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The Beninese coach says he needs to consult with his administration before deciding whether he will continue with the U20s after the team’s first World Cup.
The African Development Bank has allocated nearly $100 million for health, water, education, agriculture, and services projects in Sudan. Khartoum is also seeking to revive multilateral funding that has been hindered by the war.
Teachers at LASU, LASUED, and LASUSTECH have initiated a total and indefinite strike following the expiration of a 14-day ultimatum. The conflict centers on the implementation of the agreement reached in December 2025 between the federal government and ASUU in Lagos.
The rate of new Ebola infections in DRC has fallen from around 120 to 80 cases per day. Ten health zones have reported no new cases for over 22 days, but North Kivu has still recorded 555 infections in three weeks.
Lionel Messi is included in the Argentina squad for the upcoming international matches. The Inter Miami forward is set to play his final match with the Albiceleste against Benin on October 6 in Buenos Aires. Lionel Messi has been called up by the Argentine team for the upcoming international window. The Albiceleste is set to […]
In the second quarter of 2026, service revenue in Benin rose by 14.6% year-on-year, compared to 6.8% for commerce. Real estate and transportation showed the most significant increases.
Juba, Kinshasa, Libreville, Luanda, and Lusaka have been removed from Turkish Airlines’ future schedules. These routes, suspended since spring and initially announced as temporary, now have no resumption date.
In Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, ACLED has already recorded 2,145 events related to jihadist groups in 2026. At the current rate, their number could exceed 3,000 by the end of December, setting a record for the region.
Ivorian singer Vitale expresses her intention to end her marriage with Marko Versace. In a video released on September 15, she accuses him of repeated violence and humiliation.
The High Court of Kenya has invalidated the sale of 15% of Safaricom to Vodacom and ordered the shares to be returned to the state. The South African group has announced plans to appeal and will seek a stay of the ruling.
Article 220 of the Congolese Constitution protects the number and duration of presidential terms from any revision. The referendum law opens a distinct institutional procedure, at the heart of the protests on September 15 and the debate surrounding 2028.
The WBeauty Complete Clarifying Shampoo 250 ml has been recalled following the detection of Pluralibacter gergoviae. A COMESA alert issued on September 14 extends vigilance to cross-border purchases.
Bloomfield has upgraded Benin’s long-term sovereign rating to AA- on its local currency scale. This improvement primarily affects the Treasury’s standing in CFA francs, while Moody’s continues to classify the country below the investment category on its international scale.
Cyril Ramaphosa has declared November 4, 2026, a national public holiday for municipal elections. Voters must cast their ballots in the constituency where they are registered, while employers are urged to allow them to go to the polls.
ASPAC heads into Wednesday’s return leg against The Panthers with a two-goal advantage. A qualification would place the Beninese club against USM Alger in the second preliminary round.
The Mpatamanga hydroelectric project enters a new phase with the launch of the tender for its main EPC contract. This 358.5 MW infrastructure is expected to nearly double Malawi’s production capacity and strengthen power supply for over one million new households.
Ivorian beatmaker Tam Sir proposed to Cameroonian gospel singer Indira Baboke during an event in Douala. She accepted, in a scene that quickly spread on social media.
Three loans signed with the BIDC will finance a new hospital in Siguiri, 84 kilometers of roads, and the Tinkisso 2 hydroelectric project. The investments are expected to expand access to specialized care and renewable electricity in Upper Guinea.
Three agreements signed in Lomé outline the conditions for the return of Burkinabè refugees hosted in Benin, Ghana, and Togo. Movements will only commence when security allows for a voluntary and dignified repatriation, with joint monitoring by the states and the UNHCR.
The Ministry of Agriculture has introduced a program for one million tanks aimed at cotton-growing areas to better secure access to water. This measure is part of the 2026-2027 campaign, which maintains a national target of 700,000 tons of cottonseed.
José Maria Neves has announced his candidacy for the presidential election on November 15. The Cape Verdean electoral code requires him to suspend his duties, leaving the interim role to National Assembly President Janira Hopffer Almada.
The Ivorian rapper secured the “Francophone Viewers Choice Award” at the AFRIMMA 2026 in Dallas, according to the official winners list released after the ceremony.
Kristalina Georgieva endorsed Dakar’s approach to addressing its debt and aims to expedite the new $2.2 billion program, which is still pending approval from the IMF board of directors.
After winning silver in the discus, Brigitte Tchédé secured third place in the shot put with a throw of 12.19 m in Cairo. The Beninese athlete now has two podium finishes at the African University Games.
