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Appointed as the head of the Elephants, Hervé Renard unveiled his first squad this Wednesday. The French coach has chosen to inject new blood while retaining several key players from the Ivorian national team. Hervé Renard has officially moved on to serious matters with Côte d’Ivoire. For his first gathering since his appointment as head […]
The third phase of Zonda Tec’s Tema plant raises its annual capacity to approximately 3,000 vehicles. The expansion is also expected to create nearly 1,000 indirect jobs.
Phelan Green’s e-SAF project in Saldanha Bay has reached its final investment decision with a commitment of $100 million in equity. Construction is expected to begin in the first quarter of 2027.
Nigerian actor Olu Jacobs, a major figure in Nollywood known as the ‘Lion of Lufodo,’ has died at 84, according to his family.
The Egyptian Ministry of Communications and Intel have signed a three-year agreement targeting one million beneficiaries annually. The program also includes the certification of 1,500 trainers.
Salva Kiir has removed Abednego Akok Kacuol from the presidency of the National Election Commission and appointed Gabriel Bol Deng Majok in his place, as general elections are set for December 22.
A competition held in Cotonou brings menstrual health to the forefront of public debate. The WHO emphasizes that it also relies on access to water, reliable information, and care when certain symptoms become concerning.
Ivorian rapper Himra occupies 23 of the top 30 positions in the Apple Music Côte d’Ivoire chart for the week of September 16, 2026.
The Congolese subcontracting regulator has ordered Glencore’s two subsidiaries to terminate contracts with 1,540 suppliers and service providers deemed ineligible. KCC and Mutanda have 30 days to present a corrective plan.
The Zambian public utility and EnerSynk have finalized a 25-year power purchase agreement for a photovoltaic project in the Copperbelt. The first phase of 300 MW is targeted for completion within 16 months of the agreement’s effective date.
Ajax strengthens its midfield with the 30-year-old Malian international, who arrives as a free agent after four seasons at Tottenham. The contract runs until June 30, 2027.
Nigeria’s inflation rate slightly decreased in August to 15.39% year-on-year. Food price increases remain higher at 19.57%, despite a significant slowdown in monthly growth, according to the National Bureau of Statistics.
Carlos Baleba is finally closing in on his debut with Manchester United. Michael Carrick anticipates his return to the squad within a week and expects him to be in good condition after the international break.
Rwanda’s economy grew by 9.4% in the second quarter of 2026. The industrial sector, which rose by 18%, provided the largest sectoral contribution to this growth, ahead of services and agriculture.
In response to Claire Bahi’s return, Vitale asserts her position in coupé-décalé while claiming not to see any female singer as a rival.
Kemcore has received environmental approval for its mining reagents complex in Botswana. This green light will allow the company to move forward with financing for a project now estimated at around $140 million, aimed at the regional Copperbelt.
The ICT Authority has launched an international tender to extend the national backbone and cross-border links. Applications are due by October 29 as part of the World Bank-supported digital program.
Bontle Modiselle and Robot Boii will host the major amapiano event headlined by DJ Maphorisa and Kabza De Small on September 19 in Johannesburg.
A workshop held in Grand-Popo aims to promote understanding of the legal framework for abortion. Benin’s law permits the procedure in specific situations and strictly regulates its practice.
Undefeated until now, the University of Parakou lost 67-80 to Guinea in the men’s basketball final at Cairo 2026, finishing as the runner-up in the African university championship.
At least 60 artisanal miners have perished in the collapse of a gold mine in West Kordofan. Rescue efforts remained challenging on Wednesday around the Al-Zar’ mine, where several adjacent shafts had collapsed.
On TikTok, #Egypt content highlights coordinated outfits, loose dresses, and flat shoes. This wardrobe aligns with official recommendations for visits to religious and archaeological sites.
Released on September 11, Dydy Yeman’s “Enjaillement” climbs 73 spots to reach 10th place on a Deezer Côte d’Ivoire report, while also holding 3rd place in the latest available YouTube ranking.
Nigerian forward Taiwo Awoniyi has earned a postgraduate diploma in sports management with distinction, announced on September 15, 2026.
