew to ₦10.72 trillion in the first six months of 2026, compared to ₦4.82 trillion in the same period of 2025, based on an analysis of trade data released by Nigeria’s National Bureau of Statistics. While the increase has cemented Nigeria’s status as one of the biggest […]
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 […]