Nigeria: Dangote launches $1.6bn refinery IPO in Africa’s biggest share sale
Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote on Monday, September 14, 2026, launched an initial public offering (IPO) for his oil refinery, in what is expected to become […]
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21 killed, four seriously injured in South Africa multi-vehicle crash
At least 21 people were killed and four others seriously injured in a multi-vehicle crash in South Africa’s Western Cape province, authorities said on Monday, […]
Cabo Verde’s Neves seeks second term as Parliament speaker assumes interim presidency
Cabo Verde President José Maria Neves announced on Monday, September 14, 2026, that he will seek a second five-year term in the country’s presidential election […]
Ethiopia’s GERD generates 52% of power export revenue as earnings top $500m
Ethiopia’s Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) accounted for 52 per cent of the country’s electricity export revenue, helping to push total power export earnings above […]
BRICS adopts New Delhi Declaration, pushes for more inclusive global governance
The 18th BRICS Summit concluded in New Delhi, India, on September 13, 2026, with leaders adopting the New Delhi Declaration, which seeks to deepen cooperation […]
Six Nigerian imams abducted in Zamfara while travelling to prayer gathering
Six imams were abducted by armed men in Nigeria’s northern Zamfara State on Saturday, September 12, 2026, while travelling to a religious gathering in Talata […]
Kenya opposition draws thousands to Nairobi rally ahead of 2027 elections
Kenya’s Linda Mwananchi opposition coalition mobilised tens of thousands of supporters in Nairobi on Sunday, September 13, 2026, for its first rally in the capital […]
US pledges support for Kenya’s critical minerals processing industry
The United States said on Wednesday it would support Kenya in developing a transparent critical minerals sector with local processing and value addition. Kenya is […]
Ramaphosa to attend 18th BRICS Summit in India
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa will attend the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, India, over the week-end, the Presidency announced on Wednesday, 9 September […]
Ethiopia, AIIB explore financing for Bishoftu airport and energy projects
Ethiopia and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) have discussed expanding cooperation in infrastructure, energy and climate-resilient development. Finance Minister Ahmed Shide met AIIB President […]