Monday, September 21, 2026

Africa

August 25, 2026

U.S. to host Angola, Botswana, Mozambique and Zambia energy delegation

The delegation of about 15 people will visit Denver, Colorado and Austin, Texas, to meet with American energy companies and “integrate AI-enabled grid control systems”.

Angola, Botswana, Mozambique and Zambia presidents
August 24, 2026

Zambia shuts courts ahead of election appeal deadline

Under Zambian law, any challenge to the election results must be filed within seven days.

Zambia Constitutional Court
August 24, 2026

‘Today may be last day of democracy in Zambia’ as opposition decries Hichilema’s courts shutdown

The court shutdown was communicated in a memo seen on social media, which warned court staff not to report to work on Monday.

August 24, 2026

Defence minister urges NDC graduates to champion industrialisation for African security

Defence minister Christopher Musa charged graduates of the National Defence College Course-34 to translate their training into policies that drive regional stability across Africa.

Defence minister Christopher Musa
August 24, 2026

ECOWAS sub-region remains Africa’s most stable amid existential threat: Commissioner

ECOWAS says the sub-region is the most stable among Africa’s regional economic communities, despite the existential threat confronting it.

August 22, 2026

Former world boxing champion Zolani Tete shot dead outside his home in South Africa

The motive behind the killing of the boxer is yet to be ascertained, according to the police.

August 22, 2026

Edo Queens ready to contest WAFU B qualifying ticket in Ouagadougou, says coach

The WAFU-B qualifiers will determine the team that represents the zone at the 2026 CAF Women’s Champions League.

Edo Queens (Credit: Nigerian Guardian)
August 21, 2026

DR Congo’s Ebola death toll hits 2,500

He projected that the existing funds will be exhausted in weeks.

Ebola Patients
August 21, 2026

China, UN agree to strengthen cooperation for Sierra Leone’s development

Both sides emphasised the value of closer coordination among Sierra Leone, the UN and China. 

Sierra Leone