WHO reports ‘encouraging signs’ as DRC battles Ebola outbreak
The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, that efforts to contain the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) […]
Month: September 2026
João Lourenço joins global talks on reparations for slavery
Angolan President João Lourenço participated in a virtual meeting of the High-Level Global Advisory Council on Reparatory Justice on Wednesday, September 16, 2026. The discussions […]
Port of Lomé climbs to 91st globally, stays ahead of Ghana’s Tema Port
The Port of Lomé has moved up three places in the 2026 Lloyd’s List ranking of the world’s top 100 container ports, rising from 94th […]
Kenya beats London, Rome to secure Africa’s first World Athletics Championships in 2029
Kenya has been selected to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, making Nairobi the first African city to stage the global competition. World Athletics President […]
South Sudan postpones inter-party political dialogue to September 24
South Sudan’s planned inter-party political dialogue has been postponed by one week from September 17 to September 24, 2026, the Ministry of Cabinet Affairs announced […]
Sudan: gold mine collapse kills at least 82, dozens still missing
At least 82 people have died following the collapse of an informal gold mine in Sudan’s West Kordofan province, with dozens more still missing, according […]
Agadir to Host Africa’s Top Culinary Competition Next Week
Agadir will host the fourth edition of TOC Afrique from September 22 to 24, bringing together three of the continent’s leading culinary competitions under one […]
Sudanese Army claims capture of 11 North Kordofan areas
The Sudanese Armed Forces said it recaptured 11 areas in North Kordofan following intense fighting with the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces on Thursday, September 17, […]
DRC police disperse protests against proposed constitutional changes
Police in the Democratic Republic of Congo fired tear gas and warning shots on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, to disperse hundreds of protesters opposing proposed […]
AfDB urges policy reforms, domestic financing to shield Africa’s food systems from global shocks
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has called for targeted policy and fiscal reforms to strengthen Africa’s food systems against increasing global disruptions. Speaking at a […]