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Western Sahara Peace Process Reversal Raises Conflict Risk, Commentary Says
A newly published commentary by Owei Lakemfa argues that Western Sahara’s peace process is being reversed and warns that conflict in Africa is becoming…
Ademola Lookman Reportedly Unavailable for Nigeria’s Next Test
Ademola Lookman was forced off late in the first half of Nigeria’s match against Tanzania in Uyo. Moses Simon replaced him, and Lookman is reported to…
Nigeria, South Africa Trade Criticism Over Ceremony Livestream Exclusion
Nigeria and South Africa exchanged public criticism after Nigeria was excluded from a diplomatic ceremony livestream. A Nigerian statement said some…
Miss Universe 2026 Visa Uncertainty Disrupts African Participation
Visa-rule uncertainty has disrupted African participation in Miss Universe 2026.
Ethiopia Presents Green Development as Economic Transformation Strategy
Ethiopia is presenting green development as an economic strategy, not only an environmental pledge. Deputy Prime Minister Temesgen Truneh said the…
Ethiopia Recognizes Abbay and Red Sea Strategic Forum
Ethiopia has formally recognized the Abbay and Red Sea Strategic Forum, an institution intended to connect scholarly research, scientific studies…
Shamseddin Giwa Explains Why Many Nigerian Marriages Fail
Marriage therapist Shamseddin Giwa has discussed why many Nigerian marriages fail, focusing on the social pressures that keep women in unhappy unions…
South Africa Arrive in Nairobi Ahead of Kenya AFCON Qualifier
South Africa’s Bafana Bafana arrived in Nairobi on November 14 ahead of their AFCON 2027 Group D return qualifier against Kenya next Tuesday at Nyayo…
Yusuf Tuggar Condemns South Africa Xenophobia, Calls for Solidarity
Nigeria’s Foreign Affairs Minister Yusuf Tuggar called for renewed pan-African solidarity and condemned what he described as “Afrophobia” in South…
MSF Warns of Diphtheria Antitoxin Shortages Amid 1,126 Nigeria Deaths
Médecins Sans Frontières says shortages of diphtheria antitoxin are forcing medical teams to ration treatment in northern Nigeria. Reported deaths from…
Nigeria Warned Minerals Sector Could Repeat Oil-Era Failures
Tengi George-Ikoli, Nigeria Country Manager at the Natural Resource Governance Institute, warned that Nigeria could repeat the failures of its oil era…
Kenya and World Bank Identify Gaps in Development Safeguards
Kenya and the World Bank Group launched an assessment of the country’s environmental and social risk-management systems in Nairobi on November 14…
Nigeria Beat Tanzania as Tolu Arokodare Shines Without Osimhen
Nigeria defeated Tanzania in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier, with Tolu Arokodare emerging as the match’s standout figure.
Ethiopia Seeks Philanthropy Support to Turn COP32 Deals Into Investment
Ethiopia is asking global philanthropic organisations to help turn COP32 climate agreements and national plans into investable projects, rather than…
Nigeria Joins 151-Country UN Vote Backing Palestinian Resource Sovereignty
The United Nations adopted a resolution supporting Palestinian sovereignty over natural resources by 151 votes in favour. Nigeria voted for it…
Floton Africa Withdraws Zanzibar Case Against Shivo Executives
Floton Africa Ltd has withdrawn Civil Case No. 87 of 2025 against Shivo (SMC-Private) Company Limited, Richard Ashby and Christian Bonu in the High…
Nigeria Fisheries Leader Claims Armed Groups Hold Lake Chad Areas
A claim aired on 7 November 2026 says armed groups now hold significant areas on Nigeria’s side of the Lake Chad basin. The claim came from Alhaji…
Hassan Omar Daffa Appointed Kenya’s New Chief Kadhi
Kenya’s Judicial Service Commission has appointed Hassan Omar Daffa as Chief Kadhi, succeeding the late Sheikh AbdulHalim Hussein. Daffa previously…
African Traditional Leaders Create Continental Council at AU Summit
Traditional leaders from more than 46 African countries and the diaspora unanimously adopted the Addis Ababa Declaration at the African Union…
Ethiopia’s Koysha Hydropower Project Reaches 78.36% Completion
Ethiopia’s Koysha Hydropower Project has reached 78.36% completion, bringing the country’s second-largest hydropower development after the Grand…
Kenyan Banks Lift MSME Lending 30% to Ksh 424.7 Billion
Kenyan commercial banks increased lending to micro, small and medium-sized enterprises by 30% in the first nine months of 2026, reaching Ksh 424.7…
Abiy Says Ethiopia Can Match Türkiye’s Development Achievements
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed says Ethiopia can reach development levels comparable to those he observed during a three-day visit to Türkiye for COP31.…
Ethiopia’s Abiy Outlines Foundations for 1.5 Million-Home Plan
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has outlined the systems behind Ethiopia’s five-year plan to build 1.5 million homes. The programme combines domestic…
Tanzania Urges Better Data Systems for Infrastructure Projects
Tanzania’s Ministry of Works has urged directors and monitoring managers across its supervised institutions to improve how infrastructure data is…
Nigeria, EU Sign Deal to Facilitate Irregular Migrant Returns
Nigeria and the European Union have signed an agreement to facilitate the return of irregular migrants to Nigeria.
Tony Elumelu Backs Nigeria’s Proposed Pension Floor, Praises PenCare
Tony Elumelu backed Nigeria’s proposed N52,500 pension floor and praised PenCare, an industry-funded healthcare initiative for retirees. He called…
AVES Group Eyes Sunflower and Palm-Oil Refineries in Tanzania
AVES Group of Companies has expressed interest in building sunflower and palm-oil refineries in Tanzania, after owner Muhammed İdin discussed the…
Northern Kenya Livestock Farmers Back Proposed Sector Policies
Northern Kenya livestock farmers and other stakeholders backed two proposed national policies during a consultation in Garissa County on November 13, 2026.
Switzerland Discharges Woman Evacuated From Nigeria After Ebola Recovery
A Uganda-born woman evacuated from Nigeria to Switzerland after Ebola infection has been discharged after recovering. She and her husband, a Swiss…
Khalid Ali Tahir Charged Over Alleged Fraudulent Kenyan Identity Documents
Khalid Ali Tahir, a Somali national, was charged in Kenya with four offences linked to the alleged fraudulent acquisition and use of Kenyan identity…
Ethiopia Links Green Legacy Tree Planting to Climate Resilience
Ethiopia is presenting its Green Legacy Initiative at COP31 in Antalya as a national climate programme, not simply a tree-planting campaign. Press…
Tanzania Deepens UN Tourism Cooperation on Training and Attractions
Tanzania is deepening cooperation with UN Tourism to train tourism workers, develop new tourism products and create attractions for domestic and…
Bangkok’s Culture, Credit and AI Jobs Offer Lessons for Nigeria
A week in Bangkok has prompted a new look at what Nigeria might learn from the way culture, credit, tourism and artificial-intelligence jobs can…
Nigeria Seek Stronger Result Against Tanzania in Uyo
Nigeria have taken three points from their opening two matches and now face Tanzania in Uyo seeking a stronger result. Guinea-Bissau have opened a…
South Africa Hosts Kenya as McCarthy Returns in AFCON Qualifier
Kenya face South Africa at 7 p.m. today at Johannesburg’s Orlando Stadium in Matchday 3 of the 2027 AFCON qualifiers.
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US DFC Invests in African Digital Backbone Amid Huawei Rivalry
The US International Development Finance Corporation is putting African digital infrastructure at the centre of a broader commercial strategy. Its…
Ghana Commits US$200 Million to Nuclear Power Readiness Programme
Ghana has announced a US$200 million investment in a nuclear-power readiness programme. The commitment was reported on November 12, 2026, but the…
African Youths Map Water Challenges in 51 Countries, Seek Policy Role
African youths have mapped water challenges across 51 countries at COP31 and are seeking a larger role in policy decisions.
AHF Launches Menstruation Comic Book for Nigerian Girls
AHF has launched a 26-page comic magazine for Nigerian girls about menstruation. It explains how menstruation works, challenges harmful beliefs and…
Nigeria Pitches $2.2 Billion Flare Gas Plan to COP31 Investors
Nigeria is pitching a $2.2 billion investment plan for flare gas at COP31. Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, chief executive of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum…
Nigeria Coach Chelle Prioritises Wins Over Tanzania in AFCON Qualifiers
Nigeria coach Chelle and captain Wilfred Ndidi have made winning both AFCON qualifying matches against Tanzania their stated priority.
PromiseLand Estate Earmarks N50bn for Nigeria Infrastructure in 2027
PromiseLand Estate has earmarked N50bn for infrastructure development across Nigeria in 2027, according to Chief Executive Officer Ambassador Lawrence…
Tanzania Endorses Six SADC Resolutions on El Niño Preparedness
Tanzania endorsed all six Southern African Development Community (SADC) resolutions on regional preparedness for potential El Niño-related impacts.…
Pascal Affi N’Guessan Backs Ethiopia’s Bid for Red Sea Access
Former Ivorian Prime Minister Pascal Affi N’Guessan endorsed Ethiopia’s bid for sovereign access to the Red Sea during remarks in Addis Ababa on…
Tanzania Says 90% of Private Employers Meet Minimum Wage Rules
Tanzania says 90% of private-sector employers are now implementing the prescribed minimum wage. Labour Minister Deus Clement Sangu said inspections…
Kenneth Kelly Sees Investment Opportunities in Ethiopia’s Banking Opening
Ethiopia’s plan to open its banking sector to foreign investment took center stage at a financial-sector engagement in Addis Ababa on November 11…
Tanzania Seeks Support for Secondary Education Reform Rollout
Tanzania is moving ahead with education reforms that will split secondary schooling into general and vocational pathways, extend compulsory education…
Kenyan Leaders Weigh China Governance Lessons at Nairobi Seminar
Kenyan scholars and political leaders discussed China’s governance model at a seminar in Nairobi, focusing on people-centred governance, party…
Temesgen Truneh Praises Ethiopia’s Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Athletes
Ethiopia’s young athletes finished first in the athletics medal table at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, winning five gold and three silver medals.
Ethiopia Reaffirms Climate Commitment, Highlights 56 Billion Seedlings
Ethiopia has reaffirmed its forest and climate commitments at COP31 in Antalya, Türkiye, while highlighting more than 56 billion seedlings planted…
TBL, Tanzania Red Cross Renew Road Safety Initiative in Tanzania
Tanzania Breweries PLC and the Tanzania Red Cross Society are renewing a road-safety initiative in Tanzania ahead of the festive season. The programme…
Islamic State Reportedly Pays ISWAP to Target Military Stockpiles
Islamic State is reportedly paying ISWAP, the Boko Haram faction, to target Nigerian military bases and stockpiles, rather than relying mainly on…
Nigeria Has Third-Largest Registered Delegation at COP31 in Turkey
Nigeria has the third-largest national delegation registered at the ongoing COP31 climate conference in Turkey. The ranking has renewed scrutiny of…
NUJ Honours Nigerian Journalist Queen Afolabi at Recognition Ceremony
Queen Afolabi received an award from the Nigerian Union of Journalists at the fourth Annual Milestone Recognition of Media Icons in Nigeria. The…
Addis Ababa Converts River Corridors Into Greener Public Spaces
Addis Ababa is turning neglected river corridors into greener, more walkable public spaces as Ethiopia presents its urban transformation during COP31…
Edine Mzmuma Calls Addis Ababa a Signal of Africa’s Development Potential
Malawian political participant Edine Mzmuma described Addis Ababa as a “beaming signal” of Africa’s development potential after visiting Ethiopia’s…
Tanzania Puts Green Manufacturing at Centre of Industrialisation Plans
Tanzania is placing low-carbon manufacturing at the centre of its industrialisation plans as COP31’s Green Industrialisation Action Agenda takes shape.…
Kojo Williams Says Nigeria Cannot Blame CAF for Player of the Year Omissions
Kojo Williams says Nigeria has little justification for challenging CAF over omissions from the Player of the Year awards. His argument is that…
Lesala Maphathe Urges Africa to Process More Resources at Home
Lesala Maphathe, chairperson of Lesotho’s Revolution for Prosperity Youth League, has urged African countries to process more of their minerals and…
Zanzibar Urges African Governments to Prepare Public Servants for AI
Zanzibar has urged African governments to prepare skilled, ethical and technology-ready public servants for artificial intelligence, with AI supporting…
Seven Kenyan Athletes Return Home From Dakar 2026 Youth Olympics
Seven Kenyan athletes have returned home from the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympics. Kenya is eighth in the overall medal standings, with four gold medals and…
US Trade and Security Partnership Could Create Opportunities in Nigeria
The United States is linking trade and security cooperation in an approach presented as a potential opportunity for Nigeria. The possible gains are…
Chief Kyalo Muli Urges African Union to Restore Traditional Governance
Anzauni Chief His Royal Highness Kyalo Muli I has called on African governments and the African Union to restore indigenous systems of governance.…
Tanzania Inflation Eases to 4.2% in October as Transport Hits 14.9%
Tanzania’s annual headline inflation eased to 4.2% in October 2026, from 4.3% in September. Monthly prices fell for firewood, charcoal, finger millet…
Tanzania National Parks Set Aside 130 Sites for New Lodges and Camps
Tanzania National Parks Authority recorded 1,559,441 visitors and TZS 533.9 billion in revenue in 2025-2026, up from 788,940 visitors and TZS 174.7…
S&P Global Panel Urges Closer Trade, Capital and Industrial Links
Participants at the S&P Global Africa Summit called for closer links between trade, capital flows and industrial growth. The panel focused on fintech…
KFC Nigeria Offers a Second Chicken Bucket With Delivery Orders
KFC Nigeria is offering customers a second Chicken Bucket at no extra bucket charge when they buy one through delivery. The promotion covers 8-piece…
Kenyan Independent Films Gain Dedicated Cinema Release Day
Kenyan cinema is getting a dedicated release day for independent films: Indie Thursdays. The initiative is designed to connect acclaimed African titles…
Kenya Extends Six-Month Waiver for Higher-Sulphur Fuel Imports
Kenya has extended for six months a temporary waiver allowing imported petrol and diesel with sulphur content of up to 50mg/kg.
Ethiopia Says Green Legacy Initiative Planted 56.8 Billion Seedlings
Ethiopia says its Green Legacy Initiative planted approximately 56.8 billion seedlings by the end of its 2026 campaign, surpassing its original…
Nigeria’s Crude Oil and Condensate Output Falls to 1.69 Million Bpd in October
Nigeria’s average production of crude oil and condensate fell to 1.69 million barrels per day in October 2026, according to the Nigerian Upstream…
Visa Sees Opportunity to Link Digital Payments With Nigerian SMEs
Visa has identified a possible next step in digitising Nigerian small and medium-sized businesses: connecting digital payments to the everyday…
African Union, UN Intensify Coordination on Sudan Ceasefire Efforts
The African Union and the United Nations agreed to intensify coordination on mediation aimed at securing a ceasefire and political settlement in Sudan.…
Ghana Begins Construction of Two Takoradi Port Projects
Ghana has broken ground on two projects at Takoradi Port in the Western Region, with a combined stated value of $235.41 million.
Nigeria’s Solid Minerals Revenue Reaches N101bn in Nine Months
Nigeria’s solid-minerals sector brought in more than N101 billion between January and September 2026, compared with N6 billion in 2023. Mr Alake…
Sudan Lifts 20-Month Ban on Kenyan Tea Imports
Sudan has lifted its ban on Kenyan tea after a 20-month embargo that began in March 2025 following a diplomatic rift.
Tanzania, Oman Explore Wider Cooperation Across Key Economic Sectors
Tanzania and Oman are exploring a wider partnership after talks in Zanzibar on November 10, held alongside the third session of their Joint Permanent…
Amnesty International Nigeria Urges Oil Firms to Fund Niger Delta Cleanup
Amnesty International Nigeria has urged oil companies to fund environmental cleanup in the Niger Delta. Isa Sanusi, the group’s Nigeria director, made…
Abiy Ahmed and Jonas Gahr Støre Discuss Green Legacy, COP32
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre met in Antalya, Türkiye, on November 11, 2026, alongside the COP31…
Kenya Discharges Last Ebola Patient, Begins 42-Day Countdown
Kenya discharged its seventh and final confirmed Ebola patient on November 11, after the sixth patient left care on November 6. The country has now…
Ethiopia Calls for Fairer Climate Finance Access Ahead of COP32
Ethiopia used a COP31 side event in Antalya, Türkiye, on November 11, 2026, to call for broader access to multilateral climate finance and more…
Kenya Launches SecureKE Sovereign Cybersecurity Centre
Kenya has launched the SecureKE Sovereign Security Operations Centre at Konza Technopolis. The Technopolis Development Authority and the State…
Ethiopia, Barbados Prioritise Aviation Cooperation Ahead of COP32
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed met Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley on the sidelines of the COP31 Leaders’ Summit in Antalya, Türkiye, on…
Tanzanian Golfer Olomi Wins 2026 Nigeria Ladies Open in Abuja
Tanzanian golfer Olomi won the 2026 Nigeria Ladies Open in Abuja after three rounds of stroke play.
Congo Sentences 66 Soldiers to Death Over Alleged Desertion
Sixty-six soldiers in Congo have been sentenced to death after being arrested over allegations that they abandoned their posts or fled clashes with FRN…
Kenya Railways Sets December Deadline for Talanta Stadium Rail Link
Kenya Railways has set a December deadline to complete the rail connection to Raila Odinga International Stadium, also known as Talanta Stadium.
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Congo’s Ebola Cases Surpass 11,000 as Outbreak Spreads Across Africa
Confirmed Ebola infections in the Democratic Republic of Congo have risen to 11,042, with 5,387 deaths, government data showed Tuesday. The outbreak…
NCDMB, NLNG Commit US$9m to Research Chairs at Six Nigerian Universities
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board and Nigerian Liquefied Natural Gas have committed US$9 million to establish professorial research…
NNPC and Oando Join Global Initiative to End Nigeria Gas Flaring
Nigeria’s state oil company NNPC and Oando have joined a global oil and gas initiative aimed at ending gas flaring. Their participation comes as gas…
Tanzania’s 604.6bn/- Investment Builds Schools and Improves Access
Tanzania has spent 604.6bn/- over five years to build 676 schools and 34,464 pit latrines. The BOOST Primary Student Learning Programme, due to end in…
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Botswana to Double De Beers Stake as Anglo American Exits
Botswana plans to double its stake in De Beers, from 15% to 30%, as Anglo American sells its 85% holding. President Duma Boko announced the move in…
Peter Obi Pledges to Unite Nigeria, Tackle Insecurity and Poverty
Peter Obi, the NDC presidential candidate, pledged in Plateau State to unite Nigeria and tackle insecurity and poverty if elected in 2027. He said his…
Orji Kalu Says He Brokered African Arms Deals, Claims CIA and Mossad Links
Senator Orji Kalu said he previously brokered arms sales to buyers in several African countries, and claimed links with the CIA and Mossad. He said he…
Nigeria’s Lawmakers Announce ₦100 Million Donation to Flamingos
Nigeria’s lawmakers announced a ₦100 million donation to the victorious Flamingos. The Senate President said the money would support the players and be…
Nigeria, India Sign Human Rights Promotion Memorandum of Understanding
Nigeria and India signed a memorandum of understanding on promoting human rights. Nigeria’s human-rights institutions and their Indian counterparts are…
Nigeria Sets 2031 Targets for Functional Health Centres and Insurance Coverage
Nigeria’s government has set 2031 targets to make 90% of health centres functional and extend health insurance coverage to 40% of the population. It…
Tanzania Begins Preparing for Third Anti-Money Laundering Evaluation
Tanzania has begun preparing for its third mutual evaluation of efforts to combat money laundering, terrorist financing and the financing of…
Nigeria Says ₦422.3 Billion Released for Basic Healthcare Since 2019
Nigeria says it has released ₦422.3 billion for basic healthcare since 2019, including ₦249.5 billion disbursed under President Bola Tinubu.
African Union and Pan-African Parliament Advance Legislative Reforms
African Union Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf met Pan-African Parliament President Fateh Boutbig in Addis Ababa on November 10 to advance…
Ghana Finance Minister Urges Procurement Compliance to Curb Waste
Ghana’s Finance Minister, Dr Cassiel Ato Baah Forson, has told procurement officers to enforce compliance rules and treat them as safeguards against…
Addis Ababa Mayor Seeks Shared African Cities Climate Agenda at COP32
Addis Ababa Mayor Adanech Abiebie wants Ethiopia’s capital to use COP32, scheduled for November 2027, to bring African cities together around shared…
Air Peace Removes Passenger After Alleged Threat to Burn Aircraft
Air Peace returned an aircraft to the airport ramp and removed a passenger after he allegedly told cabin crew that his anger could “burn down this plane.”
Little League Nigeria to Host Fourth West Africa Baseball Tournament
Little League Nigeria will host its fourth National and West Africa Baseball Tournament in Lagos from 17 to 22 December 2026. The six-day event will…
Ethiopia Puts Electric Mobility at the Centre of Transport Policy
Ethiopia is pushing electric mobility into the centre of national transport policy. Imports of conventional fuel-powered private vehicles were…
Nigeria Urges African Countries to Turn Resource Wealth Into Prosperity
Nigeria’s government has urged African countries to turn natural-resource wealth into economic prosperity by building the capacity to process…
Ethiopian Airlines and Air Peace Sign Interline Deal to Expand Connectivity
Ethiopian Airlines and Nigeria’s Air Peace signed a bilateral interline agreement in Addis Ababa on November 10, 2026. Eligible passengers can book…
Ethiopia Calls for OACPS–EU Debt Solutions and Development Finance
Ethiopia called for a stronger OACPS–EU partnership centred on debt solutions, development finance and investment that follows member states’ national…
TAZAMA Pipeline Reviews Expansion Options Amid Lobito Competition
The Tanzania-Zambia Mafuta (TAZAMA) Pipeline discussed its strategic position and possible expansion in Tanzania with the Office of the Treasury…
Islamic Bank Plans $110 Million for Five Smart Boarding Schools
An unnamed Islamic bank plans to spend $110 million building five smart boarding schools across Niger, Yobe and Jigawa states. Construction is expected…
Vipingo Ridge Named Africa’s Best Golf Real Estate Venue 2026
Vipingo Ridge in Kenya was named Africa’s Best Golf Real Estate Venue 2026 at the 13th World Golf Awards. The recognition gives the development a new…
Tanzania Exports Rise 19.9% to USD 21.1 Billion, Led by Gold, Tourism
Tanzania’s exports of goods and services rose 19.9% to USD 21.065 billion in the year ending September 2026.
Nigeria’s Tinubu Acknowledges Youth Challenges, Promises More Opportunities
Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu publicly acknowledged that young people are facing pressure over employment, the cost of living, access to education…
GACL Praised by Ghana Vice President for Role in Ghana’s Economic Transformation
Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang publicly commended GACL for its role in Ghana’s economic transformation. The remarks were made in…
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Kgalema Motlanthe Urges Police to Target Drug Trafficking Kingpins
Former South African president Kgalema Motlanthe urged police to pursue major drug traffickers rather than people who use drugs at a two-day Cape Town…
Niger State Appoints New Police Commissioner as Elleman Retires
Niger State has appointed a new police commissioner as Elleman retires. The Police Service Commission chairman urged the incoming commissioner to…
NLNG Announces $20,000 Prize for Young Nigerian Filmmakers
NLNG has announced a $20,000 prize for young Nigerian filmmakers through its 2027 “Nigeria Unseen” short-documentary competition. Submissions open on 1…
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South Africa Charges Laid Over Five Baobabs Bound for Georgia
Five mature baobabs were dug up without permits in Limpopo, hauled 800km to Durban and left on their sides in a logistics car park for three months.…
Kenya: World Bank Urges Infrastructure Fund to Ease Debt Pressure
The World Bank has urged Kenya to use part of the National Infrastructure Fund’s proceeds to retire expensive public debt, rather than directing all of…
Tony Elumelu Calls for More Women in African Corporate Leadership
Tony Elumelu called for greater representation of women in African corporate leadership. He pointed to eight women serving as chairs and chief…
Kenya, WHO Review Bundibugyo Ebola Response, Health Cooperation
Kenya and the World Health Organization have reviewed the response to Kenya’s imported Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak after three consecutive weeks without…
Nigerian Army Says It Destroyed Suspected Hideouts in Old Oyo Park
The Nigerian Army said it destroyed suspected criminal hideouts in Old Oyo National Park on November 9, 2026. The operation was part of an effort to…
Ethiopia Builds Support for Climate Investment Ahead of COP32
Ethiopia is using COP31 in Antalya, Türkiye, to build support for its climate agenda and prepare to host COP32 in Addis Ababa in November 2027, Finance…
DCEA Arrests Tanzanian National in Cross-Border Drug Case
Tanzania’s Drug Control and Enforcement Authority says it arrested seven suspects in a cross-border operation with Kenya, including Salehe Baseleman…
Kenyan Authorities Warn Youth of Fraudulent Overseas Job Agents
Kenyan authorities have warned young people seeking jobs abroad about fraudulent recruitment agents exploiting rising demand for skilled workers in…
Trump’s Weakened Presidency Could Complicate US Policy Toward Africa
Democrats reportedly secured both chambers of the US Congress on November 9, limiting Donald Trump’s remaining legislative agenda. Congress can now…
Ghana Ministry Interdicts Two Officials Over Service Passport Sales
Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Ministry has interdicted two officials over allegations that Service Passports were illegally issued in exchange for money.
Tanzania Tables 204bn/- Investment for Shinyanga Solar Project
Tanzania plans to invest approximately 204bn/- in the second phase of a 100-megawatt solar power project in Shinyanga Region. Technical personnel have…
TikTok Reports Removing 750,185 Videos in Kenya
TikTok reported removing 750,185 videos in Kenya between April and June 2026, alongside suspending 46,000 accounts suspected of belonging to users…
Ethiopia Opens COP31 Pavilion Ahead of Hosting COP32
Ethiopia opened its pavilion at COP31 in Antalya, Türkiye, on November 9, 2026.
OPay Opens Kano Office to Support Customers in Nigeria
OPay has opened a new office in Kano, Nigeria, creating a dedicated local presence for customers and businesses in Kano and nearby communities. The…
Moroccan Youth Leader Urges Ethiopia-Morocco Development Cooperation
Dr. Limam Boussif, president of Morocco’s Youth Pioneer Organization, has urged Ethiopia and Morocco to deepen cooperation around development…
Kenya Launches 12th Coordinated Border Management Programme Cohort
Kenya has launched the 12th cohort of its Coordinated Border Management Programme in Nairobi, with Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo opening the…
Ethiopia Repatriates 1,584 Citizens From Saudi Arabia on Seven Flights
Ethiopia repatriated 1,584 nationals from Saudi Arabia over the past week, bringing them home on seven flights. The returnees include 1,432 men, 131…
Musawa Hails Nigeria’s Flamingos After First African U-17 World Cup Win
Nigeria’s Flamingos beat Japan to win the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, becoming the first African team to lift the title. Nigeria’s sports minister…
Ethiopia Uses Green Legacy Initiative to Expand Climate Diplomacy
Ethiopia is presenting its Green Legacy Initiative as both a nationwide restoration programme and a tool of regional climate diplomacy. Launched in…
Nigeria’s Power Privatisation Leaves Electricity Unreliable 13 Years On
Nigeria’s Federal Government transferred the country’s generation and distribution companies to private owners on 1 November 2013. The privatisation…
Vodacom Tanzania Reports 182.7% Profit Increase to TZS 117.8 Billion
Vodacom Tanzania said on 6 November 2026 that net profit after tax rose 182.7% year on year to TZS 117.8 billion, roughly USD 44.5 million, for the six…
Tanzania Reviews PPP Law to Address Project Preparation Delays
Tanzania is reviewing its Public-Private Partnership Act as 10 projects worth TZS 8.6 trillion move forward in the 2026/27 financial year.
Nigeria’s Air Force Redeploys 67 Senior Officers Across Security Commands
Nigeria’s Air Force has redeployed 67 senior officers, all holding the rank of air vice marshal. The officers are moving across Air Force headquarters…
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Botswana Architect Says He Was Deceived Into Fighting for Russia in Ukraine
A Botswana architect says he was deceived into fighting for Russia in Ukraine and ended up on the invasion’s front line. He was captured and gave his…
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Nigeria-South Africa Drug Cases Highlight Cross-Border Trafficking Concerns
A security briefing linked recent drug cases involving Nigeria, South Africa and Mozambique to wider concerns about cross-border trafficking, including…
Nwankwo and Bright Win 100m Gold for Nigeria at Youth Olympics
Nwankwo and Bright won gold in the 100 metres for Nigeria at the Youth Olympics. Their two victories moved Nigeria into a reported joint 14th place on…
Namibia’s Trophy-Hunting Revenue Funds Conservation and Rural Benefits
A Namibia-focused investigation traced how trophy-hunting money moves through community conservancies, conservation work and rural livelihoods. Between…
Tanzania Reaffirms Equal Citizenship, Rejects Indigenous Land Category at UN
At the UN’s 53rd Universal Periodic Review in Geneva, Professor Hamisi Masanja Malebo presented Tanzania’s position that all citizens are equal…
Harry Kappa Wins Kenya’s Red Bull Wings Cup, Heads to Miami
Harry Kappa, 21, won Kenya’s Red Bull Wings Cup national final, beating Prorate 2-0 at Nairobi’s Century Cinemax, Sarit Centre.
Rostam Azizi Urges Tanzania to Prioritise Domestic Investors
Rostam Azizi, chairman of Taifa Gas, has urged Tanzania to give domestic investors priority in major development projects beyond mining. Speaking in…
Ghana’s Mahama Announces GH¢685 Million for Coastal Protection
President John Dramani Mahama has announced GH¢685 million to begin coastal protection works under the West African Coastal Areas Resilience Investment…
Zhong Weiguo Presents China’s Reform Model as Reference for Africa
Professor Zhong Weiguo, a Chinese economist, presented China’s Reform and Open Up approach as a possible reference for African developing countries at…
Philip Osei Bonsu Named Ghana’s Journalist of the Year
Philip Osei Bonsu, host of Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen, was named the P.A.V. Ansah Journalist of the Year at the 30th Ghana Journalists Association Media…
Tanzania Backs East African El Niño Emergency Response Plan
Tanzania has endorsed the East African Community’s El Niño Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan, joining regional efforts to coordinate warnings…
AfriqueU, FIBA Zone V Unveil Under-19 Team for 2026 East Africa Championship
AfriqueU and FIBA Africa Zone V have unveiled the inaugural AfriqueU All-Stars, an under-19 team assembled for the East Africa Basketball Club…
Nigerian Army Regains X Account After Two-Month Loss of Access
The Nigerian Army says it has regained control of its X account after a two-month loss of access. The account’s restoration was reported on November 8…
Kenya Champions Diaspora Role at Global Armenian Summit
Kenya used the Global Armenian Summit 2026 in Yerevan to argue for deeper international cooperation and a broader role for diaspora communities in…
Tinubu Offers Condolences to Niger Junta Leader After Father’s Death
Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu offered condolences to Niger’s junta leader after the death of his father. The message is a newly reported diplomatic…
Nigeria’s Flamingos Beat Japan to Win First U-17 Women’s World Cup
Nigeria’s Flamingos beat Japan 2–1 in Saturday’s final in Morocco to win the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. Awawu Bashiru and Oluebube Umejiaku scored…
DR Congo’s Bundibugyo Ebola Outbreak Becomes Country’s Largest
The World Health Organization says an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, caused by the Bundibugyo virus, is now the largest in the…
Temesgen Truneh Links Ethiopia’s Islamic Heritage to National Unity
Deputy Prime Minister Temesgen Truneh has presented Ethiopia’s Islamic heritage as a tool for national unity, development, cultural preservation and…
Eric Chelle Leaves Okoye, Iheanacho Out of Nigeria’s Tanzania Qualifiers
Nigeria coach Eric Chelle has named a 24-man squad for a two-match 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying series against Tanzania without goalkeeper…
Shawn Malesi Leads Round One of NCBA Mt Kenya Junior Championship
Shawn Malesi of Royal Nairobi Golf Club leads the first round of the second NCBA Mt Kenya Junior Open after shooting a two-under-par 70 at Nyeri Golf…
Tanzania Plans 26 Industrial Parks for 2026/27 Industrialisation
Tanzania’s Investment and Special Economic Zones Authority plans to establish 26 industrial parks across the country during the 2026/27 financial year.…
PMI Kenya Expands Skills Training Amid Project Workforce Shortage
Project Management Institute Kenya is pushing expanded training and leadership development as Kenya faces a projected shortage of 79,000 to 102,000…
TenTrade Offers 20% Funded-Account Discount, Weighs Nigeria Office Expansion
TenTrade announced a 20 per cent discount on all funded accounts, including TenEdge and TenExpress accounts. The company is also considering expanding…
Zenith Bank Awards N190m to African Innovators, Adds Student Challenge
Zenith Bank awarded N190 million to African innovators at its sixth technology fair. It also introduced the Future Innovators Challenge for…
Ethiopia’s Prosperity Party, Zimbabwe’s ZANU-PF Sign Cooperation MoU
Ethiopia’s Prosperity Party and Zimbabwe’s ZANU-PF signed a memorandum of understanding on November 7, 2026, at Addis Ababa’s Adwa Victory Memorial.…
Nigeria Launches AI Equity Report, Urges Locally Driven Development
Nigeria has launched Make This Matter, a Nigerian-focused report on AI equity and locally driven technology development. Published on 7 November 2026…
Akhidenor Publishes Two Books Preserving Nigerian Football Quotes
Akhidenor has published two books collecting memorable quotes from Nigerian football. The books draw on his years covering the sport and preserve its…
Nigeria Hosts World Public Relations Forum With 126 Countries
Nigeria is hosting the World Public Relations Forum, with President Bola Tinubu and two other African presidents scheduled to attend. The forum brings…
Minister Bikila Hurisa Presents Medemer as Model for African Cooperation
Ethiopian Minister Bikila Hurisa presented Medemer as a model African countries could adapt for cooperation and shared development at the Second…
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Col’Cacchio Introduces Lower-Cost Digital-First Go Outlets
Col’Cacchio is introducing smaller, digital-first Go outlets with estimated capital requirements of R2 million to R2.5 million, down from R6 million to…
Mahama Discusses Ghana’s Financial Health Agenda With Queen Máxima
President John Dramani Mahama met Queen Máxima of the Netherlands at Ghana’s Presidency in Accra on 6 November to discuss financial health. The…
Fani-Kayode Rejects Nigerian Law Society’s Senior Counsel Title
Fani-Kayode has publicly rejected the “senior counsel” title recently conferred on him and four others by the Nigerian Law Society. The organisation…
Kenya, South Korea Begin Certified Rice-Seed Production Project
Kenya and South Korea have begun certified rice-seed production under the K-RiceBelt project at Kirogo Research Farm in Mwea, Kirinyaga County.…
Safaricom Group Net Income Rises 36% as Ethiopia Nears Break-Even
Safaricom Group’s net income rose 35.9% to KSh58.2 billion in the six months ended September 30, 2026. Group service revenue reached KSh226.1 billion…
Mahmoud Ali Youssouf Calls for Rules on African Party Financing
African Union Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf called for strict rules governing political-party financing, warning that unregulated money…
Heidrick & Struggles Recruits Tanzania Managing Director for Bank
Heidrick & Struggles is recruiting a managing director for Tanzania on behalf of an unnamed major regional financial-services group whose shares trade…
Nigeria to Host African Global Fashion Games in 2028
Nigeria is scheduled to host the African Global Fashion Games in 2028. The competition will span seven disciplines, including design, craftsmanship…
Kenya’s Pharmacy Board Secures Two African Medicines Agency Committee Seats
Kenya’s Pharmacy and Poisons Board has secured two seats on the African Medicines Agency’s technical committees, announced during the agency’s…
Ethiopia to Open Leadership Academy Training to African Political Parties
Ethiopia will open the African Leadership Excellence Academy’s training programmes to political parties across Africa, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed…
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Africa Can’t Wait Campaign Demands Fairer Climate Finance and Influence
Africa Can’t Wait: Interfaith Voices for Just Climate Action launched on 8 September, bringing together faith leaders, civil society groups and climate…
Mahama Meets Boeing Officials Over Ghana’s National Airline Project
Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama met Boeing officials in Accra over Ghana’s proposed national airline project.
Somali Leadership and Foreign Naval Support Needed to Combat Piracy
A new analysis argues that combating Somali piracy depends on two pieces working together: Somali security forces leading locally, with foreign navies…
IMF Urges Ghana to Use 2027 Fiscal Gains for Jobs, Investment
The IMF is urging Ghana to use the fiscal gains reflected in its 2027 budget planning to fund investment and create jobs. The recommendation was made…
Abiy Ahmed and AU Chair Discuss Continental Governance and Development
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed met African Union Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf in Addis Ababa on November 6, 2026, alongside the…
Tanzania Seeks Abbott Fund Support for Medical-Engineering Training
Tanzania is seeking Abbott Fund support to equip medical-engineering workshops at the Dar es Salaam Institute of Technology’s Dodoma campus. The plan…
Africa Women Writers Residency Ends With Plans for New Anthology
Ten emerging African women writers have completed the 2026 Africa Women Writers Residency in Nairobi, organised by Majesty Publishing House Africa with…
President Ruto Attends Daughter Charlene’s White Wedding in Tanzania
President William Ruto and First Lady Rachel Ruto attended their daughter Charlene Ruto’s white wedding to Tanzanian entrepreneur Isaya Yunge in…
Kenyan Farmers Gain Conditional Access to Chinese Dried-Chilli Market
China has approved dried chillies from Kenya for export, subject to phytosanitary, food-safety and quality controls.
Abiy Calls African Parties to Prioritise Long-Term National Goals
Ethiopian Prime Minister and Prosperity Party President Abiy Ahmed called on African political parties to build consensus around long-term national…
Niger State Police Arrest 36 Suspects, Details Unclear
Police in Niger State, Nigeria, arrested 36 suspects, according to a crime bulletin issued Thursday by Police Public Relations Officer Wasiu Abiodun.…
Tanzania Secures $1.2B Facility for Tabora–Kigoma Railway
Tanzania has signed a $1.2 billion commercial financing facility for Lot 6 of its Standard Gauge Railway, a 411-kilometre electrified line linking…
Tanzania Explores Water-Harvesting Technology to Cut Supply Costs
Tanzania is exploring a water-harvesting technology that could serve more than 10 households, with each household paying according to its consumption.…
TotalEnergies Deploys Deepwater Rig to Akpo for New Nigeria Drilling
TotalEnergies has deployed a deepwater rig to the Akpo field for fresh drilling in Nigeria. The move was reported on 6 November 2026, while questions…
I&M Bank Hosts Nairobi City Thunder After Third Straight League Title
I&M Bank hosted Nairobi City Thunder after the team won its third consecutive unbeaten Kenya National Basketball League title. The bank had announced a…
NCDMB Presents Nigeria’s Investment Reforms to Energy Leaders at ADIPEC
Nigeria’s Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board used an ADIPEC strategic leadership roundtable to present the country’s investment-friendly…
Douglas Kanja Pledges Moyale Security as Thousands Flee Ethiopia
Kenya’s Inspector General of Police, Douglas Kanja, promised enhanced security in Moyale and across Marsabit County as violence in neighbouring Moyale…
Tanzania to Pilot Scratch-Card Airtime Phase-Out in January 2027
Tanzania will begin a pilot phase-out of scratch-card airtime recharges on 1 January 2027. The pilot will cover Dar es Salaam and selected districts in…
Nigeria’s Defence Budget Has a Flaw, Ex-Air Force Spokesperson Says
A retired Nigerian Air Force spokesperson has identified what he called a flaw affecting Nigeria’s multi-trillion-naira defence budget. He also said…
Six Journalists Begin Niger Delta Development Reporting Fellowship
Six journalists have begun a six-month fellowship examining development efforts in Nigeria’s Niger Delta.
Prosperity Party Headquarters and MESOB Receive Summit Visitors
Participants in the Second African Political Parties Summit visited Ethiopia’s Prosperity Party headquarters and the MESOB One-Stop Service Center in…
Ethiopia Minister Accuses Egypt of Benefiting From Sudan Conflict
Ethiopia’s Water and Energy Minister Habtamu Itefa accused Egypt of benefiting from Sudan’s conflict while Sudan loses opportunities to use water…
GTCO Launches Directory Connecting African Textile Makers and Artisans
GTCO has launched a directory connecting African textile makers and artisans. The initiative comes ahead of the ninth GTCO Fashion Weekend, which…
Ethiopia’s Navy Says It Is Ready for Maritime, Air and Land Missions
Ethiopia’s Navy says it is prepared to conduct maritime, air and land missions, while units around the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam are carrying out…
Ethiopia’s Redwan Hussien Urges Media Freedom and Accountability
Ethiopian Intelligence Chief Redwan Hussien called on journalists and media institutions to pair freedom of expression with professional accountability…
Ghana’s Mahama Says Economy Holds Strong Despite Global Pressures
President John Mahama said Ghana’s economy is holding strong despite global pressures. The assessment was made in Ghana and published on 5 November 2026.
Nigeria Plans Partnership With AES States to Reposition MNJTF
Nigeria is planning a partnership with AES countries to reposition the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF), according to reporting published on 5…
Nigeria’s Military Denies Ceasefire Deal With Boko Haram
Nigeria’s military has denied agreeing to a ceasefire with Boko Haram. The denial, published on November 5, 2026, came nearly two months after claims…
Olam Agri Breaks Ground on Integrated Feed Mill in Nigeria
Olam Agri has broken ground on an integrated animal-feed mill in Delta State, Nigeria. The facility is planned to serve customers across the…
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Africa Credit Rating Agency’s Credibility Rests With Investors
The Africa Credit Rating Agency (AfCRA) launched in Port Louis, Mauritius, on 7 October under an African Union initiative dating back to 2017. It will…
Ethiopia, China Sign $15 Million Grant for Ethio-Djibouti Railway Work
Ethiopia and China signed a $15 million grant agreement in Addis Ababa on November 5 to support supplementary work on the Ethio-Djibouti Railway. State…
Africa Women’s Sevens Brings 10 Nations to Nairobi for 2027 Qualifier
South Africa, Tunisia, Zimbabwe and Burkina Faso have arrived in Nairobi for the Africa Women’s Rugby Sevens at RFUEA on November 7–8, 2026.
Tanzania Signs $167.4 Million Loan to Establish Digital Technology Institute
Tanzania signed a $167.4 million concessional loan agreement with Korea Eximbank on November 3 to establish a Digital Technology Institute in Dodoma.
Ethiopia Presents ‘Medemer’ Model for Women’s Political Power
Ethiopia is presenting its “Medemer” experience as a model for expanding women’s political power and linking representation to economic transformation.…
National Geographic: African Conservation Needs Science and Storytelling
At the 15th Oppenheimer Research Conference in Midrand, National Geographic Explorers and Nature, Environment & Wildlife Filmmakers argued that African…
Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa Calls for Global Financial Reform and African Resource Sovereignty
Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, called on Commonwealth countries on November 4 to push for reforms to the global financial…
Ashatu Kijaji Hails 30 Tanzanian Firms at UK Tourism Expo
More than 30 Tanzanian tourism companies are promoting their services and attractions at the World Travel Market exhibition in London. Tourism Minister…
Kenya Survey Finds 47% of Children Aged 6–23 Months Given Sweet Drinks
Kenya’s latest Mini Demographic and Health Survey finds that 47% of children aged 6–23 months are given sweet beverages. The Kenya National Bureau of…
Tomi Falade Leads Nigerian Creatives at 2026 Helsinki Book Fair
Tomi Falade led Nigerian writers and creatives at the 2026 Helsinki Book Fair in Finland. Their exhibition brought together Nigerian literary works…
Tanzania Seeks AfDB Financing for Proposed 400kV Power Line
Tanzania’s Ministry of Energy and Tanzania Electric Supply Company (TANESCO) are discussing potential African Development Bank financing for a proposed…
Tanzania Trains 29 African Leaders on Foreign Policy and Unity
Tanzania’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation trained 29 young leaders from 16 African countries on Tanzania’s foreign policy and…
Tanzania, UN Industrial Development Organisation Launch Five-Year Partnership
Tanzania and the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation have launched a five-year Programme for Country Partnership running from 2026 to 2031.
Nigeria’s Flamingos Reach 2026 U-17 Women’s World Cup Final
Nigeria defeated Brazil 3–1 in Morocco to reach the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup final.
Ethiopia Says It Will Develop Nile Water Without Egypt’s Permission
Ethiopia’s water and energy minister, Habtamu Itefa, said on November 5 that Ethiopia will continue developing its rivers and building dams without…
Libya Retains WHO Recognition for Remaining Polio-Free
Libya has received official acceptance of its continued polio-free status from the World Health Organization’s Eastern Mediterranean Regional…
South Africa Needs State Capability to Deliver Democratic Promises
South Africa’s central problem is no longer a shortage of institutions, but whether those institutions can still perform their democratic purpose. The…
Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange Profit Rises 164% in Nine Months
Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange PLC reported profit of TZS 11.48 billion, about USD 4.35 million, for the first nine months of 2026. Profit rose 164%…
King Mohammed VI Assigns Interior Ministry to Coordinate MINURSO Withdrawal
King Mohammed VI has assigned Morocco’s Interior Ministry responsibility for coordinating MINURSO’s orderly liquidation and withdrawal after the UN…
Nigeria Lawmakers Propose Six-Month Jail Terms for Care Delays
Nigerian lawmakers have proposed a six-month prison sentence for doctors and nurses who delay emergency treatment. The amendment would also require…
Sanusi Says Nigeria’s Recovery Must Address Reforms’ Human Cost
Sanusi said Nigeria has moved back from severe economic pressure, pointing to gross domestic product growth of 4.48% in the second quarter of 2026 as…
Murkomen: Kenya Kwanza Says Abductions Have Fallen Since 2022
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen told Kenya’s National Assembly on November 4 that kidnappings and abductions have fallen sharply since…
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South African Athletes Urged to Build Independent Sports Voice
South African athletes are being urged to build an independent collective voice to challenge alleged failures inside sports federations. The case rests…
African Countries Urged to Unite on Digital Governance Agenda
African countries are being urged to unite around a continent-wide digital-governance agenda. The call was reported from Accra on November 4, 2026, but…
Ethiopia Briefs China on Horn of Africa Security Situation
Ethiopia’s Foreign Minister Gedion Timothewos met China’s Special Envoy for African Affairs, Liu Xianfa, in Addis Ababa on November 4 to discuss peace…
Nigerian Creative Businesses Need Clear Deliverables for AI 3D Previews
AI 3D tools are making it easier for Nigerian creative businesses to produce convincing previews that capture a client’s attention. But the visual…
Kebede Gerba Calls for Nile Disputes to Be Settled by Experts
Kebede Gerba, an adviser to Ethiopia’s Ministry of Water and Energy, has called for Nile disputes to be handled by hydrology, geology and environmental…
World Bank Tightens Oversight of Ethiopia’s Water and Energy Projects
The World Bank has reaffirmed stronger support for Ethiopia’s water and energy projects after talks between Minister Habtamu Itefa and a delegation led…
Tanzania Hosts First HortiLogistica Africa Trade Fair in Arusha
Tanzania will host HortiLogistica Africa 2026 in Arusha from November 8–10, bringing more than 3,000 delegates from 42 countries to the first…
Tanzania Launches Industrial Policies, Targets 30% AfCFTA Sales
Tanzania launched the Sustainable Industrial Development Policy 2025 and the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Policy 2003 in Dodoma on 4…
Tanzania, JICA Explore Solid-Waste Management Project in Dar es Salaam
Tanzania and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) began exploring a possible project to improve solid-waste management in Dar es Salaam.…
East African Community Urged to Coordinate El Niño Rain Preparations
East African Community Partner States are being urged to coordinate urgent preparations for potentially severe El Niño rains. A regional experts…
Tanzania Energy Ministry Opens Investment Talks With Malaysia’s FVIS
Tanzania’s Energy Ministry has opened talks with Malaysia’s FVIS SDN BHD about possible investment in the country’s energy sector.
UDSM to Host International Conference on Gen Z’s Role in Africa’s Social Movements
The University of Dar es Salaam’s College of Social Sciences will host VSS2026, a two-day international conference on November 5 and 6, 2026. The forum…
Tanzania Targets 25,000 Environmental Jobs by 2030
Tanzania says its Sustainable Environmental Transformation Programme, linked to Vision 2050, could generate more than 25,000 jobs by 2030, including…
Tanzania Orders Public Institutions to Prioritise Locally Made Goods
Prime Minister Mwigulu Nchemba directed Tanzania’s ministries and public institutions to prioritise locally manufactured goods in procurement. He…
Tanzania Promotes Tourism Attractions to Canadian Travellers at SITV
Tanzania used the 2026 Salon International Tourisme Voyages in Montreal, held from October 30 to November 1, to promote its tourism attractions to…
Tanzania Sets Climate-Resilience Priorities Ahead of COP31 in Türkiye
Tanzania will participate in COP31, the United Nations climate conference taking place in Antalya, Türkiye, from November 9 to 20, 2026.
Ethiopia Rebases GDP to Strengthen Long-Term Development Planning
Ethiopia has released rebased GDP figures using the 2017 Ethiopian fiscal year as the new base year. GDP was put at 24.03 trillion birr ($201.42…
Ethiopia Reaffirms Renewable Energy Ambitions at Solar Alliance Assembly
Ethiopia has renewed its commitment to expanding renewable energy and building a more inclusive clean-energy transition. Ambassador Nebiyu Tedla made…
Tanzanian Firms Win Top Positions at 2026 EAC Quality Awards
Tanzanian companies and public institutions won top positions at the 2026 East African Community Quality Awards in Kigali, Rwanda, on November 2.
MTN Nigeria Appoints Former Etisalat Boss and Four Directors
MTN Nigeria appointed five new directors, including a former Etisalat executive, on 4 November 2026. The company said their experience and expertise…
Brazil-Nigeria Semi-Final Spotlight Falls on Five Key Players
Nigeria’s semi-final against Brazil has been framed around five players: Ijirigho, Umejiaku and Adegbuyi for Nigeria, with Greise Kelly and Helena…
Dance Centre Kenya’s ‘The Nutcracker’ Expands to Mombasa, Diani
Dance Centre Kenya’s 11th annual production of The Nutcracker returns to the Kenya National Theatre on 20 November 2026 after a completely sold-out…
Phoebe Okowa Elected to International Court of Justice for 2027–2036 Term
Kenyan law professor Phoebe Okowa has been elected a judge of the International Court of Justice for the 2027–2036 term.
e-Crime Bureau Signs Cybersecurity Partnership With Smart Africa
e-Crime Bureau and the Smart Africa Secretariat signed a memorandum of understanding in Accra, Ghana, on the sidelines of the 15th Africa Internet…
Kenya’s Phoebe Okowa Elected to International Court of Justice
Kenya’s Professor Phoebe Okowa has been elected a judge of the International Court of Justice for a nine-year term running from 2027 to 2036.
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South Africans Vote in 2026 Local Government Election
South Africans are voting on 4 November 2026 to choose municipal councillors who will serve for the next five years. Voting is underway and counting…
Ethiopia to Host African Political Parties Summit on Economic Self-Reliance
Ethiopia will host the Second African Political Parties Summit in Addis Ababa from November 5–7, 2026. Convened by the Africa Governance Centre and…
WSCIJ to Host Nigeria Forum on Journalism and Civic Space
WSCIJ is set to host a conversation on journalism and civic space in Nigeria. The session will feature a policy brief drawn from the centre’s 2025…
Remi Tinubu Opens 2026 All-Africa Women’s Golf Championship in Abuja
Remi Tinubu opened the 2026 All-Africa Challenge Trophy women’s golf championship in Abuja. The tournament began in Nigeria and is scheduled to run…
Nigerian Fathers Place Greater Value on Emotional Presence, Study Says
A qualitative study released by Gatefield’s Opinion Lab says some Nigerian fathers are placing greater value on emotional presence than on financial…
Ethiopia to Install 107 Automated Weather Stations Nationwide
Ethiopia’s Meteorology Institute has finalized preparations to install 107 automated weather stations across the country. Announced by Director-General…
Tanzania Seeks Global Partnerships to Expand Solar Power
Tanzania used the Ninth International Solar Alliance Assembly in India on November 3, 2026, to seek international cooperation and investment for…
Ethiopia Presents Development Trajectory as Model for African Renewal
Ethiopia is presenting its development trajectory as a possible model for wider African renewal ahead of the Second African Political Parties Summit in…
Ghana Tightens Ebola Surveillance at International Airports
Ghana has intensified Ebola surveillance at its international airports. The measure was reported from Accra on November 3, 2026.
Edy Cohen Says Ethiopia’s Su-35 Acquisition Concerns Egypt
Ethiopia has acquired and equipped Russian-made Su-35 fighter jets, according to remarks by Israeli researcher and journalist Edy Cohen published on…
Ghana Government Favours Media Self-Regulation Over State Control
Ghana’s government says it prefers peer regulation of the media to state control. Communication Minister Samuel Nartey George urged Ghanaian media…
Mahmoud Ali Youssouf Says Africa Could Become Global Food Basket
African Union Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf said Africa could become a global food basket if it transforms its agrifood systems. Speaking…
US Suspends South Africa and Rwanda From African Trade Pact
The United States has suspended South Africa and Rwanda from the African Growth and Opportunity Act, according to reporting published on 3 November 2026.
Kenya Urges Banks to Pass Rate Cuts to Productive Sectors
Kenya’s National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi urged banks to pass recent interest-rate cuts on to businesses, farmers, manufacturers and…
Nigeria’s NCDC Says Health Security Plan Needs N104bn Annually
Nigeria’s Centre for Disease Control and Prevention says its second National Action Plan for Health Security will require about N522 billion over five…
Kenya and China Sign Deal for 80 Off-Grid Solar Systems
Kenya and China signed a memorandum of understanding on November 3, 2026, to install 80 off-grid solar systems under the Africa Solar Belt Project.
Tanzania’s 2026 Primary Exam Pass Rate Rises, Gender Gap Widens
Tanzania’s 2026 Primary School Leaving Examination pass rate rose to 85.22%, up from 81.80% in 2025. But boys still outperformed girls: 86.18% passed…
Tanzania Urges Residents to Apply Financial Literacy Skills
Tanzania’s Ministry of Finance is urging people in Njombe Region to turn newly acquired financial-literacy skills into action, especially through…
Ethiopia Receives WHO Classification for Emergency Medical Team
Ethiopia’s national Type 1 fixed Emergency Medical Team received international classification from the World Health Organization in September 2026.…
Ethiopia and EU Open Dialogue on Critical Raw Minerals
Ethiopia and the European Union opened a strategic dialogue in Addis Ababa on November 3, 2026, focused on cooperation in critical raw minerals. Hosted…
Ghana Publishing Company Adopts 24-Hour Economy to Address Overstaffing
Ghana Publishing Company has adopted a 24-hour economy model to address overstaffing. The move was reported on 3 November 2026, but no operating…
Cloudmania Brings Google Cloud to Kenya’s Technology Partners
Cloudmania, Liquid C2’s business, has partnered with Google Cloud in Kenya. Kenyan resellers, managed service providers and system integrators will get…
TPLF Attack on Northern Command Framed as Grave Betrayal
A November 3 commemoration frames the November 3, 2020 attack on the Ethiopian National Defense Force’s Northern Command in Tigray as a grave betrayal…
Ethiopia’s Central Bank Keeps Rate at 16% as Banking Sector Remains Safe
The National Bank of Ethiopia kept its National Bank Rate at 16%, retained the interest-rate corridor at plus or minus 300 basis points, and continued…
Ethiopia’s National Bank Reports Stronger Momentum on Gold Exports
Ethiopia’s National Bank says economic momentum strengthened in the first quarter of the 2026/27 fiscal year, with higher gold exports, foreign-asset…
Niger State Police Confirm Abduction of 14 Pupils and Teacher
Police in Niger State, Nigeria, confirmed that bandits abducted 14 Islamic school pupils and a teacher in Rafi Local Government Area. The victims were…
Kenya Open, Sunshine Tour Announce 2027 Magical Kenya Open Qualifying Route
Kenya Open Golf Limited and the Sunshine Tour have announced an eight-tournament qualification route for regional professionals seeking places in the…
Nigeria Reach U-17 Women’s World Cup Semi-Finals as Europe Exits
Nigeria’s Flamingos reached the semi-finals of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco after defeating DPR Korea 3–1 in the group stage. The…
Tanzania Advances Economic Diplomacy at Commonwealth Summit
Tanzania used the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in St John’s, Antigua and Barbuda, to push investment discussions around infrastructure…
King Letsie III Arrives in Ethiopia for Working Visit to Advance Ties
King Letsie III of Lesotho arrived in Addis Ababa on November 3, 2026, for a working visit with Ethiopia.
Tanzania’s Avocado Exports Surpass 2030 Target at 52,000 Tonnes
Tanzania’s avocado exports reached 52,000 tonnes in the 2025/2026 season, beating the country’s 2030 target of 40,000 tonnes.
IPI Nigeria to Examine AI Threats to Media Integrity
IPI Nigeria is convening an examination of artificial intelligence’s potential threat to media integrity. The conference will focus on emerging…
Nigeria Finance Ministry: Under 10% of Properties Have Proper Titles
Nigeria’s Finance Ministry says fewer than 10% of properties nationwide have proper land titles. The ministry linked that gap to owners being unable to…
Ghana NIA Says Existing Ghana Cards Need No Replacement for Verification
Ghana’s National Identification Authority says people who already hold Ghana Cards will not need replacement cards for biometric verification under the…
Lagos to Host All Nigeria Rotary Peace Summit in November 2026
Lagos is scheduled to host the All Nigeria Rotary Peace Summit in November 2026. Rotary organisers say the summit will focus on “From Dialogue to…
Samson R. Osagie Urges Edo Diaspora to Defend Benin Monarchy
Samson R. Osagie published reflections marking the Oba of Benin’s 10th coronation anniversary. His commentary calls on Edo people around the world to…
Africa’s Public Health Conference to Draw 30,000 in Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa will host the fifth Conference on Public Health in Africa from November 23–27, bringing approximately 30,000 participants from more than…
SGA Security Combines Customer Outreach With Health Drives Across Tanzania
SGA Security ran a coordinated October programme combining Customer Service Week with Pink October health outreach across five Tanzanian regions. It…
Akpabio Says He Made Enang Nigeria Ambassador to Curb Eno Criticism
Godswill Akpabio said he made Ita Enang Nigeria’s ambassador to stop Enang from criticising Umo Eno, successor to former Akwa Ibom governor Udom…
Kudirat Kekere-Ekun Calls for Protection of Nigerian Judges
At the start of Nigeria’s new judicial year last month, Chief Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun asked that judges be spared personal attacks, ridicule…
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National Transmission Company’s Optimistic Power Outlook Relies on Fragile Assumptions
The National Transmission Company South Africa’s 2027–2036 electricity outlook says South Africa can largely avoid renewed shortages if Eskom’s…
Zenith Bank Continues Sponsorship of ART X Lagos in 2026
Zenith Bank is continuing its sponsorship of ART X Lagos in 2026, extending a partnership that supported the fair’s tenth anniversary. The bank says…
Usman Ahmed Elected President of Nigeria’s Physiotherapy Society
Dr Usman Ahmed, a doctor from Jigawa, has been elected national president of the Nigeria Society of Physiotherapy. The vote took place at the society’s…
Tanzania’s Ngorongoro Authority Pledges Closer Media Cooperation
The Ngorongoro Conservation Area Authority says it will work more closely with local and international media to promote Tanzania’s tourism attractions.
Nigerian Players Score Across Europe as Osimhen, Orban Shine
Nigerian footballers produced a broad run of goals across Europe. Victor Osimhen and Gift Orban led the way in Turkey, where both have reached nine…
Mekelle Prepares to Join Ethiopia’s MESOB One-Stop Service Network
Mekelle is preparing to join Ethiopia’s MESOB network of one-stop government service centres, bringing multiple public services under one roof through…
Mussa Zungu Links Women’s Leadership to Equality and Democracy
Tanzania’s Parliament speaker, Mussa Zungu, said women’s participation in leadership is essential to gender equality, democracy and social development…
Tinubu Reaffirms Nigeria Commitment After Access to Islam’s Holiest Site
President Bola Tinubu was granted rare access inside the Ka’abah in Mecca. He offered prayers of gratitude for the privilege of serving as Nigeria’s…
Ethiopia Prioritizes Human Capital and Gender Equality Through 2050
Ethiopia is putting human capital development and gender equality at the centre of its long-term development agenda, House Speaker Ahmed Shide said in…
Kenya’s Cybersecurity Agency Board to Strengthen National Resilience
Kenya has inaugurated the National Cybersecurity Agency Board under Legal Notice No. 89 of 2026. Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary…
Nigeria’s Draft Economic Policy Framework Faces Fiscal Discipline Test
Nigeria has a draft Economic Policy Framework. A new commentary questions whether it can be credible while the country’s budgetary practices remain…
Nigeria’s Flagbearer Nwankwo Targets 100m Glory at Dakar 2026 YOG
Nwankwo led Nigeria’s delegation into the opening ceremony of the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games as the country’s flagbearer. At the packed Abdoulaye…
Ethiopia Opens 11 EV Charging Stations, Expanding Green Mobility Network
Ethiopia inaugurated 11 electric-vehicle fast-charging stations across six cities on November 2, bringing the Ethiopian Electric Utility’s operational…
MTN Nigeria, PZ Cussons Nigeria and UACN Named Top Stock Picks
A weekly Nigerian stock-investment guide published on 2 November 2026 named MTN Nigeria, PZ Cussons Nigeria and UACN as its top picks.
Safaricom Reports 1.25 Billion Intrusion Attempts in 2026
Safaricom detected approximately 1.25 billion intrusion attempts and investigated more than 130,000 security events during its 2026 financial year. The…
Africa’s Green Industrialisation Push Targets Local Manufacturing
Africa’s clean-energy transition is being framed as a chance to build local industries, not simply export the minerals that power them. The proposal…
Tanzania, Kenya Sign Five-Year Potato Deal to Boost Trade
Tanzania’s Potato Council and Kenya’s National Potato Council have signed a five-year agreement to improve potato production, seed quality, standards…
Ethiopia Links Domestic Natural Gas to Buses and Industry
Ethiopia is connecting locally produced natural gas to Addis Ababa buses, ceramic factories and wider industrial development. Twenty-six city buses…
Addis Ababa Wins 2026 Shanghai Award for Sustainable Urban Development
Addis Ababa was selected as one of five recipients of the 2026 Shanghai Award for Global Sustainable Development in Cities.
Tanzania PPP Centre, TanzaniaInvest Partner to Promote PPP Opportunities
Tanzania’s Public-Private Partnership Centre and TanzaniaInvest have entered a partnership to expand information about public-private partnership…
Tinubu Prays in Makkah for Nigeria’s Diversity to Bring Prosperity
President Bola Tinubu prayed in Makkah on Sunday that Nigeria’s diversity would lead to prosperity. He offered the prayer while hosting members of his…
Dauda Lawal Promotes 9 a.m. Punctuality Standard in Zamfara
Zamfara Governor Dauda Lawal is promoting 9 a.m. as a firm standard for punctuality. The initiative presents timekeeping as part of public discipline…
Africa’s Downstream Petroleum Sector Reaches Defining Transformation Point
A former chief executive of Nigeria’s downstream petroleum regulator said the sector has reached a defining point in its transformation. He called for…
Tope Fasua Says Nigeria’s Reform Test Now Lies Beyond Inflation
Tope Fasua’s assessment places Nigeria’s reform story at a new starting line. It describes 2023 and 2024 as years of adjustment, says inflation fell…
Ghana and Nigeria Carry Africa’s Hopes into U-17 World Cup Knockouts
Ghana’s Black Maidens and Nigeria’s Flamingos are Africa’s remaining teams at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco, after four African sides…
Kenya, Canada and TBB Canada Sign Deal for Ethical Job Pathways
Kenya and Canada have signed a memorandum of understanding with Talent Beyond Boundaries Canada to create regular, ethical routes into Canadian…
Nigeria Urged to Grant Africans Visa-Free Entry
Freedom advocates urged Nigeria to grant Africans visa-free entry and called for reciprocal arrangements among African countries. They pointed to Kenya…
Kenya Needs Ksh1.6 Trillion to Finance Water-Harvesting Infrastructure
Kenya says it needs about Ksh1.6 trillion to build water-harvesting infrastructure, including dams for household supply and irrigation. The national…
Tanzania Interbank FX Turnover Triples as Shilling Eases
Tanzania’s interbank foreign-exchange turnover more than tripled in the week to 23 October 2026, rising from USD 19.70 million to USD 60.80 million.…
Kenya Met Forecasts Above-Average November Rainfall Across 40+ Counties
Kenya’s Meteorological Department forecasts above-average rainfall across more than 40 counties in November, including Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu…
Nigeria Joins Dakar 2026 Youth Olympics Opening Ceremony
Nigeria’s 19-member team marched into the opening ceremony of the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games on Saturday, with sprinter Rosemary Chigozie Nwankwo…
South Africa’s 2026 Local Elections Put Coalition Control in Play
South Africa heads into local government elections on 4 November 2026 with turnout falling, party support splintering and municipalities increasingly…
Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang Urges Ghana Prison Officers to Respect Inmates
Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang urged Ghana Prisons Service officers to protect inmates’ dignity, treat them humanely and create…
Nigeria Reports No New Ebola Cases After Adamawa Tests Turn Negative
Nigeria reported no new Ebola cases after two suspected cases in Adamawa State, in the country’s northeast, tested negative.
Nigeria Needs Emergency-Care Access Reform, Not New Science
Nigeria’s emergency-care problem is being framed as a failure of access, not a shortage of medical expertise. The proposed fix is simple in design…
Makinde and Running Mate to Unveil APM Manifesto on 4 November
Makinde and his running mate will unveil the APM’s “Reset Nigeria Agenda” manifesto on 4 November. The campaign says the document will set out its…
Nigerian Governor Rejects Grand Titles and Religious Comparisons
A Nigerian governor has asked supporters and political associates to stop using grand titles such as “Jinx Breaker” and “History Maker.” He said the…
Morocco Expands Nador West Med Into Major Shipping and Energy Hub
Morocco is expanding Nador West Med into a major container, energy and logistics complex under King Mohammed VI’s development strategy. Its first…
Adeola Akinremi Calls for Corporate Funding of Nigerian University Research
An opinion article published on October 31 questions whether Nigerian universities should rely so heavily on government allocations and tuition. It…
Kenya Seeks Saudi Review of Ebola-Related Travel Restrictions
Kenya has asked Saudi Arabia to lift its suspension of visas and travel restrictions affecting Kenyan travellers over an Ebola outbreak.
Ethiopia to Introduce INTERPOL Traveller Connectivity Technology
Ethiopia is preparing to introduce INTERPOL’s Traveller Connectivity Technology, Ethiopian Federal Police Commissioner General Demelash Gebremichael…
Tanzania Takes Chair of Lake Tanganyika Authority Council
Tanzania took over the Lake Tanganyika Authority’s Council of Ministers chairmanship from Zambia on October 30, 2026, at the authority’s 14th…
African Food Researchers Urged to Turn Evidence Into Nutrition Action
African food and nutrition researchers are being urged to focus less on producing research and more on turning it into policy and action. The shift…
Kenya Health Policy Links Breast Cancer Awareness to Faster Diagnosis
A Kenyan health-policy opinion argues that breast-cancer awareness must be tied to faster diagnosis and treatment. Kenya recorded approximately 5,822…
Ethiopia Links Migration, Displacement and Climate Policy at Geneva Forum
Ethiopia used an IOM finance and programmes forum in Geneva on October 29–30 to link migration, displacement and climate change in one policy agenda.
Kenya Railways Launches SGR Vehicle-Freight Service
Kenya Railways has launched a dedicated vehicle-freight service linking Mombasa and Nairobi, with onward connections to Naivasha, through the Standard…
Ethiopian Police University Joins INTERPOL Global Academy Network
Ethiopia’s Federal Police and INTERPOL signed an agreement in Addis Ababa on October 31, bringing the Ethiopian Police University into the INTERPOL…
UN Envoy Guang Cong Praises Ethiopia’s Regional Peace Role
UN Horn of Africa Envoy Guang Cong praised Ethiopia’s contributions to regional peace and security on October 31, 2026.
Addis Ababa to Host First African WHO Emergency Teams Meeting
Addis Ababa will host the 7th WHO Emergency Medical Teams Global Meeting from November 3 to 5, 2026, the first time the gathering has been held in Africa.
Abiy Ahmed Links Ethiopia’s Medemer Vision to Coordinated Government Action
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has tied Ethiopia’s Medemer civilization project to coordinated government action, national mobilization and accountable…
Kenya Opens Door to Domesticated Water Buffalo Dairy Industry
Kenya has opened the door to a new livestock industry. Gazette Notice No. 977, dated 31 January 2025, recognized domesticated water buffalo as food…
Peter Maingi Turns Family Experience Into Kenya Intersex Advocacy
Peter Maingi has turned his family’s experience into advocacy for intersex children’s rights in Kenya. His campaign was highlighted during Intersex…
Factorial, Glovo Kenya Highlight AI’s Role in East Africa’s HR Landscape
Factorial and Glovo Kenya hosted the inaugural Future of Commerce Summit on October 31, 2026, putting AI-enabled workforce management at the centre of…
Alternativa Film Festival Opens 2027 Submissions to Kenyan Filmmakers
Alternativa Film Festival has opened submissions for Kenyan filmmakers for its 2027 programme.
NSCDC Niger Cell Conditions Linked to Deaths of 33 Detainees
A federal government probe panel found that conditions in an NSCDC detention cell in Niger, Nigeria, were cruel, inhuman and degrading. It linked those…
Nigeria Health Watch Conference Highlights Five Health-System Lessons
Nigeria Health Watch’s 2026 Health Conference identified five lessons for improving Nigeria’s health system. The discussion focused on reliable health…
Nigeria, Russia to Replace 59-Year-Old Air Services Agreement
Nigeria and Russia have agreed to finish negotiations within six months to replace their 59-year-old air services agreement.
South Africa Sets Australia 288-Run Chase in Decisive Third Test
South Africa turned a near-collapse into a 288-run target for Australia on the final day of the third Test at Newlands. Ryan Rickelton and Wiaan Mulder…
Kenya Airways to Launch Cheaper Inflight Duty-Free Shopping
Kenya Airways will launch a new onboard duty-free service on November 1, 2026, in partnership with Safari Duty Free under a five-year agreement. Prices…
Kenya Reaches U-17 Women’s World Cup Knockout Stage
Kenya’s Junior Starlets reached the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup round of 16 after beating Samoa 4–0 in Morocco. Kenya joins Morocco, Nigeria and…
Kenafric Launches $10 Million Fund for African Consumer Businesses
Kenafric Group has launched Kenafric Ventures, a $10 million corporate venture fund for African consumer businesses. It will invest between $100,000…
Acacia EPZ and ForestFoods Join Nature-Focused Investment Accelerator
Kenyan enterprises Acacia EPZ and ForestFoods have joined the first cohort of the 12-month Nature-First Innovation Lab, alongside three other African…
Cyberweek Africa 2026 closes with focus on AI cyber threats
Cyber Week Africa 2026 concluded on Friday after bringing together governments, private companies, universities, nonprofits and start-ups to discuss…
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Better Yet Develops Creator-Owned Micro-Dramas for African Audiences
Better Yet, founded by Hallie Haller, has abandoned its original plan to adapt existing South African intellectual property and is now developing…
Niger Mass Deaths: Probe panel recommends scholarships for victims’ children, N1.4bn compensation
A probe panel into mass deaths in Niger recommended N30 million for each bereaved family and N10 million for each survivor, with total compensation put…
Tanzania’s new government city in Mtumba officially begins operations
Tanzania has officially begun operations at Government City in Mtumba, Dodoma, where office buildings for government ministries and institutions now…
Putin Offers Africa Agricultural Technology and Investment Support
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Russia is ready to expand agricultural cooperation with African countries beyond grain and fertilizer exports.…
FSDT Proposes Finance Package for Tanzania’s Fisheries Operators
FSDT has outlined a proposed package to unlock finance across Tanzania’s fisheries value chain. The case for action is stark: 47% of surveyed operators…
Ethiopia Expands Domestic Gas Use for Buses and Factories
Ethiopia has begun using domestically produced natural gas to power city buses in Addis Ababa, while expanding the infrastructure needed to supply…
Tanzania and Angola Sign MOUs on Aviation, Communications and Meteorology Cooperation; New Embassy to Follow
Tanzania and Angola signed agreements and memoranda covering aviation, communications and meteorology during Angolan President João Manuel Gonçalves…
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CRÉATION AFRICA: Turning SA’s music hits into successful businesses and generational wealth
Ninel Musson, co-founder of Vth Season, now leads Music Business Lab, a practical training programme for South Africa’s independent music industry. Its…
Ethiopia Expands Domestic Production to Replace Imports
Ethiopia is pushing to replace imported goods with domestic production under the Medemer Government. The Ministry of Industry says local factories…
CAF Confirms Nigeria’s Samson Adamu as General Secretary
CAF has confirmed Samson Adamu as its substantive General Secretary.
Peter Obi Presents Nigeria Plans, Challenges Tinubu Over Borrowing
Peter Obi, a former governor of Anambra State, presented plans for Nigeria and challenged President Bola Tinubu over borrowing at an NDC town-hall…
Africa CDC Says Ebola Cases Surpass 10,000, Urges Coordinated Response
Africa CDC director-general Jean Kaseya says Ebola cases have surpassed 10,000 and warns that the continent is “not winning” the response. African…
Nigerian States Record 27% Increase in Tax Revenue, Official Says
Tax revenue collected by Nigerian state governments rose 27%, according to an official account published on 29 October 2026. The increase came as 21…
Ethiopian Navy, Regional Forces Strengthen Maritime Security Cooperation
Ethiopia has concluded a regional maritime-security forum with the European Union and naval commanders from Yemen, Oman, Djibouti, Somaliland and Puntland.
Nigeria Begins Review of National Security Strategy Against Terrorism, Cyber Threats and Misinformation
Nigeria’s National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, inaugurated a committee on 29 October to review the country’s national security strategy.
AGFUND Seeks Nigerian Partners to Expand African Development Initiatives
The Arab Gulf Programme for Development (AGFUND) is seeking Nigerian government partners, local organisations and NGOs to expand development…
Ethiopia Welcomes UAE Nominee Lana Nusseibeh for UN Chief Post
Ethiopia has welcomed Lana Nusseibeh’s candidacy for United Nations Secretary-General, after the United Arab Emirates nominated her for the post. In a…
Mahmoud Ali Youssouf Urges Africa to Process Resources Locally
At the Third Russia–Africa Summit in Moscow on October 29, African Union Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf called for African countries to…
Ethiopian Media Authority Licences Renamed Tigray Broadcasting Corporation
The Ethiopian Media Authority has granted a new broadcasting licence to the previously suspended Tigray Media Agency. The broadcaster will operate…
Ethiopia Pursues Nuclear Cooperation With Russia to Diversify Energy
Ethiopia is pursuing cooperation with Russia to develop its first nuclear power plant, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said at the Third Russia–Africa Summit…
Ethiopia Invites Russian Firms to Form Special Economic Zone Ventures
Ethiopia has invited Russian enterprises to form joint ventures in its special economic zones, with pharmaceuticals and machinery as priorities.
Ethiopia Urges African Pension Funds to Finance Infrastructure
Ethiopia’s central bank governor, Eyob Tekalign, called on African pension and social-security institutions to pool long-term domestic savings for…
Ghana, Rosatom Begin Talks on First Nuclear Power Plant
Ghana and Rosatom have begun talks on Ghana’s first nuclear power plant, President John Dramani Mahama announced in Accra on 29 October 2026.
Tanzania Assesses Partnership in Angola’s Lobito Refinery Project
Tanzania is assessing a possible partnership in Angola’s Lobito Oil Refinery Project, President Samia Suluhu Hassan said on October 29, 2026, after…
Ethiopia Expands Drone Research, Development and Manufacturing Partnership
SkyWin Aeronautics Industry and the Ethiopian Space Science and Geospatial Institute have formed a domestic partnership in Ethiopia to expand drone…
RT Africa Launches Russian Edition of Abiy Ahmed’s Medemer Philosophy
A Russian-language edition of Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s book Medemer was launched in Moscow on October 29, during the Third Russia–Africa…
Putin Says Multipolar World Order Is Taking Shape at Russia-Africa Forum
Russian President Vladimir Putin said a multipolar world order is emerging and that a narrow bloc of countries is losing its control over global…
Abiy Launches Russian Edition of Medemer, Ethiopia’s Synergy Philosophy
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed launched a Russian-language edition of Medemer in Moscow on October 29, alongside the Third Russia–Africa Summit.…
Putin Highlights Ethiopia-Russia Trade Surge and Broader Partnership
Russia and Ethiopia reinforced a broad partnership during talks between President Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed in Moscow on October 28…
Nigeria Face Mexico for U-17 Women’s World Cup Quarter-Final Spot
Nigeria’s Flamingos are preparing to face Mexico in a knockout match at the 2026 U-17 Women’s World Cup, with a quarter-final place at stake. Nigeria…
Wike, Obi and Tinubu Compared as Key Figures in Nigerian Politics
An opinion article published on 29 October 2026 places Nyesom Wike, Peter Obi and Bola Tinubu together as three consequential figures in modern…
AfDB Urges African Governments to Prioritise Biodiversity Investment
The African Development Bank says African governments should make biodiversity conservation a national investment priority and build it into…
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Simon, Ugandan Man, Speaks From Hospital After Durban Mob Attack
Simon, a 45-year-old Ugandan man, survived a mob attack during a March and March protest in Durban on 21 October 2026. From his hospital bed, he…
Mbelwa Kairuki Urges Chevening Scholars to Tackle Home Challenges
Tanzania’s High Commissioner to the UK, Mbelwa Kairuki, urged 700 Chevening scholars from 180 countries to aim their studies at problems in their home…
Shettima Says Nigerian Enterprise Must Drive $1 Trillion Economy
Nigeria’s Vice-President Kashim Shettima said businesses, not government alone, must drive the country’s ambition to build a $1 trillion economy.
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House of Xandria Expands Malawi Fashion Business Through Inclusion
House of Xandria has grown from Xandria Kawanga’s hand-sewn 2015 dress into a 15-person creative business with a Lilongwe showroom, couture, menswear…
Tanzania and Russia Sign Religious Affairs Cooperation Agreement
Tanzania’s Chief Mufti, Sheikh Dr Abubakar Zubeir Bin Ally, and Russia’s Mufti, Sheikh Rawi Ainuddin, signed a religious-affairs cooperation agreement…
Tanzania Orders Oil and Gas Sector to Prioritise Local Jobs
Tanzania has signed petroleum exploration licences for four blocks: Mnazi Bay North, West Songo Songo, Eyasi-Wembere and Lindi-Mtwara. Vice-President…
Tanzania Seeks Technical Cooperation With Global Environment Facility
Tanzania has proposed closer technical cooperation with the Global Environment Facility to identify funding gaps and prioritise biodiversity and…
Africa’s Artisanal Mining Crackdowns May Deepen Crime and Conflict
An analysis published on 28 October 2026 examines how African governments and enforcement agencies respond to artisanal mining. It argues that…
Tanzania Begins Reviewing Law Governing Civil Society Organisations
Tanzania has begun reviewing the Societies Act, Chapter 337, which governs civil society organisations. Home Affairs Minister Patrobas Katambi said the…
Visa Cardholders at Participating Nigerian Banks Gain Google Pay Access
Eligible Visa cardholders at participating Nigerian financial institutions can now add their cards to Google Wallet and use Google Pay. The service…
Nigerian Government Begins $100 Million South-East Gas Pipeline Project
Nigeria’s government has begun a reported $100 million gas pipeline project in the South-east. President Bola Tinubu said the South-east Development…
Tanzania Extends Paperless Services to Six Public Functions
Tanzania is moving paperless public services beyond isolated online forms and into six document-heavy functions: procurement, financial management…
African Union Chair Calls for Agricultural Overhaul to Cut Food Imports
African Union Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf has called for a structural overhaul of agriculture to cut Africa’s roughly $100 billion…
Ethiopia’s Multilateralism Role Praised by UN Officials and Diplomats
United Nations officials, diplomats and development partners publicly recognized Ethiopia’s longstanding contribution to multilateralism and global…
Nigeria Names 19-Athlete Team for Dakar 2026 Youth Olympics
Nigeria has named a 19-athlete delegation for the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Senegal, which begin on 31 October 2026. The team includes 12 women…
Ethiopia and Russia Renew Strategic Partnership Across Key Sectors
Ethiopia and Russia are presenting a renewed partnership spanning trade, investment, defence, education, technology, culture, climate and multilateral…
Tanzania Confirms 223 Billion Cubic Feet Gas Discovery at Mnazi Bay
Tanzania has confirmed a 223 billion cubic feet gas discovery at the Kasa-1X ST2 well in Mnazi Bay, Mtwara.
Tanzania Seeks Public Views on Draft EAC Confederation Constitution
Tanzania has launched a nationwide campaign to gather public views on the draft constitution for a proposed East African Community Political Confederation.
Ethiopia Must Sustain Regional Peace Role, Hailemariam Says
Former Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn urged Ethiopia to sustain its role as a regional peace and security anchor at the 12th Tana…
Russia Backs Africa as an Independent Center in a Multipolar World
Maria Zakharova, spokesperson for Russia’s Foreign Ministry, said on October 28 that Moscow views African countries as sovereign, equal partners and…
Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed Arrives in Moscow for Russia–Africa Summit
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed arrived in Moscow on October 28, 2026, for the Third Russia–Africa Summit. The two-day meeting, running October…
Ethiopia Launches Nation Brand Website for Global Audiences
Ethiopia launched an official Nation Brand website on October 28, presenting its heritage, development initiatives and national aspirations to…
Lula’s Win Framed as Step Toward Pan-African Excellence
Adéwálé Àjàdí’s commentary, published on October 28, presents Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s win and Brazil’s image in 2026 as a milestone toward…
EU Extends Tanzania’s Duty-Free Export Access Under GSP to 2036
The European Union confirmed on 26 October 2026 that its Generalised Scheme of Preferences will run from 2027 through 2036. Tanzania will retain…
Akinwumi Adesina Offers to Serve Nigeria Without Seeking Job
Akinwumi Adesina, the former president of the African Development Bank, has told President Bola Tinubu that he is willing to serve Nigeria in any…
Dangote Refinery IPO Draws Investors From 120 Countries, 54 in Africa
Dangote Refinery’s IPO attracted investors from 120 countries, including 54 African countries. Aliko Dangote said the participation showed that Africa…
Lavrov Says Russia Was Not Behind Russian Flags at Nigeria Protests
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Russia was not behind the waving of Russian flags during protests in Nigeria in 2024.
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Mozambican Blogger Albino Sibia Killed While Livestreaming Protest
Mozambican blogger Albino Sibia, known as Mano Shottas, was fatally shot on 12 December 2024 while livestreaming a protest in Ressano Garcia. An…
Nigeria Plans Large-Scale Local Defence Production Within One Year
Nigeria says it will begin large-scale local production of defence hardware within one year.
Standard Bank Faces Climate Advertising Complaint Over EACOP Financing
Fossil Free South Africa, Lawyers for Human Rights, the StopEACOP Coalition and community organisations have lodged a complaint with South Africa’s…
Nigeria’s First Methane Disclosure Raises Questions Over Data Gaps
Nigeria has published its first public company-level greenhouse-gas disclosure. An analysis published on 27 October 2026 found repeated emissions…
Nigerian Government Panel Says 37 Suspected Miners Died of Suffocation
A Nigerian federal government panel says 37 suspected illegal miners who died in Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps custody in Niger State in…
SPOTLIGHT: Meet the Nigerian lawyer whose firm has produced six SANs without him becoming one
A profile published on 27 October 2026 spotlights an unnamed Nigerian lawyer whose firm has produced six Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SANs), even…
Ethiopia Launches NEP 3.0 to Drive Productive Electricity Use
Ethiopia has introduced the third phase of its National Electrification Program, NEP 3.0, on October 27, 2026, during the Third Water and Energy Week…
Tanzania Ministries Sign MoU to Strengthen Legal Aid for Inmates
Tanzania’s Ministry of Home Affairs and Ministry of Constitution and Legal Affairs signed a memorandum of understanding on October 2 to strengthen…
Mahama Congratulates Lula, Signals Closer Ghana-Brazil Ties
Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama congratulated Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on his reported re-election as Brazil’s president on October 26, calling…
Ethiopia Highlights Bahir Dar’s Capacity to Host International Conferences
Ethiopia’s 12th Tana High-Level Forum on Security in Africa has concluded in Bahir Dar, outside Addis Ababa. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Ambassador…
TPLF-Attributed Destruction Leaves ENDF Headquarters Unusable in Tigray
The former Ethiopian National Defense Force Northern Command headquarters in Mekelle, Tigray, remains unusable after extensive destruction attributed…
Tanzania Develops Monitoring Framework Ahead of El Niño Rains
Tanzania’s Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism has begun developing a monitoring and evaluation framework as officials inspect infrastructure at…
Taiwo Oyedele Seeks Lasting Rules for Nigeria’s Economic Reforms
Taiwo Oyedele is seeking a lasting framework to guide Nigeria’s economic decisions across successive administrations. Public consultation is scheduled…
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Tundu Lissu Begins Hunger Strike After Lawyers Denied Prison Access
Tundu Lissu, leader of Tanzania’s CHADEMA opposition party, began refusing food on Monday after prison officials denied his lawyers entry to the…
Ethiopia’s Bahir Dar Rally Draws Support for National Defense Force
Tens of thousands rallied in Bahir Dar, the capital of Ethiopia’s Amhara Region, on October 27 to support the Ethiopian National Defense Force and…
Tanzania Tasks TRA and Zanzibar Ports Corporation to Prepare Mangapwani Port Systems
Tanzania’s Finance Minister Khamis Mussa Omar has directed the Tanzania Revenue Authority and Zanzibar Ports Corporation to begin preparing the…
Nigeria’s Balarabe Lawal Arrives in Armenia for CBD COP17 Talks
Nigeria’s Environment Minister, Balarabe Lawal, has arrived in Yerevan, Armenia, for the high-level segment of CBD COP17, the UN Biodiversity Conference.
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Congo’s Ebola Outbreak Surpasses 10,000 Cases as Regional Fears Grow
Congo’s Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak has reached 10,060 cases and killed 4,887 people, making it the country’s largest and deadliest outbreak. Announced…
Frank Dafa Prioritises Lower Costs for Tanzania’s 15% Manufacturing Goal
Frank Dafa, the new Executive Director of the Confederation of Tanzania Industries, has made lowering costs his priority for Tanzania’s manufacturing…
Ethiopian Airlines Launches Thrice-Weekly Flights to Mozambique’s Nacala
Ethiopian Airlines launched thrice-weekly flights between Addis Ababa and Nacala, Mozambique, on October 27, 2026.
Assab Port Stagnates as Eritrea’s “Africa’s Singapore” Dream Fades
Assab Port, once described as a busy Red Sea gateway for Ethiopia, is now portrayed as stagnant, alongside Eritrea’s stalled ambition to build an…
Russia–Africa Summit to Set New Cooperation Priorities in Moscow
The third Russia–Africa Summit opens in Moscow on October 28–29, with 48 African countries taking part. Russian President Vladimir Putin and Burundi’s…
Tanzania Develops Swahili AI Model, Plans Dodoma Tech Hub
Tanzania has begun developing a Swahili large language model for use in education, health, agriculture and public services. At the same time, the…
Nigerian States Set Uneven Ebola Emergency Preparedness Allocations
A comparison of Nigerian state budgets shows an uneven approach to Ebola and other health-emergency preparedness. Some states made substantial…
Alex Otti Urges Nigeria to Recognise Ebitu Ukiwe’s Democracy Contribution
Governor Alex Otti marked Ebitu Ukiwe’s 86th birthday by urging Nigeria to recognise his contribution to democracy.
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Egypt Approves Defensive Military Support for Saudi Arabia
Egypt’s parliament approved military support for Saudi Arabia if Riyadh requests help against escalating Houthi attacks. At least two-thirds of…
Ghana’s North-East Region Promotes Solar-Powered Water Systems
Ghana’s North-East Regional Coordinating Council is promoting solar-powered water systems alongside dry-season farming to help communities adapt as…
Standard Chartered Nigeria Wins 2026 BAFI International Banking Award
Standard Chartered Nigeria received the International Banking Excellence Award at the 2026 BAFI Awards. The recognition highlights the bank’s use of…
Nigeria May Declare Ebola Outbreak Over in December, Minister Says
Nigeria’s health minister said the country may declare its Ebola outbreak over in December, if containment continues. He urged Nigerians to remain…
El Niño Threatens to Deepen Southern Africa’s Poverty Crisis
Southern Africa is heading into the 2026–27 agricultural season with a greater-than-50% probability of agricultural drought across large parts of…
KFC Nigeria Brings Back Buy-One, Get-One-Free Chicken Buckets
KFC Nigeria is bringing back its buy-one-get-one-free chicken-bucket promotion on Wednesday, 28 October 2026.
Nigeria Analysis Compares Online Platforms, Ratings and Casino Rankings
A new analysis of Nigeria’s digital marketplace compares online platforms, ratings and casino rankings. It cites an estimate of 109 million internet…
Nigeria Seeks West African Alliance to Protect the High Seas
Nigeria is seeking a West African alliance at CBD COP17 to support effective marine protected areas on the high seas.
Itumbili School Uses Ethics Club to Bring Students Together
Itumbili Primary School in Tanzania’s Magu District is using an Ethics Club to bring students with and without disabilities into shared activities…
Nigeria’s EFCC Arrests 15 Over Four Illegal Lithium Plants
Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission arrested 14 Chinese nationals and one Nigerian linked to four illegal lithium-processing plants. The…
Algeria’s Upper House Approves Troop Deployment to Niger
Algeria’s Council of Nations approved a troop deployment to Niger during an emergency session on Sunday. Algeria’s lower house is expected to meet on…
Tanzania Reviews Laws Governing Police, Prisons, Fire and Immigration
Tanzania’s Ministry of Home Affairs is reviewing the laws governing the Police Force, Prisons Service, Fire and Rescue Force, and Immigration…
Tanzania Targets Tabora-Kigoma Standard Gauge Railway Completion by 2029
Tanzania is targeting completion of the Tabora–Kigoma Standard Gauge Railway line in 2029, Transport Minister Prof Makame Mbarawa said during an…
Egypt Sends More Than 280 Aid Trucks to Address Gaza Bread Shortage
Egypt sent more than 280 aid trucks to address a bread shortage in Gaza. The supplies are due to be handed to the Egyptian Relief Committee in Gaza…
Tanzania Urges Neighbours to Coordinate Lake Tanganyika Conservation Action
Tanzania is urging Burundi, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Zambia to turn Lake Tanganyika conservation promises into coordinated action…
Nnadozie, Omewa, Okpe and Nkor Shine Across European Leagues
Nigerian women footballers delivered notable performances abroad over the weekend. Omewa helped Häcken move closer to Sweden’s title, Nnadozie kept a…
NiMet Forecasts Thunderstorms and Light Rain Across Southern Nigeria
NiMet issued a three-day weather forecast for Nigeria, covering conditions through roughly October 28. It expects thunderstorms accompanied by light…
Nigerian Government Disburses N38.93 Billion to 166 Tertiary Institutions
Nigeria’s government has disbursed N38.93 billion through the Needs Assessment Revitalisation Fund to 166 tertiary institutions.
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Uganda Imposes 21-Day Monitoring on All Entrants Amid Ebola Cases
Uganda has imposed 21-day monitoring and mandatory passenger-locator forms on everyone entering by air, land or water. The measures follow Ebola cases…
Nigeria’s Flamingos Face Mexico in 2026 U-17 World Cup Round of 16
Nigeria’s Flamingos will face Mexico in the Round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco on Thursday.
Nigeria’s 103 Million-Voter Register Faces Questions Ahead of 2027 Elections
Nigeria is heading toward general elections in January and February 2027 amid a dispute over whether its voter register really exceeds 103 million…
Martha Kandawa-Schulz, Namibian Biosafety Expert, Dies in Yerevan
Martha Kandawa-Schulz, Namibia’s Cartagena Protocol National Focal Point, died in Yerevan, Armenia, while participating in the ongoing United Nations…
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South African Retail Shares Diverge as Consumers Face Higher Costs
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Tanzania Links Peace and Stability to $1 Trillion Economy Goal by 2050
Tanzania is tying its push for peace and lawful dispute resolution to an ambitious economic target: growing the economy from approximately $90 billion…
Tanzania Says Sh730 Billion for El Niño Is Planned Spending
Tanzania says the Sh730 billion linked to El Niño preparedness is not a new allocation. It is the estimated total of resources that institutions…
Tanzania Reports Poverty Decline as Population Tops 70 Million
Tanzania says basic-needs poverty fell from 38.6% in 1991/92 to 25.1% in 2024, while food poverty dropped from 22% to 8.3%. The figures were presented…
Tanzania Tasks REA With Electrifying Every Hamlet by 2030
Tanzania’s Energy Minister, Dr Juma Homera, has directed the Rural Energy Agency (REA) to launch its “Electrify Hamlets” campaign in every region, with…
Tana Forum Calls for Action on African Peace Commitments
The 12th Tana High-Level Forum on Security in Africa ended on 25 October 2026 in Bahir Dar, Ethiopia, with African leaders and experts calling for…
NDLEA Arrests South African Woman, Lagos Car Dealer Over 36.65kg Cocaine
Nigeria’s NDLEA said it arrested a South African woman and a Lagos car dealer after finding 30 blocks of cocaine weighing 36.65kg in the woman’s two bags.
Ghana’s Black Maidens Reach FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Last 16
Ghana’s Black Maidens reached the Round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco after beating Canada 2-0.
Ethiopia’s Defense Minister Praises National Defense Force’s Resilience
Ethiopia’s Defense Minister Mohammed Idris praised the Ethiopian National Defense Force for its resilience and role in protecting the country’s…
Tope Fasua Questions African Economists’ Lack of Nobel Recognition
On 25 October 2026, Tope Fasua published an argument about why African economists have not won the Nobel Prize in economics.
Nigeria’s 2027 Presidential Field Takes Shape Across 18 Parties
Nigeria’s 2027 presidential contest is taking shape across 18 parties whose candidates have been cleared by INEC. That is a broad field drawn from 22…
Tinubu and Atiku Clash Over Responsibility for Nigeria’s Hardship
Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu blamed the opposition for the country’s hunger and poverty, saying his government was trying to eliminate both. Atiku…
Nigeria Faces Forecast of 31,400 Additional Heat-Related Deaths
Nigeria could record an estimated 31,400 additional heat-related deaths between September 2026 and February 2027, according to a Climate Impact Lab…
Jimoh Ibrahim Faces Renewed Warning Over Diplomatic Conduct
Owei Lakemfa has renewed his warning about Jimoh Ibrahim’s understanding of diplomacy and public conduct, calling the situation potentially dangerous.…
Abiy Calls Ethiopia’s Sea Access Existential, Urges Better Corridors
At the 12th Tana High-Level Forum in Bahir Dar on October 24, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed called Ethiopia’s pursuit of sea access an existential issue…
Mahama Urges African Leaders to Embrace Ghana’s “Accra Reset”
Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama has urged African leaders to embrace what he calls “The Accra Reset.” He made the appeal on October 24, 2026, as…
Russia, African Delegates Disagree as Biodiversity COP17 Adopts 14 Decisions
Delegates at CBD COP17, the UN Biodiversity Conference in Armenia, adopted 14 decisions during the first week of negotiations.
Unilever Nigeria Reports 20% Profit Rise, Quadruples Interim Dividend
Unilever Nigeria reported a 20% rise in profit for the nine months and raised its interim dividend fourfold.
Mahama Says Ethiopia Ready to Host Successful 2028 AFCON Tournament
Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama said Ethiopia is ready to host a successful Africa Cup of Nations after visiting Bahir Dar Stadium on October…
Kazakhstan and Kenya Move to Implement 10 Bilateral Agreements
Kazakhstan and Kenya are moving to implement 10 bilateral agreements signed in Astana in May 2026 by Presidents William Ruto and Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.…
INEC Risks Prosecution Over Failure to Publish Voters’ Register Online
Yiaga Africa says Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) risks prosecution if it fails to publish the voters’ register online as…
AA Kenya Recognises Road Safety Champions at 2026 Awards
AA Kenya held its 2026 Road Safety Excellence Awards in Nairobi on October 24, recognising people and organisations working to improve road safety.…
Uganda Restricts Transit for Travellers Arriving From DRC Amid Ebola Outbreak
Uganda is restricting transit for travellers arriving from the Democratic Republic of the Congo amid an Ebola outbreak. The outbreak, caused by the…
Abiy Ahmed Meets Kenya’s Kindiki Ahead of Tana Security Forum
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed met Kenyan Deputy President Kithure Kindiki in Addis Ababa on October 24, ahead of the 12th Tana High-Level Forum…
Évariste Ndayishimiye Arrives in Ethiopia for Tana Security Forum
Ethiopia’s Deputy Prime Minister Temesgen Truneh welcomed Burundi’s President and African Union Chairperson Évariste Ndayishimiye to the 12th Tana…
Nigeria’s Billionaire Businessmen and Political Influence Examined
On October 24, Adeola Akinremi published an opinion article examining how wealthy Nigerian businessmen influence politics. It asks how much Nigerians…
Mahama Arrives in Ethiopia for Megech Irrigation Project Inauguration
Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama arrived in Ethiopia on Friday, October 23, for the inauguration of the Megech Irrigation Project.
Macron Cancels Scheduled Nigeria Visit Amid French Demonstrations
French President Emmanuel Macron has cancelled a scheduled visit to Nigeria. Sources familiar with the matter said he feared travelling during ongoing…
Ethiopia’s Justice Ministry Prosecutes 13 in ELMIS Corruption Case
Ethiopia’s Ministry of Justice has begun prosecuting 13 suspects over alleged corruption tied to the Ethiopia Labor Market Information System (ELMIS)…
Nigeria Orders Strict Ebola Screening at Entry Points
Nigeria’s Ministry of Health has ordered strict Ebola screening at the country’s entry points. The directive followed concerns from the Office of the…
Mary Muthoni to Lead Africa CDC Task Force on Immunisation Delivery
Kenya’s Principal Secretary for Public Health and Professional Standards, Mary Muthoni, has been appointed to chair Africa CDC Task Force 4 on country…
Abiy Proposes Gorgora-Style Lakeside Tourism Facility in Gondar
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has proposed a lakeside tourism and hospitality facility in Gondar, modeled on a project in Gorgora, and called for the…
Nigeria NOW! to Host Global Investor Meetings in Abuja
Nigeria NOW! will host global-investor meetings in Abuja on 19 and 20 November, opening its project boardrooms to international investors. The Minister…
Coca-Cola System Spent Ksh 194 Billion With COMESA Suppliers
Coca-Cola’s system spent Ksh 194 billion ($1.5 billion) with suppliers across 21 COMESA countries in 2024, according to a study commissioned by the…
Tanzania Targets Top 10 Global Food-Producing Countries
Tanzania is aiming to become one of the world’s 10 largest food-producing countries under its Development Vision 2050.
John Mahama Calls for Africa to Turn Liberation Into Prosperity
Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama said in Addis Ababa on October 23, 2026, that Africa’s political liberation must lead to economic transformation…
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Kenya Tourism Ad Highlights Masai Mara and Samburu Safaris
An advertisement published on October 23 presents Kenya’s safari destinations as tourism opportunities this season. It highlights the Masai Mara and…
Ethiopia’s Tigray Region to Resume Regular Schooling October 26
Schools across Ethiopia’s Tigray region are scheduled to resume regular teaching and learning on Monday, October 26, 2026. The regional Education…
Tanzania Holds Talks With Chinese Firms on Energy Investments
Tanzania’s Energy Ministry held talks in Dar es Salaam on October 23 with two Chinese companies about investment in oil and natural-gas exploration…
CBN Outlines Nigeria–China Market Infrastructure at Beijing Forum
The Central Bank of Nigeria outlined market infrastructure intended to support financial flows between Nigeria and China at an investor forum in…
Niger State Revives Support for Christian Pilgrimage After Decade
Niger State has begun preparing for the 2026 Christian pilgrimage, reviving state support after a suspension of more than a decade.
Tanzania Enlists 2,682 Institutions in Clean Cooking Drive
Tanzania says 2,682 institutions have adopted clean cooking energy under a national strategy targeting 30,000 institutions by 2034. The government also…
Tanzania and COMESA Open Consultation on Affordable Digital Connectivity
Tanzania and COMESA opened a four-day consultation in Dodoma on October 20, 2026, focused on making digital connectivity more affordable across Eastern…
Ethiopia’s Defense Force Marks 119 Years With Modernization Push
Ethiopia’s National Defense Force marked its 119th anniversary on October 23, 2026, presenting modernization as the next phase of its long-standing…
Ethiopian Orthodox Holy Synod Opens October Plenary With Trust, Peace Call
The Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church opened its October Holy Synod plenary in Addis Ababa on October 23, 2026. Patriarch Abune Mathias I called for…
Taifa and Amber Appeal Songo Songo Sale as Operator Plans Exit
Taifa Gas and Amber Energy Investment have appealed Tanzania’s Fair Competition Commission decision blocking their reported USD 10 purchase of the…
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GuguByGugu Uses Mohair to Link Luxury Streetwear With African Heritage
Gugu Peteni founded GuguByGugu as a sustainable luxury fashion brand built around mohair, durable clothing and African heritage. Its proposition is…
Nigeria’s Flamingos Face Defending Champions North Korea in U-17 Clash
Nigeria’s Flamingos are set to face defending champions North Korea in a crucial U-17 match. North Korea, the Asian champions, arrive after emphatic…
Tanzania Sets Out Plan to Become Africa’s Carbon-Market Hub
Tanzania says it wants to become Africa’s carbon-market hub, linking stronger regulation, transparent monitoring and investment to jobs, village…
Musalia Mudavadi Urges Africa to Lead Technology Innovation
Kenya’s Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has urged African countries to invest more heavily in research, technology and innovation, and to stop…
Kenya Holds Workshop to Expand Markets for Organic Produce
Kenya is holding its 4th National Participatory Guarantee Systems Workshop in Nairobi, bringing together more than 50 participants from 35 approved…
Kenya-UAE Partnership Advances Proposed Galana Kulalu Farm Plan
Kenya and the United Arab Emirates are advancing an agricultural partnership built around the Kenya–UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement…
CJID Launches Initiative to Preserve Africa’s Media History
The Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development has launched the Living Archives Initiative, a project to digitise and preserve the works and…
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Tunisia: Protests and Clashes Spread Across Tunis and Sfax
Protests and clashes broke out on 23 October in Tunis and several locations in Sfax governorate. Protesters blocked roads, burned tyres and threw…
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Justin Fox Publishes Excerpt on Africa’s Island Journeys
Justin Fox has published an excerpt from his travelogue about Africa’s islands and the journeys linking them. The passage follows Fox flying from…
Anambra Seeks ₦70 Billion From Nigeria’s Stabilisation Fund
Anambra State Government is seeking ₦70 billion from Nigeria’s stabilisation fund. The request puts a specific figure on the state’s appeal for fiscal…
Nigeria Keeps Large Gatherings Unrestricted as Ebola Case Improves
Nigeria’s government says it will not restrict large gatherings for now, even as the country manages its first confirmed Ebola case. Health Minister…
Zakaria Abdulai Rape Case Sent to Ghana Attorney General’s Office
A rape case involving Zakaria Abdulai, headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School, has moved to Ghana’s Attorney General’s Office for study and…
Eric Chelle Invites 31 Nigeria-Based Players for DR Congo Qualifier
Eric Chelle has invited 31 home-based Nigerian players for a crucial Olympic qualifier against DR Congo. The squad includes four goalkeepers, nine…
FIFA Approves Temporary Committee to Run Nigerian Football Through May 2027
FIFA has approved a Normalisation Committee to run Nigerian football. Its mandate will end when it completes its assigned tasks, and no later than 31…
AWARD Launches Programme for 47 Women Plant Breeders Across Africa
AWARD has launched a programme supporting 47 women plant breeders across Africa. The initiative targets two linked problems: women’s…
Ghana’s NCCE Engages Sagnarigu Women’s Groups on Corruption Reporting
The Sagnarigu Municipal Directorate of Ghana’s National Commission for Civic Education engaged women’s groups in Sagnarigu Municipality on…
Nigeria’s Senate Urges Foreign Climate Funding for Coastal Settlements
Nigeria’s Senate has urged the Federal Government to seek foreign climate financing to protect coastal settlements. The appeal points to Ayetoro…
MacArthur President Urges Africa to Turn AI Talk Into Action
The president of MacArthur urged Africa to move from talking about artificial intelligence to taking practical action. The call came during a fireside…
TCB Bank Backs Instalment Financing for Tanzanian Residential Plots
MAKAZI Solution Limited and TCB Bank have agreed on a framework to help Tanzanians buy surveyed residential plots through instalment-based financing.…
Nigeria’s 500 Epidemiologists Should Lead Ebola Response, Expert Says
A veteran epidemiologist says Nigeria has 500 trained specialists who should lead the country’s Ebola response. The expert linked the time taken to…
Africa CDC Seeks Nigeria Ebola Patient’s Full Travel History
Africa CDC is seeking the full travel history of a Nigerian Ebola patient to trace the source of her infection. The woman lives in Abuja and was born…
Tanzania Seeks Funded Nuclear Science for Healthcare, Farms and Water
Tanzania has urged participants at the Russia-Africa Women’s Forum in Dar es Salaam to turn nuclear-science discussions into funded, measurable work in…
Tanzania PM Nchemba Links Food Security to National Security
Tanzania’s Prime Minister Mwigulu Nchemba said food security is a matter of national security and a foundation for economic stability. Speaking at the…
Nigeria Must Act to Prevent Post-Election Violence in 2027
Nigeria is preparing for its 2027 general election amid reported incidents of pre-election violence across states. A pro-democracy activist has also…
Tanzania Consults Stakeholders on Draft Public Asset Rules
Tanzania’s Ministry of Finance is consulting public institutions, private-sector representatives and development partners on draft Government Assets…
Getachew Reda Calls for Coordinated Vigilance as Horn Alliances Shift
Getachew Reda, Ethiopia’s Ministerial Adviser on Eastern African Affairs, called for stronger institutional coordination and sustained strategic…
Morocco Secure Record Fourth CAF Futsal AFCON Title as Hosts
Morocco won the CAF Futsal AFCON Morocco 2026, securing a record fourth title as hosts. The victory also brought the tournament to a close.
Aggie Konde Calls for Farmer Prosperity to Drive Africa’s Transformation
AGRA’s Aggie Konde is arguing that farmer prosperity should become the organising goal of Africa’s institutional and economic transformation. In…
Ireland Plans New Tanzania Cooperation Strategy Aligned With Vision 2050
Ireland is preparing a new cooperation strategy with Tanzania aligned with Development Vision 2050. Ambassador Nicola Brennan said Ireland will…
EAC Adopts 10-Year Strategy to Market East Africa as One Destination
East African Community ministers have adopted the Tourism Marketing Strategy 2027–2036, a ten-year plan to promote East Africa as one tourism…
Africa’s Digital Agriculture Shifts Toward Sustainable Growth
Digital agriculture in Africa is moving beyond pilots and innovation showcases toward business models that can serve millions of smallholder farmers…
Tigray Region Framed as Moving Beyond Defunct TPLF Toward Peace
A report dated October 22, 2026, presents Tigray Region as moving away from the defunct TPLF and toward peace. It describes that shift as a break from…
Nigeria Assures Citizens Ebola Containment Strategies Are in Place
Nigeria’s government has assured citizens that containment strategies are in place after a reported Ebola case involving a passenger who showed no…
Ethiopian Account Accuses Egypt of Widening Horn Campaign
An Ethiopian account published on October 22 accused Egypt of widening its campaign against Ethiopia and Sudan, including alleged financial and weapons…
Tanzania Plans $50M Venture Fund to Mobilise $180M for Startups, SMEs
The Tanzania Startup Association has presented plans in Dar es Salaam for a USD 50 million venture capital fund aimed at mobilising USD 180 million for…
Nigeria’s Growth Forecast Tops 4%, but Per-Person Gains Stay Modest
Nigeria’s growth outlook has improved to just over 4%, but that headline number hides a narrower gain. With the population growing by approximately…
Nigerian Parents Face Financial Strain From Extra School Charges
Parents in Abuja, Lagos, Kaduna, Katsina and Benue are facing school bills well beyond tuition. Those charges include textbooks, graduation ceremonies…
Nigeria Says It Can Contain a 2014-Scale Ebola Outbreak
Nigeria’s health minister, Pate, said on Wednesday that the country has the capacity to contain an Ebola outbreak comparable to the 2014 outbreak. He…
William Ruto Arrives in Zimbabwe for 25th COMESA Summit
President William Ruto arrived in Harare for the 25th COMESA Summit, where leaders from the bloc’s 21 member countries will review regional…
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Pitso Mosimane Weighs South Africa Centre-Back Options for Kenya
Pitso Mosimane has a crowded centre-back picture before South Africa’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifying double-header against Kenya. Mbekezeli Mbokazi…
Kenyan Leaders Demand Accountability at Nairobi Trust Summit
Nairobi is hosting the Trust Summit from October 21 to 23, 2026, under the theme “Weaving Trust: Binding Strands for a Stronger Global Order.” Kenyan…
Lagos Festival Seeks Greater Visibility and Income for African Creatives
A maiden festival in Lagos brought emerging African creatives together with creative-industry professionals. Organisers said the event is intended to…
FSGRN Offers ₦150m Licence for Entry Into Nigeria’s Gaming Market
FSGRN is offering a ₦150 million licence for operators seeking to enter Nigeria’s gaming market. The offer is presented as a potential gateway into the…
Magdi Khalil Urges Egypt to Respect Ethiopia’s Blue Nile Rights
Egyptian analyst Magdi Khalil has argued that Egypt should respect Ethiopia’s sovereign right to develop the Abbay, or Blue Nile, and pursue…
Nigerian Lawmakers Reject Ebola Entry-Point Visit, Seek Emergency Funds
Nigerian lawmakers rejected a proposed visit to the country’s entry points, saying they could be exposed to Ebola there. They urged the Federal…
Ghana Ministry Distributes 128 Haval H9 SUVs to Selected MMDCEs
Ghana’s Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs has distributed 128 new Haval H9 SUVs to selected Metropolitan, Municipal and…
Ethiopia and Kenya Frame Ties as a Long-Term Partnership
Ethiopia and Kenya are being framed as partners whose relationship rests on geography, shared history and choices made together. Ethiopian Prime…
Tanzania Joins SADC Leadership Decisions on Regional Integration
Tanzania joined an extraordinary virtual summit of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) on October 21, 2026, focused on regional…
Sputnik Opens Editorial Offices in Tanzania and South Africa
Sputnik opened multifunctional editorial centers in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, and Johannesburg, South Africa, on October 21, ahead of the Russia-Africa…
Tanzania Begins Training Africa’s Young Climate Negotiators
Tanzania has begun its first three-day training programme for more than 60 young climate negotiators from 20 African countries. The African Union…
Dangote Group Acquires 25.76% Stake in Kenya Pipeline for Ksh42.5 Billion
Dangote Group has acquired a 25.76% stake in Kenya Pipeline Company from Kenyan public entities for Ksh42.5 billion. Aliko Dangote identified the group…
Abiy Ahmed Says Eritrea’s Ports and Cities Lost Economic Activity
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has sharply recast Eritrea’s post-independence story, saying a country once associated with the promise of…
Ethiopia’s Digital-Finance Accounts Reach 257 Million, President Says
Ethiopian President Taye Atske-Selassie said the country’s combined mobile-money and mobile-banking accounts reached 257 million. During the first nine…
Ethiopia Puts African Data Sovereignty at Centre of Development Policy
Ethiopia has put African data sovereignty at the centre of continental development policy. At the 10th Statistical Commission for Africa session in…
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Kirsten Leo’s LEO SZN Seeks to Build an African Fashion Ecosystem
Kirsten Leo, founder and CEO of LEO SZN, is one of 15 finalists in Création Africa’s creative entrepreneur programme. Her ambition is to build an…
Nigeria Urged to Release Investment Treaty Review on Public-Fund Risks
Eighty-nine civil-society organisations, including Amnesty, are urging Nigeria’s federal government to publish its review of the country’s investment…
Tanzania’s Mkenda Calls for Reading Revival to Preserve History
Education Minister Adolf Mkenda called for stronger Tanzanian publishing and a revival of reading culture to preserve the country’s history, culture…
Tanzania Orders TANAPA to Bolster Tarangire Park Before El Niño Rains
Tanzania’s Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism has directed TANAPA and Tarangire National Park to strengthen communications, rescue capacity and…
Nigeria’s Oyedele Links ₦30tn Monetary Financing to Inflation
Nigeria’s Finance Minister Oyedele linked ₦30 trillion in monetary financing, along with petrol-subsidy spending, to the country’s current inflation…
Gabon Convenes Task Force to Restructure Domestic Football League
Gabon is convening a five-day Task Foot process to reorganise its domestic football system. Minister Paul Ulrich Kessany Zategwa will open the…
Nigeria Pays N4.25bn to 600 More Former Airways Workers
Nigeria’s federal government has paid N4.25bn to 600 more former Nigeria Airways workers. The latest payment brings the total number of former workers…
Tanzania Insurance Market Grows 68.4% as Health Premiums Rise 426.2%
Tanzania’s insurance market grew 68.4% in 2025, reaching TZS 2.55 trillion in gross written premiums, or about USD 985 million.
Nigeria Joins Olympic Officials for LA28 Pre-Games Planning Meeting
Nigeria’s National Sports Commission and Nigeria Olympic Committee joined Olympic officials in Los Angeles for an early planning meeting ahead of the…
Tanzania, World Bank Map Central Corridor Investment Projects
Tanzania and the World Bank are mapping investment opportunities along the Central Corridor across agriculture, mining, tourism, transport and…
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South Africa Moves Beyond Green Book Toward Digital Identity System
South Africa appears to be moving beyond the Green Book toward a digital public infrastructure and digital identity system. The country’s Government of…
NCDMB, Dangote Urge Nigeria to Build Sustainable Local Content
NCDMB and Dangote are calling for Nigeria to move beyond treating local-content rules as a compliance exercise. They want technological innovation and…
Africa Urged to Link Instant-Payment Systems for Cross-Border Trade
African countries are being urged to link their instant-payment systems so money can cross borders faster, more cheaply and with fewer barriers.
Abiy Frames Ethiopia-Kenya Athletics Rivalry as Shared African Success
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed used Kenya’s 63rd Mashujaa Day celebrations in Eldoret on October 20 to recast Ethiopia and Kenya’s athletics rivalry as a…
Nigeria Lawmaker’s Claim of 25% Earnings Tax Faces Fact-Check
A Nigerian lawmaker told supporters in Abuja that tax laws would require citizens to pay 25% of their earnings. On 20 October 2026, that claim was…
Kenya’s Print Industry Output Grows 2.3% as Businesses Shift Online
Kenya’s printing and recorded-media production output grew 2.3% in 2025, even as businesses moved more communication online. The industry is shifting…
Abiy Ahmed Invokes Adwa and Kenya’s Freedom Struggle for Cooperation
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed used Kenya’s Mashujaa Day celebrations in Eldoret on October 20, 2026, to connect Kenya’s freedom struggle with…
Bahir Dar Finalizes Security Plan for Africa’s Tana Forum
Bahir Dar is preparing to host the 12th Tana High-Level Forum on Security in Africa from October 23 to 25, 2026, on the shores of Lake Tana. The Amhara…
Nigeria Drop Seven Places in FIFA Women’s Ranking as Malawi Rises 49
Nigeria’s Super Falcons fell seven places to 43rd in FIFA’s latest Women’s World Ranking, losing 83.54 ranking points. Malawi made the biggest jump in…
JPMorgan Plans Nigerian Banking Licence After N50 Billion Deposit
JPMorgan plans to secure a Nigerian banking licence after depositing N50 billion with the Central Bank of Nigeria. The reported expansion would grow…
Nigerian Troops Reportedly Kill 103 Suspected Terrorists in Borno
Nigerian troops reportedly killed 103 suspected terrorists and destroyed logistics hubs during seven strikes on multiple locations in Borno State on 20…
Ethiopia’s Renewable Energy Cooperation Targets African Farming, Transport
Ethiopian, Ugandan and Nigerian renewable-energy representatives have proposed cross-border cooperation linking Ethiopia’s energy resources to farm…
Abiy Urges Eritrea to Pursue Peace and Shared Development
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed urged Eritrea on October 19, 2026, to pursue peaceful relations and shared development with Ethiopia. In a…
Ethiopia’s Space Capabilities Highlighted in Africa’s Data Push
Ethiopia’s satellite and Earth-observation work is being presented as a building block for stronger geospatial information and development planning…
US Raises Kenya Travel Advisory to Level 3 Amid Ebola Cases
The US State Department raised its Kenya travel advisory from Level 2 to Level 3 on October 20, asking citizens to reconsider travel because of health…
Addisu Fekadu Andeta Wins FAO Award for Enset Processing Innovations
Ethiopian scientist Addisu Fekadu Andeta received the 2026 FAO Achievement Award in Rome on October 16 for innovations in enset processing. His work…
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Africa Bitcoin Corporation Board Resigns Amid FSCA Penalties
Africa Bitcoin Corporation, formerly Altvest Capital, is facing a fresh governance crisis after WGW Capital led a consortium representing 71.8% to 76%…
Nigeria’s Secondary School Flag Football League Begins Season 5
Nigeria’s Secondary School Flag Football League is beginning its fifth season, with preliminary competitions leading to the Aketi Bowl IV national…
Nigeria’s UN Representative Presents Tinubu With Stated $14bn Budget
Nigeria has taken over as chair of the UN General Assembly’s Fifth Committee, which oversees the organisation’s budget and administrative affairs. On 3…
Kenya to Honour 264 Heroes and Heroines on Mashujaa Day
Kenya will honour 264 heroes and heroines during this year’s Mashujaa Day celebration on October 20, with President William Ruto scheduled to officiate…
Nigeria’s Almajiri Education Gets Proposed Income-Linked Reform
Indonesian scholar Ms Abdul Rahman has proposed reforming Almajiri education in Nigeria by linking learning with income-generating activities. She…
Edem Eniang Named IUCN Snake Specialist Group Chair for West Africa
Edem Eniang has emerged as chair for West Africa within the IUCN Snake Specialist Group. The global conservation network is strengthening regional…
Kenya Secures Ksh 7.1 Billion to Expand Livestock Commercialization
Kenya’s Livestock Commercialization Project is set to receive an additional Ksh 7.1 billion and a four-year extension. The Kenya government and the…
Diocese Threatens to Leave Church of Nigeria Over Archbishop’s Suspension
A diocese has threatened to leave the Church of Nigeria after the church’s primate suspended an archbishop for six months. The suspension followed…
Ethiopia Links AI Skills, Jobs and Private Investment in National Agenda
Ethiopia is tying artificial intelligence, digital skills, employment and private investment into one national agenda. Speaking at the Human Capital…
Ethiopia Expands Domestic Manufacturing to Cut Import Dependence
Ethiopia is intensifying its effort to expand domestic manufacturing and rely less on imported finished goods. The “Made in Ethiopia” drive, framed…
Ghana Seeks Equity, Not Costly Eurobonds, Ricketts-Hagan Says
Ghana is reported to be seeking equity financing instead of costly Eurobonds, according to Ricketts-Hagan. The report, dated October 19 in Bangkok…
Tanzania Parliament Inspects Progress on 170 Dodoma Houses
Tanzania’s Parliamentary Standing Committee on Lands, Natural Resources and Tourism began inspecting National Housing Corporation projects in Dodoma on…
Ethiopia Projects 9.2% Growth as It Seeks Greater African Influence
Ethiopia is projected to record 9.2% economic growth in 2026, according to an October assessment by the International Monetary Fund. The forecast is…
Africa’s UN Security Council Reform Campaign Faces Seat-Selection Debate
Africa’s campaign to restructure the United Nations Security Council should continue, argues Babafemi A. Badejo. But if reform moved forward today…
Tanzania and IFC Explore Agritech Investment and SME Lending Strategies
Tanzania’s Finance Minister Khamis Mussa Omar led talks with International Finance Corporation Vice President Ethiopis Tafara in Bangkok on…
Kenya’s Junior Starlets Open U-17 Women’s World Cup Against China
Kenya’s Junior Starlets begin their 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup campaign against China today at 6 p.m. at the Mohamed VI Complex in Rabat. Coached…
Nigeria Studies Ethiopia’s Wheat and Nutrition Policies
A Nigerian delegation led by Vice President Kashim Shettima visited Addis Ababa and Oromia to study Ethiopia’s reported gains in wheat production and…
Ethiopia Repatriates 1,447 Nationals From Saudi Arabia
Ethiopia repatriated 1,447 nationals from Saudi Arabia over the past week, according to the Ministry of Women and Social Affairs.
Tanzania Takes $30.1 Billion, 68-Project Pipeline to EU Roadshows
Tanzanian ministers and agencies took a 68-project, USD 30.1 billion investment pipeline to European cities from 28 September to 6 October 2026. The…
Burkina Faso, Niger and Mali Resume Talks With ECOWAS After Exit
Burkina Faso, Niger and Mali have resumed talks with ECOWAS after withdrawing from the regional bloc.
TIME Names Nigerian Inventor’s Skin-Tone-Matched Bionic Arm
A Nigerian inventor’s functional bionic arm has been named among TIME magazine’s Best Inventions of 2026. The project grew from the inventor’s…
Edwin Sifuna Faces Sovereignty Criticism Over Foreign Flags
Edwin Sifuna shared photos from consultations with aspirants in Webuye under the Linda Mwananchi banner, with United States and United Kingdom flags…
Ethiopia Continues Historic Refuge Tradition, Hosting 1.2 Million
Ethiopia continues a tradition of offering refuge that the account traces back more than a millennium, to people crossing the Red Sea while fleeing…
ESDIAC Secures Licence to Operate in Nigeria’s Data Market
ESDIAC has secured a licence to operate in Nigeria’s data market. The licence clears the way for the company to expand its telecommunications and…
Katsina Governor Seeks Forgiveness, Calls for APC Unity Ahead of 2027 Elections
Katsina’s governor has asked APC members to forgive past grievances, close ranks and mobilise voters ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 elections. He also called…
Premium Times Journalists Named African Investigative Award Finalists
Premium Times journalists and other reporters have been named finalists for the fourth African Investigative Journalism Awards. Organised by the Wits…
Nigeria’s Health Reforms Offer Accountability Lesson for Next WHO Chief
Nigeria’s health reforms are being presented as a lesson for whoever becomes the next WHO director-general: track health funding from allocation…
Rwandan Embassy in Kenya Hosts Second Cultural Gala and Exhibition
The Rwandan Embassy in Kenya held the second Rwanda Cultural Gala and Exhibition at Nairobi’s Utalii Sports Club on October 18, bringing together about…
Amsons Group Agrees to Acquire Oryx’s Tanzanian Fuel Business
Amsons Group has agreed to acquire Oryx Energies’ Tanzanian downstream fuel business for more than $230 million.
South Africa Faces Debt Test as Godongwana Prepares Budget
South Africa’s Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana will present the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement on 21 October, outlining the fiscal framework for…
Nigeria U-17s Eliminated, Miss 2027 AFCON and World Cup Again
Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets drew 1-1 with Côte d’Ivoire in Burkina Faso’s WAFU-B U-17 Championship and were eliminated. The result means Nigeria will not…
Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang Calls for Stronger Global South Cooperation
Ghana’s Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has called for stronger Global South cooperation built around fairer global financial arrangements…
Nigerian-Born Footballers Switch to Represent Other African Countries
Nigerian-born footballers are increasingly choosing to represent other African countries in international football. The cases highlighted include a…
Ethiopian National Defence Forces Gain Foreign Attachés’ Support
Foreign military attachés from Bangladesh, Tanzania, Kenya, Gabon and Australia expressed support for Ethiopia’s sovereignty and the Ethiopian National…
Jide Kosoko Defends Tinubu’s Economic Reforms Amid Hardship
Veteran actor Jide Kosoko has publicly defended President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms while acknowledging that Nigerians are facing hardship. Kosoko…
Oyedele Says Markets Dismiss Opposition, Not Pricing In Subsidy Return
Oyedele said domestic capital markets and international markets have largely written off Nigeria’s opposition politicians as unserious. He added that…
Pre-Tana Dialogue Urges African-Led Responses to Peace Challenges
A Pre-Tana Forum Dialogue in Bahir Dar on October 17 called for African-led, diplomacy-based responses to the continent’s peace and security challenges.
Kithure Kindiki Intensifies Mt. Kenya Tour to Rally Ruto Support
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki is intensifying his mobilisation tour in Mt. Kenya, urging residents to support President William Ruto before next…
NAACP Opens Africa-Focused Image Awards Submissions to Kenyan Creatives
The NAACP has opened submissions for works created in 2026 by African filmmakers and musicians, including creators in Kenya and all 55 African…
Project Runway Africa Opens Auditions for Debut Season
Project Runway Africa is preparing its debut season, with auditions under way across Africa and submissions open until November 15, 2026.
Johnvents Expands Nigeria Cocoa Strategy Across Africa and Abroad
Johnvents is pursuing a cocoa strategy that combines processing, farmer support, sustainable sourcing and value addition in Nigeria. John Alamu…
President Ruto Pitches Kenya Development Projects Ahead of 2027 Polls
President William Ruto says his government is delivering the promises made in Kenya’s 2022 election and has a clear plan for the country. In Nandi…
Germany Face Argentina as Nigeria Open U-17 Women’s World Cup
The FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup enters its opening day with Germany facing Argentina and Nigeria opening against Poland. Germany are chasing a first…
KNH Reports Africa’s First Tubeless Tracheal Reconstruction
Kenyatta National Hospital reportedly performed Africa’s first tubeless tracheal reconstruction on 26-year-old Dennis Kaiser Omondi. The five-hour…
Kenya Establishes Legal Identity and Welfare Framework for Veterans
Kenya has established, for the first time, a legal identity for veterans, a welfare framework and an institution intended to support people after…
Mahama Directs Ghana’s Israel Ambassador to Uphold Two-State Commitment
President John Dramani Mahama has directed Ghana’s ambassador to Israel to uphold Ghana’s commitment to a two-state solution for Israel and the…
Nigeria’s Hajj Allocation Falls From 95,000 to 60,000 Pilgrims
Nigeria’s Hajj allocation has fallen from 95,000 pilgrims to 60,000 within two Hajj cycles, a loss of 35,000 places. The reduction affects prospective…
Tanzania and China Agree to Expand Vocational Training for Youth
Tanzania and China agreed on October 15, 2026, to strengthen technical and vocational education and training during talks in Tianjin between Tanzania’s…
United Nigeria Airlines Plans N20 Billion Commercial Paper Issue
United Nigeria Airlines announced a proposed N20 billion commercial paper issue. The airline says the financing would strengthen its financial position…
Tanzania Holds IMF, World Bank Talks on Infrastructure and Resources
Tanzania concluded IMF and World Bank meetings in Bangkok with talks focused on infrastructure, job creation, adding value to natural resources…
Ethiopia Sends Deep Field to Defend Amsterdam Marathon Titles
Ethiopia is sending a deep group of contenders into the TCS Amsterdam Marathon on October 18, where defending champions Geofry Toroitich Kipchumba and…
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Neimil Joins Création Africa Programme to Expand Its Design Work
Johannesburg-based Neimil has joined Création Africa 2, a seven-month incubation programme backed by the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign…
Nigeria’s Electricity Metering Rate Reaches 63% in August
Nigeria’s metered electricity customers rose to 8,045,565 in August from 7,903,819 in July, an increase of 1.8%. The country’s reported metering rate…
Mahama Launches Development of Ghana’s Afienya Industrial Park
President John Dramani Mahama has formally launched the development of the Afienya Industrial Park in Ghana’s Greater Accra Region, cutting the sod on…
Tanzania Highlights 2m Hectares of Village Forests for Carbon Trading
Tanzania says more than two million hectares of community-managed village forests are opening opportunities for carbon trading while generating income…
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African Energy Week Puts Oil and Gas at Centre of Africa’s Energy Agenda
African Energy Week is presenting an oil- and gas-heavy vision of Africa’s energy future while South African motorists face petrol at R30.25 a litre…
Blue Revolution Movement Says Eritrea’s System Drives Youth to Leave
Yoel Yohannes, the Blue Revolution Movement’s head of diplomatic mission, said in Addis Ababa on October 16 that Eritrea’s authoritarian system has…
Tanzania Backs EAC Plan to Market East Africa as One Tourism Destination
East African Community tourism ministers meeting in Arusha backed a plan to market East Africa as one tourism destination. Tanzania’s Deputy Minister…
Spanish Group, Fact Check Nigeria Train Journalists in Local Languages
A Spanish group and Fact Check Nigeria held a workshop to train Nigerian journalists in indigenous-language reporting under an EU-supported ECOWAS…
Kenya Plans Ksh 80 Billion Nuclear Research Reactor in Konza
Kenya plans to build an Ksh 80 billion nuclear research reactor at Konza City, with groundbreaking scheduled for 2027. The country has reached phase…
Ethiopia Takes UNHCR Committee Chair, Vows Refugee Protection
Ethiopia was elected on October 16, 2026, to chair the 78th session of the UNHCR Executive Committee. Ambassador Tsegab Kebebew Daka said the country…
Tanzania Orders Probe Into Falling Maize Prices in Songwe
Tanzania’s Vice President Deogratius Ndejembi has ordered the Ministry of Agriculture to investigate falling maize prices in Songwe Region and find…
Nigeria Reopens First Niger Bridge After 38-Day Rehabilitation Closure
Nigeria reopened the First Niger Bridge on 16 October 2026, ending a 38-day closure for rehabilitation. The bridge shut on 7 September for what was…
Masanja Kadogosa Removes TANROADS Manager Over Border Road Oversight
Tanzania’s Works Minister Masanja Kadogosa removed Fredrick Mande as acting TANROADS regional manager for Songwe after an October 15 night inspection…
Makamba Links TAZA Power Project to Tanzania-Zambia Business Ties
Tanzania’s TAZA electricity project has reached 92% completion in Tunduma and nearby areas, with completion expected in December 2026.
Ahunna Eziakonwa Urges Global Institutions to Treat Africa as Partner
Ahunna Eziakonwa, a United Nations under-secretary-general, urged global institutions in Nairobi on October 16 to treat African countries as…
Senait Gezahegn Recognized Among FAO’s 100 Women Heroes
Senait Gezahegn has been recognized by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations in its “100 Women Heroes” initiative. FAO…
EU Reaffirms Ethiopia’s Strategic Partner Role in Horn of Africa, Red Sea
The European Union has reaffirmed Ethiopia’s role as a strategic partner in the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea region. In a statement reported from…
Ethiopia Uses Dangote IPO Roadshow to Showcase Capital-Market Reforms
Ethiopia used Dangote Petroleum Refinery’s IPO roadshow in Addis Ababa on October 16 to present its new capital-market institutions as a gateway for…
Tanzania Uses IPU Assembly to Showcase Broader Economic Ambitions
Tanzania used the 153rd Inter-Parliamentary Union Assembly in Arusha, held from October 5 to 9, 2026, as a coordinated showcase for its identity…
Tanzania Develops Malangali Substation to Support Zambia Power Exports
Tanzania is developing the Malangali power substation in Rukwa to improve local electricity supply and support future exports to Zambia. Built by TBEA…
Matteo Marchisio Takes IFAD Kenya Post as Partnership Nears 50 Years
Matteo Marchisio has taken office as the International Fund for Agricultural Development’s Country Director and Representative to Kenya after…
Xi Proposes Four-Point Mining Cooperation Plan With Botswana
On 13 October 2026, Chinese President Xi Jinping proposed a four-point plan to advance China-Africa mining cooperation during Botswana President Duma…
Nigeria Amends Federal Polytechnic Act to Allow Bachelor’s Degrees
Nigerian lawmakers have amended the Federal Polytechnic Act, giving federal polytechnics authority to award bachelor’s degrees. The change directly…
Olayemi Cardoso Outlines Nigeria’s Monetary Policy Approach at IMF Forum
CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso outlined Nigeria’s approach to credible monetary policy at an IMF seminar in Bangkok on Thursday. He described how the…
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African Countries Link Factories, Logistics and Ports to Boost Investment
African governments and investors are building industrial zones that combine factories, processing plants, warehouses and ports. Kenya has begun…
Tanzania Invites Algerian Construction Firms to Explore Investment
Tanzania has been named Guest of Honour at the ninth Bati-Est Expo, a three-day construction, housing and infrastructure exhibition that began on…
CAF Sends 15-Member Team to Nigeria for Final Inspection
CAF is sending a 15-member delegation to Nigeria for a final inspection before its General Assembly and awards. The team, led by CAF Head of Safety and…
Akpabio Says Foreigners Make Up Over 70% of Those Destabilising Nigeria
Nigeria’s Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, said on 15 October that more than 70% of the people destabilising the country’s security are not…
Nigeria’s Inflation Eases to 14.63% as Food Inflation Edges Higher
Nigeria’s headline inflation rate eased to 14.63% in September 2026. But food inflation moved slightly higher, reaching 19.59% year-on-year from 19.57%…
EAC Officials Explore Joint Tourism and Conservation Measures
East African Community tourism and wildlife officials met in Arusha on October 14, 2026, to strengthen cooperation across the bloc. Discussions covered:
Kenya Wildlife Service and Rhino Range Expansion Unveil Ksh 5.8B Plan
Kenya Wildlife Service and Kenya Rhino Range Expansion have unveiled a Ksh 5.8 billion plan to expand rhino habitat across Tsavo and Central Kenya. The…
Ethiopia Frames Sea Access as a Defining National Mission
Ethiopia’s sea-access challenge is being cast as a defining national mission for this generation. The country remains landlocked and dependent on…
Tanzania, ATIDI Discuss Risk Cover for Renewable-Energy Investment
Tanzania’s Ministry of Energy is discussing a partnership with the African Trade and Investment Development Insurance (ATIDI) to make private…
Nigeria Military Delegation Impressed by Ethiopia’s AI Border System
A Nigerian military delegation visited Ethiopia’s Artificial Intelligence Institute in Addis Ababa on October 15, 2026, to see Ethiopia’s…
Young Jonn Arrives in Dar es Salaam Ahead of 4Plays Concert
Nigerian hitmaker Young Jonn has arrived in Dar es Salaam ahead of 4Plays, a celebration marking four years of 1245. He is scheduled to perform at…
GoldBod Commits GH¢35m to Reclaim Forest Reserve Damaged by Illegal Mining
Ghana’s GoldBod is committing an estimated GH¢35 million to reclaim and reforest an initial 50 hectares of the Tano Nimri Forest Reserve damaged by…
Spotify Launches Nigerian Audiobooks, Opens Global Distribution Route
Spotify has launched an audiobook service in Nigeria, giving local listeners access to more than 350,000 titles.
African Women Call for Official Farmland Ownership Data
Women farmers from 22 African countries have renewed a call for governments to publish official, sex-disaggregated data on farmland ownership. The…
Cameroon Adds Army Camps Near Lake Chad Against Boko Haram
Cameroon is adding army camps in the Lake Chad area to reinforce operations against Boko Haram. The move brings more military infrastructure to a…
Tanzania Uses Global TVET Conference to Align Technical Skills Training
Tanzania is using its participation in the World Vocational and Technical Education Development Conference in Tianjin, China, to push for technical and…
Kenya, South Korea Expand Cooperation in Technology and Transport
Kenya and South Korea are expanding cooperation in technology, urban transport, energy, manufacturing, trade and sustainable industries. The…
Ethiopia’s AFCON Hosting Bid Enters CAF Expert Assessment
A Confederation of African Football (CAF) expert delegation arrived in Addis Ababa on 15 October to assess Ethiopia’s bid to host the Africa Cup of…
EAC Seeks Common Tourism Rules and Standards Across East Africa
East African Community member states are seeking to harmonise tourism policies, licensing requirements and service standards across the region.…
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Grand Egyptian Museum Reunites Tutankhamun’s Treasures in Cairo
The Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo has brought together the artefacts found in Tutankhamun’s tomb, discovered in 1922, in dedicated galleries with…
Tanzania Orders Nationwide Vaccination of All Livestock
Tanzania has ordered compulsory vaccination of all livestock nationwide as its livestock vaccination and identification campaign approaches its second…
Dele Momodu Says Tinubu’s 2027 Political Grip Exceeds Abacha’s
Dele Momodu said Bola Tinubu’s political grip in Nigeria’s 2027 environment is worse than Sani Abacha’s. He likened Tinubu’s consolidation to the…
Banyana Banyana Advance to Third Round of 2028 Olympic Qualifying
Banyana Banyana advanced to the third round of African qualifying for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics after beating Madagascar 7-0 over two legs in…
Niger Police Arrest Six Suspects in Murder and Kidnapping Case
Police in Niger arrested six suspects over a reported murder and kidnapping. Police said a commercial motorcyclist was beheaded and his motorcycle stolen.
Ethiopia Seeks Development Support for AI and Regional Integration
Ethiopia has asked international development partners to support its AI institutions and reaffirmed cooperation on artificial intelligence, regional…
IMF Projects Tanzania GDP Growth at 6.0% in 2026, 5.9% in 2027
The IMF projects Tanzania’s real GDP growth at 6.0% in 2026 and 5.9% in 2027, with inflation at 4.0%.
Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets Lose 2-0 to Niger in WAFU B U-17 Opener
Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets lost 2-0 to Niger in their opening WAFU B U-17 qualifier on 14 October 2026. Abdoul Razaq Zada scored in the 19th minute, and…
Growtech West Africa, Nigeria’s NADF Partner on Agriculture and Food Security
Growtech West Africa and Nigeria’s National Agricultural Development Fund have agreed to collaborate on agriculture and food security. The arrangement…
Ethiopian Airlines, China Southern Sign Africa-China Codeshare Deal
Ethiopian Airlines and China Southern Airlines signed a codeshare agreement on October 14, 2026, in Addis Ababa.
Egypt Sustains WHO Gold Tier Status on Hepatitis C Elimination
Egypt has become the first country to sustain the World Health Organization’s Gold Tier status on the path to eliminating hepatitis C. The renewal…
Abiy Ahmed Says U.S. Support for Ethiopia Will Continue After Rubio Call
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said he received assurances of continued U.S. support during a telephone call with Secretary of State Marco Rubio…
Dangote Group Praises Tinubu Reforms, Urges Investment in Nigeria
Dangote Group praised President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms during an event in Thailand and urged foreign investors to consider Nigeria. The group…
Susan Mang’eni Urges African Exchanges to Unlock MSME Growth Capital
Kenya’s Principal Secretary for MSME Development, Susan Auma Mang’eni, has urged African securities exchanges to work more closely with small…
Hadi Sirika Allegedly Secured Nigeria Air Contract for Friend
A witness described how former aviation minister Hadi Sirika allegedly secured a Nigeria Air contract for his friend, Gabriel Tilmann, a professor.
Ethiopia Urges Common Framework Reforms for Faster Debt Restructuring
Ethiopia is pressing for a stronger Common Framework for sovereign-debt restructuring. At the Global Sovereign Debt Roundtable in Bangkok, National…
Ethiopia Sets Out Four-Part Framework for More Active Diplomacy
Ethiopia’s new five-year Medemer Government is presenting a more active diplomatic strategy built around four linked ideas: active, alternative…
Okereke Says Men Have Failed Nigeria Ahead of 2027 Vote
Mrs Okereke said men have failed Nigeria ahead of the 2027 presidential contest. She also said she had met people who doubted whether a woman could…
Kenya’s Mudavadi Reaffirms Commitment to Bilateral Engagement
Kenya’s Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi reaffirmed the country’s commitment to proactive bilateral engagement and regional security diplomacy…
Tanzania Urges EAC to Align Postal and Digital Systems for E-Commerce
Tanzania has urged East African Community states to make postal, payment, digital and transport systems work together so regional e-commerce can…
Tanzania Says Six Carbon Projects Are Generating Credits
Tanzania says six carbon projects have reached the stage of generating carbon credits, a step the government links to green investment and…
Ethiopia’s Yodit Imru and Konjit Sinegiorgis Shaped Global Diplomacy
On Ethiopian Diplomatic Day, Ethiopia’s diplomatic history is being retold through the careers of Yodit Imru and Konjit Sinegiorgis. Imru became…
Africa AI Council to Scrutinise Policies Ahead of Kenya’s 2027 Election
A new Africa Public Interest AI Council has been established to scrutinise how artificial-intelligence policies affect public participation, cultural…
Nigeria Introduces Five Fiscal Reforms to Attract Investors
Nigeria’s government has introduced a package of five fiscal reforms aimed at attracting investors and supporting economic growth. The package was…
Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda Plan Joint AFCON 2027 Fan Visa
Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda plan to host AFCON 2027 together and offer fans a joint visa for travel across all three countries. The 36th tournament is…
Ethiopia Marks Diplomacy Day by Tracing Aksum’s Global Ties
Ethiopia marked Ethiopian Diplomacy Day on October 14, 2026, with a historical account tracing the country’s international engagement back to the…
Coca-Cola’s Nigerian System Contributed $1bn, Supported 160,000 Jobs
Coca-Cola’s Nigerian system contributed $1 billion across its value chain and supported more than 160,000 jobs. In 2024, it bought $601 million worth…
Tanzania’s Financial Markets Index Score Rises on Reforms and ETFs
Tanzania’s score in the 2026 Absa Africa Financial Markets Index rose to 62 from 60, placing it ninth among 29 countries. Money-market reforms, heavily…
Kenyan Filmmakers Win Six Awards at Durban FilmMart
Kenyan filmmakers won six awards at the Durban FilmMart in Durban, including grants and international festival and market opportunities. Ivy Kiru and…
Simbarashe Kundizeza Denies AI Use as Caine Prize Investigates
Zimbabwean writer Simbarashe Kundizeza has denied using AI to write “The Blue Fighter,” the short story that won this year’s £10,000 Caine Prize for…
Namibian Officials Study Dar es Salaam Port Security and Operations
Namibian officials have begun a three-day study tour of Dar es Salaam Port focused on port operations, maritime security and crime prevention. The…
Eliud Kipchoge Signs Three-Year Absa Bank Kenya World Tour Deal
Eliud Kipchoge has signed a three-year deal with Absa Bank Kenya, becoming the bank’s official World Tour financial partner.
Shell to Sell Nigeria Domestic Gas Business to Vaaris Energy
Shell announced the sale of its Nigeria domestic gas business to Vaaris Energy on Tuesday, 14 October 2026. Shell said the transaction is part of a…
Nigeria Condemns Citizen’s Death in South African Police Custody
Nigeria has condemned the death of its citizen, Mr Odueze, in South African police custody.
Mahama Appeals to Ghanaian Chiefs to Fight Illegal Mining
President John Dramani Mahama has asked Ghana’s chiefs and traditional rulers to support government efforts against illegal mining, locally known as…
UBA Expresses Condolences to Nigerian Air Force Over NAF 931 Crash
United Bank for Africa Group Managing Director Oliver Alawuba visited Nigeria’s Chief of Air Staff to express condolences over the NAF 931 aircraft…
Nigeria Listed by US Among Countries Allowing Child-Soldier Recruitment
The United States listed Nigeria among countries allowing the recruitment of child soldiers, according to reporting published on 13 October 2026. The…
Nigeria Meets OPEC Quota for Fifth Month as Output Reaches 1.84m Barrels
Nigeria’s oil production reached a reported peak of 1.84 million barrels during the month, while the country met its OPEC quota for the fifth…
WHO Warns Immunisation Gaps Leave Nigerian Children Vulnerable
WHO representative Mr Ursu warned on 13 October 2026 that gaps in immunisation continue to leave Nigerian children vulnerable to vaccine-preventable…
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Akhada Baskets Named Création Africa Finalist in Malawi
Akhada Baskets, founded by Tisungane Thomson after meeting a struggling weaver in Salima, has been named one of 15 finalists in Création Africa. The…
Nigeria Launches Common Security Framework for Oil and Gas Assets
Nigeria launched and signed a Standard Operating Procedure on 12 October for government security and intelligence agencies and other stakeholders in…
Ethiopia, Russia Explore Agribusiness Cooperation and Food Security
Ethiopia and Russia are exploring broader agribusiness cooperation, discussed by stakeholders at a roundtable in Addis Ababa on October 13, 2026. The…
Nigeria Seek Third-Round Place Against Comoros in Olympic Race
Nigeria’s Super Falcons are facing Comoros in the 2028 Olympic-qualification campaign, with Eguavoen’s side in control of the contest and seeking a…
Kenya’s 2027 Election Campaign Blends Grassroots and Digital Politics
Kenya’s 2027 election campaign is taking shape at the intersection of old grassroots politics and a much faster digital arena. The Independent…
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Mauritius Temporarily Closes Public Schools After Unrest Over Police Shooting
Mauritius has temporarily closed public schools after protesters burned tyres and blocked roads on Monday night over the shooting of Élodie Thomas, 27.…
Uwem Ite Elected Chair of Nigeria’s Green Education Institute
Uwem Ite, an oil industry stakeholder at Oriental Energy Resources, has been elected chairman of Nigeria’s greening education institute. He takes over…
Obasanjo and Diri Renew Calls for a Larger Niger Delta Oil-Revenue Share
Former Nigerian president Olusegun Obasanjo and Bayelsa Governor Douye Diri have renewed calls for the Niger Delta to receive a larger share of oil…
Ethiopian Lawmakers Approve $145.8 Million Power-Sector Loan
Ethiopia’s House of Peoples’ Representatives unanimously approved a $145.8 million concessional loan from the International Development Association on…
Nigeria Becomes First African Country in IRL Accelerator Programme
Nigeria has become the first African country to join International Rugby League’s accelerator programme.
Mastercard Whitepaper Finds Africa Has 200,000 Cybersecurity Vacancies
A Mastercard whitepaper says Africa has roughly 200,000 unfilled cybersecurity roles. The estimate represents 23% of the continent’s current…
Ethiopia Sets 2030 Target to Cut Greenhouse-Gas Emissions 74.3%
Ethiopia has set a target to cut greenhouse-gas emissions by 74.3% by 2030, compared with a business-as-usual scenario. Minister of Water and Energy…
Tanzania Endorses UNHCR Vision to Halve Global Refugee Numbers by 2035
Tanzania endorsed UNHCR High Commissioner Barham Salih’s “50 by 35” vision to halve the global refugee population by 2035 at the UNHCR Executive…
Osimhen and Lookman Lead Nigerian Champions League Stars to Winless Start
Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman and the other Nigerian players featured in the UEFA Champions League opened the competition without a win. The opening…
Kenya Backs Africa Credit Rating Agency to Broaden Risk Assessments
Kenya has endorsed the Africa Credit Rating Agency (AfCRA), an African Union-linked institution launched in Mauritius on October 7, 2026, to assess…
African Mayors Convene in Ethiopia on Digital Governance and Growth
African mayors gathered in Bishoftu, Ethiopia, on October 13 under the African Mayoral Leadership Initiative’s leadership forum, jointly hosted by…
Ethiopia, IMF Explore Expanded Support for Finance Ministry, Central Bank
Ethiopia held separate talks with the IMF’s Fiscal Affairs Department and Monetary and Capital Markets Department during the 2026 IMF–World Bank Group…
Nigeria Admits Gaps in Tracking Drug-Resistant Infections
Nigeria’s Health Minister, Mr Pate, acknowledged that hospitals have evidence of antimicrobial resistance, while gaps in surveillance make accurate…
Tanzania, Mozambique Review Border Security With Communities
Tanzania and Mozambique are holding the seventh meeting of their Joint Permanent Commission on Defence and Security in Dar es Salaam. The talks are…
IMF Raises Nigeria’s Growth Forecast to 4.2%, Warns of Food Insecurity
The IMF raised Nigeria’s growth forecast to 4.2%, citing improved macroeconomic stability and favourable terms-of-trade effects.
Dar es Salaam to Host Russia–Africa Women’s Forum on Nuclear Energy
Dar es Salaam will host the Russia–Africa Women’s Forum, “Dialogue of Continents: Nuclear Energy for the Future,” on 22 October 2026 at the Crowne…
Nigeria’s Lassa Fever Death Toll Reaches 268 as Fatality Rate Rises
Nigeria’s reported Lassa fever death toll has reached 268, while the fatality rate has risen to 23.6%, according to figures attributed to the Nigeria…
Kenya and Krasnoyarsk Krai Sign Youth Cooperation Framework
Kenya’s Project Office to the World Youth Festival Directorate and Russia’s Krasnoyarsk Krai Regional Government have signed a Framework Agreement on…
Ghana Minister Haruna Iddrisu Pledges Teacher Pay Adjustments by October 16
Ghana’s Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu says eligible teachers will receive outstanding promotion-related salary adjustments by October 16, 2026.
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Africa’s Cross-Border Payments Hit a Local-Currency Liquidity Bottleneck
Africa’s cross-border payment network is getting faster, but local-currency liquidity is struggling to keep pace. In February, PAPSS and Kenya’s…
Niger State Bandits Loot Village After Repeated Attacks
Bandits reportedly invaded and pillaged a village in Niger State, Nigeria, on Thursday afternoon. The community had already been largely deserted after…
Ethiopia’s Wheat Drive Inspires Nigeria’s Mechanised Farming Push
Ethiopia has moved from importing roughly $1 billion of wheat a year toward domestic self-sufficiency and surplus production, with exports reaching…
Morocco’s King Mohammed VI Urges New MPs to Prioritize Action
King Mohammed VI opened Morocco’s twelfth legislative term in Rabat on October 12, 2026, urging newly elected parliamentarians to treat their positions…
Kenya, Uganda Discuss Resolving Outstanding Trade Barriers
Kenya and Uganda are taking up outstanding issues that have been limiting trade between the two countries. Trade officials met in Kampala, with Kenya’s…
Ethiopia, World Bank Set Priorities for Next Development Partnership
Ethiopia and the World Bank have set the priorities for a new Country Partnership Framework after talks in Bangkok during the 2026 IMF–World Bank Group…
Tanzania Joins International Energy Forum Talks on Energy Security
Tanzania joined the 17th International Energy Forum ministerial meeting in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on October 11–12, 2026. Energy Minister Juma Homera…
Ewaso Ng’iro Development Authority Abolition Plan Draws Opposition
Residents in Northern Kenya are opposing a proposed law to abolish regional development authorities, with particular concern over the Ewaso Ng’iro…
Tanzania Seeks Up to $41 Million in GEF-9 Environmental Funds
Tanzania is preparing proposals to seek up to $41 million through GEF-9-related environmental funds. The package combines a $16.04 million initial…
Ethiopia’s Taye Links Fertilizer, Natural Gas to Economic Independence
President Taye Atske-Selassie has named fertilizer manufacturing and natural-gas development as priorities in Ethiopia’s push for economic independence.
Nicki Minaj Publicly Defends Persecuted Christians in Nigeria
Nicki Minaj publicly defended persecuted Christians in Nigeria and called for more influential voices to draw attention to violence against them. Her…
Rwanda to Build Logistics Hub at Kenya’s Mai Mahiu SEZ
Rwanda has committed to build a logistics hub at Kenya’s Mai Mahiu Special Economic Zone, linking cargo from the Port of Mombasa to Rwanda via the…
Rights Group Says Egypt-Sudan Border Strikes Killed 72 Gold Prospectors
At least 72 civilians prospecting for gold in Sudan’s River Nile state were killed in air strikes on Saturday, according to Emergency Lawyers. The…
Ethiopia Builds Renewable Power Strategy for Industry and East Africa
Ethiopia is pursuing a renewable-energy strategy built around hydropower, wind, solar and geothermal power, linking domestic industrialisation to…
Kenya’s SHINE Project Strengthens Support for Community Health Promoters
Kenya’s SHINE Project is being used to strengthen mental-health support for community health promoters, whose work includes household visits…
Abiy Urges Ethiopians to Turn National Unity Into Shared Responsibility
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed urged Ethiopians to turn national unity into personal responsibility for the country’s future in a message issued on October…
Abia Governor Urges Residents to Reject Election-Season Gifts
An unnamed Nigerian governor has urged residents of Abia State to reject election-season gifts from politicians ahead of the 2027 elections. The…
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Sudan: At Least 72 Artisanal Miners Killed in Reported Strike
At least 72 Sudanese artisanal miners were killed in a reported strike in northern Sudan, according to the rights monitor Emergency Lawyers. The group…
Nigeria’s Yar’Adua Health Crisis Revives Debate Over Presidential Delegation
A Nigerian political discussion from nearly 20 years ago is back in focus: then-president Olusegun Obasanjo confronted rumours about the health of…
Kwetu Nairobi Named to Tripadvisor’s Best of the Best 2026 List
Kwetu Nairobi has been named to Tripadvisor’s Best of the Best 2026 list. General Manager Alexandre Glauser credited the hotel’s guests and their…
Ghana Minister Calls for Transparency in GMO Adoption
Ghana’s Minister Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings has called for transparency in the country’s adoption of genetically modified organisms (GMOs). The call…
South Africa’s Home Affairs Withdraws Directive on Asylum Access
South Africa’s Department of Home Affairs withdrew a directive requiring Refugee Reception Offices to accept anyone who said they intended to apply for…
Timelines Finishes Second at 2026 World Poetry Slam Championship
Kenyan spoken-word poet Dennis Mwangi, known as Timelines, finished second at the 2026 World Poetry Slam Championship in Durban, South Africa.…
Abiodun Says Ogun East Economic Potential Could Boost Nigeria Growth
Abiodun said Ogun East’s strategic assets and economic opportunities could accelerate growth in Ogun State and strengthen Nigeria’s maritime trade…
Dolphin Omare Wins Hyundai Half Marathon After Late Breakaway
Kenyan runner Dolphin Omare won the 17th Hyundai Half Marathon after breaking away from the leading group at the 17-kilometre mark. He crossed the…
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iQHAWE Media Restarts Issue 14 With Annual Coffee-Table Book Plan
Création Africa is backing iQHAWE Media’s next chapter, helping Renaè Mangena and Anastatia Nkhuna restart production of Issue 14 and move toward one…
Godwin Yahaya Arrested Over Alleged Farmer Killing, Kidnapping in Nigeria
Police in Niger State, Nigeria, arrested Godwin Yahaya after rescued kidnapping victims accused him of conspiring with kidnappers to abduct a farmer…
Nigerian Players Arokodare, Moffi and Nwaiwu Score as Tella Returns
Tolu Arokodare scored in the Netherlands, Terem Moffi opened his account in Germany, and Nnamdi Nwaiwu found the net in Turkey on Saturday. Nathan…
Nigeria’s Governors Plan National Nutrition Intervention Fund
Governors of Nigeria’s 36 states have resolved to establish a nationwide nutrition intervention fund and declare a nutrition emergency. The move links…
Bank of Ghana Develops AI Rules for Ghana’s Financial Sector
The Bank of Ghana is developing a directive to regulate artificial intelligence in Ghana’s financial sector, Governor Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama said on…
Alex Otti Accompanies Shettima to Nigeria-Ethiopia Nutrition Forum
Abia State Governor Alex Otti accompanied Vice-President Kashim Shettima to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, for the inaugural Nigeria-Ethiopia Nutrition…
Nigeria Government Responds to Fitch’s Positive Credit Outlook
Fitch revised Nigeria’s sovereign credit outlook from Stable to Positive. The Nigerian government has publicly addressed the revision, which Fitch…
Premium Times Profiles Ayra Starr, Banky W and 20+ Nigerian Celebrities Abroad
Premium Times published Part 3 of its profile series on Nigerian celebrities who have relocated abroad. The instalment features Ayra Starr, Banky W…
Niger Delta Group Launches Violence-Prevention Plan Ahead of 2027 Polls
A group has launched a non-partisan initiative to prevent violence in Niger Delta communities ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 electoral period.
Nigeria Gymnastics Federation Signs Turkey Deal to Train Coaches and Judges
The Gymnastics Federation of Nigeria has signed an agreement with Turkey to train Nigerian gymnastics coaches and judges.
Tanzania’s Nchemba Pitches Vision 2050 Priorities to UK Investors
Tanzania’s Prime Minister Mwigulu Nchemba met UK investors and representatives of financial institutions, banks, multinational organisations…
Tanzania’s Food Production and Self-Sufficiency Rise to 133%
Tanzania’s reported food production and self-sufficiency level rose from 130% in the 2024/25 season to 133% in 2026/27, Tanga Regional Commissioner…
Ethiopia’s Domestic Gold Refining Could More Than Double Export Earnings
Ethiopia has opened precious-metals refining capacity at the Bole Lemi Special Economic Zone, with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed saying it could more than…
Fitch Revises Nigeria’s Sovereign Outlook to Positive on Reforms
Fitch Ratings revised Nigeria’s sovereign outlook to positive, citing reforms to the country’s monetary policy framework and exchange-rate system.
Ethiopia’s Precious Metals Refinery Targets 600-Tonne Annual Capacity
Ethiopia’s National Precious Metals Refinery at Bole Lemi Special Economic Zone is designed to process more than 600 tonnes of precious metals a year…
Deepixels Launches Watch in Community Film Platform at Durban FilmMart
Deepixels launched Watch in Community (WiC) at Durban FilmMart 2026, which runs from October 9 to October 12. The initiative combines film discovery…
Tanzania Seeks Stronger Marine Cooperation With South Africa
Tanzania has called for stronger marine cooperation with South Africa after a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the Nairobi Convention’s COP12 in…
Ogaga Ifowodo Wins $100,000 Nigeria Prize for Literature
Poet Ogaga Ifowodo has won the Nigeria Prize for Literature, worth $100,000.
Nigeria Pitches Opportunity While Flagging Pricing Risk in Bangkok
Nigeria is being presented in Bangkok through an opportunity-focused roadshow that also flags pricing risk. The piece, published on October 10, 2026…
Morocco Plans Strategic Vision for Equal Partnership With Europe
King Mohammed VI says Morocco will prepare a strategic vision document for its European partners, built around co-development, economic competitiveness…
Abuja Court Remands Nigerien Man Over Alleged AK-47 Ammunition Supply
An Abuja court remanded a Nigerien citizen after he pleaded not guilty to four counts. The charges include alleged supply of AK-47 ammunition for…
Benjamin Mkapa Hospital Specialists Treat 810 Patients in Malawi
Specialists from Tanzania’s Benjamin Mkapa Hospital completed a medical camp in Malawi that treated more than 810 patients and performed 64 surgeries.…
African Pension Institutions Push Reforms to Expand Coverage
African pension institutions are pushing to turn reform plans into practical action to expand pension coverage. The Public Service Superannuation…
Tanzania Calls for Digital Overhaul of Postal Delivery Systems
Tanzania’s government and the Tanzania Communications Regulatory Authority used World Post Day on October 9, 2026, to call for a digital overhaul of…
Houthi-Al-Shabaab Ties Could Widen Red Sea Security Threat in Africa
Growing ties between Yemen’s Houthi movement and Somalia’s al-Shabaab could turn instability in the Red Sea into a wider security threat for Africa.
Kenya Airways Gets Ksh45.2B to Return Grounded Aircraft to Service
Kenya’s Cabinet approved Ksh45.2 billion in fresh shareholder financing for Kenya Airways on October 9, 2026.
Tanzania’s Judith Kapinga Warns Cement Producers Over Price Increases
Tanzania’s Industry and Trade Minister Judith Kapinga visited Mbeya Cement Factory and warned cement producers against price increases that violate…
Ethiopia Seeks to Link Water, Irrigation and Solar Power to Exports
Ethiopia’s newly appointed Minister of Irrigation and Lowlands, Sultan Weli (PhD), says the country will link irrigation, technology and solar energy…
Navi Pillay Wins 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for Advancing International Law
South African jurist and human-rights advocate Navanethem “Navi” Pillay has been reported as the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize laureate for advancing…
Ethiopia and India Seek Expanded Cooperation in Key Sectors
Ethiopian Foreign Minister Gedion Timothewos and Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar met in Addis Ababa on October 9 to expand cooperation…
Ethiopia to Mark 19th National Flag Day for Consensus and Unity
Ethiopia will mark its 19th National Flag Day on Monday under the theme “Our Flag for National Consensus and Unity.”
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Xolela Madlanga Selected for Création Africa Incubation Programme
Xolela Madlanga, a 33-year-old artist from Mthatha, has been selected as one of 15 candidates from 700 applicants for Création Africa’s seven-month…
Vivo Energy Kenya Wins KPC’s Highest Throughput Award for Fourth Year
Kenya Pipeline Company named Vivo Energy Kenya its Highest Throughput Performer for the 2025/26 financial year, the company’s fourth consecutive win.
Solana Named Equal’s Ambassador for Africa With Yoruba Track “Okunkun”
Solana has been named Equal’s ambassador for Africa. The appointment comes during a milestone month for the artist, whose featured single, “Okunkun,”…
Tanzania Inflation Holds at 4.3% as Transport Costs Rise 14.0%
Tanzania’s annual headline inflation held at 4.3% in September 2026, the same rate recorded in August. The National Consumer Price Index rose from…
Nigerian University Suspends Fee Increase After Student Backlash
A Nigerian university has suspended a recently increased student-fee schedule after backlash, days after the higher charges sharply raised what…
Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri Reported as Morocco’s Prime Minister
Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri is presented as Morocco’s new Prime Minister, placing a lawyer, Authenticity and Modernity Party national coordinator…
Nigeria’s Super Falcons Open 2028 Olympic Qualifying Campaign
Nigeria’s Super Falcons have begun their campaign to qualify for the 2028 Olympics, facing Comoros in Ikenne. The match opens Nigeria’s latest Olympic…
Ethiopia Takes Leadership Role at UN Human Rights Council
Ethiopia concluded its participation in the 63rd regular session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, held in Geneva from September 7 to October…
Nigeria Plans Ethiopia-Style Mechanised Farming and 20 Billion Trees
Nigeria plans to adapt Ethiopia’s mechanised-farming experience and launch a 20-billion-tree campaign during the next rainy season.
Ethiopia Finance Minister Fitsum Assefa Sets Five-Year Focus on Delivery
Ethiopia’s parliament approved a new Council of Ministers on October 8, 2026, appointing Fitsum Assefa as finance minister under Prime Minister Abiy…
Ghana’s Mahama Pays Working Visit to Three Dreamer Manufacturing
President John Dramani Mahama paid a working visit to Three Dreamer Manufacturing Company in Tema, Ghana, on Thursday, October 8. The company makes and…
President Mahama Urges Ghanaian Businesses to Build Beyond Founders
President John Dramani Mahama urged Ghanaian businesses to build institutions that can outlast their founders. He made the appeal in Spintex, Ghana, on…
Tanzania to Showcase SACCOS’ Role in Expanding Affordable Finance
Tanzania will use the 2026 SACCA Congress to showcase its cooperative sector, attract investment and strengthen SACCOS as sources of affordable…
Opobo Crowns Charles Douglas MacPepple Jaja as Jeki VI
Opobo Kingdom in Rivers State has a new king: Charles Douglas MacPepple Jaja, Jeki VI. He was crowned the sixth Amanyanabo of Opobo at Jaja Square in…
Bolaji Alonge’s Photos Featured on New Fela Kuti ‘Zombie’ Vinyl
Photographs by Nigerian photographer Bolaji Alonge are featured on a new vinyl release of Fela Kuti’s “Zombie.” The release brings Alonge’s images…
Africa’s Agricultural Crisis Linked to Race, Class and Erased Knowledge
A new argument recasts Africa’s agricultural crisis as a structural problem shaped by race, class, colonial legacies and the erasure of indigenous…
Moove to Exit Nigeria and Give Customers Ownership of N35bn Vehicles
Moove is exiting Nigeria and says it will transfer full ownership of vehicles worth more than N35 billion to its current customers at no charge.
Nyesom Wike Draws Resistance From APC-Aligned Governors
Nyesom Wike remains a formidable political kingmaker, but his aggressive manoeuvring is now drawing serious resistance within APC-aligned circles.
Nigeria’s 66th Anniversary Frames Political Crisis as Spiritual
Nigeria’s 66th anniversary has prompted Ayo Akerele to argue that the country’s political and economic problems also have deep spiritual dimensions.…
Dodoma Urges TNCC to Expand Business Education on Vision 2050
Dodoma Regional Commissioner Rosemary Senyamule has urged the Tanzania National Chamber of Commerce (TNCC) to expand business education on Tanzania’s…
Botswana Seeks Kenya’s SACCO Lessons to Strengthen Cooperatives
Botswana Vice President Ndaba Nkosinathi Gaolathe led a high-level delegation to Kenya National Police DT SACCO on October 8, 2026, seeking practical…
Kenya Coast Guard Expands Flood and Maritime Readiness Ahead of El Niño
Kenya Coast Guard Service has stepped up flood and maritime emergency preparations ahead of possible El Niño rains. It is servicing patrol boats…
Simbarashe Kundizeza Wins 2026 Caine Prize
Zimbabwean writer Simbarashe Kundizeza won the 2026 Caine Prize. Nigerian broadcaster and journalist Bola Mosuro led the judging panel.
Ethiopia Prepares Medemer Grand Strategy Through 2050, Abiy Says
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed announced on October 8 that Ethiopia has prepared a Medemer Grand Strategy running through 2050, as the newly constituted…
Mista C Wins Kenya’s First Red Bull Turn It Up DJ Competition
Collins Sambu, known as Mista C, won Kenya’s first Red Bull Turn It Up DJ competition on October 8, 2026.
Ghana Announces GHS1 Billion for Revolving National Housing Fund
President John Dramani Mahama has announced GHS1 billion in Ghana’s 2027 Budget for a revolving National Housing Fund.
UN Resolution Highlights Africa’s Assistive Technology Access Gap
The UN General Assembly adopted Resolution 80/305 in September 2026, without a vote, making it the first UN resolution dedicated specifically to…
Ethiopia Approves 22-Minister Cabinet With Nine Women and Election Competitors
Ethiopia’s House of Peoples’ Representatives approved a 22-minister federal cabinet on October 8, bringing the new Medemer Government formally into…
Ambassador Eunju Ahn Credited With Advancing Tanzania–South Korea Ties
Tanzania has praised outgoing Korean Ambassador Eunju Ahn for advancing cooperation between Tanzania and South Korea during her tenure.
Meta Policies Fail as Nigerian Public Figures Face Facebook Deepfake Scams
Scam advertisements and deepfake videos impersonating Nigerian public figures are appearing on Facebook, including material aimed specifically at…
Gedion Timothewos Reappointed as Ethiopia’s Foreign Minister
Gedion Timothewos has been reappointed Ethiopia’s foreign minister for a second five-year government term. He took the constitutional oath before the…
Samwel Mosha Builds Technology Media Platform in Tanzania
At 22, Samwel Efrem Mosha is building a technology-focused media platform in Arusha, Tanzania, after developing SAMALEN TV since around 2017. He…
Niger State, Federal Government Plan Framework to Organise Artisanal Mining
Niger State Governor Mohammed Bago says the state and Nigeria’s federal government are working on a framework to organise artisanal mining. The stated…
Julius Bio and Tony Elumelu Urge West African Businesses to Invest
Sierra Leonean President Julius Bio and Nigerian private-sector leader Tony Elumelu have urged West African businesses to turn the region’s potential…
Nigeria’s Population Commission Mismanaged N245bn, Auditor-General Says
Nigeria’s Auditor-General reported that the National Population Commission mismanaged N245 billion involving undelivered products and other…
Ethiopia and Nigeria Frame Ties as Part of Africa’s Shared Future
A report published from Addis Ababa on October 8, 2026, presents Ethiopia–Nigeria relations as something larger than a sequence of diplomatic…
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Wicknell Chivayo’s Death Revives Scrutiny of Ramaphosa Photos
Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo recently died in a helicopter crash. His death has brought fresh attention to photographs taken earlier this…
African Countries Seek BRICS Membership for More Equal Dialogue
African countries are seeking BRICS membership as a platform for more equal dialogue and cooperation, according to Kinfu Tafesse Zenebe, president of…
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South Africa, Ghana and Kenya Renewable Manufacturing Held Back
A four-year study by the Institute for Economic Justice and partners finds that renewable-energy manufacturing in South Africa, Ghana and Kenya is…
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Simon Pooley’s New Book Revisits Okapi Conservation in the DRC
Simon Pooley’s new book, Discovering the Okapi, tries to bring the elusive animal back into conservation and public focus. Published by Wits University…
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Abdul Zahir Qadeer Case Links Alleged Drug Plot to South Africa
A confidential US Drug Enforcement Administration source allegedly bought a methamphetamine sample in a Johannesburg parking lot on 10 December 2024.…
Tanzania’s Dorothy Gwajima Urges Greater Investment in Girls
Tanzania’s Community Development Minister Dorothy Gwajima has called for greater investment in girls’ education, health, safety, talents and leadership…
Tanzania, Mozambique Sign Agreement to Counter Security Threats
Tanzania and Mozambique have signed an agreement to continue working together against terrorism, organised cross-border crime and other security threats.
NDC Faults Zamfara Governor’s Ethiopia Trip After Deadly Attack
The NDC criticized the Zamfara governor’s trip to Ethiopia after an attack in Bindin, Maru Local Government Area, left 12 soldiers and five artisanal…
Turaco Promotes Cedrick Todwell to Africa Commercial Chief
Turaco has promoted Cedrick Todwell to Chief Commercial Officer, Africa, effective October 1, 2026. He will oversee commercial strategy, revenue…
Anthony Kila Affair Raises Questions About Nigerian University Oversight
The Anthony Kila affair is presented as a case in which fake academic titles allegedly captured an unnamed Nigerian university. The account contrasts…
African Groups Seek UN Treaty, Tribunal for Niger Delta Corporate Abuses
African civil society organisations are calling for a binding United Nations treaty and an international tribunal to hold transnational corporations…
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Stellenbosch Researchers Develop Microbial DNA Indicators for Water Stress
Dr John Paul Makumbi and researchers at Stellenbosch University are developing microbial-DNA indicators to detect stress in African freshwater…
Tanzania Courts European Investment in Ports, Rail and Logistics
An EU–Tanzania roadshow ended in Antwerp on 6 October 2026 after visits to Rotterdam’s port. Tanzania’s port and rail authorities presented European…
Ethiopia Restructures Four Federal Ministries Under 22-Ministry Framework
Ethiopia’s House of Peoples’ Representatives unanimously enacted Proclamation No. 1440/2019 on October 7, reshaping four federal ministries as the new…
Ethiopia’s Abiy Ahmed Begins New Five-Year Term as Prime Minister
Abiy Ahmed took the constitutional oath before Ethiopia’s newly constituted Parliament on October 5, 2026, beginning another five-year term as prime…
Ethiopia and Nigeria Open Nutrition Leadership Exchange in Addis Ababa
Ethiopia and Nigeria opened a senior leadership exchange on nutrition in Addis Ababa on October 7, 2026. Ethiopian Deputy Prime Minister Temesgen…
Trisha Khalid Joins Hello Mr Right Kenya as Season 5 Co-Host
Trisha Khalid has been named the new celebrity co-host of Hello Mr Right Kenya as the dating show enters Season 5. Announced at a Nairobi press…
ZE-Gen Programme Invests Over £2 Million in 10 African Projects
The ZE-Gen programme is putting more than £2 million into 10 clean-energy projects across eight African countries, moving tested renewable technologies…
Kenya Airways Passenger Dies on Nairobi–Lagos Flight
A passenger died aboard a Kenya Airways flight from Nairobi to Lagos after becoming unresponsive at about 9:20 p.m. Nigerian time on October 6, roughly…
ECOWAS Court Appoints Four New Judges as Faye Urges Oath-Guided Decisions
The ECOWAS Court appointed four new judges, a change reported on 7 October 2026. Senegal’s President Bassirou Faye urged them to let their oath of…
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Cape Ballet Africa Presents Elysium, A Four-Work Ballet Programme
Cape Ballet Africa is presenting Elysium, a four-work programme at Cape Town’s Baxter until 10 October 2026. The bill opens with George Balanchine’s…
Ethiopia’s Parliament Reviews Bill to Rename Four Ministries
Ethiopia’s House of Peoples’ Representatives began reviewing a draft proclamation on October 7, 2026, that would reorganize the designations and…
Mwigulu Nchemba Calls for Closer Government-Parliament Cooperation
Tanzania’s Prime Minister Mwigulu Nchemba called for closer cooperation between governments and parliaments at the 153rd Inter-Parliamentary Union…
Tanzania Seeks Stronger Protections for Gulf Workers
Tanzania is pressing for stronger protections for its citizens working in Gulf countries, after 15,000 Tanzanians sought jobs there over the past two…
Nigeria’s 3-3 Comeback Draw With Russia Gives Chelle Squad Options
Nigeria drew 3-3 with Russia after a comeback in Nizhny Novgorod. The result gives coach Eric Chelle a new look at his squad options, while Nigeria’s…
Tanzania Renews Barrick’s North Mara Mining Licences for 15 Years
Tanzania has renewed Barrick’s special mining licences for the North Mara Gold Mine for 15 years. The mine combines open-pit and underground operations…
Ghana to Formally Apply for BRICS Membership, Ablakwa Says
Ghana’s government says it will formally apply for membership of BRICS, according to Ablakwa. The announcement was made in Accra on October 6, 2026.
Tinubu Says Nigeria Is Reducing Reliance on Oil Revenue
President Bola Tinubu says Nigeria is reducing its dependence on crude-oil revenue. His administration says it is expanding non-oil sectors and using…
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South Africa’s Gambling Rules Lag as AI Expands the Market
Artificial intelligence is widening gambling’s reach in South Africa while the country’s gambling laws remain rooted in a bricks-and-mortar world. The…
WHO Advises Against Travel Curbs After Kenya Confirms First Ebola Case
Kenya has confirmed its first Ebola case after a Kenyan citizen who had lived in the Democratic Republic of Congo for seven years travelled through…
Kenya’s Mazingira (Environment) Week Targets 17.24 Million Trees
Kenya’s 2026 Mazingira Week, running from October 5 to October 10, is making environmental protection a personal duty as well as a government…
Kenya Signs Ksh389 Billion MoU for Proposed Electric Vehicle Project
Kenya has signed a memorandum of understanding with Endelevu Enterprise Corporation for a proposed $3 billion electric-vehicle manufacturing and…
Nigeria Proposes Community-Based Eye Care Through Primary Clinics
Nigeria’s eye clinics are being positioned as more than places to treat vision problems. The proposed approach links them with primary health centres…
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Senegal’s AFCON Title Challenge Set for Swiss Court Hearing
Senegal’s challenge to the Confederation of African Football’s decision to remove its African Cup of Nations title will be heard by the Court of…
Ethiopia Sets 10.1% Growth Target for 2019 Fiscal Year
Ethiopia’s federal government has set a 10.1% economic-growth target for the 2019 Ethiopian fiscal year, alongside new targets for public services and…
Tanzania Praises 23 Students’ Results at Egypt’s Arab Academy
Tanzania’s transport minister, Prof Makame Mbarawa, visited 23 Tanzanian students at the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport in…
Ethiopia Targets 70% School-Feeding Coverage in 2026/27
Ethiopia has set a target of reaching 70% school-feeding coverage in the 2026/27 fiscal year.
Tanzania Hosts IPU Assembly as Two Tanzanians Hold Leadership Roles
Tanzania is hosting the 153rd Inter-Parliamentary Union Assembly in Arusha, where more than 2,000 delegates are meeting as of October 6, 2026.
Ghana Develops Proposed US$4.28bn Framework to Finance Water Projects
Ghana is developing a US$4.28 billion framework to finance water projects, according to reporting published on 6 October 2026.
Jubilee, FSD Africa Partner With Seven Insurtechs in Kenya
Jubilee Group and FSD Africa are working with seven insurtechs to develop affordable insurance for Kenyan SMEs, informal workers, farmers and…
Ethiopia Says Sea-Access Diplomacy Gains International Recognition
At the inaugural joint session of Ethiopia’s two houses of Parliament in Addis Ababa on October 6, President Taye Atske-Selassie set peace, dialogue…
Ethiopia’s Two Parliamentary Houses Begin First Joint Session of New Term
Ethiopia’s House of Peoples’ Representatives and House of Federation began the inaugural joint session of the first year of the seventh parliamentary…
President Taye Says Ethiopia’s Economic Gains Bolster Sovereignty
President Taye Atske-Selassie said Ethiopia’s economic gains over the past five years have strengthened the country’s capacity to develop and rely more…
Kenya to Criminalise Doping Offences From January 2027, Ruto Says
Kenya plans to make doping offences criminal from January 2027. President William Ruto said the law will be aligned with the World Anti-Doping Agency’s…
UNICEF Prediction of No Boys in Niger State JSS1 by 2027 Unverified
A fact-check published on 6 October examined Governor Bago’s claim that Niger State could have no boys reaching Grade 7/JSS1 by 2027. UNICEF was…
Ghana’s Mahama Pardons 863 Prisoners for Independence Anniversary
President John Dramani Mahama pardoned 863 prisoners in Ghana to mark the country’s 70th Independence Anniversary. The decision was reported from Accra…
Tanzania Orders Tarangire Park Roads Kept Passable in Wet Season
Tanzania’s Natural Resources and Tourism Minister, Ashatu Kijaji, has ordered improvements to roads inside Tarangire National Park in Manyara Region so…
Ghana, Egypt Explore Cooperation in Defense, Pharmaceuticals, Infrastructure
Ghana and Egypt are exploring fresh cooperation in defense, pharmaceuticals and infrastructure. The discussions involve Ghanaian President John Dramani…
AU Chair Ndayishimiye Congratulates Abiy, Reaffirms Ethiopia Partnership
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed won re-election in the House of Peoples’ Representatives on October 5, 2026, then took the constitutional oath for…
Abiy Ahmed Re-Elected to Lead Ethiopia’s Federal Government
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has been re-elected to a five-year term leading Ethiopia’s federal government. President Taye Atske-Selassie congratulated…
Ethiopia’s Abiy Ahmed Calls for Vigilance Amid Regional Change
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed began a renewed five-year term on October 5, 2026, after taking the constitutional oath and addressing Ethiopia’s Parliament…
Nigeria’s Registered Voters Rise to 103 Million, INEC Says
Nigeria’s registered-voter total has risen to 103 million, the Independent National Electoral Commission said on 5 October 2026.
Nigerian Forces Kill Unnamed Terrorist Leader in UK-Aided Operation
Nigerian forces killed an unnamed terror leader in an operation aided by the UK, according to Nigeria’s SSS. The agency said the man was planning…
Ethiopia’s Abiy Ties Resilience to Unity, Readiness and Medemer
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed used the opening of Ethiopia’s 7th House of Peoples’ Representatives in Addis Ababa on October 5 to define national…
Nigerian Military Aircraft Carrying 32 Crashes En Route to Lagos
A Nigerian military aircraft carrying 32 people crashed on Monday while travelling from Benin to Lagos. The Nigerian Air Force said the flight was a…
Ahmed Shide Elected and Sworn In as Ethiopia’s Parliament Speaker
Ahmed Shide has been unanimously elected and sworn in as Speaker of Ethiopia’s House of Peoples’ Representatives.
Nigerian CSOs Join UNGA 81 Side Events Without Accreditation
Some Nigerian civil-society organisations could not secure accreditation for United Nations General Assembly sessions. They nevertheless found open…
Ethiopia Warns Pressure Cannot Alter Abay, Red Sea Realities
Ethiopia issued a renewed warning on October 5, 2026, saying political rhetoric, coercive measures and proxy aggression cannot change the geographic…
Ethiopia Closes Eritrea Embassy, Expels 10 Diplomats
Ethiopia closed its embassy in Asmara on October 1 and declared 10 Eritrean diplomats persona non grata, citing hostile activity and threats to…
Tanzania Urges African Nations to Speed Industry, Trade and Infrastructure
Tanzania has urged African countries to speed up industrialisation, intra-African trade and the integration of transport, energy and digital…
Habitat for Humanity Warns Africa’s Housing Crisis Threatens Health and Economy
Habitat for Humanity has warned that Africa’s housing crisis threatens both public health and economic prospects. The risk could worsen as African…
Ethiopia Forms Medemer Government After 2026 Election
Ethiopia is forming a Medemer Government after the June 1, 2026 seventh general election. The Prosperity Party won 438 seats in the House of Peoples’…
Wave 360 Africa Receives Government Recognition at Nairobi Trade Fair
Wave 360 Africa received government recognition at the 2026 Nairobi International Trade Fair for its creative storytelling, digital campaigns and…
Tanzania Hosts First Pollination Africa Summit in Arusha
Tanzania hosted the first Pollination Africa Summit in Arusha, bringing more than 250 delegates from Tanzania, Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda and Ethiopia to…
Ethiopia Repatriates 1,701 Citizens From Saudi Arabia
Ethiopia brought 1,701 citizens home from Saudi Arabia on October 5, including 26 children and 32 adolescents under 18.
Kenya Puts Public Service at Centre of Customer Service Week 2026
Kenya is observing Customer Service Week from October 5 to 9, 2026, with public service at the centre of the message.
Tanzania to Host Nairobi Convention Western Indian Ocean Conference
Tanzania will host the 12th Conference of the Parties to the Nairobi Convention in Dar es Salaam from October 6 to 9, 2026. Ten contracting parties are…
Nigeria’s Gas Fund Approves ₦671 Billion in Investment Decisions
Nigeria’s Midstream and Downstream Gas Infrastructure Fund has approved an estimated ₦671 billion in Final Investment Decisions in under two years…
Kenya Urges Faster African Continental Free Trade Area Rollout
Kenya has called for faster implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area at the African Union’s mid-year coordination meeting in Alamein…
Ethiopia Begins New Five-Year Government Term as Parliament Opens
Ethiopia opened a newly elected House of Peoples’ Representatives on October 5, 2026, beginning a new five-year federal government term. The June 1…
Ethiopian National Defense Force Guards Sovereignty and Strategic Assets
A new Ethiopian national-security feature presents the Ethiopian National Defense Force as the institution guarding the country’s sovereignty, borders…
Bea Wangondu Discusses Making ‘Kikuyu Land’ Ahead of Kenyan Premiere
Bea Wangondu’s Kikuyu Land, which screened at the Sundance Film Festival earlier this year, is scheduled for its Kenyan premiere at the NBO Film…
Ethiopia Reshapes Defence Force Around Training and Military Technology
Ethiopia is reshaping its defence force around professional training, military technology, communications and operational readiness. The Ethiopian…
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Vetkoek Studios Builds Global Ambitions With Taxi, Spinners Games
South African game studio Vetkoek Studios, founded by former Wits students Eric Gardiner and Mamello Raboroko, has been named among the top 15…
Ethiopian Runners Sweep Brașov 10K Podiums in European Weekend
Ethiopian runners swept both elite podiums at the tRUNsylvania International 10K in Brașov, Romania, on October 4, 2026. Khairi Bejiga retained the…
Ethiopia’s National Dialogue Recommendations Sent to Governments
Ethiopia’s four-year National Dialogue has moved from public deliberation to implementation. On October 4, 2026, its agenda points and recommendations…
Tanzania Connects More Than 1 Million Households to Power
More than one million Tanzanian households have gained electricity connections, while Dar es Salaam and Pwani recorded power consumption of about 800…
WAEC Names Dangut Registrar, Kum Head of Nigeria Office
The West African Examinations Council appointed Mr Dangut as Registrar, and he assumed the role in October 2026. Mr Kum succeeded him as Head of WAEC’s…
Nigerian Coffee Operators Seek National Policy Amid Supply Gaps
Nigerian coffee industry operators are calling for a coordinated national coffee policy as poor infrastructure and inadequate local supply constrain…
Tanzania Anglican Church Installs PM Nchemba as Lay Canon
Tanzania’s Anglican Church formally installed Prime Minister Mwigulu Nchemba as a Lay Canon on October 4, 2026, making him the first person outside the…
Ethiopia Begins New Parliamentary Term as Federal Government Forms
Ethiopia is due to open a new parliamentary term and constitute its federal government on October 5, 2026, following the June 1 seventh general…
Zambia Uses Golf as Gateway to East African Investment Summit
Zambia is putting golf at the front door of a new investment summit. The Zambia Golf & Investment Summit 2026, scheduled for October 14–20, will bring…
Tanzania Urges Clerics to Explain Zakatul Maal Wealth Charity
Tanzania’s Dodoma regional religious leadership has urged Imams and other religious leaders to improve public education about Zakatul Maal, the…
WADA President Witold Bańka Begins Three-Day Visit to Kenya
World Anti-Doping Agency President Witold Bańka began a three-day official visit to Kenya on October 4, 2026, arriving in Nairobi and meeting Sports…
Ethiopia Details Military Modernisation With Drones and Radar
Ethiopia is describing a military-modernisation programme that combines advanced officer training, unmanned aerial systems, radar, cybersecurity and…
Hassan Sheikh Mohamud Says Ethiopia Can Reach Red Sea Through Dialogue
Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud said Ethiopia can reach the Red Sea, while insisting that any arrangement should follow universally accepted…
Tanzania Directs 10% of Mineral Revenues to Exploration and Research
Tanzania is tightening management of its mining sector as it begins implementing Development Vision 2050. Prime Minister Mwigulu Nchemba gave the…
Tanzania Urges Msimbazi River Residents to Relocate Before El Niño Rains
Tanzania’s environment minister, Hamad Yussuf Masauni, has told residents in high-risk areas along the Msimbazi River and elsewhere in flood-prone…
Fidson Selected to Make Generic Influenza Antiviral Under Global Licence
Nigerian drugmaker Fidson has been selected to manufacture a generic influenza antiviral under a global licence. It joins manufacturers in Brazil…
South Africa Faces Renewed Violence, Corruption and Racial Tension
A Daily Maverick commentary describes South Africa emerging from a September marked by violence, corruption concerns, alleged abuse of power and…
Tanzania Delegation Visits Agribusiness, AI and Railway Sites in Italy
Tanzanian agribusiness and digital delegations visited agribusiness, AI, data-centre and railway facilities in Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region on 2…
Ethiopia’s National Dialogue Commission Hands Recommendations to Government
Ethiopia’s National Dialogue Commission handed its consolidated agenda items and recommendations to Parliament, the federal government and regional…
Abiy Ahmed Praised by Kenyan Visitor for Transforming Africa’s Outlook
Kenyan visitor Yusuf Dibam travelled nearly 1,400 kilometres by road to attend the Hora Finfinne Irreecha celebration in Addis Ababa, his fourth visit…
Nigeria’s Business Activity Expands as Household Confidence Weakens
Nigeria’s business activity expanded while household confidence weakened, the Central Bank of Nigeria said. At the same time, headline inflation edged…
Pete Edochie Visits Ailing Ghanaian Actor Emmanuel Armah in Ghana
Nigerian actor Pete Edochie visited his ailing Ghanaian friend, actor Emmanuel Armah, in Ghana on October 3, 2026. During the visit, Edochie spoke…
Nigeria’s Six Players Could Influence Chelle’s Russia Selection
Nigeria’s Russia fixture has become a fresh selection test for Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle. After the result in Bissau increased pressure around the…
Irreecha, Ethiopia’s Oromo Thanksgiving Festival, Marks Rains’ Retreat
Irreecha, the Oromo season of thanksgiving, renewal and hope, is being observed as the rains retreat across Ethiopia. Communities are gathering at…
President Mahama Arrives in Egypt Ahead of AU Mid-Year Summit
President John Dramani Mahama arrived in Egypt on October 2, 2026, ahead of the African Union Mid-Year Summit. The confirmed development is his…
Tanzania Hosts International Creators to Promote Tourism Ahead of AFCON
Tanzania is hosting six journalists and content creators from Canada, the United States, South Africa, France and the United Kingdom on a seven-day…
Egypt Offers Eritrea Technical Support as Ethiopia Expands Regional Access
Egypt announced on September 30 that it was ready to provide Eritrea with requested technical support and training, alongside expanded cooperation in…
Peter Mbah Says Nigeria Should Make ‘Japa’ (Emigration) a Choice
Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah said Nigeria should become a country where patriotism is earned and “japa” is a choice rather than an escape. He made…
Enugu State Governor Pardons 13 Convicts Under Constitutional Power
The governor of Nigeria’s Enugu State has pardoned 13 convicts. An official said the decision was made under Section 212 of Nigeria’s 1999…
Murtadha Gusau Links Nigeria at 66 to Nation-Building and Du’a (Prayer)
Murtadha Gusau published a Friday sermon on October 2 focused on Nigeria at 66, national identity, nation-building and Du’a, or prayer. It connects the…
Kenya Urges African Regulators to Harmonise Health Product Rules
Kenya is urging African medicines regulators to harmonise health-product rules, rely on one another’s assessments and strengthen markets for locally…
Ndejembi Says Tanzania Leads Africa in Electricity Connections
Vice President Deogratius Ndejembi said Tanzania now has nine million electricity customers, with TANESCO serving six million and the Rural Energy…
FEI Sets Nigeria Three-Year Target for Full Equestrian Membership
The Federation Equestre Internationale has set Nigeria a three-year target for achieving full equestrian membership. Anthony Obiorah, president of the…
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Pinda Furniture Selected for Création Africa’s Zulu Design Cohort
Siyanda Mbele’s Pinda Furniture and Interior Design has been selected for the second Création Africa incubation cohort, a seven-month programme…
2027 Men’s Cricket World Cup Sets Groups, Fixtures and Venues
The 2027 men’s Cricket World Cup now has its groups, fixtures, venues and ticket ballot in place. South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia will host an…
Tanzania Suspends Kipe Adventures’ Tourism Licence Over Payment Complaints
Tanzania’s Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism has temporarily suspended Kipe Adventures and Safari’s Tourism Business Licence No. 035388, owned…
MT Asharami Ghana Arrives in Tema With 5,000MT LPG Cargo
MT Asharami Ghana arrived in Tema on October 2 carrying a reported 5,000 metric tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). The arrival places the cargo…
South Africa’s Record Grain Harvest Keeps Food Inflation Near Historic Lows
South Africa’s strong 2025/26 harvest is keeping food inflation unusually low. Food inflation rose only from 0.6% in July to 0.7% in August 2026, its…
Tanzania Organic Farming Project Reaches More Than 1,500 Farmers
A three-year organic farming initiative has concluded after reaching more than 1,500 smallholder farmers across six Tanzanian regions. The KHEA…
TPLF Returns to Armed Conflict With Ethiopia’s Federal Government
Renewed fighting in Ethiopia in 2026 has brought the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) back into armed confrontation with the federal government…
Tanzania Pitches Processing and Infrastructure Projects in Cesena
Tanzanian agencies presented investment opportunities in rice, cashew and coffee processing, renewable energy, power transmission and digital…
Ethiopia Closes Eritrea Embassy and Expels 10 Diplomats
Ethiopia closed its embassy in Asmara on October 1, 2026, and declared 10 Eritrean diplomats in Addis Ababa persona non grata. It is a new diplomatic…
Nigeria’s 66th Anniversary Address Offers Optimism Without Roadmap
President Tinubu delivered an address marking Nigeria’s 66th independence anniversary on 2 October 2026. The speech offered optimism about a better…
Tanzania Exports Rise 16.4% to $20.2 Billion in Year to August
Tanzania’s exports of goods and services rose 16.4% to USD 20.216 billion in the year ending August 2026.
Pierce O’Callaghan Begins Kenya’s First 2029 Venue Inspection
World Athletics Competition Management Director Pierce O’Callaghan has begun Kenya’s first inspection since the country won the right to host the 22nd…
African Intersex Conference Calls for Stronger Legal and Healthcare Protections
The first African Intersex Conference in Nairobi called for stronger legal protection, inclusive healthcare and easier access to official documents for…
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I.O. Echeruo’s Novel Brings Igbo Cosmology and Quantum Physics Together
I.O. Echeruo’s debut novel, The Comfort of Distant Stars, brings Igbo cosmology, quantum physics, mental health, migration and the nature of reality…
Nigeria’s NUPRC Leaves Anti-Flaring Law Weakly Enforced
Nigeria’s anti-flaring law remains weakly enforced nearly five years after it was enacted, according to the second and final part of an investigation…
Nyeri Activates Global Scout City Status to Deepen Kenya–Korea Ties
Nyeri County has activated its existing Global Guide and Scout City of the World status at a ceremony attended by Governor Mutahi Kahiga and South…
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US Waives Human-Rights Condition on $320 Million in Egypt Aid
The United States has waived a human-rights certification requirement on $320 million in military financing for Egypt. Secretary of State Marco Rubio…
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Eritrea Severs Diplomatic Ties With Ethiopia After Embassy Closure
Ethiopia has closed its embassy in Asmara and ordered 10 Eritrean diplomats to leave within 48 hours. Eritrea said it would reciprocate by severing all…
Ethiopian Airlines, Dangote Refinery Projects Signal Connectivity Shift
On September 30, Ethiopian Airlines agreed to buy 10 Boeing 777 freighters, including eight next-generation 777-8s, and secured options for eight more.…
Ethiopia Investigates 22 Projects It Says Egypt Obstructed
Ethiopia says a national committee has identified more than 22 development projects that Egypt allegedly blocked or obstructed, including the Grand…
Kenya, Dangote Agree to Invest in Turkana-Lamu Oil Pipeline
Kenya says it has agreed with Aliko Dangote to invest in a pipeline carrying crude from Turkana to Lamu, with extraction expected to begin by December.
African Union Reaffirms Support for Sovereign, United Libya
African Union Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf reaffirmed support for Libya’s sovereignty, unity and a Libyan-led political process during…
South Africa Proposes Russia, India and China Join African Rail Plan
South Africa has proposed bringing Russia, India and China into a continent-wide infrastructure renewal effort, with rail development at its center.…
Nigeria’s Top-1,000 World University Entrants Rise to Three
Three Nigerian universities entered the world’s top 1,000 in the ranking published on 1 October 2026. That is one more than in the 2026 ranking, when…
Niger Delta States Leave 177 of 180 FOI Requests Unanswered
A new freedom-of-information assessment ranks Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Ondo and Rivers among the Niger Delta’s poorest performers. Of 180 requests assessed…
Atiku Vows to Curb Nigeria Election Rigging Ahead of 2027 Vote
Atiku Abubakar has pledged reforms ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 election aimed at curbing election rigging and strengthening the independence of the…
Ethiopia Says Nile Diplomacy Does Not Give Egypt a Dam Veto
Ethiopia’s latest argument over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam is blunt: diplomacy must respect Ethiopia’s sovereignty and development rights. The…
NHRC, RULAAC and CISLAC Call for Nigeria Reforms to Improve Lives
On Nigeria’s 66th Independence anniversary, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), RULAAC and CISLAC each called for reforms that improve…
Ethiopia to Close Asmara Embassy, Expel 10 Eritrean Diplomats
Ethiopia announced on October 1 that it will close its embassy in Asmara and expel 10 Eritrean diplomats from Addis Ababa.
Ethiopia at Centre of Global Coffee Story on International Coffee Day
On International Coffee Day, October 1, 2026, Ethiopia was placed at the centre of the global coffee story. The focus was on the country’s longstanding…
Floton Africa Foundation Opens Seven Public Toilets in Paje
Seven public toilets have opened in Paje, southern Unguja, after Floton Africa Foundation funded and built them at a reported cost of Sh40 million.…
Nigeria’s 66th Anniversary Feature Links Five Songs to Old Grievances
A feature published on Nigeria’s 66th anniversary brings together five songs recorded across four decades, connecting them to complaints about…
King Felipe VI to Visit Disputed Ceuta and Melilla Amid Morocco Tensions
King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia will visit Ceuta and Melilla on October 13–14, the king’s first visit to the disputed enclaves during his 12-year…
Kenya Steps Up Hospitality Classification Preparations in Western Region
Kenya’s Tourism Regulatory Authority has stepped up preparations with hotels and other hospitality establishments in Western Kenya ahead of the East…
Orca Warns Songo Songo Gas Field Operations May End on 10 October
Orca Energy Group says its subsidiary may stop operating Tanzania’s Songo Songo gas field when its licence expires on 10 October 2026.
Nigeria’s Tinubu and Sanwo-Olu Urge Unity on 66th Anniversary
Nigeria marked its 66th anniversary with a joint call for national unity from President Bola Tinubu and Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. Sanwo-Olu…
Ethiopian Commentary Challenges Egypt’s Authority Over Dam Development
A new Ethiopian commentary challenges Egypt’s framing of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam dispute. It says President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi linked the…
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Egyptian Police Arrest All Six Matsaddash Journalists
Egyptian authorities arrested all six journalists at Matsaddash, an investigative digital outlet operating since 2018, after plainclothes security…
HOMEF Warns Nigeria-US Mining Pact Could Repeat Niger Delta Oil Curse
HOMEF has warned that a reported $700 billion mining partnership between Nigeria and the United States could repeat the environmental and community…
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S.W.A.N.K Jozi Founder Lindelani Nedoboni Named Création Africa Finalist
S.W.A.N.K Jozi founder Lindelani Nedoboni has been selected as one of 15 finalists in the second Création Africa programme, chosen from more than 340…
Nigeria Triathlon Union Elects Ize Matebese as President
Ize Matebese has been elected president of the Nigeria Triathlon Union, which has also unveiled a new executive team. The transition was welcomed by…
Kenya Selects 40 Boxers for African Championship in Nairobi
Kenya has selected 40 boxers for an African boxing championship scheduled at Kasarani Indoor Arena in Nairobi.
Ethiopia Forms Committee to Seek Compensation for Abbay Basin Losses
Ethiopia has established a national committee to assess and pursue compensation for development losses it attributes to Egypt’s obstruction of more…
Ethiopia and Japan Sign 360 Million-Yen Grant to Modernize Rice Sector
Ethiopia and Japan signed a 360-million-yen grant agreement, worth approximately 375 million birr, in Addis Ababa on September 30, 2026, to modernize…
Anda Filip Arrives in Tanzania Ahead of 153rd IPU Assembly
Inter-Parliamentary Union Secretary General Anda Filip arrived at Tanzania’s Kilimanjaro International Airport at 1:40 a.m. on September 30, ahead of…
Tanzania Revives Mkuju River Uranium Project With Pilot Plant
Tanzania has revived the Mkuju River uranium project in Namtumbo District, Ruvuma Region, after more than a decade of dormancy. Mantra Tanzania…
Ethiopia Framed Through a Hurdler’s Language of Resilience
A piece published in Addis Ababa on October 1, 2026, presents Ethiopia through the image of a hurdler clearing one barrier and accelerating toward the…
IMF’s Jana Bricco Links Tanzania’s 6% Growth Outlook to Reforms
Jana Bricco is now the IMF’s resident representative in Tanzania. In an interview published on 1 October 2026, she said Tanzania could sustain growth…
William Ruto Mourns Wicknell Chivayo and Wife After Zimbabwe Crash
Wicknell Chivayo, his wife Lucy Muteke and four other people died when a helicopter crashed near Marondera in Zimbabwe’s Mashonaland East province on…
Nigeria’s National Orientation Agency Urges Support for Unity and Progress
Nigeria’s National Orientation Agency has issued a fresh appeal for national unity and progress ahead of the country’s independence anniversary. Its…
Morocco Appoints Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri to Form Government
King Mohammed VI has appointed Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri to form Morocco’s new government under Article 47 of the Constitution. The coordinator of the…
Tanzania Removes Nigeria From Referral Visa Category
Tanzania has removed Nigeria from its referral visa category after amending its visa regulations. The change concerns Nigerian visa applicants, but the…
Author Ajadi Launches ‘Afrilition’ Book to Challenge Afro-Pessimism
Author Ajadi has launched Afrilition, a book shaped partly by his experience of what he calls “Afro-pessimism”: the habit of seeing Africa mainly…
South Africa Never Studied the Wider Effects of Lion-Bone Trade
South Africa has confirmed that it never conducted a dedicated study into whether its authorised exports of captive-bred lion skeletons expanded…
Shuaib S. Agaka Urges Regulatory Coordination for Africa’s Digital Economy
Shuaib S. Agaka argues that Africa’s digital economy is being slowed by borders between regulators, even when businesses operate across them. His…
Nigerian Workers Threaten Three-Day Strike Over Petrol Prices, Wage
Nigerian workers have threatened a three-day warning strike over high petrol prices and the minimum wage.
Olayinka Atilola Calls Healthcare Financial Protection Nigeria’s Priority
As Nigeria marks its 66th anniversary, Olayinka Atilola has identified financial protection in healthcare as the immediate priority for the Tinubu…
Kenya-Rwanda Fuel Deal Advances as First Shipment Reaches Kipevu
Kenya and Rwanda’s fuel-import framework has moved from paper to delivery. The MT Sea Wolf brought 40,000 metric tonnes of refined petroleum products…
Nigeria’s ICPC Ranks Second in Transparency Assessment of 518 Institutions
Nigeria’s Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission ranked second among 518 federal institutions in the latest transparency…
Abiy Ahmed Arrives in Kenya Ahead of Planned Lamu Refinery Groundbreaking
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed arrived in Kenya on September 30, 2026, ahead of the planned groundbreaking of the Lamu Refinery.
Abiy Calls for African Investment in East Africa’s Industrial Future
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has called on African investors, entrepreneurs and industrial leaders to fund projects that build the continent’s…
Tanzania Hosts 13 Indian Tourism Agents to Promote Tourist Attractions
Tanzania has begun hosting 13 tourism agents from India on a familiarization trip running from September 28 to October 4, 2026.
Ethiopia Says Reforms Ease Debt Pressure and Lower Inflation
Ethiopian officials say a year of macroeconomic reforms has reduced debt pressure and brought average annual inflation down from above 26% to slightly…
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Kudakwashe Maradzika Expands Media Firm to Develop African IP
Zimbabwean creator Kudakwashe “Kudi” Maradzika is expanding Lincoln Green Media beyond film and television into intellectual-property development…
Tanzania Plans Cancer-Medicine Plant and Treatment Centre in Arusha
Tanzania plans to build a cancer-medicine manufacturing plant and a specialised cancer treatment centre in Arusha. The government says land has been…
Indian Hospital Uses Nigeria’s Former Leader, Shettima in Ad
An unnamed Indian hospital used images of Nigeria’s former head of state and Vice President Kashim Shettima in promotional posts aimed at international…
China-Ethiopia Training Program Graduates Ethiopian Trainees
A China-Ethiopia vocational training program in mechanical manufacturing and automation concluded in Ethiopia on September 21, 2026. Run by Ethiopia’s…
Tanzania Rights Groups Seek Dialogue on Girls’ Marriage-Age Reform
Rights groups and Tanzanian public institutions met in Dodoma on September 30 to discuss possible reforms to the country’s marriage laws, including…
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Puntland Authorities Say Somali Pirates Killed Five Crew Before Rescue
Puntland authorities say a rescue operation freed a Palau-flagged tanker seized by Somali pirates in April, but five of its 17 crew members were killed…
Tanzanian Couple Arrested in Mombasa Over Alleged Bus Drugging
Mombasa detectives arrested Tanzanian couple Pius Paskale Frugenze, 52, and Redempta Revelian Kuleta, 47, at their house in Magongo on September 30…
KikoRomeo Brings Kenyan Design to Moscow Fashion Week
Nairobi-based KikoRomeo will present its Ewala Spring/Summer 2024 collection at Moscow Fashion Week on October 1, 2026.
Kenya Calls for More Coordinated Domestic Health Financing
Kenya is strengthening domestic health financing while tightening how development-partner support is used. At a Global Fund Kenya Coordinating…
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ANC’s 2026 Local-Election Preparations Expose Candidate Failures
South Africa’s 2026 local-election preparations are exposing serious strain inside the ANC while campaigns increasingly chase attention online. The…
Adéwálé Àjàdí Introduces ‘Afrilition,’ an African Development Framework
Adéwálé Àjàdí has introduced “Afrilition” as a named framework for understanding the African world’s contribution to its own evolution and to…
Ethiopia Expands Regional Influence Under Its Medemer State Framework
Ethiopia is presenting itself as an increasingly influential regional power under its Medemer State framework. The approach links four priorities…
Ethiopia Reshapes Defence System With AI, Drones and Cyber Capabilities
Ethiopia is reshaping its defence system after eight years of restructuring, with greater emphasis on artificial intelligence, drones, cyber…
Femi Otedola Says Tinubu’s Reforms Put Nigeria on Sustainable Growth Path
Femi Otedola, chairman of First HoldCo Plc, publicly endorsed President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms at a private dinner in Paris on Monday.
TCB Bank Prepares for Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange Listing
TCB Bank is preparing to list on the Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange as Tanzania’s government targets listings for up to five state-owned companies by the…
Nigeria’s Election Result Tracking Shifts With AI and Civic Tech
AI and civic technology are changing how Nigeria tracks election results. The shift moves result-tracking toward new tools, but the report gives no…
Abiy Ahmed Welcomes Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud in Addis Ababa
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud arrived at Bole International Airport in Addis Ababa on September 29, 2026, where Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy…
Tinubu Returns to Nigeria After Four-Week Trip Abroad
President Bola Tinubu returned to Nigeria on 29 September after four weeks abroad on what had been described as a working vacation. His plane landed at…
Tanzania Names New Ministers for Works, Energy and Legal Affairs
President Samia Suluhu Hassan reshuffled Tanzania’s Cabinet on 27 September 2026. New ministers were appointed to the ministries of Works, Energy, and…
Ghana Court Denies Bail to Six in 3.9-Tonne Alleged Cocaine Case
The Kwabenya Circuit Court denied bail to six people arrested after the seizure of 3.9 tonnes of alleged cocaine at Tema Port. The court cited the…
Tanzania’s Epanko Graphite Project Could Lift Planned Output 20%
EcoGraf’s Epanko graphite project in Tanzania could raise Stage 1 output by 20%, from the current feasibility-study basis of 73,000 tonnes a year to…
Belete Molla Defines Technological Sovereignty as Ethiopia’s Tech Goal
Ethiopia’s Innovation and Technology Minister Belete Molla has defined “technological sovereignty” as the ability to choose, adapt, develop and use…
Tanzania Invites European Investment Across Key Economic Sectors
Tanzania has invited investors from Finland and elsewhere in Europe to put money into agriculture, agro-processing, manufacturing, mining, energy…
Ethiopia and Kenya Deepen Cross-Border Community Ties
Officials and communities from Ethiopia’s South Ethiopia Regional State and Kenya’s Turkana County met in Arba Minch on September 29, 2026, to deepen…
Tanzania Mainland to Require USD 44 Travel Insurance From October 1
Foreign visitors entering Mainland Tanzania will need USD 44 travel insurance from 1 October 2026. The Ministry of Finance confirmed the start date…
Temesgen Truneh Urges Investors to Engage With Ethiopia’s Reforms
Ethiopia’s Deputy Prime Minister Temesgen Truneh urged investors and development partners to engage with the country’s reform agenda at the second…
Ethiopia Repositions Tourism Around Heritage, Nature and Communities
Ethiopia is repositioning tourism as a development sector that links heritage, nature, infrastructure, communities, hospitality and international…
I&M Bank Accepts TZS 100 Billion After Hatua Bond Oversubscription
I&M Bank received TZS 161.38 billion in applications for its TZS 20 billion Hatua Bond offer, an 806.92% subscription rate.
EAC, UN Agencies Plan Structured Health and Development Partnership
The East African Community and UNAIDS, UNFPA, UNICEF and WHO agreed in Arusha to create a structured partnership for regional health and development…
EU–Tanzania Roadshow Opens in Helsinki With Investment Pitches
An EU–Tanzania roadshow opened in Helsinki on 29 September with investment pitches focused on Tanzania’s critical minerals and digital economy. The EU…
Tanzania Urges AIIB to Help Shape Infrastructure Projects Earlier
Tanzania’s Finance Minister, Khamis Mussa Omar, urged the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank to work more closely with member governments on major…
Kenya Urged to Close Gap With WHO Industrial Trans-Fat Limit
Kenya is being urged to close a policy gap on industrially produced trans fats. The country has not yet fully aligned with the World Health…
Nigeria Sets Conditions for Supporting UN Secretary-General Candidates
In the most likely scenario, leading contenders will explicitly adopt these stated conditions in their platforms to secure the necessary regional…
WWF-Kenya and Forestry Department sign pact to boost 15 Billion Tree Initiative
The central players and their specific commitments include: State Department for Forestry: Provides government coordination and tracks progress via the…
ASA 2026: Africa Champions New Agri-Finance and Local Processing to Retain Value
If the new agri-finance model is successfully implemented, it could fundamentally alter market dynamics. Local processors would likely see increased…
Africa Health Collaborative adopts nine youth recommendations to reshape continent's health workforce
Prof. Brandon Collier-Reed, Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Teaching and Learning at the University of Cape Town, framed this disconnect during the event.…
South Africa: 28 killed in mass shootings at bars and entertainment venues
Two mass shootings in South Africa leave 28 dead. What changed, why it matters and what comes next.
Nigeria: Shettima Returns from UNGA 81 After Renewing Calls for Security Council Reform
Shettima returns to Nigeria after leading delegation at UNGA 81. What changed, why it matters and what comes next.
Enugu Air launches direct commercial route between Enugu, Nigeria, and Douala, Cameroon
The sustainability of this route depends on balancing operational costs with actual demand. If fuel prices remain stable and regulatory frameworks stay…
US Pushes for Role in Ethiopia’s $12.5B Bishoftu Airport Amid Chinese Construction Lead
The financial architecture of the project is as complex as the geopolitical one. Ethiopian Airlines plans to self-fund 30% of the cost, approximately…
UBA CEO pitches African investment potential at New York UN forum
This positioning directly affects the competitive landscape among pan-African banks. If this visibility translates into tangible trust, it could…
Tanzania's TISEZA Registers $1.88B in Q2 Manufacturing Projects
However, the location of the money matters. If suppliers remain outside domestic networks, the impact could be limited to steady job creation within…
Morocco Gains UN Endorsement from Chile, Jamaica, Mauritius for Sahara Autonomy
Mauritius: Announced an official policy shift. Foreign Minister Dhananjay Ramful stated his cabinet now considers autonomy under Moroccan sovereignty…
Seinde Signature launches 2026 edition of Nigeria’s first perfume advent calendar
The success of this model depends heavily on pricing accessibility for the upper-middle class. If the cost remains within reach, the most likely…
Nigeria's Sand Eagles Prepare for Ghana Beach Soccer Series
If the Sand Eagles maintain their home preparation edge, they enter the Accra leg with a favorable aggregate position. This shift in momentum allows…
Eric Omondi and Chandaria Nominated for Unstoppable Africa Awards
Omondi and Chandaria nominated for Unstoppable Africa Awards. What changed, why it matters and what comes next.
Nigeria Stallions beat Ghana 28-5 in Kampala Sevens opener
The immediate consequence is momentum. In a sevens format where every possession is a high-stakes decision, the ability to sustain relentless pressure…
South African teen Gianna Pascoal joins Investchem MSA4 Series targeting Formula 1
Her progress has earned her a place in the FIA Karting Academy senior category, making her the first South African woman selected for it. She is also…
African Malaria Coalition Warns 30% Funding Cut Could Cause 146m Additional Cases
African malaria coalition warns 30% funding cut could cause 146m additional cases by 2030. What changed, why it matters and what comes next.
Sing for Africa Season 2 Launches at SGR Terminus
The prize structure itself is notable for its international components. By pairing a local cash prize with a trip to China and a recording deal, the…
Nigeria demands fairer pandemic financing and vaccine access at UN
If donor nations prioritize domestic healthcare over international aid, the expansion of financial inclusion for African economies may stall.…
Ghana's Mahama urges media groups to lead national TikTok regulation
For the Ghanaian digital content ecosystem, the stakes are operational. Content creators and platforms currently face a period of regulatory…
Wunti: Nigeria’s 44 Minerals Must Build Jobs, Not Export Poverty
Foreign investors face a tougher calculus. The directive signals a preference for retained value over quick export profits, which may compress margins…
Kenya Avocado and Coffee Exports to China Jump 63% Under Zero-Tariff
China’s zero-tariff policy drives surge in Kenyan avocado and coffee exports. What changed, why it matters and what comes next.
Nigeria repatriates 105 more citizens from South Africa
The trajectory of this crisis will likely hinge on the balance between diplomatic engagement and on-the-ground security. If the current phase of…
Apple Music Names Ugandan Vocalist Kyle Simbwa East Africa’s Up Next Artist
The outlook depends heavily on sustained editorial support. If Apple Music provides consistent content delivery and playlist retention over the next…
Ethiopia-Djibouti Pipeline: $660m Fuel Project Underway
The Ethiopia-Djibouti petroleum products pipeline is officially underway following a groundbreaking ceremony in Damerjog, Djibouti, on September 24…
Ethiopia Links Indigenous Values to National Unity, Citing June Election and Dialogue
This approach changes how the political landscape is viewed. It positions the recent election and the multi-week dialogue not as isolated political…
Tanzania moves national exams up to six weeks ahead of El Niño rains
Standard Four National Assessment: October 5 and 6 (moved from October 21 and 22) Standard Two National Assessment: October 7 and 8 (moved from…
Tigst Assefa targets women's marathon world record at 2026 Berlin Marathon
Ethiopia’s Tigst Assefa Returns to Berlin Marathon to Reclaim Record-Breaking Heights. What changed, why it matters and what comes next.
Tanzania Launches Pamoja Project To Build 80 Childcare Centers
In the Mwanza Region, which is already implementing the project in Sengerema, Misungwi, Magu, and Ukerewe councils, Regional Administrative Secretary…
Ethiopia Links New AI Travel Platform to Meskerem Festival Season
The integration of AI into the Visit Ethiopia platform aims to reduce the friction typically associated with navigating Ethiopia’s diverse regional…
Tanzania and Japan Agree to Strategic Cooperation on Tourism Marketing
Joint development of tourism products. Coordinated marketing and promotion efforts. Investment in tourism-related services. Capacity-building programs…
Ethiopia, UN seek stronger coordination for Horn of Africa stability
The most significant variable here is the translation of diplomatic goodwill into operational reality. Ethiopia’s longstanding record of participation…
Tanzania joins GPE at UN meeting to mobilize global education funding
The immediate consequence for the Tanzanian Ministry of Education is the potential for expanded teacher training and school infrastructure over the…
Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire Commission 37 New International Boundary Pillars
If cooperative bilateral engagement continues, the most likely outcome is the gradual implementation of standardized border controls at these marked…
Xi Jinping to Visit US as China, US Seek to Extend Trade Truce
Beijing’s position is explicit: head-of-state diplomacy provides strategic guidance that lower-level negotiations cannot. Chinese Foreign Ministry…
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Malaysian king allows jailed ex-PM Najib Razak to serve house arrest
If Najib pays the fine and stays under house arrest, UMNO’s morale rises; statements praising him signal a shift in internal party dynamics and a…
Mahama commissions evacuation of Agbogloshie waste heaps to Adepa
For Accra’s economy, the planned industrial park could deliver thousands of jobs within 12 months. It will also prove a model of how a government can…
KRA Seizes Ksh46.7M in Suspected Smuggled Goods Bound for Nairobi
Kenya Revenue Authority officers intercepted suspected smuggled cigarettes, shisha tobacco products and powdered milk worth an estimated Ksh46.77…
Tanzania Seeks Deeper OPEC Fund Ties Across Five Sectors
Tanzania has asked the OPEC Fund for International Development to deepen cooperation on clean cooking energy, transport, health, education and…
Senator Shehu Buba Umar Cast as Mediator, Not Terrorism Sponsor
On September 18, 2026, Murtadha Gusau published a Friday sermon arguing that Senator Shehu Buba Umar should be understood as a Muslih, a mediator…
TPLF Fighters Surrender to Ethiopian Forces, Hand Over 280 Weapons
Nearly 300 TPLF combatants surrendered to the Ethiopian National Defense Force’s Northwestern Command on September 18 in the Tekeze area, on both sides…
Joanna Wietrzyk Apologises After Continuing Hyrox Race
Australian athlete Joanna Wietrzyk apologised on Friday, September 18, after continuing a Hyrox race in Beijing last weekend despite soiling herself.…
Talent search returns as Nyota Bigi enters second season
Talent search returns as Nyota Bigi enters second season. What changed, why it matters and what comes next.
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MADLANGA COMMISSION ANNIVERSARY: Mkhwanazi’s ‘too grave to contemplate’ allegations gain grim weight
One year after Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi became the first witness before South Africa’s Madlanga Commission, its chair, Justice Mbuyiseli…
MsingiTek Expands in Shinyanga, Targets Over 13,000 Pupils
MsingiTek launched its tablet-based learning programme in Tanzania’s Shinyanga Region on September 17, 2026. The expansion covers Shinyanga and Kishapu…
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Nelson Mandela Bay Seeks Residents’ Repayment of Electricity Rebates
Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality is preparing to argue that it should keep charging domestic customers a flat R4.50 per electricity unit, despite a 4…
Ruto Accuses Uhuru Kenyatta of Sabotaging Kenya’s Government
President William Ruto accused former President Uhuru Kenyatta of sabotaging Kenya’s government, funding opposition activity and undermining its…
Mary-Jean Moyo Appointed IFC Division Director for Six African Nations
Tanzania, as the host country for Moyo’s office, is likely to see its standing as a regional hub grow. This could attract more IFC-led programs and…
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PetroSA Faces R1.4bn Exposure After Nako Energy Settlement
PetroSA is facing a provisional-liquidation application after a 2025 settlement with Nako Energy turned a net R227-million position into potential…
Ethiopia Joins IAEA Talks on Peaceful Nuclear Applications
Ethiopia is taking part in the International Atomic Energy Agency’s 70th General Conference in Vienna, alongside representatives of 181 member states.…
Fiji Declares HIV a National Crisis After 2,016 Diagnoses in 2025
Fiji has declared HIV a national crisis after recording 2,016 diagnoses in 2025, a 27% rise from the previous year.
Mwanza Regional Commissioner Directs Councils to Improve Trading Conditions
Mwanza Regional Commissioner CP Salum Hamduni has directed local government leaders and Mwanza City Council to make trading easier by prioritising…
US Federal Reserve Raises Rates for First Time Since 2023
The US Federal Reserve raised its policy rate by 25 basis points to 3.75%-4% on September 16, 2026, its first increase since July 2023. The Federal…
ESL CEO Calls Ethiopia’s Sea Access Drive a National Survival Issue
Ethiopian Shipping and Logistics CEO Abdulber Shemsu said on September 17 that Ethiopia’s pursuit of sustainable sea access is a national survival…
Tanzania Raises Dark Fire-Cured Tobacco Price 28.6% for 2026/27
Dark Fire-Cured tobacco in Tanzania will have an average price of US$1.80 per kilogramme in the 2026/27 marketing season, up 28.6% from US$1.40 last…
Ed Sheeran Reportedly Asked Billionaire Kraft for $2 Million Donation
Ed Sheeran is reported to have asked billionaire Kraft to donate $2 million to Palestinian organisations. The reported request followed Macklemore’s…
Ethiopia’s Bank CEO Forecasts Decades of 9%-11% Annual Growth
Capital Investment Bank CEO Zemedeneh Negatu said Ethiopia could sustain annual growth of 9% to 11% for decades, including possible stretches of 10…
Johannesburg’s Walls Become a Public Gallery for City Stories
Johannesburg’s walls, cooling towers, bridges and installations are being used as a public gallery for the city’s history, daily struggles and creative…
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EU’s von der Leyen Proposes Canada as Bloc’s First Associate Member
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed on September 16 that Canada become the European Union’s first “associate member.” She made…
Ethiopia Opens 2019 Academic Year With 30 Million Students Expected
Ethiopia opened its 2019 academic year nationwide on September 15, with more than 30 million students expected to attend and at least 20 million ready…
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Nepal Glacier Collapse Likely Helped by Human-Caused Climate Change
Scientists say human-caused climate change likely helped trigger the late-August collapse of about 2 square kilometres of rock wall and glacier ice on…
Ethiopian Guji Coffee Lot Sets Record at $2,376 Per Kilogram
A Guji specialty coffee lot from Ethiopia sold for $2,376 per kilogram in an international online auction on September 15, 2026, the highest price…
Tanzania’s NMB and CRDB Rank Ninth and 41st in Forbes 2026 Ranking
Forbes ranked Tanzania’s NMB Bank ninth and CRDB Bank 41st among banks with between $3 billion and $10 billion in assets in its inaugural Top…
Tanzania Says Namanga Border Reforms Are Speeding Trade Processing
Tanzania says improved services at the Namanga border are cutting the time traders spend processing goods. Deputy Industry and Trade Minister Dennis…
Zanzibar Concludes Three-Year Project on Antibiotic Misuse
Zanzibar has concluded the three-year ZAN-TOTO Project, a 1.5 billion Tanzanian shilling effort led by the Zanzibar Health Research Institute with…
Ethiopia’s Emergency Medical Team Earns Africa’s First WHO Type 1 Classification
Ethiopia’s Emergency Medical Team received WHO Type 1 Fixed Emergency Medical Team classification on September 15, 2026, becoming the first team in…
Ethiopia Proposes BRICS Climate Track Ahead of COP32
Ethiopia used the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on September 15 to argue that climate action should drive economic transformation, not add to…
Tanzania Planners Urged to Measure Results, Not Activity
At Tanzania’s 2026 National Planners’ Conference in Arusha, Minister of State Prof Kitila Mkumbo told planners and local authorities to stop judging…
Geoffrey Ruku Reaffirms Kenya-India Cooperation Through ITEC Programme
Kenya’s Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku reaffirmed Kenya’s commitment to deepen technical and economic cooperation with India through…
Tanzania to Link Regional Development Plans to Jobs Data From 2027
Tanzania is tightening the link between development plans and measurable results. Speaking in Dar es Salaam on September 16, Planning and Investment…
Ethiopia Releases More Than 600 Prisoners in New Year Clemency
Ethiopia released more than 600 prisoners on the eve of the New Year, including prominent politician Christian Tadele. The government tied the clemency…
Tanzania Fisheries Experts Urge Innovative Finance Beyond Bank Loans
Experts at a Dar es Salaam workshop called for Tanzania’s fisheries sector to move beyond conventional bank loans. They proposed asset-based and…
Sportpesa League Set to Kick Off Saturday After Federation Agreement
The 2026/2027 Sportpesa League is scheduled to begin this Saturday after the Federation and club representatives reached an agreement at a meeting on…
Kenya and Tanzania Urged to Coordinate Mara River Protection
Kenyan officials and conservation partners called for stronger, coordinated protection of the Mara River during Mara Day celebrations on September 16…
African Capital Market Leaders Convene to Unlock Domestic Development Funding
More than 300 policymakers, regulators, institutional investors, development-finance leaders and market practitioners from over 20 African countries…