Sunday, September 20, 2026

Africa

September 3, 2026

Ruto orders crackdown on Nigerians, other foreigners operating small businesses in Kenya

“From next week, all (foreign) traders doing those small businesses should close them,” Mr Ruto said.

Kenya and William Ruto.
September 3, 2026

Air travellers to Ghana permitted to hold only two phones, say customs

The commissioner noted that some travellers were fond of bringing multiple phones into the West African country.

Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA)
September 3, 2026

Nigerian writer Akinwande Jordan makes 2026 Caine Prize shortlist

Chairman of judges, Bola Mosuro, congratulated the writers who made it to the shortlist.

Akinwande Jordan
September 3, 2026

Ebola outbreak in DR Congo still serious, warns Africa CDC

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) said the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo remains extremely serious.

Africa CDC building
September 3, 2026

WHO warns Ebola outbreak in DRC spreading rapidly

WHO says the Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo has surpassed 6,000 reported cases and 3,000 deaths, warning that the outbreak is spreading rapidly.

Ebola victims
September 3, 2026

Congo reopens Ebola-hit schools, cancels remote classes

Schools have reopened in Ebola-hit areas of the Democratic Republic of Congo after authorities abandoned plans for remote learning in high-risk zones.

DRC schoolchildren
September 3, 2026

173 Nigerian returnees from Libya arrive in Lagos

NEMA and the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI) received 173 Nigerian returnees from Tripoli, Libya.

173 Nigerian returnees from Tripoli, Libya
September 2, 2026

21 passengers die in latest Egypt’s bus accident

Reports noted that the bus carried 43 passengers, including 22 Jordanians.

Egypt bus accident
September 2, 2026

MAN, Liberian maritime authority collaborate to grow Africa’s blue economy

The Maritime Academy of Nigeria is partnering with the Liberia Maritime Authority and the Liberia Maritime Training Institute to grow Africa’s maritime economy and education.

Maritime Academy of Nigeria
September 2, 2026

Zambia election irregularities overshadow Hichilema’s swearing-in

Zambia’s President Hakainde Hichilema has been sworn in for a second term amid concerns over alleged irregularities in the August 13 election.

Hichilema at swearing-in