Tuesday, September 22, 2026

Africa

September 17, 2026

Abuja court sentences South African drug dealer to 25 years’ imprisonment

The Federal High Court, Abuja Division, on Thursday sentenced a 38-year-old South African woman, Will Ann, to 25 years’ imprisonment for smuggling 5

NARCOTICS
September 17, 2026

Morocco parties woo young voters ahead of election

Political parties in Morocco are seeking to attract young voters ahead of next week’s election by promising jobs and affordable housing amid widespread youth disenchantment.

Moroccans at polling booth
September 17, 2026

Digital economy pushes Ghana’s GDP growth to 6% in Q2

Ghana’s gross domestic product grew by six per cent in the second quarter of 2026, driven largely by the digital economy.

Digital economy
September 17, 2026

Ethiopian ‌PM announces implementation of major projects

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said 2019 under the Ethiopian calendar (2026–2027 under the Gregorian calendar) will mark the start of implementing major government projects.

Ethiopian Prime Minister, Abiy Ahmed
September 16, 2026

Ebola response improving but epidemic still killing people in DRC: WHO

Mr Ghebreyesus said Ebola was compounding other health and humanitarian challenges facing the Congolese population.

Tedros Ghebreyesus
September 16, 2026

Senegal, IMF advance talks on support for economic recovery 

Mr Georgieva also welcomed the Senegalese authorities’ intention to pursue debt treatment.

Senegalese president Faye and IMF MD Georgieva.
September 16, 2026

CEPI commits $3.9 million to strengthen Bundibugyo Ebola response, vaccine trials

CEPI said more than 7,200 confirmed cases and over 3,500 deaths have been reported as of September 13.

Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations
September 16, 2026

Afreximbank, ZEP-RE sign three-year deal to boost trade across Africa

Afreximbank and ZEP-RE launched the Trans-Africa Bond Alliance (TABA) in 2025 to strengthen insurance capacity.

Afreximbank and ZEP-RE logo
September 16, 2026

Police offer R400,000 for information on killers as bodies of eight South African women discovered

Ms Dimpane urged individuals with relevant information that could assist ongoing police investigations into the matter to come forward.

September 16, 2026

Super El Niño: Eight million South Sudanese face acute food insecurity, WFP warns

The World Food Programme says El Niño is deepening a dire hunger crisis in South Sudan amid violence, extreme weather and dwindling aid.

El Nino