African tax experts urge research-led policies to boost revenue
African officials and tax experts have called for stronger use of research to improve tax policy and administration as countries seek to raise more domestic […]
Month: September 2026
Congo faces critical health-worker shortage as Ebola cases reach 7,773
The Democratic Republic of Congo is facing a severe shortage of health workers as it battles an Ebola outbreak that has spread to seven provinces, […]
AU urges immediate talks after Tigray forces seize three airports
The African Union Commission (AUC) on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, called for an immediate de-escalation and direct talks between Ethiopia’s Federal government and forces from […]
South Africa presses for permanent African seat on UN Security Council
South Africa will use the 81st session of the UN General Assembly to press for an expanded Security Council with permanent African representation, its UN […]
UN: Morocco Seeking Non-Permanent Seat at Security Council
Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita announced Tuesday in New York that Morocco is putting forward its candidacy for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security […]
Zimbabwe secures funding to upgrade Chirundu border crossing
Zimbabwe announced a funding agreement on Tuesday, 22 September 2026, for an upgrade of the Chirundu border crossing with Zambia. The agreement with the Chirundu […]
Tshisekedi supporters rally in Kinshasa for proposed constitutional change
Supporters of Democratic Republic of Congo President Félix Tshisekedi marched in Kinshasa on Tuesday, 22 September 2026, backing a proposed constitutional amendment that could open […]
Côte d’Ivoire registers more than 222,000 vehicles in 2026
Côte d’Ivoire registered 222,578 vehicles between January and 22 September 2026 under its new vehicle registration system, Land Transport and Traffic Director-General Oumar Sacko said […]
Moroccans Go to the Polls in Tightly Contested Legislative Election
Moroccans are heading to the polls this Wednesday to elect a new Parliament, with voting opening across some 42,000 polling stations nationwide in a contest […]
Nigerian troops rescue 23 abducted people in Sokoto operations
Nigerian troops rescued 23 abducted people during separate counterterrorism operations in Sokoto State on Sunday, the military announced on Monday. The operations were conducted in […]